Abandoned in the cold on the streets of Staten Island, this precious senior soul had no hope of survival. Who knows how long he was out there before being found? Then he went to the shelter where he waited and waited for his family, but no one ever came.
Hershey is now safe here at Paws Give Me Purpose Sanctuary and we are picking up the broken pieces of his heart. Our promise is to make him whole again!
Just like the great American chocolate bar, little Hershey is as sweet as can be, and he most certainly did not deserve to be tossed out to fend for himself. Have we as humans lost our ability to care? This tiny boy just looks up at us and our hearts melt; we find it difficult to understand how anyone could have neglected him so badly and then decide to throw him away.
Hershey has been seen by our Veterinary team and is receiving the urgent medical care he needs/deserves. We have begun administering the necessary medications and have discussed quality of life as well as a hospice plan if deemed necessary.
Hershey has limited vision, is missing most of his teeth, has luxating patellas, is extremely anemic, has severe muscle wasting in his hind limbs, as well as ataxia and IVDD which cause him to have difficulty walking without falling over. He is also incontinent; which is nothing a pair of fashionable doggie pants can’t handle.
We will be looking into getting Hershey a tiny set of wheels so he can get around more comfortably himself especially when the dogs spend time outside in the yard.
Although Hershey presents with many medical issues, none of them really inhibit his ability to enjoy life and live out his golden years to the fullest. Above all else, we at Paws Give Me Purpose put quality of life first, and Hershey most certainly has shown us his desire for life, for love and this second chance. Our promise to him is to provide a safe and loving environment for the rest of his life.
If anyone ever doubts us, know that this is what we do at Paws Give Me Purpose.
To donate toward Hershey’s care, please head to:
▪️https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/donate/
▪️Venmo: @PAWSGIVEMEPURPOSE-INC
▪️PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RKUHNPAA3ND3C
By Mail:
Paws Give Me Purpose Inc.
2 Jade Lane
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Directly toward our Vet bills:
House Paws Mobile Veterinary Service
(856) 234-5230