Category: Rescue

Today was a very difficult day here in Sanctuary, our beautiful Buttercup gained her Angel wings. 

The light in Buttercup’s eyes dimmed very quickly, and she had stopped eating; we knew it was time, but she had a difficult time letting go on her own, so we helped her on her journey to cross the bridge. For us, a heart wrenching kindness for Buttercup to leave this world peacefully with dignity, and surrounded by love. 

Above all else, we at Paws Give Me Purpose put quality of life first, and Buttercup most certainly showed us her desire for life and just loved being loved. Even when we know a dog is here in hospice, and there will be an impending passing and are prepared for it, it is still one of the toughest phases we go through – and it never gets easier. 

You could say that Buttercup’s best life started the day she arrived at Paws Give Me Purpose. She was the recipient of better things than she could have even doggy-dreamed of. She enjoyed being pampered. Taking warm bubble baths, having her hair brushed, and even wearing a little clip or pony tail was something she waited for; she truly liked feeling pretty. 

Buttercup loved going on car rides, sitting in the fresh air sunning herself and lounging on the couch with the other senior girls and her people. She thoroughly enjoyed her home cooked meals; her favorite being pumpkin loaf. And even though she had to take some serious medications twice daily, she did it like a champ, and seemed to know that it was helping her feel better. 

Buttercup had a very bright, happy and loving personality and we will alway remember the special light in her eyes and the little smile on her face. Every day the look of gratitude she gave us just melted our hearts and today there is not a dry eye here at our Sanctuary. 

Buttercup was truly a beautiful soul inside and out and there is no heart here left without her paw prints. She loved people and dogs alike and they loved her back – every heart here is broken today. Buttercup, you will forever live on in our hearts – you were taken way too soon. We were blessed to have known you and love you.

Thank you to each and every one of you for caring and for being a support to us during this time.

Today, we wanted to share how thrilled we are with Candy’s progress. For the first time since her arrival, Candy has begun to be more active, enjoys spending time around some other dogs, and has even discovered that although she has no teeth at all, she can enjoy a Bully Stick in her own way.

Rescued from a hoarding type situation, little Candy is blind, deaf, and covered in masses. Regardless of this, her will to live is amazing! Although little Candy is considered a hospice due to her serious medical issues, to us she is another beautiful special needs senior soul who did not deserve to die in a shelter.

We made sure Candy received the immediate emergency care she needed and we have begun giving her the proper medications, supplements and diet in order to help her feel her best. We will make sure she continues to receive the expert care she needs and deserves. 

Although we cannot change her past or take away the pain she must have felt, the day Candy arrived in Sanctuary was the beginning of her healing and her journey to enjoy the life she never had. 

For those not familiar with Candy’s arrival to our Sanctuary, please head over to:

https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/welcome-candy/

With you by our side, we can give Candy and many more seniors like her a fighting chance to have the opportunity to live out their golden years to the fullest.

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

Snorkel is yet another senior dog who found himself wandering the streets, tossed out like a piece of trash. Did he just get too old to be loved? Or maybe because he was severely neglected and needed medical care, or was no longer useful for breeding?

For little Snorkel, Paws Give Me Purpose was his only chance – we were his last hope to be loved and cherished as he should have been his entire life.

Heartbreaking doesn’t begin to describe our feelings about this, but we guarantee that Snorkel will never be hurt again. 

Paws Give Me Purpose is that special place where Snorkel has been taking all the time he needs to heal mentally, physically and spiritually – and he is acclimating, doing very well and in search of his very own sponsor. 

For those not familiar, you can read all about Snorkels arrival to our Sanctuary at the following link: 

https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/welcome-snorkel/

Please consider becoming Snorkel’s lifetime sponsor! Your love and kindness ensures that we are able to provide the specialized care Snorkel needs and continue to offer sanctuary to others. 

Your donations saved Snorkel’s life and so many others. We thank you all for giving us the ability to do what we do.

If anyone is interested in signing up to become Snorkel’s sponsor, please reach out to us directly.