Author: Lea

At 15 years of age Buttercup looks and functions like the average senior dog. Her blood work looked good, she has a fabulous appetite, and no heart murmur was detected. She does however have severe dental disease and was coughing. We started antibiotics immediately to help with both her diseased mouth and cough. 

Unfortunately, after 2 rounds of 2 different kinds of antibiotics there was no change in her cough, so a complete body radiograph was taken to try and find the root cause of her issue. 

Sadly, our worst fears were confirmed today when the radiograph showed that both her heart and liver are twice the size they should be. 

In order to help Buttercup feel her best, she needs to see our Cardiologist as soon as possible so we can start her on the proper medications – her appointment is scheduled for Thursday. 

Our Vet bills are growing and sadly, donations are not — we need your help! We are currently working hard to pay down our vet bills and replenish our medical fund as it continues to dwindle. 

The reality is as a Sanctuary for senior, and special needs dogs, our expenses greatly outweigh the donations we receive. We ask that you please open your hearts and dig deep. 

100% of all donations go directly toward the care of the Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary residents.

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/pawsgivemepurposeinc

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC

By Mail:
Paws Give Me Purpose Inc.
2 Jade Lane
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Directly toward our Vet bills:
House Paws Mobile Veterinary Service
(856) 234-5230

If anyone is interested in becoming Buttercup’s sponsor, please reach out to us directly.

For those not familiar with Buttercup, head over to: https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/welcome-buttercup/ and read all about her arrival to our Sanctuary.

When Tito first arrived at Paws Give Me Purpose in January, he was literally the untouchable dog. No one could get near him let alone attempt to touch him. He was for the lack of better terms a behavioral mess. 

For those not familiar with Tito, head over to: https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/sneak-peek/ to read his full story. 

Decompression time was lengthy for this spicy Chihuahua, but in time he began to trust his handler — only his handler. He would not allow anyone else to even get close enough to try. 

We took care of his medical needs. Tito had to go through 2 surgeries due to his neglectful condition, and we helped him heal physically. But, there was and still is so much more mental and spiritual healing for this broken boy found wandering the streets to do. 

Today, 5 months since his arrival, Tito took his first cautious but big step toward socialization with other humans under the watchful eye of his handler. He went and sat down next to a staff member he would until today only growl and attempt to bite. 

This may sound like slow progress to some of you, but it’s not. People are often so eager for their dogs to make friends with their family and friends that they push and fright can easily turn into fight or flight. 

Dogs who suffer from neglect and abuse may find it hard to acclimate to certain people or situations, and need a lot more training and tender loving care. Other dogs just haven’t had proper socialization and insufficient contact with other people beyond those they already know and this can cause them to behave differently. These beautiful souls have to learn to trust their world and the world that surrounds them.

Tito was given the time and space he needed to decompress, observe, begin to learn to trust and do this on his own terms – and today he was ready to try and make a new human friend. 

This is what we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose.

We cried when we first saw her. The light in her eyes was truly stolen by the sadness in her heart, and we tried our best to restore the light. 

No matter how many times we take in a hospice case like this our hearts shatter. We know this is the right thing to do; no dog deserves to be treated like trash by the family they gave all their love and loyalty to for over 14 years. We have said it many times before, and we will say it again, Honey’s life mattered! We could not stand by and allow her to die alone in a shelter.

We kept our promise to Honey; loved her, spoiled her, and kept her comfortable during her time here at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary. Then yesterday evening, she left this earth on her own terms knowing kindness, compassion, love and dignity. 

All she wanted was to be loved and we did just that! She loved cuddling up to her teddy bear when she slept, and quickly became a human shadow here at the Sanctuary, following her Sanctuary mom from room to room. She even made fast friends with some of the other senior residents. 

Even in her final hours with us, Honey wanted nothing more than to be near her human. When she was ready she went to lay down in her favorite bed next to her teddy, closed her eyes and went to sleep for the last time. 

Although her time with us was very short, Honey was a beautiful soul who left paw prints on the hearts of everyone who met her — human and dog alike. 

You will always live on in our hearts Honey you were taken way too soon – we truly wish our love and care could have healed you and given you more time like you deserved. We were blessed to have known you!

Thank you to each and every one of you for kindness, prayers and donations toward Honey’s supportive care. We truly could not do any of this without you.