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
Oh Winky our precious boy
You filled our lives with so much love and joy
I know your life was wonderful and long
but you not being here now, feels oh so wrong
Pugsley knows something is not quite right
as he continues to look for you day and night
We know you are watching down on us protecting us from the bad
so why oh why are we so sad
And why oh why does it have to hurt so bad
Winky we know you knew how much we loved you
And we know how much you loved us too
You will ALWAYS be in our hearts and remembered with so very much love
We are comforted in knowing we will see you again someday up in heaven above
We will never forget you Winky our precious boy...God Bless you!
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
Buzz was the best companion I could ever have asked for. He was ¾ pug and ¼ beagle, weighing in at a svelte 45 pounds…truly a “giant pug”. I miss him so much I just hate to think about his loss…my life seems so empty without his smile and warm body in my lap and up against my back all night.
Buzz died suddenly in an auto accident. He died of internal injuries – after hitting the windshield and dashboard. Thank God for the wonderfully sensitive EMTs on the scene.
Please consider Buzz’s fate when your dog is with you in the car…he might have been OK had I used a harness.
Buzz’r – I know that you will run up with kisses when we meet again. So will I.
Love,
Pops
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
Mickey......1996-2007
Gina Bean 1989.......2007
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
Ferdinand Pugnacious
May 22, 1998 - Sept 17, 2006
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
Leo
2/17/95-8/30/02
The sweetest, gentlest little soul ever to walk this earth.
Your life ended far too soon.
Thank you for being mine those few short years.
I hope your pushing rocks all over the place and finally getting to
catch those sunfish that drove you crazy!
I miss you every moment of every day, my little Leo Bear.
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
Sugar
Sugar i miss you so much it seems like only yesterday that i last saw you. I hope you know mommy didn't abandon you to die mommy wanted you to get better so you wouldn't be in pain because i love you. I know one day ill see you again and i can't wait. We grew up together i didn't think the day would come so soon that you wouldn't be around. It came too soon but i know god is taking care of you even better than i did so i know your happy. I think about you everyday. Even though i have another baby her name is minnie. Don't think she can take your place no one can we had alotta years together you felt me grow from a little girl to a woman and im sorry i didn't know the things i know now and i couldn't take care of you back then like i started to 3 years ago. But you never went hungry or thirsty or got sick or hurt and you were loved so much that it hurts now. There are a lot of dogs out there that are being neglected and abused in this world and you were not one of them so i figured why put all that to waste i could help another puppy who may end up in a bad situation even though you were always selfish when it came to me giving my love to other puppies :) but i know you would want me to love them as i loved you but i will never love any puppy as much as i love/loved you sweetie......until my day comes ill be thinking about you!!!!!
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 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
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
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In LOVING MEMORY of two very special angels Tinkerbell and Jakey You will always be in our hearts, Gail and Lisa and Ilya |
A Letter From Heaven Author Unknown To my foster
family, some things I'd like to say, Please don't
be unhappy, just because I am out of sight, When you
think of my life on earth, and the neglect in my last years, God gave me a
list of important things, that he would like for me to do, I wish that I
could tell you, everything that God has planned, If you can
help another, who is in sorrow or in pain, There are
rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb, And when your
time on earth is up, to leave your body and be free,
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Our
beloved little Ernie is gone now,
but we feel him everyday in our hearts! Ernie was 13 1/2 years old
when had to let him go. This was one of the hardest things for us
to do! I still feel him slipping away as the vet euthanized our
baby. Ernie was healthy in every way but he suffered from arthritis
and lost his spine and it was so hard for him to sit, walk or
relieve himself. I walked into the pet store 13 years ago aiming to
get a Yorkie, but this little pug was in the cage and I reached for
him. Once I picked him up and let him run around he was so happy, I
could not put him back! Ernie beat the odds when he was a pup, he
was given 50/50 chance to live and survive thru Mange! he made it
and the pet store paid dearly! He gave us so much love that little
pug...I am crying still as I write this. Ernie passed away on Nov
17, 2003. He is buried in the garden next to the arbor vita tree
he loved to mosey around. I feel so lost without him. Here is a
poem my sister wrote the very same nite we had to let our Ernie go;
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
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| Gizmo came to us Christmas Eve 2000 as an older pug. He was blessed to have been taken from a kill shelter and placed in our loving arms and home. For the next few years he saw more siblings join our home and welcomed them all in and even tolerated the fosters that came and went. He loved to snore, would rub his face into the covers at bedtime and this I will remember and miss the most. Coming home to see him lopping towards me tail wagging made our hearts soar. He was having trouble with his back legs and we took him to acupuncture once a week and put him on some homepathic supplements and all. We did all we could for our little man. We all loved him - he was the king of the castle here and got special treats the other pugs did not. His last few months here with us he was slowing down, having hard times walking and could not get up at times no matter where he was. It was the hardest thing I have ever done to call our beloved vet and friend Rob to help us see him to the bridge here at home where he was surrounded by love. We will miss you our main man, our baby G and the lord of the castle here. Words can't express our sorrow right now. We know that you are running with the big dogs and happy to be able to do so now. We will always love you. I know your spirit is always here with us, enabling us to continue our pug rescue work in your name. Rest in peace and have fun at the bridge- we will see you again!! |
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
Our beloved Pug Toby crossed over the bridge on Wednesday, August 4, 2004.
We miss you pug boy. We miss your silly tongue always hanging out, we miss your sweet, sloppy kisses and tail wags. You brought us so much joy, even in your final year when you were so sick, you always had that tail curled tight and wagging as hard as you could. Your sisters keep looking all over the house for you and we know how they feel because Dad and I look for you too. We know you are happy and healthy where you are now, but that doesn't make us miss you any less. Hugs and kisses with love from,
Mama and Dad.
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
Anne Fairchild
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.
Pugnacious.. Dec 8 1992 to June 2, 2006.
Baby Doll Dolly
02-20-03 to 05-02-07
This is a memorial to my best friend. You were born in my house just 4 short years ago. You were the smallest of your litter and I knew as well as your pug mom knew that you were special. Mom would even take you to the end of the kennel and give you special attention. You made a place in my heart before you even had your eyes open. You and I were inseperable during your short stay here, and there isn't a day that goes by that you aren't on my mind. Every where I go and everything I do brings back memories of you. You will always be my Baby Doll, your son that you left in my care is doing great, I am doing the best I can to be both mommy and daddy to this little pup. You would be so proud of him, he is so smart. You are missed so terribly by every persons life that you touched. Your dog friends here are kind of lost without your guidance and Daisy has noone to keep her attitude in check like you loved to do. Pugsley (our adopted Pug,that you met shortly before you passed) misses you too, you showed him briefly what being a Pug is all about, and he is doing his best to keep your legacy alive. I am hoping that when I pass we will be together again for all eternity. I so miss the "pughugs" you were so fond of giving me. You will be in my heart and my memories until we meet again. I LOVE YOU DOLLY and I always will.
Daddy (Vince) Mommy (Marilyn) Friend (Ken)
And all your doggy friends, Daisy ,Rodeo, (your son) Sprout, and Pugsley
Toby 8/20/07 - Please pray for Toby he went to Heaven today. We did not get to rescue soon enough and he had terminal cancer....Bless his sweet heart.
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.
Gracie Marie McGill
Jan. 23, 1998 ~ Sept. 5, 2005
Gracie, you are my angel.
Thank you for making me laugh with your one of a kind personality.
Mommy & Mabel miss you everyday.
| Mary March 16, 2006 Dear Friends at DFW Pug Rescue, It is with a broken heart that I write to let you know that we have lost Mary today. Last night she went into respiratory distress, suffered a seizure and we rushed to the emergency room. She underwent xrays, bloodwork and an EKG. The overnight ER veterinarian saw what she suspected was a non-cardiogenic edema in Mary's lung. She was cared for overnight in the hospital in an oxygen crate. This morning Mary's care was transferred to Dr. Schmidt, the daytime veterinarian who is an oncology specialist. Dr. Schmidt repeated the xrays using a different technique and was able to see that what looked like edema on the original xrays, was in fact a mass. Dr. Schmidt performed a biopsy which confimed the diagnosis of lung cancer. After day-long consultations with the oncology doctor and our own veterinarians, it was determined that Mary would not be able to withstand surgery to attempt removal of the carcinoma. We were able to spend a treasured 45 minutes with her in the comfort room at the hospital before we sent our beloved Mary to the Rainbow Bridge. She left this world in my arms, surrounded by the love and prayers of her forever family. I would like to thank you once again for the blessing that is Mary. The lessons she taught us will leave us forever changed. The love we shared will never end. It is with hope and faith that I look forward to our reunion at the Rainbow Bridge. Michelle Charvat
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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
Jake, you left us far too soon. 7 months later, it's still hard for me to get past the fact that my handsome little guy is gone. JR and Rascal misses you as do the rest of us.
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
Born 12/19/97
Crossed 09/16/07
My Beanie Baby lost her struggle with old age and diabetes today
and my heart is broken. Bean was such a great dog. She was my
introduction to Pugs and she taught me to love the breed as much
as I do. Nver in my life had I had a companion with such
devotion, (at times boardering on obsession) From the first time
we met at the breeders it was love at first site, Bean chose me,
not I her. As a puppy she loved to play with all the ferrets we
had runing around! But she loved most going to the park with us
and going down the slide with me!(Wish I had video of that now).
Beanie Will forever be remembered and missed by everyone that
ever met her. Beanie Baby joins her daughter Baby Doll Dolly in
waiting for me to cross the bridge so we can be together again
all in full health. Beans last months here were hard on us all,
both physically and emotionally. I promised her that I wouldn't
let her suffer and that I would know when the time was right and
this morning I had to make the hardest decision. As I was
holding her I knew in my heart that I was doing the right thing
in letting her go.
I know this poem has been posted here already but, in Beans
case I firmly believe that it applies.
May I go now
Do you think the time is right?
May I say good-bye to pain-filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be,
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first.
I fought with all my might!
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go! I really do!
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day .
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and are afraid
because I see your tears.
I'll not be far, I promise that,
and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I loved you too.
That's why it's hard to say good-bye
and end this life with you.
So hold me now, just one more time,
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.
Well I did , I let you go, it was among the hardest things I
have ever done and I miss you terribly already. My only comfort
is knowing that you are in a better place, and not blind and not
hurting and able to breathe. Back to being my perfect Pug!
Greatly Missed, Greatly Loved,
By:
Daddy(vince), Mommy(marilyn),
Friend(ken), Friend(Lynn),
And of course your critter friends,
Pugsley, Sprout, Rodeo, Daisy, &
Stomper
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.
