Category: Awareness

Geraldine, Philadelphia ACCT-A-262378, arrived through our Sanctuary door in extremely dire condition. She was literally an end of life dog sitting in a kennel who was deteriorating at an alarming rate. 

When the shelter reached out to us for help, it was an immediate yes. No dog, no matter their age, appearance, or health status should die alone in a shelter. 

A few days with 24/7 medical and comfort care and a great deal of TLC, we are beginning to see a spark of life from this precious girl. She’s finally eating, and even showed us her pretty fangs when we tried to offer her chicken by hand; she wanted to do it herself.

Because she came into the shelter as a stray, her history is a mystery. What we do know so far is she is immobile, emotionally shut down, has extremely bad skin and is anemic. 

We are working hard here at PGMP Sanctuary to provide Geraldine with comfort, relieve any pain and give her the dignity and respect she deserves. 

With the difficult medical cases that have recently walked through our doors, and continue to come in, your support is critical more than ever! 

Please consider making a donation to help us with Geraldine’s care; she truly deserves this second chance. 

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC
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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

We are truly at a loss for words…the code red plea we received was not one we could turn away. The alternative would have been allowing her to die in pain, scared, confused and alone behind shelter walls.

Meet precious Chi Chi, yet another senior soul left out on the streets of Philadelphia to fend for herself. She was in horrible condition, and there are no words to even describe our anger.

And please don’t tell us, “maybe they couldn’t afford vet care”. This mammary mass did not grow larger than the dog herself overnight. She should have been surrendered to a shelter when the mass was tiny giving a rescue the chance to save her life.

This is a clear case of abuse and neglect, then abandonment. This behavior is criminal, and yet no one will ever be charged for this crime.

Her body tells us a story of long-term neglect and hardship. We have no way of knowing how long she had suffered dragging around this tumor that likely weighs more than she does or how long she has endured pain with no relief. Regardless, this horrific chapter of her life is now over.

The more difficult news for us to process is that unfortunately due to the extremely large size of the mass and the tiny size of the dog, surgery is not an option. There is not enough space to acquire good margins, nor will there be any skin left to close up her tiny body.

This lead us to a ton of research, and we are going to try something called Immunocidin® which is a veterinary biologic for the treatment of mammary cancer in dogs. A USDA and CFIA-approved immunotherapeutic for the treatment of mixed mammary tumor and mammary adenocarcinoma in dogs.

This treatment has a high tumor-free survival rate, is well tolerated by dogs, including older dogs that are poor surgical risks and stimulates a dog’s natural defense mechanism.

This precious girl has been suffering for a long time and desperately needs us – we cannot not let her down.

Hospice is not about giving up; it’s about focusing on comfort and giving the best quality of life. Quality of life is very important to us here at Paws Give Me Purpose.

It may be too late, and it’s not at all enough, but in the end we know that we are doing the right thing.

Please consider making a donation to help us with Chi Chi’s care, this precious senior’s life matters!

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

Dexter is popping in on this Thankful Thursday to say hello to our wonderful followers and supporters. 

Found unresponsive on the streets of Philadelphia, this precious boy was immediately sent to an off site hospital by Philadelphia ACCT Shelter. 

Dexter was limp and exhibiting extreme neurological symptoms. Thanks to the quick response by the shelter and Pase hospital, his life was saved and we are forever grateful! 

Sadly Dexter tested positive for having cocaine in his system; yes you are reading that correctly, cocaine. We have no way of knowing how long he has suffered, regardless, this horrific chapter of his life is now over. Dexter deserves this second chance to be loved and cared for, and we will give him that chance. Dexter is already receiving only the very best medical care he needs and deserves; we won’t settle for anything less. 

Our promise is to provide him and all of our Sanctuary residents with a safe and loving environment for the rest of their lives. With your support we are making it happen! 

Yesterday, for the very first time, he slowly wagged his tail and gave Sanctuary mom kisses. 

Please consider making a donation to help us with Dexter’s care. With the difficult medical cases that have recently walked through our doors, and continue to come in, your support is critical more than ever! 

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