Category: Rescue

We showed you their shelter photo, some of you already know they were a last minute save. What you don’t know is the truth, the heartbreaking story of how they ended up behind shelter walls, and the truth about their medical conditions.

Their owner had passed away, and these boys were left in the care of a family member who admittedly dumped them on the streets because “they weren’t dying fast enough”. We are enraged.

Both these dogs have clearly been starved, starved from both food and affection. They are emaciated beyond our comprehension; their nails severely overgrown. Yugi is 12+ years of age and is covered in numerous large masses that dangle from his skin. As if that’s not enough, he has double cherry eye, severe periodontal disease, muscle wasting, a grade 3 systolic heart murmur, and cranial organomegaly (the enlargement head/ skull area). Bandit at 18 years old, also has severe periodontal disease, systolic heart murmur, severe muscle wasting.

The level of neglect here is beyond heartbreaking and it is clear veterinary care was never provided. We have no way of knowing how long they have struggled or how long they have endured pain with no relief. It is way past time for them to receive the much needed medical and comfort care.

Bandit and Yugi are now safe and never go without care again. Every moment from this one forward will be filled with nothing but kindness and dignity.

These boys have a tough road ahead of them, and there are no guarantees, but their lives matter and we will do everything in our power to help them so they can enjoy their remaining golden years to the fullest.

Please help us give Bandit and Yugi the care they should have received all along. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help change their lives.

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

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC
(Please beware of imposter accounts on Venmo that vary slightly in name)

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 were recently asked by one of our shelter partners to help with a large cruelty case – 20 Chihuahuas were rescued in total.

While bringing them all into Sanctuary was not feasible, we did help with placement for some and brought a tiny bit of Sesame Street into our Sanctuary.

Meet Ernie and Bert! Despite their life of hardship, these two are the biggest sweethearts. Much like their namesakes from the public television show, one is a bit more of a grumpy personality than the other. Even when Ernie and Bert bickered on the TV show, they always found a way to stay friends, teaching us about forgiveness and reconciliation. The interactions of our very own Ernie and Bert here at the Sanctuary teach us pretty much the same lesson; that opposites can be friends, that feelings are valid, and that friendships involve laughter and forgiveness – perhaps this is their purpose.

We believe that every dog, regardless of their past, deserves a second chance. For the first time in their lives, Ernie and Bert are now safe and loved. Their bodies, souls and hearts will now begin to heal.

Welcome home, Ernie and Bert, your hardest days are behind you, and your best ones are just beginning.

If you’d like to help us begin their much-needed vet care, your support makes all the difference. Every dollar goes to the care of our Sanctuary residents, and donations are always tax deductible.

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