Penelope
Trenton
Every dog who enters Cavalier Rescue of Florida deserves a new beginning. For three-year-old, recently rescued Penelope, that new beginning was tested immediately.💔
CRF was contacted after Penelope suddenly began limping. By the very next day, she could no longer walk.😭
Learning from Hope's recent spinal emergency, we knew time was of the essence. If Penelope had suffered a spinal disc injury, there is a short window in which advanced diagnostics and surgery might give her the best chance for recovery.
Penelope was immediately rescued and rushed to one of our trusted local veterinarians; he suspected a serious spinal damage and urged us to get Penelope to the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital as quickly as possible. A specialized neurology team could perform advanced diagnostic imaging and determine whether surgery could help.
By 6:00 am the following morning, precious Penelope was on her way to UF.
An MRI confirmed everyone's fears--Penelope had a ruptured disc between two vertebrae in her spine, causing severe compression of her spinal cord. The damage was significant, but because it had happened so recently, surgery was her best chance. By 4:00 PM that same afternoon, Penelope was in surgery.
We were in time. Thankfully!
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help cover Penelope's emergency hospitalization, advanced diagnostic imaging, spinal surgery, follow-up care, rehabilitation, and recovery. Any gift is helpful. We are always grateful for your support and generosity for our very special pups. You love them like we love them. Thank you! xo
Let's send her sooooo much love while she heals and recovers.
Please click here to support Penelope: https://givebutter.com/PenelopesFight
