There’s a gentle kind of peace that lives here at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary, a peace that many of these precious souls have never before known.
Pictured here is Nutella, she is now safe, warm, cared for and loved. Any fear in her eyes has softened; she is no longer alone.
Sanctuary can be defined as a place of peace, refuge or safety. A place where people or animals can live and be protected. This is what we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose.
All of the senior souls that call PGMP Sanctuary home enjoy gentle pets, full bellies, cozy beds, human laps, and the simple joy of being truly seen. This is the chapter they have deserved all along, one of peace, dignity, and they are loved beyond measure.
Sprite was abandoned on the streets by humans who promised to love her forever and found herself waiting behind shelter walls for a second chance at life.
Sprite has neurological issues; a head tilt, is ataxic caused by damage to the cerebellum of her brain and does some circling. She is very thin with a body score of 2/9, has marked dental disease as well as a misalignment of her mandible. Additionally, she has a cardiac murmur grade 2/6.
Paws Give Me Purpose takes in a never-ending stream of sad, hopeful, and fearful faces that look to us to make it all better. Our goal is to provide respect and dignity to all beings, no matter their age, appearance or health status – Sprite’s life matters! Special needs dogs should not be defined by their circumstances, and Sprite is not aware that she may be different from other animals of her kind.
Sprite and all of her Sanctuary friends need people with extra-big hearts to help us give them their second chance at life and becoming a Guardian Angel to our Sanctuary helps make it possible for us to provide them all with what they need and deserve.
Our mission at PGMP is to provide a bridge of care that supports senior, hospice and special needs dogs so they can live their lives to the fullest.
A major part of what we do is provide ongoing medical support and treatment for the dogs in our care. We work closely with our Veterinary team to maintain a good quality of life for our Sanctuary residents for as long as they are with us.
Without our wonderful supporters, none of this life-saving work would be possible. Without your continued support, we are unable to continue our mission. YOU are all a major part of the work we do, and are the driving force behind us!
Please consider making a donation to help us with Sprites care, or become a Guardian Angel to our Sanctuary. As a Sanctuary Guardian Angel, your donation will help provide annual care to all of our Sanctuary residents.
As a Guardian Angel you will help make a difference in the lives of the dogs we cherish.
This is the face of a dog whose heart-wrenching plea moved us to tears. We moved heaven and earth to take him under our wing. This is the face of a dog who we scrambled to save.
We have named him Odie (shelter name Sir) and he is now safe here at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary.
Over 14 years of age, Odie found himself behind shelter walls when those who promised to love him forever decided forever had an expiration date. That expiration date almost cost Odie his life.
Odie has some serious medical issues that need to be addressed, and a visit to the cardiologist is at the top of the list. Every day, we’re faced with choices. When we choose kindness, when we choose compassion, we make the world a better place, one life at a time and it is Odie’s time to enjoy his remaining golden years to the fullest.
Sadly, donations have come to a halt, and we rely primarily on fundraising to help dogs in need. With the difficult medical cases that have recently walked through our doors, and continue to come in, your support is critical more than ever!
With you by our side, precious souls like Odie receive everything they need to be comfortable and happy for however long they are with us. YOU help us provide everything they need to make their last days, their best days.
Please make a life-saving gift today, become a Guardian Angel to our Sanctuary or sponsor one of the precious souls that call PGMP Sanctuary home.
