Colorado Pug Rescue

November 19, 1997 – November, 2005

Binky was diagnosed with cancer of the salivary gland on October 22, 2005. He started radiation treatment on Monday, November 7, 2005. He was scheduled for 18 treatments. He had to be put under in order to have the radiation. On his fifth treatment, he never woke up. He was a special pug. He chased shadows all the time. Even when they were in the water, he’d jump in and chase those shadows! He was raised by his brother Mumbles, an English mastiff. So Binky thought he was a great big dog. He certainly had a great big heart. He was my four legged shadow, and he went with me everywhere.

I will keep him with me in my heart forever.

On November 6, 2005, our precious baby Spanky lost his brief but very brave battle with pug dog encephalitis.

He was only three years old. The moment Spanky joined our family, our lives were changed forever. No longer was there a dull (or quiet) moment. Spanky was the source of endless hours of entertainment. He was the family clown and never failed to make me laugh. One way or another, Spanky always made certain that he was the center of attention. He had a huge personality, packed into a pug’s little body.

I will never forget the way Spanky’s little brow furrowed and how his ears flopped as he trotted down the sidewalk… pulling incessantly on his leash. I will forever miss his sweet kisses and his adorable, oversized paws. After becoming ill and being diagnosed with pug encephalitis, Spanky gave me two precious weeks of laughter, mixed with tears. Spanky and I were virtually inseparable during those last two weeks. Even in the face of a fatal illness, Spanky showed strength and bravery and continued to bring laughter and joy to everyone around him. Although my time with him was short, Spanky left an undeniable impression upon my heart and my life will never be the same without him.

“Your pain, confusion, and fear are now gone. Rest in peace, my sweet little boy. We will love you forever and you will never be forgotten !”

– Denise and Molly

December 2005

Our Pugsley was with us for 13 1/2 years! We lost him to spondylosis in December 2005. He was our “little” boy and we miss him VERY much. In his younger days, he was a non-stop machine. He would guard the house and bark at the planes flying over. He loved road trips and lying in your lap. He would get so excited when you got home from work that he would go in circles with the cutest little whine of excitement. He loved to be snuggled and give big kisses. I miss his loud snoring at night.

If you are reading this and considering getting a pug, I highly recommend it! Pugs are the sweetest dogs,  and I could not imagine life without one.

Currently, we have our baby-girl pug Pebbles. She is 12 years old, and although she misses Pugsley very much she is enjoying lots of extra attention.

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1986 – 2005

My Missi was just like having two girls in my life. She was like having another daughter, and we treated her just like a person. We loved her so! I miss her smile every day and all the love she had to give. Missi died on my birthday; it was the worst day in my life other than losing my dad. I truly loved her with all my heart, and I always will.

Missi will always have my heart.

– Judy , Shannon, Randy Young

Basil came to Colorado Pug Rescue in 2005.
He lost his battle with cancer January 30, 2006.

June 6, 1994 – June 6, 2006

To Su-Ling

There is a hole in my heart
Where all my happiness goes,
Thrown down violently
Into this vacuum.

All my sunshine, all my smiles,
All gone.
The pain washes over me
Like waves violently attacking the shore.

My best friend gone.
All I’m left with is memories,
Her ashes and her paw-print.

I miss you and love you.

Your human mother,
Susan

Our Pebbles was full of love and personality. Just look at the smile on her face! She was the sweetest pug that just loved to be snuggled and kissed.

On June 7, 2006, Pebbles went to Rainbow Bridge to join her pug hubby Pugsley, who passed in December 2005 (a few photos down).

For the last four months of her life Pebbles could only get around in the wheel chair.  Through all of that she was still just as happy as could be. Mom and Dad just spoiled her like crazy. Not being able to walk was not a problem because we carried her up and down the stairs and made sure she had a comfy bed in every room so she could hang out with us.

We love and miss you Pebbles. We will never forget your sweetness and can only hope to find another pug as sweet as you.

Precious

2006

In memory of my beloved pugs, Duchess and Buffy.

– Sandy Van Portfliet

August 8, 1999 – May 29, 2008

In loving memory of Allie, the best cuddle pug in the world.

– Jesse Giovale & Erin Latter

December 25, 1999 – January 11, 2007

In remembrance of Rocky. He was my best friend in the world, and sadly he only lived to be seven years old.

He will be greatly missed. I love you sweet boy.

– Jesse Giovale & Erin Latter

1991 – June 25, 2006

Pudge came to rescue in the last years of her life. She was a spunky old lady that would prefer to lie around in the sunny spots of her foster home, surveying her kingdom. She was deaf and blind, but that didn’t stop her. On more than one occasion, the foster mom would come home to no Pudge. Where’s Pudge? A frantic search would begin, and eventually she would be found, sometimes sleeping so hard that the foster mom thought that she had gone on to Rainbow Bridge. But then she would lift her head and look at you like “What’s all the fuss about?”.

She was 15 years old when she finally passed over the Rainbow Bridge.

She will be greatly missed. You are whole and healthy again, our sweet Pudge.

Dee Dee (a.k.a. Midnight Stardust)

August 17, 1993 – Dee earned her angel wings on April 23, 2007

I Remember

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying. You found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
“It’s me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”
I was close to you at breakfast; I watched you pour the tea.
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today. Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels; I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today. You tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that I’m not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, “It’s me.”
You looked so very tired and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It’s possible for me to be so near you everyday,
To say to you with certainty, “I never went away.”
You sat there very quietly, then smiled. I think you knew…
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over. I smile and watch you yawning
And say “Good-night, God bless. I’ll see you in the morning.”
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I’ll rush across to greet you and we’ll stand side by side.
I have so many things to show you; there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out, then come home to be with me.

Author unknown

– Owned and loved very much by Amy Camenzind

1990 – May 2007 and February 2007

I got these two as a mate pair, and I could not believe how much they loved each other. I got them in 1990 on opposite sides of the state when they were six weeks old. Minni was two months older than Milo. I lost Milo first in February 2007, right before Valentine’s Day. I lost Minni in May of 2007; I think due to loneliness for Milo. Minni was not able to walk for the last two years of her life, and then she lost one of her eyes.

I loved them so! I miss all my pugs so very much. They were my family as much as the humans in my family. I truly am lost without them.

My pugs Minni and Milo will always be in my heart.

– Missi

June 25, 2007

Sugar’s spirit left her failing body due to congestive heart failure. She fought hard to stay with me, but even with her wheelchair she couldn’t make it over this one last hurdle. She died in my arms, finally pain-free and at peace.

She will be deeply missed.

– Laura Walker