Penny

After only a few months old, Penny was adopted by a family that fell in love with her, as she was the “runt” of the litter. She had a health scare of vomiting and being lethargic so they brought her to the vet. There she was severely dehydrated and diagnosed with a rare electrolyte disorder preventing her from drinking water on her own. They placed an esophageal feeding tube to help aid her water intake. Heartbroken, the family felt that they weren’t able to continue with her high care needs, and decided to rehome her and she was welcomed to the Sanctuary.

Our amazing Cat Team was able to remove the feeding tube and administer Penny’s daily water intake in her food and orally using a syringe plunge. As Penny went from kittenhood to becoming an adult cat, we kept close observation on her health to ensure she had increased water as she grew to keep her hydrated and happy. Once she became a year old, Penny’s health was stable and we started our search for a purrfect pet match! A volunteer fell in love with Penny and worked from home, therefore she was able to give Penny her daily water throughout the day. Penny was then adopted in September of 2023.

Sadly, after about a year in the home, Penny’s mom unexpectedly passed away and we welcomed Penny back to our Sanctuary in July of 2024. Penny continues to thrive with her daily dose of water, needing no other special diet or medication. She does need to be administered water four times a day to ensure she stays hydrated, but has the cheapest medication we’ve ever dealt with- just water! Penny is happy to see her old friends again where she can steal laps and our hearts. She’s become very comfortable receiving her water intake since she’s been receiving it as a young kitten. She is one of the sweetest, bravest, and most gentle cats we’ve ever cared for and can’t wait to find her a home where can continue to be adored and bond to a family of her own!