January 6, 2022

As we approached this dog from behind, she looked perfectly fine.

But as we neared her face we understood why she was keeping completely still. Her eye had ruptured from the blow of a passing vehicle. Her pain must have been devastating. She was shocked and seemed afraid of moving a muscle. Rescuing her was easy: she was as still as a statue. Once in the hospital our medical team realized her eye was hopelessly damaged and would need to be surgically removed. When she recovered from surgery and her pain was hugely reduced, the blazing light of her love shimmered from her entire face.

Meet Penny, a magnificent and oh so sweet survivor