Meet Francesca

Meet Francesca, she was rescued from Baltimore City Animal Control after almost losing her life simply because she was in horrible condition and the shelter was out of space.

Francesca is about 15 1/2 years old and was originally found as a stray; upon intake it was noted that she seemed extremely neglected. The shelter checked for a microchip and as it turned out she was chipped. When her family was contacted, they sadly said they did not want her back.

Shelter intake stated that she has “severe ear infections, cataracts, conjunctivitis in one eye, and serious dental issues. Additionally, she has some trouble walking on her back legs – we are not sure yet if it is age related or if she has sustained an injury.”

Yesterday, Francesca saw our Veterinarian at Paws Give Me Purpose, the Vet agreed there are clear signs of years of neglect; her medical issues are not from being found stray.

Yesterday’s exam revealed that Francesca’s ear infections have cleared up thanks to the medicated drops the shelter Vet prescribed. X-rays were taken and she has extremely severe osteoarthritis all over her body as well as degenerative joint disease. These two issues are what is causing her inability to walk properly. Nothing is broken or fractured, but she is most definitely in pain.

She also has severe grade 4 dental disease, skin infection, is mostly blind due to sever nuclear sclerosis, a swollen lymph node, a stye and infection in one eye as well.

Full blood work was taken and we will have the results back in another 24 hours.

In the meantime we are going to begin to treat the mouth and skin with one strong antibiotic, (Clindamycin), utilize medicated eye drops for her infected eye (Ofloxacin), and Galliprant once every 24 hours for inflammation and arthritis pain.

Pending blood work results we will make other necessary decisions to help Francesca live the best most comfortable life in her final years. Our promise to Francesca as is to all the beautiful souls we bring in to Sanctuary is to provide a safe and loving environment for the rest of their lives.

This is what we do here at Paws Give Me Purpose Inc.

Sometimes we really worry about how we are going to continue to take in dogs who are alone, injured, neglected, abused, and/or no longer wanted. They hope for life, for love, and someone to make everything alright. We take in a never ending stream of sad, hopeful and fearful faces that look to us to make it all better.

People don’t seem to realize that rescue is expensive. Vet bills mount quickly especially when you are rescuing those that require life-time care. Ask yourself, without Paws Give Me Purpose Inc. where would these dogs be and considering a life-saving donation today. We cannot do this without you!