Healing Prayers

Our oldest Sanctuary resident gave us quite a scare this morning, and we are still extremely worried. 

Calvin came to Paws Give Me Purpose after having been rescued from life of criminal neglect. We brought him and his brother Hobbes to Sanctuary over a year ago and at the time we were aware that one of Calvin’s major health issues was a grade 5 heart murmur. 

Until today, Calvin had been doing very well; his medical exams and echocardiograms indicated he did not require medications. He has been eating and taking his supplements like a champ, and enjoys every single day to the fullest being loved and spoiled as he should be. 

Today, everything changed when Calvin awoke suddenly at 4am with a very bad coughing fit that he could not control or catch his breath from. Needless to say, we scrambled to get our Veterinarian to come out and see him on an emergency visit. The vet informed us that she heard a horrible crackling that was not there during last week’s physical exam and the horrid cough had her extremely concerned. She immediately sent us for X-rays. 

Calvin was exhibiting sudden symptoms of heart failure. The X-rays confirmed that his heart was enlarged and is pressing on his trachea, causing a very horrific cough. Heart medications were immediately started (Lasix and Vetmedin), and Calvin will need to stay on these medications for the rest of his life. 

Although he had just had an echocardiogram performed last month, the sudden onset of symptoms requires a new visit with the cardiologist for a new echocardiogram on April 20th. 

In the meantime, we ask for all of our staff, volunteers, and supporters to please dig deep down in your hearts and send lots of healing prayers Calvin’s way and for those that are able their wallets. Donations are at an all time low and our medical funds are seriously drained. We can’t continue to do what we do without you!

At 22 years young Calvin still has a lot of life to live and we want to make sure he has everything his little heart desires. Our promise to Calvin is to provide a safe and loving environment for the rest of his life. This is what we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose Inc.

If anyone is interested in sponsoring Calvin’s lifetime care in Sanctuary, please reach out to us directly.

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

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