Author: Lea

At 14 years of age, this precious soul was put out onto the streets to fend for herself, dragging around an enormous tumor.

Her body told us a story of long-term neglect and hardship. We have no way of knowing how long she had suffered dragging around a tumor that weighed half a pound, or how long she had endured pain with no relief. Regardless, this horrific chapter of her life is now over.

When our shelter partner reached out for help, we were at first speechless then heartbroken by what we heard and were seeing, but we knew in our hearts that Poppy deserved this second chance at life. A life where she could be comfortable and just be a dog.

Poppy has officially broken off her relationship with what we’ve been calling “Todd the Tumor”. This relationship is one that should have never happened, but has been sadly going on for many years. Poppy was never spayed and this was the result of years of lack of care. “Todd the Tumor” was removed on Tuesday, sent out for biopsy, and she has been spayed.

No dog should have to endure this type of suffering. No dog, especially a senior, should die alone in a shelter!

While Poppy may have a long road of recovery ahead of her, the worst days of her life are behind her. She will never go without care again! Every moment from this one forward will be filled with nothing but love, kindness and dignity.

We know many are struggling, but our outstanding Vet bills are enormous; we truly need your help!

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC
Please beware of imposter accounts on Venmo that vary slightly in name

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RKUHNPAA3ND3C

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

After 15 years of loyalty and love, Sierra (Philly ACCT-A-103927) found herself alone. Her cozy home vanished and she was surrendered to a shelter when she needed her family the most. Sierra was a last minute save, but is now safe here with us at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary.

Sierra is not just a dog. She’s a gentle soul who’s lived a full life and deserves to spend her golden years wrapped in love—not heartbreak. She didn’t deserve this disappointment, she deserves a couch, a hand to hold, and someone to look her in the eyes and tell her everything will be ok.

While death, a part of life, is something we can not change, we do have a choice for these sentient beings and how they die. No dog no matter their age, appearance, or health status should die alone in a shelter.

We do not believe Sierra is ready to leave this world just yet. She is still wagging her tail, leaning her head into our hands and sighing with trust. She deserves this second chance to have good times and make only the best memories.

Some people view hospice as giving up, as resigning to a fate. Hospice is not about giving up, it’s about focusing on comfort and giving them the best quality of life.

We work hard here at PGMP Sanctuary to provide comfort, relieve any pain and help precious souls like Sierra in their remaining days live with dignity and respect.

This is what we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose not because it’s easy, but because so many others can’t.

Here at Paws Give Me Purpose, we feel inspired by the visually impaired dogs who call our Sanctuary home. They teach us to live life to the fullest, despite our challenges. These beautiful souls show courage, strength, confidence, and faith in everything they do.

Beautiful Madonna came to us from the Humane Society of Washington County. Her condition was beyond heartbreaking. Blind, deaf, mammary masses, a heart murmur, skin and ear infections, the list goes on and on. She is now safe and receiving the urgent medical care she needs and deserves. She has been started on a plethora of medications to help heal her broken body and for possibly the first time in her life she is comfortable.

Even suffering all these ailments, Madonna’s will to live shows in every step she takes and every sound she makes, and she is very demanding – something we just love about her!

Madonna is beginning to slowly learn her way around the Sanctuary. She has chosen to stay close to the area where there are other blind residents and they will definitely be helpful in guiding her as to where everything is.

As we wash away the physical and emotional scars from Madonna’s body and mind we have no doubt that she sees us, maybe more so, than a sighted dog. She may not see our faces, but she can read our hearts and that makes her even more special to us.

We never shy away from difficult cases. We say yes when others feel they are too far gone, but we cannot continue to do this without you!

This sweet girl has been through hell, THIS is her new beginning. Please help us give Madonna the care she should have received all along. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help change her life.

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC
***Please beware of imposter accounts on Venmo that vary slightly in name***

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RKUHNPAA3ND3C

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