Author: Lea

Our oldest Sanctuary resident gave us quite a scare this morning, and we are still extremely worried. 

Calvin came to Paws Give Me Purpose after having been rescued from life of criminal neglect. We brought him and his brother Hobbes to Sanctuary over a year ago and at the time we were aware that one of Calvin’s major health issues was a grade 5 heart murmur. 

Until today, Calvin had been doing very well; his medical exams and echocardiograms indicated he did not require medications. He has been eating and taking his supplements like a champ, and enjoys every single day to the fullest being loved and spoiled as he should be. 

Today, everything changed when Calvin awoke suddenly at 4am with a very bad coughing fit that he could not control or catch his breath from. Needless to say, we scrambled to get our Veterinarian to come out and see him on an emergency visit. The vet informed us that she heard a horrible crackling that was not there during last week’s physical exam and the horrid cough had her extremely concerned. She immediately sent us for X-rays. 

Calvin was exhibiting sudden symptoms of heart failure. The X-rays confirmed that his heart was enlarged and is pressing on his trachea, causing a very horrific cough. Heart medications were immediately started (Lasix and Vetmedin), and Calvin will need to stay on these medications for the rest of his life. 

Although he had just had an echocardiogram performed last month, the sudden onset of symptoms requires a new visit with the cardiologist for a new echocardiogram on April 20th. 

In the meantime, we ask for all of our staff, volunteers, and supporters to please dig deep down in your hearts and send lots of healing prayers Calvin’s way and for those that are able their wallets. Donations are at an all time low and our medical funds are seriously drained. We can’t continue to do what we do without you!

At 22 years young Calvin still has a lot of life to live and we want to make sure he has everything his little heart desires. Our promise to Calvin is to provide a safe and loving environment for the rest of his life. This is what we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose Inc.

If anyone is interested in sponsoring Calvin’s lifetime care in Sanctuary, please reach out to us directly.

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC

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

By Mail:
Paws Give Me Purpose Inc.
2 Jade Lane
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Or use the donate button at the bottom of this page.

Where is Waldo? Waldo is on his way to Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary! 

This tiny senior boy left to wander the streets was struck by a car and lost his leg, we could not let him lose his life! 

With tears literally streaming down our faces we read the shelter’s plea and could not say no to this special soul in need. 

With you by our side, we can give special needs Waldo the chance to live out his golden years to the fullest – he deserves this second chance to be happy, loved and cherished.

We ask that you please consider making a donation to help us with his care.

Stay tuned for Waldo’s complete story coming soon.

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC

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

By Mail:
Paws Give Me Purpose Inc.
2 Jade Lane
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Or use the donate button at the bottom of this page.

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us, and Lucy was a big part of our hearts and souls here at Paws Give Me Purpose.

This morning, our Sanctuary was changed forever when we found that our beautiful Lucy had crossed to Rainbow Bridge peacefully in her sleep – it just must have been time, but not something we expected. 

We are not going to mince words here, at almost 17 years old, Lucy was a difficult girl behaviorally. Sadly due to her neglectful past she was very untrusting, but there were these moments where she would become as sweet and cuddly as a teddy bear. Her nickname was Booboo short for Booboo Bear and things here at the Sanctuary are just not the same without her. No more morning alarm clock barks, or after bath “tantrums”, barking while she shook herself out and tried to pinpoint the human who dared to bathe her. 

Although Lucy could not see, she enjoyed her senior days to the fullest, was happy just laying in the sun, enjoying a bully stick or two, and LOVED to eat! Lucy loved food – especially the homemade meals and treats we serve here, so much so she reminded us of a little blurb we once heard someplace, “breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, fourth meal, second lunch, third breakfast.” Perhaps she was a food taster in a past life, and is now up in Heaven continuing to eat to her heart’s content. 

Lucy lived her life here in Sanctuary with the maximum amount of pure love she could muster and we miss her. We loved her, spoiled her, and kept her comfortable during her time here at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary. We did everything we possibly could to help her and really thought she would have had more time with us, sadly it was not meant to be.

You will always live on in our hearts Lucy; we were blessed to have known you! Thank you for giving us the chance to love you and show you that not all humans are unkind. 

Thank you to each and everyone you for caring and for being a support to us during this time.