Meet Snickers

Meet Snickers! Snickers is one of our newest senior Sanctuary residents here at Paws Give Me Purpose Inc.

Snickers is a 10-year-old Dachshund who is even more “delicious” than the candy bar bearing the same name. 

Poor Snickers was abandoned twice at the same shelter by those he had considered his forever family. While we do not know the exact reasons stated for his surrender, it doesn’t make his story any less heartbreaking. The second surrender even almost cost Snickers his life! 

One of our devoted volunteers happened to be at the shelter picking up another pup in need when they noticed this sweet boy and were told he had just 2 hours left to live. She quickly sent us a text, and our hearts immediately said yes. 

Snickers suffers badly from anxiety and abandonment issues; he does not like being left alone, or taking trips in the car for fear that he is being dumped once again. He does love toys and sucks on them for comfort, he also would rather be with his people more than anything else in this world and cries when they leave the room even for a second. 

Snickers had a host of medical issues and he has received the urgent emergency care he needed and will continue to receive the medical care and rehabilitation he deserves. Above all else, we at Paws Give Me Purpose put quality of life first, and we will not allow any pup in our care to suffer. 

Snickers presented a history of not being able to walk, and crying from pain when he tried to move, but he is now walking and no longer screams from pain when he moves. He suffers from Intervertebral Disc Disease and has been on a course of steroids and pain medication to make him more comfortable. In addition to this, he is resting as well as receiving cold laser therapy. This may very well be a medical issue that will require lifetime care. He is also a tad overweight, and will be on a special diet; the extra pounds are only harmful to his already sensitive back.

It also happens to be that although it seemed evident that Snickers was neutered, he is not. He is actually been found to be a bilateral cryptorchid, meaning his testicles did not descend. Sadly, retained testicles have a higher incidence of becoming cancerous and he should be neutered to correct this issue. 

Unfortunately, since his testicles were left this way for over 10 years, it makes things a bit more complicated. Our Veterinarian has run some tests and we are awaiting those results. Pending the outcome of those results and taking Snickers age and full condition into consideration, we will make what we feel the best decision for him medically and if it is determined it is safe to neuter Snickers, an ultrasound will be performed prior to that surgery to determine the current and exact location of his testicles so as to simplify the surgical process.

We are hopeful that Snickers will be adoptable once we get all his medical care taken care of, but he will require a very special type of home as well as an individual capable of taking care of his ongoing medical care. 

Snickers came to us because no one else stepped up to help him during his time of need and our promise to Snickers is to provide a safe and loving environment for the rest of his life should it be determined that is what’s necessary. 

If anyone ever doubts us, know that this is what we do at Paws Give Me Purpose.

Stay tuned for updates on this very special boy! 

We ask that you please consider making a donation to help us with Snickers continued care. If anyone is interested in sponsoring Snickers please reach out to us directly.

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