Today, the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation would like to introduce you to Penny, a 7-year-old Basenji Mix from Silver Spring, Maryland. 
Here is Penny’s story:
After living life as a shelter pup for quite some time, Penny was finally adopted by her fur-ever family in December 2016. She’d been enjoying her new home and spending time with her new family, when an accident occurred. Penny had torn her CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) and meniscus — ouch! Not only was this painful for Penny, but the surgery required to repair the damage would be rather costly for her new pet parents. Unfortunately, this was not the first animal illness they had endured recently. Alexa, Penny’s mom, had fallen on some financial hardships after losing a cat to kidney failure and diabetes, and hospitalizing her 12-year-old dog for other health issues.
Cue the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation!
Knowing that Penny was in pain, Alexa knew she had to think fast. That’s when she decided to reach out to our friends at the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation a call — and fortunately, they were able to assist! With help from a grant, Alexa was able to pay for Penny’s surgery at the Veterinary Surgical Centers, affording her the opportunity to set out on the road to recovery as quickly as possible.
“We didn’t have her for long before her injury, but I suspect that her knee was hurting her when we adopted her because she never ran or jumped at all. Now she is a playful, happy, MOBILE pup!”
– Alexa, Penny’s Mom
Here at Camp Bow Wow, caring for and loving dogs is what we do best, and The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation is a strong reflection of that philosophy.
Each year, many pets are denied access to urgent medical care, simply because their parents, foster parents, or rescuers cannot afford the climbing costs of emergency veterinary treatment out of pocket. The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation is happy to assist dogs and their families in their time of need. With help from donations, we’re able to award grants up to $2,500 for necessary medical treatments for dogs in need across North America.
Lend a paw and donate today to help a dog like Penny get a second chance!