Today’s Pets of the Day
Cats of the Day: Pennie and Mr. Whiskers
Submitted by Mikenzie Hiler of Acute Rehab Services
“Pennie (left) and Mr. Whiskers (right) are 1-year-old cats who were rescued off the streets this winter. They love to cuddle in the cat tree, race around the apartment, and greet me at the door every day when I come home from work.”
Dogs of the Day: Shadow and Lucky
Submitted by Beth Berman of Hematology
“Shadow (10 years old) is a black-and-white mixed breed pup and 1000% good boy. Lucky (11 years old) is a tan German shepherd/husky mix.”
Pennie, Mr. Whiskers, Shadow, and Lucky were featured in the Oct. 15, 2026, edition of MyVUMC News.
To see the archived collection of Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day, visit: Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day.
Upcoming Submission Information
We’re currently not accepting new pet photos, but stay tuned for updates on future submission periods!
The Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day are shared in the Voice section of Vanderbilt Health News and included in the regular editions of the MyVUMC News newsletter, published twice a week.
If you have a pet picture for consideration, keep an eye out for announcements regarding the next submission period!
