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Penny in South Carolina

FBVadmin — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000

An Update on Our Sweet Penny (8/29/2026)

We have a difficult update to share. The mass removed from Penny’s right knee was confirmed to be a high-grade mast cell tumor, an aggressive form of cancer. While the surgical margins are clear, additional findings indicate concern for aggressive disease.

A second mass is still undergoing testing and could be another mast cell tumor or possibly lymphoma. We also received confirmation that Penny has copper storage disease, making her medical case even more complicated.

There is some good news—her gallbladder culture came back negative with no bacterial growth. For now, her veterinarian has recommended supportive treatment while we wait for more answers.

Most importantly, Penny is still Penny.

She is active, happy, playful, sweet, and loving life. If you met her, you would probably never know she is facing something so serious.

As we determine what comes next, FBV will continue making sure Penny receives all the care, comfort, love, and medical support she needs. Hospice doesn’t mean giving up—it means making every day as happy and comfortable as possible.

Please keep Penny in your thoughts and prayers, and if you’re able, consider donating toward her ongoing care.

Penny still has so much life and love in her—and we’re going to make every day count.

Penny is a 7‑year‑old sweetheart who arrived to rescue after being surrendered by her owner, and she has been charming everyone ever since. With her prettiest blue eyes, soft-as-a-cloud fur, and a personality that lands somewhere between “gentle old soul” and “goofy sidekick,” she’s impossible not to adore.

This 30‑pound fluff queen is working on shedding a few extra pounds, but she makes it easy — she’s a dream on a leash and absolutely loves her walks. She’s also house-trained with zero accidents, though she’s more of a “silent potty professional” than a dog who announces her needs. Open the door and she trots right out like the responsible lady she is.

Medically, Penny has a couple of growths that will need removal and a dental on the horizon. For now, she’s waiting on a liver value recheck in about a month, since her last bloodwork showed elevated levels. Once cleared, she’ll be ready for her little tune‑ups.

Penny has been a total gem with the resident male Frenchies — respectful, friendly, and unbothered even when one of them made it clear he wasn’t thrilled about sharing his kingdom. She just keeps wagging, smiling, and being her sweet, goofy self.

And then there’s her signature quirk: Penny is the proud President of the FOMO Club. Because she may not hear 100%, she wants to be where her people are. If she wakes up and can’t find anyone, she’ll do a little zoomie search mission until she locates her humans. It’s adorable… and also why she thrives with structure.

She must be crated when left alone or sleeping at night. Without that safe boundary, she’ll pace and pant — something her prior owner even took her to the ER for, thinking she was “hyperventilating.” In foster care, she’s learning that calm, clear direction helps her settle. When she gets too panty or overwhelmed, a simple “go lie down” works like magic. She does best when her humans don’t hype her up during comings and goings and instead give her predictable routines and fewer choices. Too many options = too much pressure for this tenderhearted girl.

We greatly appreciate any and all donations! Your donations will help us to continue to provide Penny with the care she needs throughout the remainder of her life.

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Sue in New York

FBVadmin — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:50:29 +0000

Sue’s Story: A New Chapter as a Hospice Foster

Sometimes rescue means accepting that we can’t change the diagnosis — but we can change everything about what comes after it.

Sweet 5‑year‑old Sue came to FBV when her previous owner’s job began requiring frequent travel. Because Sue doesn’t travel well, he made the loving, selfless decision to find her a home where she could enjoy stability, companionship, and the everyday closeness she thrives on. Originally purchased from a breeder and having had multiple litters, Sue is finally getting the chance to be someone’s cherished companion.

During her intake and routine monitoring, Sue’s foster family and veterinary team noticed subtle changes that prompted further testing. After months of careful observation, Sue was diagnosed with renal amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins accumulate in the kidneys and can eventually lead to kidney failure.

The good news — and it truly is good news — is that Sue’s condition was caught early. She has not gone into renal failure, and right now she is responding well to treatment. She is comfortable, happy, and enjoying a wonderful quality of life.

Because this disease can be unpredictable, we don’t know whether Sue has months or even years ahead of her. For that reason, she will remain with her loving foster family as a hospice foster, where she’ll continue receiving regular veterinary care, monitoring, and all the comforts she adores.

And in the meantime? Sue gets cozy beds. Treats. Sunshine. Cuddles. Piglet sniffs. Foam‑step sofa access (even when politely discouraged). And most importantly, a home filled with love.

Sue is housebroken, with only a couple of minor accidents as she adjusted to her new environment. She’s recovering beautifully from her spay and may have mild allergies that show up as occasional paw licking, but nothing out of the ordinary for a Frenchie. She sleeps through the night, rises early, and follows her humans from room to room with unwavering devotion. She’s gentle with other dogs, enjoys meeting new canine friends on walks, and has shown no aggression toward the resident Frenchie.

She’s missing a few teeth, which makes her tongue peek out in the most endearing way, and she snores in certain positions — but she has no other breathing issues. Mostly, she just wants to be close to her people, offering kisses, companionship, and her signature snuffly explorations.

Sue’s medical journey isn’t over — and neither is her story. Please keep your paws crossed that her medications continue to work and that she has many comfortable, joy‑filled days ahead.

If you’d like to help FBV continue providing Sue with the veterinary care she needs, donations are always deeply appreciated.

We may not be able to change Sue’s diagnosis, but we can make sure every day she has is filled with love.

Every donation, big or small, helps us continue providing Sue with the care she’ll need for the rest of her life, and we are truly thankful.

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Livy in Texas

FBVadmin — Sun, 18 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

UPDATE 09/2025:

Back in August, Livvy was admitted for a liver biopsy along with a spay. She was considered to be at a higher risk, but her medical team (including her cardiologist) felt she could safely undergo the procedure with a specialized protocol, anesthesia, and close monitoring.

She did well through prep, but once in the surgical suite her heart rate dropped, and she developed dangerous arrhythmias. The team worked quickly, reversing anesthesia and keeping her stable through a scary series of complications — including a moment when she stopped breathing and turned purple. Thankfully, they re-intubated her and supported her until she pulled through.

Follow-up testing showed fluid in her lungs (pulmonary edema) caused by her heart condition (Patent Ductus Arteriosus). Because of all of this, Livvy is no longer a candidate for heart surgery. Instead, her care will focus on medication and ongoing coordination between her specialists to give her the best possible quality of life.

Given all of this, Livvy has officially joined our forever crew, alongside Tucker, as a permanent member of French Bulldog Village. She will live out her life surrounded by love, care, and family.

Livy is a tiny (16.9 lbs), 5-year-old sweetheart who has a lot of healing to do. She has a gentle nature that she has already shown by bonding so beautifully with her human foster siblings. However, she can sometimes get overwhelmed by their energy and will retreat into her crate. She loves her chin and chest scratched, and whenever her foster family comes home, she is always happy to greet them and request pets with a gentle paw.

Livy went to the vet ASAP upon coming into rescue to start her on her healing journey. Her ears are very bad. She was put on Apoquel and other medications to help with allergies and to reduce inflammation. She had lab work done. The results found that her globulins and total proteins are elevated which are consistent with her chronic ear infections and the hyperkeratosis that is affecting her mammary tissue. Thank goodness, though, the lab results otherwise were good. We are working on getting her in to see a dermatologist to assist with her skin issues.

She is also having a cardiac workup completed, including a chest x-ray and an echocardiogram with the cardiologist as she has a 4/5 (out of 6) heart murmur. The testing will tell us if her murmur is congenital or acquired.

Livy has severe dry eye and is on the following eye drops/ointment: Optimunne Ophthalmic Ointment, Optixcare Eye Lubricant, and Neo-Poly-Dex Opthalmic Suspension. She doesn’t love getting her eye drops, but since they are super important, we hope she starts to get used to them. She will need to be spayed at some point before adoption if/when her vets say she can safely have this done.

Livy is housebroken and crate trained. She will walk on a leash but not very well. She more so saunters whenever she’s ready…no running for Livy!

Despite facing some health challenges, Livy is a loving companion who adores cuddling and sitting in laps for some well-deserved pets. Her foster family has yet to hear her bark. Livy spends her time comfortably snoozing in her cozy new bed.

We greatly appreciate any and all donations! Your donations will help us provide for Livy while under our care.

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