Category: About Us

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us…the hardest part is saying goodbye.

It is with great sadness that we inform all of you that we had to help our handsome Pancake cross the Rainbow Bridge late last night. It was a difficult decision to make, but he passed peacefully in a room full of love.

Our hearts are shattered. The very day we rescued Pancake in May of 2007, the Spirit of Paws Give Me Purpose was born.

Thank you all so much for caring and for being a support to us during this time. May our mission continue on in Pancake’s spirit.

Hi, it’s me, Bailey – one of the VIP Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary residents. I just wanted to pop in, say hello and let you know how we are all doing.

I have been a resident here in Sanctuary since 2014, and play a very important role in the day to day activities.

I know you all look at me and think I’m just another Pit-bull, but I am actually a very important worker here at Paws Give Me Purpose. I am a very happy tail, slappy, 77 pound Pittie who actually barks like a tiny Chihuahua. People are so surprised when they see me because they hear a tiny squeaky bark, it just doesn’t seem to fit a dog my size. 

I am however, an integral cog in the operations at the Sanctuary. All the food and treats served here are human grade and homemade. I am a great food and treat taste tester, if I don’t like it I won’t eat it and the humans here know not to serve that again, but if I really like something, it becomes a regular menu item. I am the greeter dog/test dog for all new dogs coming in to see if they may get along with others and I play mommy dog to all the other dogs in need that come through our doors and help them feel comfortable around the humans here; they generally follow my lead. Personally, I love all other dogs and humans, but not every dog does so I really try hard to spread myself around especially to the dogs who need guiding the most. 

In fact there’s one dog here that will not get near most humans and does not get along well with other dogs at all, but she is bonded to just me; without me she would be very alone. I literally take care of her as if she was my very own baby. I clean her, make sure she eats and cuddle her when she’s not feeling well or is afraid. 

These days the COVID-19 pandemic has us extremely short staffed so I have been extra busy entertaining everyone including the only 2 staff members living here. I literally can put a smile on the saddest most tired face, no one can resist me. Although I weigh a whopping 77 pounds, I have no concept of personal distance and will climb right up into a lap and make everyone laugh. 

Since they are so backed up with work here, Paws Give Me Purpose is even thinking of training me to start responding to emails and phone calls. What do you think?

Today we remember Mocha.

One year ago today, this beautiful soul came to the Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary. Not knowing when she was born, this was also the day we designated as her Birthday – the start of her new life. 

For those of you not familiar with her story, Mocha came from a horrible past of abuse and neglect; she was a fighter and we fought along right beside her. We did everything we possibly could to help her.

Mocha was a very fragile 6-year-old Chihuahua mix who was seized by Animal Control during a drug raid and removed from the home. She was brought to the BARCS Animal Shelter in Maryland. She had been starved, was extremely underweight; she was basically a walking skeleton, covered in fleas, sores all over her body, alopecia, dermatitis, and extremely overgrown nails. 

Worst of all was the damage caused by the toxic air she had been breathing her entire life. Mocha had difficulty breathing and was diagnosed with severe lower airway disease and her lungs were incredibly damaged. We knew going into this rescue that her condition was extremely grave and her life was at risk, but we never gave up on Mocha.

Paws Give Me Purpose did everything possible to help her and give her the best possible life we could. She was very loved, received lots of TLC and the expert medical care she needed and deserved. Mocha was a fighter and we had really hoped and prayed she would make a full recovery and would enjoy the life she really deserved, but sadly it was not meant to be. 

On June 6, 2019, our hearts were shattered after discovering that Mocha had crossed to Rainbow Bridge peacefully in her sleep.

In the few months that she was here in our Sanctuary, she knew love and learned that not all humans are unkind.

Happy Birthday in Heaven beautiful girl! You will always have a special place in our hearts.

In Mocha’s memory, Paws Give Me Purpose Inc. would like to be able to rescue other precious souls just like her and give them a chance at life, but we cannot do this without you. 

We ask that you please consider making a donation to our Sanctuary today in beautiful Mocha’s name, so other dogs just like her have a special place to live out their days feeling safe and loved.

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC

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

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