Author: Lea

As you can see, Buttercup is not very happy with us today for taking her to see the Cardiologist; however, we are glad we did because now we have some answers.

With the proper diagnosis, we are now able to help Buttercup live out her senior years to the fullest and in comfort here at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary.

The Cardiologist explained that thankfully her lungs are clear, but she suffers from Mitral Valve Disease as well as Lower Airway Disease. She has been prescribed medications to help keep her as healthy and comfortable as possible for as long as she is with us.

Her medications are being compounded at this very moment by our pharmacy and she will begin taking them today.

We thank you all for your outpouring of support for Buttercup and we ask that you continue to send prayers and share for donations so we can give her the best life daily with unconditional love for the rest of her life like she deserves!

Buttercup is still hoping to find her very own lifetime sponsor, could it be you? If you are interested in signing up to become Buttercup’s sponsor please reach out to us directly.

At 15 years of age Buttercup looks and functions like the average senior dog. Her blood work looked good, she has a fabulous appetite, and no heart murmur was detected. She does however have severe dental disease and was coughing. We started antibiotics immediately to help with both her diseased mouth and cough. 

Unfortunately, after 2 rounds of 2 different kinds of antibiotics there was no change in her cough, so a complete body radiograph was taken to try and find the root cause of her issue. 

Sadly, our worst fears were confirmed today when the radiograph showed that both her heart and liver are twice the size they should be. 

In order to help Buttercup feel her best, she needs to see our Cardiologist as soon as possible so we can start her on the proper medications – her appointment is scheduled for Thursday. 

Our Vet bills are growing and sadly, donations are not — we need your help! We are currently working hard to pay down our vet bills and replenish our medical fund as it continues to dwindle. 

The reality is as a Sanctuary for senior, and special needs dogs, our expenses greatly outweigh the donations we receive. We ask that you please open your hearts and dig deep. 

100% of all donations go directly toward the care of the Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary residents.

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/pawsgivemepurposeinc

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC

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

If anyone is interested in becoming Buttercup’s sponsor, please reach out to us directly.

For those not familiar with Buttercup, head over to: https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/welcome-buttercup/ and read all about her arrival to our Sanctuary.

When Tito first arrived at Paws Give Me Purpose in January, he was literally the untouchable dog. No one could get near him let alone attempt to touch him. He was for the lack of better terms a behavioral mess. 

For those not familiar with Tito, head over to: https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/sneak-peek/ to read his full story. 

Decompression time was lengthy for this spicy Chihuahua, but in time he began to trust his handler — only his handler. He would not allow anyone else to even get close enough to try. 

We took care of his medical needs. Tito had to go through 2 surgeries due to his neglectful condition, and we helped him heal physically. But, there was and still is so much more mental and spiritual healing for this broken boy found wandering the streets to do. 

Today, 5 months since his arrival, Tito took his first cautious but big step toward socialization with other humans under the watchful eye of his handler. He went and sat down next to a staff member he would until today only growl and attempt to bite. 

This may sound like slow progress to some of you, but it’s not. People are often so eager for their dogs to make friends with their family and friends that they push and fright can easily turn into fight or flight. 

Dogs who suffer from neglect and abuse may find it hard to acclimate to certain people or situations, and need a lot more training and tender loving care. Other dogs just haven’t had proper socialization and insufficient contact with other people beyond those they already know and this can cause them to behave differently. These beautiful souls have to learn to trust their world and the world that surrounds them.

Tito was given the time and space he needed to decompress, observe, begin to learn to trust and do this on his own terms – and today he was ready to try and make a new human friend. 

This is what we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose.