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Why Rescue

People continue to ask us the same question, why rescue – why put yourselves through the emotional roller coaster of working with abused, neglected and unwanted animals? That can only cause heartache.

Why don’t we just turn a blind eye? Helping a dog and seeing them blossom into a silly, loyal, wonderful companion, or just simply enjoying life here in Sanctuary is one of the most rewarding parts of canine rescue to us. The best feeling in the world is when that dog that spent 2 weeks in a corner afraid of people gets to the point of putting her head in your lap as if to say “thank you for saving me, I love you”.

Be the change you want to see in this world.

The future is bright for all the dogs we fight to protect thanks to you. The unwanted dogs here in Sanctuary have been given the gift of life because of you. Many of the difficult to adopt shelter and rescue dogs that have lingered for years have found forever homes because of you.

With you by our side, we can give these dogs, and many more, a fighting chance for many years to come. Our hearts are full and we know at the end of the day we make a difference in the lives that we are responsible for.

When you donate to Paws Give Me Purpose, you can save a dog’s life, you can even make a monthly pledge so you can save lives all year long.

THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN DONATE:

*ONE TIME DONATION
*RECURRING DONATION
*SPONSOR A SANCTUARY RESIDENT

Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/pawsgivemepurposeinc

Sponsor a sanctuary resident: https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/our-sanctuary-residents-1/

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Letter From Paco

Hi everyone, it’s me, Paco, one of the Paws Give Me Purpose tiny Sanctuary residents. I’m just stopping in to let you know how I’m doing.
My life has been a very difficult one, I lived in a very dirty house, with many other Chihuahuas; we were severely neglected and mistreated. We barely had food and the house was covered in our own filth. My owner was a hoarder. My siblings and I were in very bad shape, but thankfully we were rescued.
Unfortunately, not all of my siblings were strong enough to survive, I was one of the only ones that made it.
Thanks to the enormous amount of TLC and expert medical care here at Paws Give Me Purpose, I stayed strong, and fought my way back to health. They never gave up on me.
I would love to say that I love all the people here at Paws Give Me Purpose, they are taking very good care of me. But I truly only like one human, my actual rescuer.
I have been trying for a long time to like other people, but I am just afraid they will hurt me. 
I am slowly making new friends, but can be very untrusting, and have bitten many times out of fear. Due to my difficulty adjusting to new people and environments, it was decided living here in the Sanctuary was the best thing for me.
For the first time in my life I feel safe and loved. I hope this feeling lasts forever. 
I do love other small dogs, I guess because I grew up with so many siblings, but, I never knew a human touch, a human kindness, a humans love, so people are just not to my liking. 
I LOVE the homemade meals and treats I get to eat daily; but most of all I love sharing a blueberry muffin with my humans. They are delicious! What dog could resist? 
Paws Give Me Purpose says they will never give up on me, and I will never give up on them.
Thanks to them I truly have everything I need to live a full happy life, but still need your prayers, love and support too. Please don’t forget me and all the other sanctuary pups here. We are nothing without all of YOU! 
Because of you, I am alive today, because of you I have a home here and people who love me. 
Please help give Paws Give Me Purpose the ability to continue to give me and the rest of the Sanctuary pups the best life ever. 
Help them continue their great work so they can help more pups just like me that need a special place to live out their days feeling safe and loved.
Love, Paco

https://www.paypal.me/pawsgivemepurposeinc

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Labor Of Love: Salute To Dogs

Labor Day became an official holiday in 1885, when the first movements to legalize the holiday were put into motion. Since it remains unknown who exactly came up with the idea for Labor Day, it’s fair game to guess that perhaps a dog helped to inspire the idea; after all, dogs are incredibly hard-working, and happy while doing it.

You might be wondering, what sorts of jobs do dogs really have? Dogs can have all sorts of jobs, you never know, one day a working dog might help you.

Police use K-9 dogs to help catch criminals and keep the public safe, hospitals hire dogs as therapy workers, and dogs help farmers herd livestock. Search and rescue dogs save lives all of the time, as well as thousands of dogs working alongside the military.

Those that have a dog or two working alongside them don’t know what they would do without them, after all no human has the same capabilities as a dog. Do you know anyone that walks on two legs and can smell a bomb? I sure don’t!

Dogs all over the world work all kinds of jobs, and don’t do it for money but because they are our true friends. Dogs are incredibly loyal and caring, just give them food, water, shelter, and a few kisses and they are happy to be your best friend and enjoy doing whatever you ask.

Even if your dog lives a pampered life as the family pet, they are still working hard. It’s a proven fact that dog owners live longer than non-dog owners.

So, while paying tribute to all of the working people this Labor Day, don’t forget to pay tribute to all of the service dogs out there too. They work hard everyday to keep the world safe and full of smiles. Don’t forget to thank your own canine either, after all they work hard to keep you healthy and happy everyday of the year.