Author: Lea

Little Chester popping in on this thankful Thursday to say hello to his fabulous supporters and let you know how much he appreciates your positive thoughts, prayers and donations toward his care.

Surgery went well, and Chester has been resting, taking his medications and eating like a champ.

While we wait on pins and needles for the biopsy results of the largest mass, the good news is he has been able to urinate and he is very proud of it.

Keep those prayers and donations coming and we will keep you updated.

Life with hospice dogs can be exhausting, inspiring, and busy beyond belief – it is imperfectly perfect. We wouldn’t have it any other way, but we cannot continue to help those in need without YOU!

Chester arrived at our Sanctuary in bad condition, he has masses, and one of them is the size of a baseball. He cannot urinate properly because the mass ubstructs his penis, and he also cannot seem to defecate comfortably. 

Mistreating and neglecting your dog to this point and then tossing them out on the street like trash is completely unacceptable and we are doing our best to pick up the pieces of yet another shattered senior heart. 

Chester’s blood work looks pretty good, and his heart is strong. We have been working diligently to get him healthy enough to undergo a major and necessary surgery. 

Yes, Chester has cancer, but hospice is not about giving up; it’s about focusing on his comfort and giving him the best quality of life. Quality of life is very important to us here at Paws Give Me Purpose. 

Tomorrow, Chester will undergo surgery. This is a very complicated surgery and of course we are extremely worried. We also know that we have the best, most experienced surgeon handling the case. This surgery has been on the calendar for a while, and we honestly weren’t sure if it was going to happen. Thankfully, we have been able to get Chester to the point where this surgery is now medically possible. 

This is not by any means a surgery that will cure him, but it will make him more comfortable and give him the best quality of life for as long as he is with us. The largest mass will be sent out for biopsy so we can identify exactly what we are dealing with as well. 

Chester needs our help, we cannot let him down, we cannot do this without you! 

PLEASE make a donation to help give Chester the best chance to survive so he can enjoy his remaining years to the fullest. 

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RKUHNPAA3ND3C

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC

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

Directly toward our Vet bills:
House Paws Mobile Veterinary Service 
(856) 234-5230

Please keep this precious boy in your prayers. We will keep you updated.

Paws Give Me Purpose Inc. does not rescue for politics, fortune, or fame. We give the abused, neglected and the most unwanted souls a life; a chance to be loved, cherished and to learn that not all humans are unkind. 

The work we do here is not glamorous nor is it for the faint of heart, but it is truly the most rewarding part of canine rescue to us.

We are a licensed, State of NJ, no-kill, cage free Sanctuary. All of the dogs in our care live in a home setting. At Paws Give Me Purpose, care is provided 24/7. Our mission, to provide a bridge of care that supports senior, hospice and special needs dogs so they can live their lives to the fullest for no matter how long they are with us. 

We work closely with our Veterinary team to maintain a good quality of life for our Sanctuary residents and while we may often deal with heartbreak, helping dogs who no one else stepped up for during their time of need – the lives of those who otherwise would not have been is a part of our purpose.

Our days are filled with back-breaking hard work, painfully dry and cracked hands, moments of happiness, sadness and every emotion in between. In truth, this is emotionally painful work and truly takes people with special hearts. 

100% of all donations, big and small, goes directly toward the care of our Sanctuary residents; no one here gets paid, and not one penny is used toward operational expenses including maintenance of the building – we pay for all those expenses out of our own pockets. 

Although our staff is dedicated and knowledgeable, extra helping hands and hearts are necessary for the important work in which we are involved and our volunteers are the best of the best – some of the most special people in the world. How could they not be especially when the dogs that come through our doors are extra special themselves.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew

Pictured above is one of our newest Sanctuary residents Chester. And although we have not had the chance to formally introduce his arrival, we can tell you he is so very special and deserving of this second chance at life. Stay tuned for his official arrival post.