​Pickles is a Camp and Treat App favorite and Sanctuary resident, and a pup everyone who follows us knows….our Pickles. This boy was brought in as a stray by the dog warden 12/19/2021 in pretty bad shape….and “not in a good mood” if you catch our drift ! He was not at all pleased being with us for the first few months he came to stay at Camp. The staff worked with him and worked with him until he started to realize people weren’t all that bad and that high value treats came with realizing that bit of information. Then came long walks around the ponds and swimming in the creek, romping around in his private pen, and having some very special people attend all his needs…Pickles settled into being a happy boy. Last fall/winter our sanctuary dogs had their rooms upgraded by a wonderful woman’s donation (more about that another time) into “no touch rooms”. There are no more kennels: just people beds and tv’s, radios and private pens with doggie doors to come and go as you please. Pickles has loved the upgrades and for being at Camp…is living his best life so far. Unfortunately our kennel manager discovered his lymph nodes the size of golf balls while brushing him…they popped out suddenly….we called the vet office and while waiting a couple days to get in….another in his chest. Our hearts sunk and our worst fears were realized when the biopsy came back positive for lymphoma. Pickles is now in hospice care at Camp, taking mushrooms and meds for pain to keep him comfy. He, like Willow, is loving his car rides, McDonald’s, and pup cups. If you would like to donate to help us make whatever time he has left with us special for him… we will use those donations for hamburgers, meatballs, pup cups, and whatever else Pickles wants…Pickles will get! Www.camppapillon.org

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January 24, 2026 UPDATE

This week was a difficult one at Camp, as we had to say goodbye to a very special boy who had been on hospice care after his lymphoma diagnosis. Pickles was surrounded by love every step of the way.

On Tuesday, Pickles let us know things were changing. He wasn’t interested in his kibble, only the yummy parts, and we happily gave him whatever he wanted. Tuesday night, he became sick, something he rarely ever did. By Wednesday morning, he had vomited again and no longer wanted food or water. By 11am, it was clear that his body was telling us it was time.

We tried to arrange mobile euthanasia so Pickles wouldn’t have to go somewhere unfamiliar, but none were available in the timeframe he needed. Pocono Peak graciously accommodated us and fit Pickles in Wednesday afternoon, allowing him to pass peacefully and with dignity.

To everyone who played for Pickles on the Treat App, supported him, and cheered him on, thank you. Your love meant more than you know. Due to how the app functions, Pickles will be removed and shown as “adopted,” but we want to be transparent with our community that he has crossed the rainbow bridge .

Pickles was deeply loved by staff, volunteers, and supporters alike. He reminded us daily of the importance of comfort, compassion, and meeting our animals exactly where they are.

Run free, sweet Pickles. You will always be part of Camp! 
 

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