Category: About Us

This is Mocha.
Mocha arrived at Paws Give Me Purpose today to receive much needed care.
Mocha is a very fragile 6-year-old Chihuahua mix.
Mocha was seized by Animal Control and removed from the home where she was neglected.
Mocha was brought to the BARCS Animal Shelter in Maryland.
Mocha is extremely underweight.
Mocha was starved, every bone in her body sticks out.
Mocha was covered in fleas, has sores all over her body, alopecia and dermatitis.
Mocha can barely walk due to an injury and extremely overgrown nails.
Mocha has difficulty breathing and has been diagnosed with COPD, or chronic bronchitis.
Mochas white blood cell count is extremely high.
Mocha’s condition was extremely grave and her life was at risk.
Mocha received emergency Veterinary care.
Mocha has had an extremely difficult and traumatizing life.
Mocha is now safe.
Paws Give Me Purpose will do everything possible to help her have the best life going forward.
Which includes the expert medical care she needs and deserves.
Mocha needs to start life from scratch, because until now she hasn’t really lived.
Mocha needs everything.
Lots of love, a warm bed, blankets, toys, food, supplements, medications…
Mocha needs lots of TLC, and to learn how to play and be a dog.
Mocha is a fighter and we hope and pray she will make a full recovery, will enjoy life, and find the home she truly deserves.
Even after the horrible life Mocha has endured, she is extremely loving and sweet.
Mocha is learning what real love is all about for the first time in her life.
We will never give up on Mocha.
Please help us help Mocha!
Donations are desperately needed.

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This is Pancake.
Pancake is a Pug.
Today Pancake is celebrating his 12th Birthday.
We rescued Pancake and his brother Waffles from a backyard breeder over 11 years ago.
Pancake was our first rescue.
Dogs were stuffed into enclosures on top of one another struggling, crying, begging to get out.
Pancake was very sick and balding with eye ulcers. He was dragging his back leg.
We knew we had to get Pancake out of there.
The breeder didn’t want Pancake.
We got him for free.
Pancake had Demodectic mange.
Pancake almost went blind.
Pancake received immediate medical attention.
Pancake was in a lot of pain.
Pancake never let his discomfort stop him.
Pancake came to Paws Give Me Purpose and we helped his body heal.
Pancake has the most resilient spirit.
He never lets anything get him down, he is always happy.
Paws Give Me Purpose was told to give up, Pancake could not be helped.
We never gave up on Pancake.
Pancake made a remarkable recovery.
Pancake learned to be a dog.
Pancake learned to trust.
Pancake learned that humans can love.
Pancake loves humans and dogs alike.
We never gave up on Pancake.
Pancake never gave up on us.
Pancake lives here at Paws Give Me Purpose and is part of our family.
Pancake has taught us many important life lessons.
To live in the moment, overcome fear with love, not hold grudges, and greet every day with optimism.
To play every day, jump for joy, to accept yourself, enjoy the journey, take time relax, drink lots of water, take time to appreciate the small things, be loyal, dependable, and love unconditionally.
Happy Birthday Pancake, thank you for giving us purpose by showing us yours.
We love you very much.
The very day we rescued Pancake, the Spirit of Paws Give Me Purpose was born.
Help us save other dogs like Pancake!

This is Lazarus.
Lazarus is a Boston Terrier.
We rescued Lazarus from a backyard breeder; she was breeding dogs to sell as show dogs.
She considered Lazarus a defective dog because he wasn’t the ideal show dog.
Lazarus was neglected, and living outside.
Through intense heat, rain, sleet, snow, wind, thunder and lightning.
Lazarus was very scared.
When informed of the circumstances we drove 6 hours away to aid in rescue efforts.
We pulled Lazarus to safety.
Lazarus arrived at Paws Give Me Purpose very fearful of many things, including humans.
We never gave up on Lazarus!
Lazarus lives in sanctuary and has learned to trust.
Lazarus has learned that humans can love.
Lazarus has learned to be less afraid, but still has some issues.
We never gave up on Lazarus.
Lazarus never gave up on us.
Lazarus has regained faith in humans,
help us save other dogs like Lazarus!