While we would normally be posting a Shelter or Rescue Spotlight today like most Wednesdays, we felt it was important to address the current COVID-19 pandemic and how it is affecting us as a life-saving organization.
Just like other animal welfare organizations around the world, Paws Give Me Purpose Inc. is indeed grappling with the implications of COVID-19 for staff, volunteers, and the animals in our care.
We are dealing with GREAT challenges here at the Paws Give Me Purpose Inc. Sanctuary and are doing our best to lessen the negative impacts of this rapidly spreading virus. The World Health Organization states that there is no evidence that companion animals have been infected or could spread COVID-19, but there truly is a lot for us to consider while navigating through this crisis. We have to keep in mind the safety and welfare of our staff, community and the dogs in our care.
Paws Give Me Purpose is committed to caring for our Sanctuary residents and keeping both the people and dogs in our facility healthy. Everyone working at or entering our Sanctuary will be required to follow CDC recommendations for general hygiene, such as washing hands frequently, disinfecting surfaces, and staying home if they are feeling symptomatic.
While we are not a public facility, we do have staff and volunteers that need to be with their own families during this time, leaving us extremely short handed. To all of the shelters, rescues and public that reach out to us for help, we ask that you please bear with us should you be trying to reach us, we will get back to you as soon as we are able – we promise.
We have been struggling with fundraising for some time now and realize that now fundraising will be even more impacted by the COVID-19 as people are concerned about their own personal finances during this critical time.
Please, for those who are able, the Sanctuary residents in our care need your help! We are limited with funding, and the dogs that are already here in Sanctuary require necessary care and life-saving medications.
100% of all donations go directly towards the care of the Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary residents. Unlike other rescues, directors and board members never have and never will take a salary.
Asking for money isn’t easy for anyone to do, but we will not be able to care for the dogs living here or help any more dogs in need without your support.
Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC
PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/pawsgivemepurposeinc
By Mail:
Paws Give Me Purpose Inc.
2 Jade Lane
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002