Penelope: A happy story from Rifugio Fata

Penelope was found at the gates of Rifugio Fata. Sadly, every day, dogs and puppies are dumped on the road to the shelter. Even with their walls overflowing, the team at the shelter do what they can to take them all in, treat them for medical problems and find them loving homes. And every day, it is an enormous challenge to make ends meet and to find people willing to open their doors to a new four-legged friend.

Penelope was found, like so many, in a state of neglect. She was malnourished, suffering from skin issues and in desperate need of some TLC. The team took her in and cared for her, and slowly she regained her health and her confidence. 

Meanwhile, a family in Turin (Northern Italy) had spotted Penelope on Rifugio Fata's facebook page and fallen in love with her. In a happy turn of events for Penelope, the family decided to adopt her and she made her journey North, to a brand new love-filled life.