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You Make Change Happen

For Angel and others like her, Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary is home; a place where they can take all the time they need to heal, learn that not all humans are unkind, and what it’s truly like to be loved.

Paws Give Me Purpose can’t help any more dogs without your support, help us raise awareness and funds by giving today!

We believe that all dogs deserve a second chance at life – especially seniors, those with physical disabilities, terminal illness, behavioral issues or have been abused and need someone to care for, love, and understand them.

Sometimes dogs come to us so ill or emotionally damaged that re-homing them is not in their best interest. We offer Sanctuary and lots of love for these dogs for the rest of their lives, but we cannot do this without YOU!

Our promise to these beautiful souls is to provide a safe and loving environment for the rest of their lives. We need your support to continue to provide them with lifetime care.

Asking for money isn’t easy for anyone to do, but we will not be able to help any more dogs in need without your support. We are limited on both space and funding, and the dogs that are already here in sanctuary need you.

We are a recognized 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization that exists solely on donations and relies primarily on fundraising to help dogs in need. We are on a mission to change the world one dog at a time. Please join us and help save lives!

100% of all donations go directly towards the care of the Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary residents. Unlike other rescues, directors and board members never have and never will take a salary.

When you donate to Paws Give Me Purpose, you can save a dog’s life. When you give monthly, you can save lives all year long. 

All donations are tax-deductible.

Tax ID # 83-1947922

There are many ways you can donate:
*One time donation
*Recurring donation
*Sponsor a Sanctuary resident

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC

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

Sponsor a Sanctuary Resident: https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/our-sanctuary-residents-1/

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

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My Fuzzy Valentine

COULD I PLEASE BE YOUR FUZZY VALENTINE? 

On Thursday, Houston was seen by both our Veterinarian and Behaviorist, and he did extremely well. After just spending a few minutes with them he warmed up and was climbing right into everyone’s lap for attention.

As we suspected, Houston does have a couple medical issues going on. He has a very serious inner ear infection, which was affecting his hearing in one ear, and it was likely very painful. Thankfully it was treated immediately!

His blood test results revealed that his liver values are also not too good, in fact, the Veterinarian said for a dog this young she’s very surprised. This damage is most likely due to all the different “cocktails” of medications he has been prescribed over the years to curtail his bad behaviors. He was simply too young to be medicated so much. We are going to be weaning him off some of the medication, monitor carefully and recheck blood work again in March.

Both the Veterinarian and Behaviorist concur with us that Houston’s issues are all fear based; this beautiful soul never learned to trust. Trust is an essential component of the human canine relationship.

Dogs that do not trust their owner are unlikely to obey commands, foster a bond, or truly become a member of the family; in addition to this, dogs that show lack of trust may seem unfriendly or untrainable, which unfortunately, can result in the dog being surrendered or abandon in order find another home.

Reactivity, aggression and anxiety are symptoms of fear, which is important to understand before trying to change any behavior. Many times, people focus on changing the cringing, wincing or even charging behavior instead of the cause, which is fear. Some dogs are just much more fearful than others.

Houston does not require Sanctuary, he is a highly adoptable dog, and his behaviors are very manageable. We are recommending a quiet adult only home with a couple something like a 55 and older couple or those with children who are in college and have the time to devote to him. Savvy dog experienced individuals who will be patient and give him the time he needs to decompress, learn to trust, and adjust to his new environment without overwhelming him. Houston warms up quickly and really just wants to be a lap dog and receive all your love and attention possible.

Houston is about 2 years old, believed to be a Chihuahua Lab Mix, and weighs about 25 pounds. He is completely housebroken, crate trained and knows his basic commands plus. He loves belly rubs, enjoys a good massage, and climbing into a lap to cuddle up to his people.

As for other dogs, we recommend either he be the only dog in a home, or a home with one other laid back dog around Houston’s size at most – he gets too overwhelmed otherwise. 

We’ve seen shy dogs with mild fears become more confident in a few short weeks, and have also seen dogs take up to two years before they actually felt comfortable. Whatever amount of time it takes, the time and investment in Houston will be worth it!

Since we are a Sanctuary, and normally do not handle adoptions, applications for Houston will be processed by Yorkie911 Rescue.

To fill out an application for Houston, please head over to: https://www.yorkie911rescue.com/forms/form?formid=1626

If you are not in the position to adopt please share Houston so we can find him a forever home! 

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Untold Story Inside You

Dogs can’t tell us what they’re feeling, so it can be difficult for us to determine the right course of action when it comes to resolving behavior problems. Behavior issues can be very complex, and some bad behavior can actually start out as medical issues and then sadly turn into a habit.

Although poor manners and behaviors like pulling on a leash, jumping on people or stealing food off the table are obvious training issues, others can be more serious behavior issues that may actually stem from a medical condition.

We are starting to see some medical issues with Houston. According to the medical and behavioral records we received upon his arrival, Houston has been taking many different medications combined with CBD oil to control his behavior for a long time. We have also noticed that he may be a tad over vaccinated.

We have begun to slowly wean him off some of these medications, and have been noticing signs that there may be underlying medical issues present. Houston may or may not need to stay on some medication down the road, but in order to assess him properly we need to see the full picture.

This Thursday, our Veterinarian will be coming out to the Sanctuary to see Houston and we do feel he needs a very thorough exam. Virtually any medical condition can present with behavioral symptoms, and this is something we need to rule out in order to help Houston be the best dog he can be!

Stay tuned right here for updates as we get to know the real Houston a bit better.

If you are interested in adopting this stunning boy, applications will be processed by Yorkie911 Rescue. To fill out an application for Houston, please head over to:

https://www.yorkie911rescue.com/forms/form?formid=1626