Category: Rescue

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!