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Precious Rose (formerly Rosie Perez, Philly ACCT-A-250664) is finally strong enough to head into surgery today. Our surgeon will remove the enormous weight she has been carrying on her tiny body for far too long. “Harry the Hernia’s” removal is necessary comfort care.

Our vet Team has stated that this is one of the largest hernias they have ever seen. Rose certainly did not deserve to be neglected this way and then tossed out onto the city streets like trash. This behavior by any human being is completely unacceptable! We are doing our best to pick up the pieces and give Rose the best days of her life for her time with us.

Love doesn’t have an expiration date; senior dogs deserve forever too. Life is a reminder that no matter how old or frail, precious souls like Rose deserve to know warmth, comfort, and unconditional love.

Welcome home, Rose. Your hardest days are behind you, and your best ones are just beginning.

Please. If you are reading this, if you have ever loved a dog, if you believe that one gentle, brave senior’s life matters, donate, share, do whatever you can to send little Rose some love.

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC
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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

At 14 years of age, this precious soul was put out onto the streets to fend for herself, dragging around an enormous tumor.

Her body told us a story of long-term neglect and hardship. We have no way of knowing how long she had suffered dragging around a tumor that weighed half a pound, or how long she had endured pain with no relief. Regardless, this horrific chapter of her life is now over.

When our shelter partner reached out for help, we were at first speechless then heartbroken by what we heard and were seeing, but we knew in our hearts that Poppy deserved this second chance at life. A life where she could be comfortable and just be a dog.

Poppy has officially broken off her relationship with what we’ve been calling “Todd the Tumor”. This relationship is one that should have never happened, but has been sadly going on for many years. Poppy was never spayed and this was the result of years of lack of care. “Todd the Tumor” was removed on Tuesday, sent out for biopsy, and she has been spayed.

No dog should have to endure this type of suffering. No dog, especially a senior, should die alone in a shelter!

While Poppy may have a long road of recovery ahead of her, the worst days of her life are behind her. She will never go without care again! Every moment from this one forward will be filled with nothing but love, kindness and dignity.

We know many are struggling, but our outstanding Vet bills are enormous; we truly need your help!

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

After 15 years of loyalty and love, Sierra (Philly ACCT-A-103927) found herself alone. Her cozy home vanished and she was surrendered to a shelter when she needed her family the most. Sierra was a last minute save, but is now safe here with us at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary.

Sierra is not just a dog. She’s a gentle soul who’s lived a full life and deserves to spend her golden years wrapped in love—not heartbreak. She didn’t deserve this disappointment, she deserves a couch, a hand to hold, and someone to look her in the eyes and tell her everything will be ok.

While death, a part of life, is something we can not change, we do have a choice for these sentient beings and how they die. No dog no matter their age, appearance, or health status should die alone in a shelter.

We do not believe Sierra is ready to leave this world just yet. She is still wagging her tail, leaning her head into our hands and sighing with trust. She deserves this second chance to have good times and make only the best memories.

Some people view hospice as giving up, as resigning to a fate. Hospice is not about giving up, it’s about focusing on comfort and giving them the best quality of life.

We work hard here at PGMP Sanctuary to provide comfort, relieve any pain and help precious souls like Sierra in their remaining days live with dignity and respect.

This is what we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose not because it’s easy, but because so many others can’t.