There is nothing like celebrating a birthday at Paws Give Me Purpose. It’s not just a celebration of getting a year older, it’s a celebration of a life – and today we celebrated our current oldest residents Birthday.
Surrendered to a shelter in February 2021 by a family who promised love, they requested euthanasia, stating “he is too old and doesn’t like to play anymore”. This precious boy needed a comfy and cozy spot to continue his retirement, filled with nothing but love and happiness and with your support, we made it happen.
Please join us in wishing our beloved Charlie Freckles a very Happy 21st Birthday!
He gave over 15 years of love and loyalty, sitting by his only remaining family member’s side for several days after their passing. No one knew his daddy had left this world, and no one knew Rudy was left in the house to fend for himself.
When a neighbor suddenly realized they hadn’t seen Rudy or his dad in a while, they called the police; what they found was a heartbreaking scene.
Rudy was grieving, he never left his daddy side until that fateful day when he was taken to the shelter. He was sad, confused and the shelter was scary for him. And with no other family to care for this precious boy, the shelter in turn reached out for help.
Rudy’s world was turned upside down and we simply could not turn down their urgent plea.
We will do everything in our power to provide him with everything he needs and deserves, in order to live his remaining golden years to the fullest.
We ask that you please consider making a donation to help us with Rudy’s care and consider becoming his sponsor – we cannot do this without you!
If you are not in the position to donate, we ask that you PLEASE SHARE.
Senior, special needs dogs like our very own Baby Shark (Cocoa) and her bestie Truffle, are often abandoned by humans who promised to love them forever. Thanks to YOU, they are both alive today and will be loved and cared for the rest of their lives
Here at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary, our mission is to provide a bridge of care that supports senior, hospice and special needs dogs so they can live their lives to the fullest.
Cocoa and Truffle make the most out of every day; and if you always feel like somebody’s watching you, they most definitely are. They don’t miss a thing that goes on around here, both characters that make us really smile every day.
We are a no-kill, cage-free Sanctuary, and all of the dogs in our care live in a home setting. At Paws Give Me Purpose, care is provided 24/7.
A major part of what we do is provide ongoing medical support and treatment for the dogs in our care. We work closely with our Veterinary team to maintain a good quality of life for our Sanctuary residents for as long as they are with us.
Whether they are with us for a few hours, days, months or years, our job here is to walk them to the bridge. We never get to go in with them, but hope they carry with them all the love beyond measure that we have given them as they move on to their next chapter wherever that may be. In truth, this is emotionally painful work.
Our days are filled with back-breaking hard work, painfully dry and cracked hands, moments of happiness, sadness, and every emotion in between. We have dedicated our lives to those that no one else will save.
Without our wonderful supporters, none of this life-saving work would be possible. YOU are all a major part of the work we do, and are the driving force behind us!
Please consider becoming a Guardian Angel to our Sanctuary. As a Sanctuary Guardian Angel, your gift will help provide annual care to all of our Sanctuary residents.
As a Guardian Angel you will help make a difference in the lives of the dogs we cherish.
