In Loving Memory of a very special guy who touched a part of my heart I didn't know existed

Sir Walter the Pug..1987?? - 2000

Our precious Walter was found as a stray wondering the streets of Wichita, Kansas. When we called about him the lady at the shelter said "he is very old and no one will adopt him so we will probably put him down". He was believed to be 12-15 years old. Of course, we rushed to get him. Poor Walt had a terrible skin infection and had hardly any hair left on his back, he had a huge mass on his bottom that made it hard for him to go potty, he had limited vision, he had ear infections, he was heartworm positive and he had a heart of gold. We were able to treat the skin infection, clean up his ears and make the mass on his bottom smaller and more comfortable for him. We also tried to prevent the heartworms from worsening and buy him another year or two of life but unfortunately someone higher above than us wanted him even more than we did and it was his time. Walter left us for Rainbow Bridge peacefully in his sleep in a wonderful home with loving parents and three loving pug brothers. Although we know nothing of his background or where he came from, we do know that in his short time with us, he touched the hearts of many as he was so forgiving of whoever dumped him and let us love him and give him the life he deserved.

My fondest memory of Walter is when I took him to the emergency vet clinic the day I got him to have him checked out, I came back to get him and the girl at the front desk said, "I am sorry, I don't think we are going to let you take Walter home with you." Very worried, I asked, "why?" Her response was, "We are all in LOVE with him, he is so awesome!" and I said, "yes he is!" After all the girls gave him a kiss, he jumped on my lap and gave me the look that he wanted to be with me and he was ready for his new life!! So after being nursed to health he went to his new home and enjoyed the rest of his days, although way too short for us at least he will live in our hearts forever!! Walter, for you and all the less fortunate pugs in the world I have made a life long commitment to make sure there will never be such thing as an "unwanted pug" and every pug will have a chance and home no matter what. Thank you for blessing me with the time you did and touching my heart in a way I didn't know was possible..you are always in my heart my dear sweet "awesome" Sir Walter the Pug!!!!! I know you will be waiting at the bridge for me and the others!!

Lisa Farrell
Overland Park
Kansas

Winker

11/94 - 8/15/05

We miss you sooooo much and will ALWAYS love you.   Sweet baby boy.....Love your mommies Misti and Lisa and your brother Pugsley

In Loving Memory of a very special little boy who left us way to soon.. we had a wonderful home waiting for you sweet boy but we are glad that you knew love and freedom as long as you did....I am sorry you never made it home but you will always home in our hearts.

Lisa Farrell, Overland Park, KS

DUDLEY crossed the Bridge April 2002

Rest in Peace little man, please know you were loved.

A tribute and poem for our dear DUDLEY:

ROSEBUD

"When God calls little puppies to dwell with Him above,
We humans always question the wisdom of His love.
For no heartache can compare with the loss of one small 'child',
Who does so much to make this world seem wonderful and mild.

Perhaps God tires - always calling the aged to His fold,
And so He picks a rosebud before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them so He only picks a few;
To make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult, yet somehow we must try,
For the saddest word that mankind knows will always be "good-bye".

And so when little pups depart,
We, who are left behind, must realize how much God loves puppies......
For angels are hard to find."

Author Unknown

BUZZ

Henry

They were going to put you to sleep in 4 days because you were totally blind
and required many surgeries for your eyes and throat. The rescue group
thought they would never find someone who would take care of you the way you
needed to be taken care of.

There you were all alone in a corner. Although your sight was gone you knew
I was present and you became very excited and jumped in my arms when I sat
down next to you and petted you. We bonded immediately. I knew I had to have
you and save you from death and further suffering and abuse. I felt the pain
& anguish diminish when I held you and told you that you would be loved
forever and would have whatever you needed regardless of cost. I had you for
seven years but that was not nearly long enough.  Although I have adopted
and rescued several pugs, you were so special. I am heart broken to this day
and just can't get over losing you. You were my best pal. Although you were
blind you saw everything. You felt everything. You had such insight. You
gave so much to any one who ever met you. You are my shining light.

I didn't rescue you my dear Henry. You rescued me. You filled the voids of
my heart with your love and loyalty. What a gentle and loving soul you are.
I unfortunately am stuck even 7 years later, as I miss you so so much and
cry so often because of your loss. I feel your presence. No one can replace
you. You are a prince of a pug!! I will see you in Pug Heaven.

Your Mommy,
Camille, Spanky & Ollie

HARLEY 

Sweet Darling little Harley become ill and went to rainbow bridge during surgery.....Oh blessed little boy, you were so loved and so dear...God must have known how special you were and wanted you badly....please take care of the others and find little Dudley to play with you...you two will be best buddies at the Bridge...I am so sorry you did not make it to your forever home but I am so grateful you knew loved and you were freed from a terrible place...

If tears could build a stairway and

heartache build a lane,

I would walk right up to heaven

and bring you home again......

Rest in Peace....sweet darling boy....you will be missed...and in our hearts forever...

Lisa Farrell, Overland Park, KS

FERDIE

Ferdie was my heart pug - the one that got me pugged. He was the sweetest boy and loved to snuggle and read! For over eight years he was my little shadow and was always by my side comforting me when I was sad or sick and celebrating with wiggles and kisses. He graciously welcomed Ruby Isabella into our home and was the best Pug Brother to her for two years. Ferdinand we miss you terribly but I am comforted by the fact that you are running happily at the bridge and eating everything you want without being sick. Love always, Mommy, Daddy, Tom, Tim and Bella

In Loving Memory......Joey

Forever in my heart.....Your mom,  Kim

April Anne Pupcorn

4/2098 - 5/17/03

To my dear little angel,

You came into our lives at the tender age of 10 weeks and left too soon (at the young age of 4).  While you were her you brought  joy and happiness to all who knew you.  You listened to our hopes, our fears, licked our wounds, and kissed away our tears.  The smiles you brought to us will never be forgotten.  The warmth of your "pug hugs" will always remain.  The hole you have left in our hearts with your untimely passing will be there forever, the pain will fade, the memory never will.  Your little pug sister "Clair" misses your companionship and guidance for you were the only mother she ever remembered having.  Your little pug brother Vinnie was with us a short time before your passing, but you showed him the ropes and helped him become part of the family.  For that was your way, kind and gentle, always there.  I held you close and tried to make your passing peaceful.  You took you last breaths in my arms.  I know that you are no long in pain and are playing in the field and meadows on the other side of rainbow bridge.  I know you are waiting for me, for the warmth of my arms, for my kisses and hugs.  And one day we will be reunited, our eyes will meet and we will know that we will be together forever.  Until that day know taht you are always loved and never forgotten.  Love, Kath, Darren, Vinnie and Clare too......

In loving Memory .... Jenny and Pugsley....loved and missed by LeAnn Sandlee

Peanut is our little Angel pug who needs help.  He has been in ICU for several days now....he is improving and we are confident that he will have more time for us to love him here on earth but his medical bills are approaching $1,500.  If you would like to be a sponsor to our little angel and help with his medical bills,  we would be most grateful.  We are determined to get this little boy healthy and love him and give him the life he deserves. 

UPDATE on PEANUT - 8/18:  Peanut has made a miraculous recovery so far.  He is at home eating, walking and playing now.  He requires a special food and medicines for his liver.  We are working on fattening him up now.  If all goes well in the next few weeks, we are hoping to get him neutered and get him a much needed dental.  We want to thank everyone who has made a donation in Peanut's name for his medical bills.  We have about $800 paid off already.  We also want to thank all of those whose prayers helped our little boy.  We will continue to post more updates as our miracle boy progresses.

PEANUT

This little guy is one of the most darling little pugs I've seen.  He is only 10 lbs. and he's all heart.   He will literally melt in your arms.  Peanut was picked up at the shelter covered in fleas.  He has been cleaned up and in a few weeks when he puts on a little weight, he will be neutered and have a dental.  He appears to get along fine with the other pugs.  He loves to be held and loved, he likes car rides too.  He is very vocal when he is unhappy or happy. Peanut is mostly blind but appears to see shadows.   He will probably require eye drops for dry eye but it will be worth it to keep those big brown eyes shiny.  Darling, Darling, Darling boy.  He appears to be around 10-12 years old

Boo

RYU

Ryu was a little stray pug that was found by a good samaritan.  He had neurological problems, later to find out his back was broken and he was suffering.  These little pugs are so appreciative of a kind hand.  Ryu was so loving he loved everything even life in pain.  I cannot look at his picture without a stream of tears.  Oh how I wish we could have saved him and made him comfortable and loved him for a long time.  I know he knew we loved him and had a couple of loving months but it was not enough for our special.  God Bless you baby boy.

This is Spartecus,our first Pug.We got him as a 6wk old pup.in 1980.He was the beginning of a love for Pugs. He owned us..I cannot discribe what he meant to us and I find its still hard to write about him....We held him close and let him go after being selfish and not letting him go when we were told we should,for that I am so sorry my lil guy.The idea of being without him was impossible to consider,but it was also impossible to watch him go slowly and in pain.He left us on a warm May,1995 afternoon,with Dad and I holding him, in his own home.We cried so hard the vet began to cry with us. He left a hole in our hearts that we thought could never be filled,but we are trying.....we are now owned by 6 fantastic Pugs and hopefully 2 more soon. He is missed and thought of every day...The above picture is at his site at Rainbow Bridge. 

Wanda and Jim Burns

Mindy Sue lived most of her life in a puppymill but luckily lived her last years in a loving home where she is sorely missed.  She was a precious little doll baby and we will never forget her.

Leo 2/17/95-8/30/02

Loved and missed by Sarah Nordstrom

Princess was the first pug that I rescued.  I didn't know what to expect with rescue.  I knew I would love her (I love all animals), but I didn't know quite how much.  She came to me in the fall of 1999.  Her owner worked 2 jobs and didn't have any time to spend with her.  She spent most of her time alone.  I was told that she had had a bad case of mange and was from a puppymill (damn those places), but that she had been out of there for some time.  My pugs all looked like the typical pugs you see, with the flat face and were fawn.  I wasn't even sure she was 100% pug, but Annie assured me she was.  I quickly realized she was 110% pug.  She sat on my lap the whole way home.  She had a short squatty body and was very light in color.  She had saggy boobs and kind of waddled.  I loved her!  My other babies loved her, but she wasn't too thrilled with them.  The first thing I did was get her a new collar, red gingham with a bow, and a new bowl.  She loved her collar.  I think she thought she was dressed up with that collar.  She had sort of a bark that sounded like a crow cawing.  She would come up to you a scratch your arms, saying to me I'm sure, "rub my boobs, rub my boobs."  She led a happy spoiled life with me, of course I could never let her be adopted.  She was mine, meant only for me.  In 2001, she developed diabetes.  It was pretty controlled.  However, she did become totally blind, overnight literally. The wonderful people at Rudy's PugRescue in Las Vegas sent me an angel collar so she could still get around without running into things.  We were grateful.  She left me in February 2002.  It was fast.  She had such an impact on me, I will never forget her.  Keep her picture on my table and I know she is waiting for me at the rainbow bridge.  I love you, Princess.  Your Mom, Misti and your pug family.

IN LOVING MEMORY

GUS.. 4/25/02-3/07/03

       Gus, little kid, you were our special little angel. you put a smile on our face and others whenever you were around. You were dealt an unfair hand at life and i know you have a healthy body in the place you are at now. You were only given ten months on earth but you touched our lives more than you can imagine. The memories we have of you will be with us for life. From the small things to the large things. Sitting on your stand, waiting for me to come home, the look out of the corner of your eye when we interrupted you from eating your dingo bone, your excited jump, playing with the snake toy, your little kisses,your stubborn looks,wrestling with your best dog pal ,otis, and darting around the yard with him , your devil and harley davidson outfit which you loved so much, and of course your little head tilt. there are so many things but most of all ill remember you becoming my best little friend in such a short time, you were always there for us. we miss you more than you can imagine and will always have a place in our hearts.
love always
Dave and Amy
 

I am sorry to report that we lost Stevie last night.  His death was sudden
and unexpected, but please know that he did not suffer.  His foster Mom has
been calling him Buddy, but most of you will remember him as the 'big pug'
at our picnic on 5/31/03.  We think he was a pug/lab mix.  Buddy won a
ribbon for 'BEST TRICK' and also for 'BIGGEST PUG' during our contest
portion of the picnic.   Mandy Urner offered to foster him and Stevie
(aka Buddy) has been living with her since he finished his neuter, shots
and heartworm testing.  Mandy has worked with him on housetraining and
enjoyed jogging with him daily.  In fact he ran with her yesterday morning
and seemed in perfect health.

It seems twice as hard to lose a young, apparently healthy dog so suddenly.
Mandy saw him collapse yesterday afternoon and rushed him straight to the
Vet Clinic.  Nothing or no one was close to him when he collapsed and there
was no trauma or injury to his body.  Dr. Amy worked with him for almost
two hours but nothing that she did for him was able to turn him around.  I
was able to be there for the final hour.  He died from shock, but we did
not know what caused the shock.  Dr. Amy's best guess was that it was a
stroke or aneurysm.   She called this morning and the autopsy revealed an
aortic aneurysm, which would have been impossible to predict or prevent.
We will have to be comforted with the knowledge that he was loved and happy
in his final months with Mandy.  We will miss his energy and enthusiasm for
life!   Please spare a prayer for both Mandy and Buddy.  Mandy had never
lost a dog before and was quite devastated by this loss.   We just hope
that on the other side of the bridge, someone has time to toss a ball for
Buddy.  We're blessed that he came into our lives.  He had a lot to teach
us about  NOT discriminating against 'pug mixes'.

We were working through the adoption process for Buddy and want to offer
our condolences also to the folks who fell in love with his picture on-line
and were looking forward to having him join their home and family.  We're
so sorry for your loss, but do Thank you sincerely for looking at the
rescue dogs.  Knowing that there are others out there like Buddy who have
so much love to give is why we stay in Rescue.   You will stay in our
thoughts and prayers and we hope you find the perfect dog to add to your
family in the future.
 

Hamilton

Forever in our Hearts.....Kristin and Michael

Sadie was such an absolute
joy to have. She was so playful and sweet...I couldn't have asked for a
better pug. She loved to slap her paws on the carpet with her rear end in
the air, and wiggle her tail and make you chase her around.   She loved to
snuggle her face under the covers at night when we slept.  And she loved
curling up with Boo in their bassinet.  All of my friends and neighbors loved her....she will be missed so very
much.
My heart is broken and I'm devastated about losing her. Even though I knew
the risks, I am so grateful for the opportunity to have given her a good
home for her last year.  And what she gave back to me...cannot be expressed
in words.

Katherine Dineen,  St. Louis, MO

BRODY'S STORY - UPDATE

Brody went to heaven to be with the angels and Peanut 11/3/03.  This little guy touched the hearts of so many and will always be loved and remembered...rest in peace sweet little baby boy.

ROSEBUD

"When God calls little puppies to dwell with Him above,
We humans always question the wisdom of His love.
For no heartache can compare with the loss of one small 'child',
Who does so much to make this world seem wonderful and mild.
Perhaps God tires - always calling the aged to His fold,
And so He picks a rosebud before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them so He only picks a few;
To make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult, yet somehow we must try,
For the saddest word that mankind knows will always be "good-bye".
And so when little pups depart,
We, who are left behind, must realize how much God loves puppies......
For angels are hard to find."
Author Unknown
 

  Ughams Hudson

Ughams left for Heaven to be with the angels on July 10, 2003, he no longer could stand or eat we think he was close to 15 years old,  he was so precious and will be in our hearts forever....rest peacefully sweet Ughams, you will always be our inspiration.......your loving mom Vicki and you loving family

Ughams is a 13+ year old pug who was turned into rescue when his owner become ill.  Ughams has no use of his back legs.  Through the generosity of pug lovers we were able to get him to a neurologist who determined that surgery was not an option for Ughams.  So THANKS TO PATTI LEVAY of Latrobe, PA,  Ughams now has a brand new wheely cart of his own.  Ughams is able to live a quality life only because of the love and dedication provided by his new mom Vickie and her family.  Ughams is one of the most wonderful miraculous little creatures I have ever met.  His spirit and will to live with his handicaps are a lesson to us all.  I am glad to have met this special boy and pray that he is with us alot longer.  It warms my heart to know that there are human angels out there for the special pug angels in need. 

Truman

Trummie came to me on Superbowl Sunday in 2001.  He was in a shelter and one of the shelter workers contacted us to see if we could take an old pug.  Of course we could.  I drove in an ice storm about 45 miles to get him.  He was well worth it.  He had so much personality.  I feel that his owner had passed and he was dumped at a shelter.  I don't know why I think that, but I do.  He had arthritis really bad and a collapsed trachea.  He was a big black boy with a lot of gray in his face.  To be honest, we didn't think he would live very long, but we wanted to give him a good life while he was here.  I decided to keep him.  He had personality plus.  He hated one of my pugs, Eli, and he would bark and chase him.  For weeks after Trummie left, Eli would still look for him.  Trum had his own pillow that he laid on.  None of the others would lay on it so finally I took it out of the den.  I miss the old boy.  I miss his barking.  His tail reminded me of a boat rutter, it never completely curled.  He walked stiff and sometimes would lose his balance.  But I know he was happy until the very end.  I love you Trum-my old man.  I'll see you on the other side.  Your mommie, Misti

Seth and Jean,  Overland Park, KS

In Loving Memory of Mitzsui (Zuzu Lemens)

February 1999 - March 2004

We love and miss you so much. You will remain in our hearts forever.

Mary, Larry, Gail and Joy

     Bubba          
               May 5th 2002 – February 18, 2004

  In memory of my sweet boy Bubba. I want his memory to be one of happiness and love.

Victoria

Tuffie

Rest in Peace you sweet old man..........Tuffie went to heaven today.  He was believed to be 14 when we got him but the vets say he could have easily been 16-17 years old.  I am happy to say that he was happy and loved to the end.  He could no longer eat or stand and so his body shut down but his spirit and soul are in heaven tonight and in the stars that are shining.......we love you Tuffie....FOREVER!!



 

This darling boy lived on a chain tied to a dog house for the first year of his life. He is so beautiful and special.  We are so happy the neighbor of the nasty people who had this boy talked them into letting us have him.  He know lives with a wonderful young lady and has a pug sister in Iowa.  Enjoy your life sweet boy,  you deserve it.

Susie 

Susie is a sweetheart of a pug who is 3-5 y/o. Like all pugs, she has a wonderful personality and loves attention. Her tongue hangs out all the time - an abnormality that we see now and then. It's not a health problem, just looks odd! She hopes someone will overlook that and give her the loving home she deserves.  Susie is now living in Kansas City and has two pug brothers to play with.  She is a wonderful little girl.

Northwest Arkansas Region Only. Oscar is a special needs boy. He is seven months old, neutered, up to date on shots and housebroken. He started his young life as a breeder reject because of his eyes. We treated them four to five times a day for weeks and kept him from loosing either eye. Although his vision is definitely limited, he can see shadows and gets around well in his foster home. Oscar's real disability comes from seizures. We have had a multitude of diagnostic tests run with no firm diagnosis yet. He could be suffering from a simple pinched nerve or some sort of neurological problem. We really need someone with the ability to do a cat scan or MRI for him. It would take a very special family to adopt Oscar. If you think you can offer this boy a forever home or want to help with his veterinary bills, please visit us at www.puglover.petfinder.com. Between his spells, Oscar is your typical loving precious pug and enjoys hiding toys and playing pranks on the other pugs in his foster home.

UPDATE:  We would like to thank Laurell Hamilton of St. Louis, MO for sponsoring little Oscar.  Because of Laurell's generosity,  Oscar will be going to Kansas State Veterinary School for tests and and MRI.  THANK you Laurell....You are a pug angel for sure!

UPDATE 12-22-02:  Oscar has made it to the Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine where is loved by the doctors and staff.  Oscar will have a mylogram on 12/26 and if they find what they are looking for in his cervical vertral area...he will go into surgery that day to repair (fused together) two vertabrae together that they think are causing his problems.  Oscar has had such a rough start...we are determined to give him the life he deserves and we are asking for big prayers for our special baby boy....

UPDATE 1/13/03:  Oscar was not a surgery candidate.  However his prognosis is very good.  With the proper love and care,  Oscar can live a fairly normal life.  He is not in pain and he does enjoy life.  Oscar has been adopted by his foster mom and dad...and will be loved and cared for the rest of his life.

Scooby

In our Hearts Forever

We miss you so much

Your mommy and daddy and brothers and sister

Mary and Larry Lemens

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend,
for no heart in all the world
is more grateful for kindness
than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick,
for though I should lick your hand between blows,
your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me
the things you would have me learn.
Speak to me often,
for your voice is the world's sweetest music,
as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail
when the sound of your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet,
for I am a domesticated animal,
no longer accustomed to bitter elements.
I ask no greater glory than the privilege
of sitting beneath your feet beside the hearth.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water
for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well,
to romp and play and do your bidding,
to walk by your side
and stand ready, willing and able
to protect you with my life
should your life be in danger.
And my friend, when I am very old,
and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight,
do not make heroic efforts to keep me going.
I'm not having any fun.
Please see that my trusting life is taken gently.
I shall leave this earth knowing
with the last breath I draw
that my fate was always safest
in your hands.

Forever in my heart and will forever be missed......I will always love you....Your mommy Janelle

Mei Li

Forever in my heart and will forever be missed......I will always love you....Your mommy Janelle

Myles

Forever in my heart and will forever be missed......I will always love you....Your mommy Janelle

Sorsha

Forever in my heart and will forever be missed......I will always love you....Your mommy Janelle

My Forever Pet

“GILBERT”

There’s something missing in my home,

I feel it day and night.

I know it will take time and strength

before things feel quite right.

But just for now we need to mourn

My heart--- it needs to mend.

Though some may say “Its just a pet”

I know I’ve lost a friend.

You’ve bought such laughter to our home,

and richness to our days…

A constant friend through joy or loss,

with gentle, loving ways.

Companion, pal and confidante

A friend I won’t forget,

You’ll live forever in our hearts

My sweet forever pet.

Petunia May Leonard

Aug. 18, 1992-May 9, 2004

AKA: Tuni, Tuna, T, T-bear, Tootsie, Miss Fudge and Fluff

We miss you more than words can describe.  You were the sweetest, most adorable pug ever!  Thank you for loving us and giving us so much happiness.  You are in our thoughts daily!  We can’t wait to be with you again some day.  We love you Petunia!!!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Brynnie and your pug sister, Violet Pearl.

Welcome to Gizmo's Rainbow Residency

Pugsie “Baby Meatball”  1991-April 20, 2004
 

We arrived in St. Louis to pick up a pair of pugs in
their retirement age.  Little did we know these little
old ladies would change our life, especially a pug
called Pugsie.  Pugsie was a little small, she was
partly blind and a little apprehensive about us when
we picked her up.  She didn’t want to sit down and her
tail would not curl!  Fast forward a couple months
later and she was a different pug.  She had gained
five pounds, her tail was curly and she had become a
social butterfly.  And I could not imagine my life
without her.  Her little barks letting me know she
wanted more treats (which was all the time), her
little Elvis look, how she would “foam” at the mouth
when I tried to brush her teeth…most of all I miss the
cuddles.  She use to put her forehead up against mine
as I itched her ears and scratched under her chin.
Pugsie was with us for almost three years.  She was a
bundle of love and we were truly blessed to have her
in our life, even if was for only a short time.  She
will be forever missed.
 

Joshua and Courtney
 

Sara Bell Brumback

Sweet Sara Bear:  Sara came to us, Lisa and I, via a nasty puppy mill.  She had came with a friend, now known as Dominoe who lives with wonderful people in Illinois.  She looked much older than she really was.  From years of "hard living" in the mill. Who knows how many puppies she had, but they were all fortunate to have her for a mommy.  As it turns out, she was 7 when she arrived.  She was tired.  She adapted quickly to my pug environment.  She had poor vision and hearing from the start and hip problems but still managed to dance quite frequently.  After her palate surgery, she breathed much better, but snored so loud!  The others would just look at her like what is that?  Sara was healthy for the entire time she blessed me with her presence until the end.  She hated the vacuum cleaner and for all that have pugs, you know how often you use that.  She would bark and bark at it, and I still listen for her even now.  Probably always will.  At dinner time, she would sit in front of her bowl and wait for the others to get done before she would eat.  If some want came to close while she was in "guard" mode, she would bark profusely.  Sometimes it took her an hour to eat, just because she waited so long.  AS for treats, she was picky.  Only soft Canine Carryouts or tiny Milkbone Morrow bones.  She would only eat a greenie if she could steal a half eaten one from someone else's slobbery lips.  I would wait for Eli to get one half-eaten, then trade him a new one for a used one so Sara could eat it.  And she did!  She loved to sit under the tree with her left leg up, as her picture shows.  I don't know what that was all about, but she did it all the time.  She hated her nose cleaned.  I called her Crusty the Clown.  She would dance and turn circles to let you know she was excited.  I will miss that.  In the end, she developed pneumonia and possibly had a stroke.  But after a week in the Specialty Hospital, she decided it was time to go to the bridge.  Lisa and I had seen her several times a day for the week she was in there.  I went to see her for the last time on Tuesday, May 24th, 2004 at 10:30pm. I was with her for about an hour.  For the first time in a week, she wagged her tail when I called her name.  She still gave kisses and I know she knew I was there.  I thought she was going to come home the next day, but I guess God had other plans for her.  I got the call at 600 the next morning that she had passed quietly in her sleep.  I am grateful for the time that we had together.  She was me and Lisa's dog, or we were her humans.  I am so grateful for the tail wags at the end.  She was telling me that she was happy and I know she is at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for me, with hopes that I bring a used Greenie for her!   I love you Sarabear!  Till I see you again...your mommy Misti 

Oliver Levay

This evening, Wednesday at approximately 7:43pm our dear sweet Oliver
passed away in my arms. He was a pug that was given to a HS that is a
kill shelter at age of 15 - 17 yrs old, the owner couldn't remember
his age.  the HS put him on death row and fortunately a concerned
passerby called us to let us know.  Oliver had a cancerous tumor
growing from his groin that had to be excruitiating as it dragged on
the floor and was bleeding and full of infection along with cancer. 
we brought him back to our shelter and had the tumor removed.  he did
great for a while and the tumor came back, once again we had it
removed.  No one had ever asked to adopt Oliver so I did, I didn't
want him to end his life as an orphan.  I grew to love Oliver
tremendously - it wasn't hard as he was quite a character and as I
grew attached to him, he grew attached to me, following me everywhere
and always being under my feet.  I love Oliver and got the
opportunity to tell him how much he made my life more fulfilled with
his love and that I loved him so much and then I thanked him for
allowing me to be his momma during his last 9  months of life.  God
sent him to me and I praise the Lord I got the opportunity to love
Oliver with all my heart.  He was a great pug and I will never forget
him.  thanks Oliver for giving me the gift of holding you as you
passed to the Rainbow Bridge tonight.
                              momma Patti
 

Britches

1996 - 2004

In our hearts forever..

Joe,  Jean,  Maddie,  Winston, Josie and Odie

Toby

In Loving Memory of Ginger Spaller

August 12, 2004

You came into our lives for such a brief time but you will remain in our hearts forever.  We will never forget you little girl. Sweet sleep, until we meet again.

Love,

 Mommy, Daddy, Alex, and Gail

They will not go quietly,
the dogs who've shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.
Old habits still make us think
we hear a barking at the door.
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place
the food dish used to be,
And, sometimes, coming home at night,
we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill,
That one place in our hearts
belongs to them...
and always will.

BART

1990 - 2004

Maddie Noel  July 1998 to January 2005

To my dearest Maddie, my little sunshine:

Words cannot describe the depth of anguish that I feel since I learned of your tragic death.  I’m so sorry that I was not there to protect you and comfort you.  I love you and miss you Maddie.  Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you chasing your favorite toys for endless hours.  I can feel your oh so soft fur, and hear your cute little bark that beckoned me to help you when your toys got trapped under the couch.  I see the excitement and light in your eyes when I introduced you to something new.  I miss your hugs!  I’m sorry that your life was cut so short.  My wish for you now is that you are in a beautiful place across the rainbow bridge.  I hope that it’s sunny and warm and covered in plush green grass.  I hope that you have your fuzzy ball and purple monster to chase for endless hours.  At the end of the day, I hope that you have a big, soft, cozy bed and blanket to sleep on.  You’re free, my little love.

Your gentle and curious spirit will forever be remembered in my heart.  Just know that you will always be loved and very much missed!

With all my love, Mommy

Abby Mae Carrico

12/14/01 to 03/02/06

Abby, my little love:

The happiest day of my life was when I picked you out.  You fought your way to the top of your littermates.  You showered me with kisses when I picked you up, then scrambled to be on top of my shoulder.      I knew that we belonged together.  You had my heart and soul wrapped around your little paw. During your four short years, we had quite a journey. When I was sick, you faithfully laid your head on my face and stayed close to me until I was better. When I was sad, you licked the tears from my face then clowned around to make me laugh.  I miss playing with you.  I miss watching your crazy pug runs every night.  I miss dancing with you to your favorite song, “Here Comes My Baby” by The Tremones. I loved the way your little butt and tail wiggled and you twirled around to the music. I hope that you know that the saddest, most devastating day in my life was letting you cross over the Rainbow Bridge. It left a big empty hole in my heart that nothing can ever fill. I’m so proud of you for being so brave during your short little life!!  I don’t regret any part of those four years, or all the time and energy it took to take care of you.  My only regret is that I couldn’t find a way to give you a long healthy life. I heard the Rainbow Bridge is a beautiful place and animals that go there are restored to their former health.  You’re free from all of your health problems, my love.  I just know that you are with your sister Maddie.  I think of both of you every single moment of every single day, and my heart aches because I’m not with you.  One day, we’ll all be together again.  Until then, you will always be very much loved and very much missed. You’ll live  on in my memories and my heart.

Always in Our Hearts......

You were such a wonderful Boy

BOB

Brian & Rob and the pugs

Such a Dear old soul you were.......You are dearly missed and will always be in our hearts....

Mikey

Mommy and Daddy (Melanie & Kevin)

Ebony

Ebby was a dear 15 year old pug that stole the heart of her mommy Cindy.  She is deeply missed by many, especially Cindy.

May May

May May was a precious 16 year old girl who left behind her mommy Nancy and her pug sisters.  She will always be loved and missed.

Mutt

Mutt was a 14 year old gem of a pug who had a twin brother Jeff who misses him terribly.  David, Danny, Mickey, Clarise, Chelsey, Jeff and Gina miss you sweet ole boy!

Novus

Novus was a wonderful 11 year old pug. He has left his mom and dad grieving...Ralph and Alice in Indiana loved him very much.  He also left his pug sister Visa and senior citizen pug brother Discover who miss him too

Teluluah

Telululah was a precious baby girl that left us way too early.  She was a victim of an attack by larger dogs.  Her family is devisated about her lost.  We all miss you baby girl.

Rastus

Rastus was a very special pug mix that lived with a bad owner most of his life.  We rescued him and gave him a week full of love and appreciation before he left us.  Although we were heartbroken to lose him we thank the angels for letting us give him a loving home before he went to heaven.

Harley

Harley was a sweet,  sweet, loving boy.  He was a victim of cancer.  His family did everything they could for him but God and the Angels needed him so he is in heaven with them now.  We know he had a great life but still miss him so much.

Toby is an 8-year-old soon to be neutered male.  He has some eyesight and hind end problems.  He has had no accidents in the house and likes to be where his foster is at.  He snuggles right up next to his foster at night and when watching TV.  He is good on a leash but only for short walks.  He has a very laid back personality.  Toby seems to get along with the other dogs. 

Jake

Jake was born in September of 1995, I adopted him from the Midwest Pug
Rescue in around May of 2001.  He was a sweet sweet boy that will be greatly
missed. He sadly left us on Friday August 24th, 2007.  Jake you will never
be replaced in my heart and never ever forgotten.  My heart is broken
because you are gone but I know that you are in a better place now.  Love
Jennifer
 

Jake

Claireese
July 4, 1994-May 29, 2007



I dont even know how to start to say good bye my little girl but i miss you so very much. a day does not go by that i dont think about you and cry for my loss!

i knew the first time i saw you that you were going to be my best friend and i was right.  you would meet me at the door when i got home and never leave my side.  i remember when we would go to the park and read you would just lay on the blanket just happy to be with me.  you would bark at the squirrels trying to protect me.

your last months here were very hard on all of us.  your heart and kidney issues then when you couldnt walk. we all were hoping you would have the strength to walk again and i know you thought you would cause you would get yourself up for a bit and fall over.  it was so sad.  all the worrying, crying, carrying you everywhere, hand feeding you little pig, and water from an eye dropper were exhausting but my little girl i would have not traded a minute of it for the time it gave us together.  and i know i would do it again if you could come back and i know everyone else would to. 

a dear friend told me after your heart gave out that i should look back and cherish all of the time because of your health it was all borrowed.  she was right but i want to borrow more.  you are no longer trapped in your worn out body so you can run around and be that bossy little girl you always were! 

until we are together again my little claireese take care of all your friends!  and please no that i love you and will always luv you!  good bye for now!
 

LuLu
1997 - June 28, 2007

My Lulu you such a hard life before you came to us.  you were found in a box, taped shut outside of the humane society in iowa.  you found your way thru the rescue to our house.  we were going to keep you till you were fixed up and a good home was found.  in that time you really found your way into my heart and you were the hardest one to let go of all the fosters we have had.  i wanted to keep you so bad.  but i let you go to what we all thought was a good home, until you went blind and they were going to put you to sleep. 

i was so happy to get you back home here to stay.  it was rough when you came back but we managed because you got aggressive after you went blind but i promised you that you would never leave again and i would protect you from the mean world.

i let you down my friend.  we came home from work to find you and rushed you to the vet where you later left us.  my regret is that i didnt stay with you like a friend but everyone thought you would be fine by morning. 

i hope that you were happy here cause i was sure very happy with you around.  you had such a strange personality and the cutest little face and were always so excited when we would come home and call out for my "little lulu-belle".  i still find myself calling for you baby!  you are with all your friends now and can see again.  take care until we are together again "my little lulu-belle" we all miss you!

david, danny, chelsea, maggie, maxine, murphy and your favorite aunts lisa and misti

Beanie Baby

Bruno

Beloved friend of Stephanie who will miss him always....

Ogee

In memory of a special pug to many people...Ogee was 14 years old and had a hard life but his last several years were wonderful and he was very happy and loved.

Cricket

Cricket was loved and will be very much missed by Dave and Dottie

The Laurell K. Hamilton Sanctuary is dedicated to Laurell's dear companion

In Loving Memory of Jimmy

Scooter,Baby,Webs,Gracie, Mommey and of course Shelby.
 

Precious Teddy

TO Pugsley

A very special boy who's mommy loved him more than anything....

Your mommy will love you forever. 

Sharon

In Memory of Buddy aka Mr. Wheels
June 1, 1996 -  March 2008

Dear mom, dad, and friends( both four legged and two legged)

Thank you for being treating me so well. My life was wonderful...  All the petting, treats, back rubs, and did I say treats?

I also must thank my daddy Steve who had the ability to give me up to when he felt he could no longer take care me and my sister Abby.  Thank you for caring, my mommy that adopted me, treated me and Abby quite well.  

As many of you know, my back legs did not function very good towards the end, but when I got my wheels, well what can I say, I felt young and free.  I could not stop smiling and boy was I tired the first day my mom called me Mr.  Wheels.   Thank you Bob and Jennifer for giving me the wheels!  It made such a difference in my life. 

Mom I miss you, dad and Abby, and well the cats. but I know I will see you all again.

I love you all!

Buddy, from the Rainbow Bridge!


 

Oscar

Loved very much and missed very much by Melissa

Sweet Sissy (Hannah)

Loved and Missed by Mark and Traci