Author: Lea

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Remembering Ruby

And sometimes our Sanctuary is the bridge to The Bridge…

Tonight, there is a huge cloud of sadness over our heads; our hearts were shattered as beautiful Ruby crossed to Rainbow Bridge peacefully this afternoon. 

Ruby was 16 and had a good, long and well loved life until both her mommies passed away. We continued to love and spoil her while she was here, and we made sure she had the best medical care possible. It goes without saying that we did whatever was necessary to help Ruby feel her best and be the most comfortable she could be.

Her favorite treats were vanilla custard and honey goat cheese, she enjoyed sitting outside on the deck and playtime with the other senior residents in the yard – she even made a couple of old lady friends that she liked to walk around with. 

This afternoon, she let us know it was time and her mommies were calling her. We let her cross the bridge on her own terms from our loving arms straight into theirs.

Thank you to Dr. Alex Witt and the entire staff of House Paws Mobile Vet for being there for Ruby  and tending to all her medical needs, as well as the needs of all our Sanctuary residents, and to all of you for your continued outpouring of support for Ruby. 

You will always live on in our hearts Ruby – you were taken too soon. We were blessed to have known and been able to love you with our whole hearts!

Thank you all so much for caring and for being a support to us during this time.

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Lucy Update

What distinguishes Paws Give Me Purpose Inc. from other rescues is our philosophy that the Sanctuary residents come first. We act on behalf of the animals, and the staff and volunteers here all work under the notion that all animals in our Sanctuary, human and non-human, are of equal importance.

Requests for help come in daily from Shelters, Humane Society’s and other rescues when they feel a dog needs a special place to live out the remainder of their life. We are able to take in and provide for only a limited number of dogs at any given time (determined on a case by case basis). 

When the shelter reached out to us about Lucy, we truly had no idea how bad her condition was, and neither did the shelter until they shaved down all her matted hair. Lucy has been with us now for several days and is receiving the expert medical care she needs and deserves.

We are doing everything possible to restore her health and save her eyes. Above all else, we at Paws Give Me Purpose put quality of life first, and we will not let Lucy suffer. Overall Lucy is feeling better, is very comfortable and looks much better than when she first arrived. 

Lucy has an amazing appetite, takes her vitamins, supplements and medications with no issues. She enjoys time outside and being cuddled on the couch. Her skin is looking much better; she is less itchy, less red, and less inflamed. We are hoping some of her hair will grow back, but regardless she is beautiful to us!

Lucy is blind, her eyes have just become damaged and diseased from years of neglect. Since beginning treatment, the swelling of her eyes has gone down drastically. We are currently treating them with glaucoma medication, and hoping and praying we can save her eyes, but removal may still be necessary; only time will tell. 

Lucy came to us because no one else stepped up to help her during her time of need. The shelter did not believe she needed to be euthanized and neither do we. For 16, Lucy has lots of pep in her step and deserves this second chance to be happy, loved and cherished. 

Our promise to Lucy is to provide a safe and loving environment for the rest of her life. 

If anyone ever doubts us, know that this is what we do at Paws Give Me Purpose.

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Ruby Checking In

Through love, compassion and caring, Paws Give Me Purpose Inc. creates a safe Sanctuary for dogs where they can take all the time they need to heal mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Since she has arrived, Ruby has been taking the time to do just that. While sadly she has had to mourn the loss of the only family she has ever known, Ruby has started to open up and interact with both the humans and the other senior pups here in Sanctuary. 

This morning, she enjoyed some fresh air outside, and because it has become a bit chilly here in New Jersey, she even allowed us to dress her in a tiny fleece shirt. 

Ruby is in renal failure, and we are doing everything possible to keep her happy and comfortable. She is on a special diet, taking supplements, homeopathic remedy and fluid therapy will be done here with us by her side.

It goes without saying that we will do whatever is necessary to help Ruby feel her best and be the most comfortable she can be.

Quality of life above all else is very important to us here at Paws Give Me Purpose. Ruby is 16, has had a good, long and well loved life. We will continue to love and spoil her every minute of every day. This is what we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose. 

We thank you all for your continued outpouring of support for Ruby. We ask that you please continue to keep Ruby in your daily thoughts and prayers.