Category: Rescue

Yesterday was a very long, busy, and stressful day for all of us here at Paws Give Me Purpose, but we did not want another day to pass without updating you on Bubbles.

Bubbles did very well during yesterday’s surgery. Unfortunately, the surgeon was unable to complete what was actually planned – she could not remove both large masses at once because there was not enough skin to close up.

For now, she did remove the largest tumor as well as one smaller mass on the top right breast, and spayed her. Those masses were sent out for biopsy, but the other large tumor has been left alone for now. If Bubbles heals well, we can revisit removal at a later date.

Additionally, the surgeon noted that there are 4 other smaller masses on the other side and one on her rear-end that we should also address later depending on the biopsy results we receive.

Bubbles is a senior dog, an insulin dependent diabetic with some other health issues so more surgeries may not be an option. But we promise you all that she will live out her best days to the fullest for as long as she is with us.

For now, Bubbles is comfortable in her surgery suit, resting healing and has a good appetite.

We are sitting on pins and needles awaiting the biopsy results, and we really hope the news will not be as bad as originally thought.

Please continue to send positive thoughts and healing prayers Bubbles’ way, we will keep you updated.

While we are all deeply grieving the sudden loss of sweet Cinnabon, we have had no choice but to pull it together for Bubbles.

No matter who or what you believe in, we believe prayers are powerful. Today the Paws Give Me Purpose Team is asking that you all send the strongest positive thoughts, prayers and strength our way as Bubbles heads into surgery to remove the largest of her tumors.

While Bubbles has many tumors throughout her body, these 2 very large masses literally hang off her body and touch the ground making it impossible to sit, lay, and walk outside properly without rubbing them on the ground.

This is a very complicated surgery and of course we are extremely worried, but we also know that we have the best, most experienced surgeon handling the case. This surgery has been on the calendar for quite a while, and we honestly weren’t sure if it was going to happen. Thankfully we have been able to get Bubbles to the point where this surgery is now medically possible.

This is not by any means a surgery that will cure her, but it will make her more comfortable and give her the best quality of life for as long as she is with us. We will also of course send the masses out for biopsy so we can see what type of Cancer we are dealing with specifically.

No matter how many times we take in a hospice case like this, we know it is the right thing to do; no dog deserves to be treated like trash by the family they gave all their love and loyalty to. We could not stand by and allow her to die alone in a shelter.

All Bubbles wants is to be loved and our promise to her is to love her, spoil her, and keep her comfortable during her time here at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary.

We have some heartbreaking news to share: last night, Cinnabon gained her angel wings.

Mere words cannot express the sorrow and sadness we feel; beautiful Cinnabon went into respiratory distress and sadly left this earth in Sanctuary mom’s arms on the way to the emergency vet.

Even when we know a dog is here in hospice, it is still one of the toughest phases we go through – and it never gets easier. Although we knew her time with us would be short, we never expected it to be this short and we are truly broken.

Cinnabon’s life was very important to us and in the few days that she was here in Sanctuary, she knew nothing but kindness, compassion and love.

She gifted us with her presence, smiled with her eyes, laughed with her tail and loved with all her heart. She would do a little dance when she was happy, barked with excitement while waiting for her meals, and enjoyed receiving attention and affection. When she realized that she was the most safe and loved she was able to let go and leave this earth with the dignity she deserved and not die alone in a shelter.

Cinnabon, you will always live on in our hearts – you were taken way too soon. We feel truly blessed that your beautiful spirit has touched our lives, our hearts and we were blessed to have known you.

Cinnabon left paw prints on everyone’s heart here at the Sanctuary and she is greatly missed.

To our dear friend, Michele Desanti, of Remember Me Rescue NY, thank you for believing this precious life mattered. Thank you for seeing Cinnabon deserved this second chance at life, arranging her arrival to our Sanctuary and giving us the opportunity to love, spoil and show her that not all humans are unkind.

Thank you to each and every one of you for your kindness, prayers and donations toward Cinnabons care. We truly could not do any of this without you.