Pictured here are some of our Sanctuary residents enjoying playgroup with one of our very committed volunteers.
Although our staff is dedicated and knowledgeable, extra helping hands and hearts are necessary for the important work in which we are involved.
We could never do what we do without the help of our wonderful volunteers!
For all our Sanctuary residents, it’s the simple things in life that are the greatest things. They are absolutely much better than we are when it comes to making the most out of life, and their love, loyalty and gratitude is simply immeasurable.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew
Found stray, dragging herself in the streets, her condition was just beyond our comprehension. Paralyzed with fear she waited behind shelter walls but no one came for her; that’s when we received the urgent call.
You could see the pain and sadness in her eyes, she was emaciated, with severe muscle wasting, in pain from the sores all over her legs, rear end and feet because she could not use her back legs, and could not understand why she was time stamped by the shelter – did her life not matter?
Jasmine matters to us and we of course said yes when we saw her face pleading for a second chance. She officially arrived at our Sanctuary at the beginning of last month, and we have been very busy working on healing her broken body and soul.
X-rays show lesions on Jasmine’s spine; it is possible she is paralyzed from an old injury and or was bred while she was paralyzed. She is inncontinent and her kidney values aren’t great. Sadly, it does not look like she will ever regain use of her back legs but that does not stop her from living a full life – her resilience is amazing!
In just one month of much needed medical care, proper nutrition and unconditional love, she is healing and she is happy. Miracles happen every day here at Paws Give Me Purpose, and Jasmine’s smile is in itself a wonderful miracle to us.
To those humans out there who used her for breeding, neglected her and then threw her out into the streets to fend for herself – we truly hope karma exists.
And while we are angry with those who committed what we consider to be criminal, our focus is on giving Jasmine her best life daily unconditionally for the rest of her life.
We know how many are struggling, and we hate asking for money, but we really need YOUR help now more than ever. With donations at an all time low our medical funds have been depleted. We ask that you please dig deep down in your hearts and those that are able their wallets – no amount is too small.
This beautiful soul is Sasha, and she arrived at our Sanctuary last month. We apologize for the delay introducing her, but things have been very busy and the dogs in our care always come first.
After over 14 years of love and loyalty, this precious girl found herself surrendered to the Town of Babylon Animal Shelter by the only family she has ever known.
Owner surrenders can be some of the most heartbroken dogs we see in the shelters. People don’t seem to understand or accept the reality for the surrendered pet, and what it does to them.
Paws Give Me Purpose is picking up the broken pieces of Sasha’s heart and we will make her whole again – that is a promise!
Sasha came into the shelter matted and with overgrown nails. She is blind, has severe dental disease, osteoarthritis, and some canine cognitive dysfunction.
Her life matters and the shelter staff reached out to us in search of a special place for her; a place where we will do everything in our power to provide her with the medical care she needs and deserves in order for her to live her life comfortably and to the fullest. A place where she will be loved and cared for unconditionally beyond measure.
We can see first hand just how much she really wants this second chance more than anything – but we cannot make it happen without YOUR help!
Please consider making a donation to help us with Sasha’s care.
