And Heaven must have been missing an Angel…
Earlier this week, Godiva gained her Angel wings. No matter how hard she fought to live, the neglect that she endured prior to her arrival here was damage that could not be undone. How any human being could have mistreated her and allowed her to suffer then dump her is beyond our comprehension. The word anger does not even begin to describe our feelings about this.
Her will to live was amazing! Godiva was a very sweet girl; always walking around here wagging her tail, giving kisses, cuddling on laps and snuggling with other dogs. She of course had an amazing appetite and especially enjoyed treat time where she would be sure to sample everything we were giving out.
Everyone instantly loved her, humans and dogs alike, and she loved us right back. She would look up at us, directly into our eyes with such a soulful expression of gratitude- we only wish she would have had more time.
The only peace we find is that Godiva did not die alone behind shelter walls – her life mattered and she deserved to know love, kindness, and dignity before leaving this earth.
It is our hope that her brief time here in Sanctuary was enough to wash away her awful past and leave her only with good memories including learning that not all humans are unkind. It is clear to us that she felt comfortable and safe enough here at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary to let go peacefully on her own terms.
You were only with us for a short time sweet Godiva, but you’ll be a part of our hearts forever. We were blessed to have known you and have the opportunity to love you!
Thank you to each and every one of you who fought alongside us to give Godiva a chance at everything this world deprived her of. Our promise to Godiva was to provide her with a safe and loving environment for the rest of her life and we kept that promise.
“True compassion means not only feeling another’s pain but being moved to help relieve it.”
This is what we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose.