Category: Rescue

Paws Give Me Purpose Inc. does not rescue for politics, fortune, or fame. We give the abused, neglected and the most unwanted souls a life; a chance to be loved, cherished and to learn that not all humans are unkind. 

The work we do here is not glamorous nor is it for the faint of heart, but it is truly the most rewarding part of canine rescue to us.

We are a licensed, State of NJ, no-kill, cage free Sanctuary. All of the dogs in our care live in a home setting. At Paws Give Me Purpose, care is provided 24/7. Our mission, to provide a bridge of care that supports senior, hospice and special needs dogs so they can live their lives to the fullest for no matter how long they are with us. 

We work closely with our Veterinary team to maintain a good quality of life for our Sanctuary residents and while we may often deal with heartbreak, helping dogs who no one else stepped up for during their time of need – the lives of those who otherwise would not have been is a part of our purpose.

Our days are filled with back-breaking hard work, painfully dry and cracked hands, moments of happiness, sadness and every emotion in between. In truth, this is emotionally painful work and truly takes people with special hearts. 

100% of all donations, big and small, goes directly toward the care of our Sanctuary residents; no one here gets paid, and not one penny is used toward operational expenses including maintenance of the building – we pay for all those expenses out of our own pockets. 

Although our staff is dedicated and knowledgeable, extra helping hands and hearts are necessary for the important work in which we are involved and our volunteers are the best of the best – some of the most special people in the world. How could they not be especially when the dogs that come through our doors are extra special themselves.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew

Pictured above is one of our newest Sanctuary residents Chester. And although we have not had the chance to formally introduce his arrival, we can tell you he is so very special and deserving of this second chance at life. Stay tuned for his official arrival post. 

Pictured here are two of our newest Sanctuary residents, Jack and Jill. They have suffered the ultimate betrayal – abuse, neglect beyond belief, and then as if that wasn’t enough, abandoned. 

The heartless individual(s) who dumped them are still out there somewhere. It’s just unfathomable the unnecessary cruelty that people can commit and then walk away.

These precious souls have done nothing to deserve this type of mistreatment/suffering. And although we cannot change their past or take away the pain they must have felt, they are now safe and we can assure all of you that they will be happy and spoiled for as long as they are with us. 

Please consider making a donation to help us with Jack and Jill’s care – we cannot pick up the pieces of their broken hearts without you. 

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

❣️Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC

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

❣️Sponsor a Sanctuary resident: https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/our-sanctuary-residents-1/

With shattered hearts we inform you all of the passing of our beloved Tiny Tina. Tina gained her Angel wings peacefully, on her own terms, in her sleep, knowing nothing but love, kindness, compassion, and dignity.  

Tiny Tina strutted through our Sanctuary doors on her tippy toes, she walked as if she was always wearing high heels. She wanted everyone to notice her, she’d walk around and wiggle her little self into everyone’s heart. 

Tina arrived at our Sanctuary in December of 2022 from the Town of Babylon Animal Shelter. She had been found on the streets and her condition was deplorable. She was extremely fragile and covered in masses. We thought her time with us was going to be extremely short, but she proved all of us wrong. 

She was spunky, happy, her will to live like no other! Her energy was contagious and she had a very strong heart for a dog her age – and at over 20 years, she loved men. 

As soon as this tiny flirt walked through our doors, we knew she’d be trouble but in a good way. She instantly became popular with all the small breed male dogs and would wiggle her tiny self around them. 

Tina had 2 nicknames here at the Sanctuary: one of them was chicken feet, because she had bare, tall, skinny legs like a short hair Chi, while her body had this glorious silky terrier hair. Her more important nickname was “the black widow” a joking term of endearment because Tina had what we called husbands, and she had 5 of them. Prior to her own passing, she herself had helped escort them all through their own peaceful passings.

To us, her purpose, to bring comfort to hospice dogs who she sensed were leaving this world next. She cuddled up to them daily until their final moments and then would move on to the next one. The first time we thought it was random but this happened a total of 5 times. 

After helping escort husband number 5 to the bridge, she began to sleep alone in her own bed nightly. Perhaps it was because her job was finished, or maybe she could sleep better alone now because of all the life insurance she collected. Whatever the case, she left this world very loved, happy, and has now been reunited with her many men. 

Every dog that walks through our doors truly has something special about them; Tina was one of a kind, a force to me reckoned with, tough as nails, but sweet on the inside.  She was a true Angel who walked this earth and her loss has left a gaping hole here like no other, she is greatly missed. 

You will always live on in our hearts Tina – you were taken way too soon. We were blessed to have known and been able to love you with our whole hearts. We miss you more than words can express, but are grateful for all the love and joy you brought into our Sanctuary. You will always live on in our hearts and at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary forever.

We know that each and every one of you share this loss with us and we thank you for being a support to us during this time.