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Posted by Lady Clare: Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:06 pm    
 

Romeo, who we are now calling George (my 3 year olds pick, lol) is settling in just fine. That first night he was looking around for Kathy and Doug, but he seems to understand he is staying with us now.

Last night, my son, Caden, was crying because he didn't want to go to bed- so George pushed open his bedroom door and settled in on the bed- Caden went right to sleep! George came in to check on me when I got up to go to the bathroom and when I went back to bed he sat with me for a little bit, but kept looking at the door. I could tell he was wondering how Caden was doing and off he went to protect the littlest one!  

When we take him for walks we get constantly stopped so people can pet him. I don't mind in the least because I was one of those people just a few days ago.

We are still working on the peeing in the house thing- but we think we might litter box/pee pad train him because he REALLY hated to go outside yesterday in the rain and cold. I felt like a big meany making him stand out there getting soaked, lol. Because we are in an apartment it is hard to get him outdoors fast enough too, so we think daily or twice daily walks and pee pads could work best.

Anyway, I just want to thank Pugalug and Kathy and Doug for giving us this wonderful little guy!

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Posted by iluvtofu on: Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:10 am    
 

After 8 months after being diagnosed with kidney disease, it has become evident that this one-way battle has gotten to the best of Tofu. Despite endless hours of tears and crying, we had decided that it was in the best interest of Tofu to let her rest peacefully and with love. Tofu had another plan on her mind. She passed away tonight, within seconds of returning home. Just before she passed, she shook her tail and then it ended... I believe that was her way of saying bye.

Dave and I have been trying so hard to give her the best quality of life, as well as the most memorable. It hasn't always been easy, but we've tried the best we could under the circumstances.

I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for all the support and all the pugalug events she enjoyed. Although her life was short-lived by this horrible disease, Dave and I ensured she had a wonderful (and spoiled) life.

Please take a few moments to think of her and hope that we'll meet again someday at the rainbow bridge.

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Mummy to Roxy - 1-year old female, and Angel Tofu, who's running free at the rainbow bridge - November 25, 2007

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Posted by Ben12 on: Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:03 am    
 

Before there was Murphy…….there was Buster. Buster was our handsome, friendly, lovable first pug. Sadly, Buster died suddenly a year ago today. He was a year and a half old. He was a great little dog, and he taught us what wonderful companions dogs make…especially if they are pugs! Buster had a lot of fans and brought smiles to the faces of those he met. Here is what one of his dog walkers had to say about him,

“I was so sorry to hear about our wee buddy. It is all so completely unbelievable. I may have moved to Montreal but Buster came with me in delightful memories. My goodness but he could make me laugh. A day didn't go by that his antics didn't have us all chuckling...that trotting strut that was his run (did he ever realize his knees could bend?), his patience with the myriad of folks who simply HAD to pet him...when all he wanted to do was play with his pals. I was always struck by his confidence. It didn't matter the size of the dog, Buster made them a friend, often spread-eagle on his back...And didn't he give me what-for if I insisted upon anchoring him for his safety. His spot was the passenger seat and so, of course, I rigged an anchor for him there where he could watch out the window. His job was to greet each dog as they were picked up and he took his job very seriously. He will be sorely missed.

……..Buster exemplified everything a dog should be. He was obedient, confident, sweet and very, very funny. You gave him rules without diminishing his character, which was unique.

So take heart, for I'm absolutely certain that he was a happy fellow who enjoyed life to the utmost. “

Perhaps Buster’s greatest legacy is that he inspired others to get pugs of their own whether they had met him or just heard about him. We’ll never forget Buster and we cherish Murphy every day.

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Posted by Blanche on: Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:13 am    
 

It has been a year since Bob passed away on October 25, 2006. How much we still miss him.
A thought for my beloved old man, running free at the Bridge.

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Posted by PugPillow on: Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:59 pm    
 

One year ago tomorrow my precious Daisy-Bo passed suddenly. Daisy was my first foster pug and my first foster failure.

We choose some souls to be in our life a long time and some for a short time. Daisy was in my life for a short time but will always be with me in spirit and mind because she helped me create who I am. She helped teach me so many things, the greatest of which is unconditional love.

Daisy showed by example and through her passing that even when your heart is broken, you can continue on and fill it up with love. The look in her adoring eyes spoke volumes about her soul. She taught me about humility and limitations, and that although I want to do everything right, sometimes I can’t. She taught me that even when I screw up, it’s all about intentions, not results. The journey, not the destination. She taught me that even though I am fraught with human imperfections, I was perfect in her eyes. She taught me that we don’t always have time to say goodbye and so we have to savour every moment of togetherness while it’s happening. She helped teach me that the currency of cuddles and appreciating small moments of contentment is much more fulfilling than money or achievement.

In her short time with me, she lived large. I look now at her picture and her little urn of ashes and what I see is a huge spirit filling the room. She came from humble beginnings in this world but blossomed into a star.

Sometimes when the pain of physical separation is too great, I pretend she’s still in my arms, snuggled close to my chest with her head tucked up under my chin. I talk to her while I rock her. I know her body is not here, but her spirit is and is listening to me softly tell her that her forever home is in my heart.

Thank you, my precious girl, for choosing my heart to break and my spirit to enlarge. I love you, Daisy-Bo.

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Posted by Pugmomx6 on: Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:17 pm    
 

With heavy heart I have made the decision to let Percy go. He has been failing in health and it's time to let him move on peacefully. He has 2 more lumps and I'm not putting him under again. It would be selfish of me to make him keep going just for my sake so with many tears shed and many more to come I will be sending Percy to the Bridge tonight.

I will tell him to watch for Pete, Bob and his sister Gertie. He will be in great company.  

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Pugalug Foster Coordinator

Mom to the crew, Pugsley, Wednesday, Hank, Ringo, Wesley & Jed. Remembering sweet Gertie & precious Percy at the Bridge.
Foster Mom to Bea

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Posted by Larry on: Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:57 pm    
 

Monty was just about the friendliest pug to cross my path; well mannered, sociable yet not too intrusive. He is pictured in last year's calendar in August.

Sadly to say I have added Monty to the Rainbow Bridge page. Evelyn was a truly noble pug owner/guardian who wanted only the best for her little Monty.

Monty, you will be missed by all who loved you.

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Keep on puggin'

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 Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:05 am    
 

"Crabby Uncle Monty" was my wee Lola's pug family. She let him get away with anything - she loved him to bits.

Once, when driving to rehab, he was trying to snuggle up to her (Lola only accepts snuggles on HER terms) - we caught her hilarious solution to thwart his efforts on camera...she eventually gave in, and let him rest his weary head on her. ONLY Crabby Uncle Monty could get away with this, trust me!

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Posted by Blanche on: Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:32 pm    
 

Our little Pete has come to the end of his battle with malignant melanoma. He is struggling with his bulging eyes, his breathing and his general cognition. We had a family meeting to discuss his welfare and decided that it is time to let him go. We will say good bye to Pete on Friday.
I adopted Pete from PeachyPugs in 2003. He had spent his first 5 years chained in a backyard in Montreal and was surrendered to a shelter to be euthanized when his owners discovered he was blind. Anne Dube and Peachy Pugs stepped in and saved him and he has been a gift to us ever since. He was a therapy dog for three years and brought much joy to patients in a palliative care unit.
We will miss him very much.
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Posted by dogonit on: Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:44 pm    
 

I, ( known to my family, friends, and acquaintances as PETE), realize the end of my life is near, set in place my last will and testament in the mind of my Mistress.....
She will not know it is there until after I have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge...guided by rows of candles placed lovingly by all who knew me.... Then, remembering me in her loneliness, she will suddenly know of this testament, I ask her then to inscribe it as a memorial to me....
I have little in the way of material things to leave. Dogs are wiser than humans....we do not set great store upon things....Most dogs do not waste their days hoarding property....OK we might bury a bone or two..we do not ruin our sleep worrying about how to keep the objects we have... A few fosters have hidden toys and chewies...One tried to sew clothes....some think certain areas in the home belong to them alone..
I have no items of value to bequeath except my love and my faith. These I leave to all those who have loved me, to my Mistress, and my boy who I know will mourn me most.. But if I should list all those who have loved me, it would force my Mistress to write another book. Perhaps that is a good idea. One she may find therapeutic...
I ask my Mistress to remember me always, but not to grieve for me too long.....for she has much to offer this world..wisdom...love...and her wry sense of humour...the gift of story telling is an art form....Help her to carry on even with a heavy heart...
In my life I have tried to be a comfort to them in time of sorrow. This family has experienced so much hurt to their wonderful hearts..I fear this to be too much for my Mistress... It pains me to think that even in death I should cause them pain.....now that I have grown blind and lame, and even my sense of smell fails me so that prime rib could be right under my nose and I might not know.....
It will be sorrow to leave them, but not a sorrow to die. Dogs do not fear death....we fear what our absence will do to our humans..What will I find as I cross the Rainbow Bridge? Perhaps in long evenings there might be millions of fireplaces with logs forever burning to warm the body of each and every Puggy who crossed before me...where my best friend Bob awaits us all to reunite...Where dreams of Rescue events and stealing (I mean begging) for hotdogs, treats, and long joyous carrides fill the soul and soothe the spirit...
One last request I earnestly make. I have heard my Mistress say, "I love him so very much" Now I would ask her, for love of me, to carry on.... with the love and support of all who love her...I have never had a jealous spirit. I was rescued and how could I assume the house would not fill to the rafters with love...any breed, any broken spirit or body is and ever will be welcomed at FRESH START HOUSE..the house that love built...I have known Some dogs, of course, are better than others. Some cats too..Bobs kitty is the best one ever.....
No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, feel your love around me...your breath sweeping over my cheek..a gentle stroke upon my fur...and not the power of death can keep my spirit from remaining ever near...

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“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass ...
but about learning to dance in the rain."

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Posted by Tawn: Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:21 pm    
 

old man huxley took his last nap. i'm always going to miss that big ol' fluff ball.



 

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momma of twink (8 year fawn) and huxley (12-ish year pug/keeshond)

**RIP huxley, march 15, 2007**

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Posted by pugcrazy on : Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:33 pm    
 

My neighbour and dear friend's Pug Fannie passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday from bowel cancer. Nobody knew she had cancer until an autopsy was performed. She was only 8 years old.

My friend Jane doesn't have a computer so doesn't access Pugalug, but if anyone who has been through this difficult experience could offer some words of support I will print them off and give them to her. She is having a tough time right now. Poor Fannie had also just had an eye removed a month ago (from a cause unrelated to the cancer).

I will be making a donation to Pugalug in Fannie's memory.

Thanks so much,
Monique

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Mom to Vegas - 3 years

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Posted by ruby on: Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:10 pm    
 

i read the beautiful and loving tribute to otis on the homepage, and that he went to the bridge. what a special pug he was, you can tell so well by his story. and the pictures are sweet and funny and curious, just like a pug. i am sorry that you lost your sweet otis, but thankful that you shared him with us. i will light a candle for otis tonight, to help him on his journey to the bridge. xoxo

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Posted by Rick_and_Kelly on: Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:34 am    
 

Thank you all for your kind, considerate thoughts. Otis was a very loving guy, and he leaves a big empty place in our home. Your kind words make it a little easier to bear.

Otis was our first introduction to pugs. He sure showed what a wonderful animal these dogs are.

Thank you all

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickharris/tags/otis/

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Posted by Tawn, for PugClaus, on: Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:11 pm    
 

http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/ ... e07048.flv  

Mabel may you be having a "flying" good time at the Rainbow Bridge!
Lori and the boys!

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Posted by fudowpugs on: Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:06 pm    
As you can see my avatar has changed. I thought that today was fitting to put my pug Jade's pic up as today is her 2nd anniversary of her passing

Her full name was Canadian Ch. Fudow's White Jade

She was my first champion I bred and she gave me to wonderful puppies that also became champions.

RIP Jade and I will see you again when it is my time to cross the bridge In the mean time have fum up there with your parents and two brothers and you daughter plus all the other pug that came into your life that are there.

We all love you and miss your antics

Love Debbie

PS sorry people to be so mushy but today is a little hard for me as you can tell

Thanks for listening
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 Posted by Rehab on: Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:08 pm    
We're thinking of Jade on the 2nd anniversary of her passing. May she rest in peace. We're also thinking of you, and the rest of your family.
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 Posted by suzspot on: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:25 pm    
What a stunning girl...our thoughts are also with you on her passing..you must have been so proud of your champion.
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 Posted by Pugpillow on: Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:05 pm    
 She was lovely and obviously very special to you. What a nice tribute to give her something back with wonderful memories. An extra hug today. Think of the happy times together.
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 Posted by ruby on: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:32 pm    
what a loving tribute for a beautiful girl. thank you for sharing her story with us!
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 Posted by PrincetonTigers on: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:45 pm    
What a stunning girl she was. I'm sorry for your loss - it's obvious you loved her very much.
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 Posted by fudowpugs: Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:17 am    
Thank you all for your kind comments. Yes this week is a hard one for this family. 2 years for Jade and sept 4th is her dads anniversary 2 years before that and sept 5th, the year inbetween jade and Bandit we lost our cat at age 12 So every year for three years we lost one of our furry family memebers So every year I hate this Labour day weekend as it brings up to many bad memeories. Plus this year has not been kind as we have lost 4 furry family members. Heres hoping next year will be kinder
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Thanks for your kind words. She was an amazing pug and she was why i decided to carry on the line. Not only was she beatiful outside but had a spirit that just loved to please everybody. I took her to schools when i taught pet care and she adored the kids. Its been two years but i still miss her. as i know everyone here who has lost a pet feels the same way it just nice to know that you are not alone in that aspect

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Posted by Blanche on: Sun Oct 29, 2006 7:44 pm    
I wanted to thank everyone who has emailed, PMed, called and posted about Bob. I cannot tell you how much it has meant to me. This has been a very hard and very sad couple of days without him under my feet, but your words and pictures and thoughts about him have helped alot.

I continue to be surprised at the outpouring of affection since his death. I always knew that Bob was pretty special, but I didn't know so many other people knew. I was working the Speaking of Dogs halloween party last night at Petopia and a couple with a pug were there and they knew Bob and expressed their condolences. I had NO idea who they were, but I guess they must come to the pugalugs and had met Bob.

He was a fine boy and the pug of my heart. That so many other people treasured him gives me great joy.
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 Posted by mattandsarah on: Tue Oct 31, 2006 6:11 pm    
Blanche,

I suppose the couple you’re referring to would be my husband and I. Yes, we’ve been coming to the pugalugs since we got our beloved Gertie in the spring. Since we’re “dog people” and not really “people people,” we were rude and didn’t introduce ourselves to you earlier.

However, we were fortunate to have the opportunity to give Bob a few pats at previous events. We couldn’t help but notice the dear, gentle soul taking things in from his perch on his green wagon. Nor could we help but notice his sweet, imploring eyes and the rapt attention we’d get from him once he realized our pockets were stuffed with training treats (which, to his disbelief, were being wasted on a rambunctious and uninterested puppy who didn’t know how to properly appreciate them).

Once again, we’re very sorry to hear about your loss. I’m sure you were very blessed to have him, as he was to have you.
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 Posted by iluvmypug on: Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:21 pm    
Blanche..
I too had met Bob within the first or second pugalug that my boyfriend , caesar and i went too.. him and pete were actually the first ones that caught my eye.
I cannot imagine what you have been going through but im sure it helps for you to know just how loved he was and that he was happy.
Unfortunately we all get attatched and that is the ONLY downfall on having your dog so close to your heart.
He was happy and LOVED and in the end, that is always the bottom line.

Sorry again for your saddened loss.
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 Posted by rehab on: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:03 pm    
Hi Blanche

Our belated condolences. A difficult decision for you, but, the last kindness you could offer your sweet Bob. The little poem below is one our Vet sent to us....

"Grieve not
Nor speak of me with tears
But laugh and talk of me
As I were beside you
I loved you so...
'Twas heaven here with you."

Isla Pascal Robertson
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