Chanel’s Story

Age at diagnosis: 5 years

Breed: Maltese

In May 2022, my world stopped. Chanel was diagnosed with MUE. She spent two long weeks fighting for her life at Penn Vet in Philadelphia. The odds were terrifying. The fear was real. But she chose to fight—with a strength far greater than her size and a spirit that refused to give up.

Today, she’s not just surviving… she’s shining. Living her best life and modeling for Anthony Rubio Designs at NY Fashion Week. She has even been featured in People Magazine.

You can follow Chanel’s journey on Instagram and Facebook @chanel.the.pawshionista

Chanel is part of The Theo Project's canine meningitis registry - a growing global collection of MUE, MUO and SRMA stories shared to help families facing this diagnosis.