Author: Lea

Calvin is a long haired Chihuahua, almost 21 years old and we have been told he has a grade 5-6 heart murmur. He is not neutered, has no teeth and no bottom jaw at all, has bilateral nuclear sclerosis (hazy, cloudy eyes), was covered in fleas, had overgrown nails, and has urine stained fur. It is heartbreaking to realize that somewhere in the world, there are dogs like Calvin who are neglected and are left to live in misery, without people to love them.

Once again we are asking for all our staff, volunteers, followers, and supporters to help us pray for Calvin. Tomorrow, Calvin will be seeing a cardiologist and will undergo an echo-cardiogram to determine the actual severity of his heart problem. He will receive the expert medical care he needs and deserves. 

After living many years of criminal neglect and deprivation for so long, Calvin is learning what it is truly like to be loved. Despite his life of cruelty Calvin is extremely loving, sweet, and enjoys attention. 

We brought Calvin and his brother Hobbes to Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary because no one else stepped up to help them during their time of need. Sadly, dogs their age and condition have little opportunities, but we believe they deserve a second chance to have the life they should have had all along. 

Our promise to these beautiful souls is to provide a safe and loving environment for the rest of of their lives. 

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.

Hobbes went in early this morning for his surgery and returned to Paws Give Me Purpose a few hours later.

As soon as he awoke from the anesthesia he was screeching so badly, the Veterinarian’s office called and asked us to come pick him up immediately saying, “he doesn’t like being here”. Who could blame him? A kennel is not something Hobbes is comfortable with due to his horrible past. 

The Veterinarian stated that everything went very well, the fistulas have been repaired and she was able to close them up well. Now we hope and pray they stay closed and Hobbes’s mouth and gums completely heals from the surgery.  

Hobbes is a bit woozy from the anesthesia, but is resting comfortably. He and Calvin are happy to be back together; Calvin was a bit worried and was searching for his brother the entire time he was gone. Hobbes has been prescribed some medication for inflammation and pain, and if he’s feeling up to it, can eat a small meal later tonight. We head back to the Vet with Hobbes for a recheck in 10-14 days unless necessary before then. 

We want to thank each and every one of you for the outpouring of love, thoughts and prayers for Hobbes. We can’t begin to tell you how relieved we are that things went so well, and look forward to sharing many happy updates about Hobbes and his wonderful new life here in our Sanctuary. 

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