Colorado Pug Rescue

March 23, 1994 – November 2, 2007

My dear friend Max was born on March 23,1994. He left his earthly body on November 2, 2007. Max was with me since he was seven weeks old. He saw so much. He was just four months younger than my son, Austin. He lived through the passing of many furry brothers and sisters in our family. During his lifetime he had two Labrador retrievers as best friends. He lived through each of their passings. The last was just 10 short months before his own. He had four cat friends, also at different times. Our family misses him so very much.

Max was on breathing medication for the last year of his life, and took these pills twice daily. He sure knew when it was time for his “snausages”. (Had to hide his pills in these.) He lost his sight in his last year of life but would still follow me all over the house, no matter how he felt. I still feel his presence in the house around me. I believe his spirit visits me to check on me.

We were inseparable in this lifetime. When he passed, I told him to go find Fred and Jazz, his Labrador best friends. After reading the poem Rainbow Bridge, I know he is there waiting for me and in time I will see him again and feel his wet kisses on my face once more. For now, he waits with his brothers and sisters, and I wait here with the family that misses our dear friend so very much.

We love you Max,
Leasa, Austin, Alexis and Bryan

December 1, 1994 – December 20, 2007

Miss Sophia suddenly left us just before Christmas, 2007. Leave it to her to go out with as much flair and drama as possible! What a girl she was!

We adopted Sophie in April 2004 from Colorado Pug Rescue shortly after we lost our Jing to pug dog encephalitis. Our hearts were sore, but having Sophie to watch over helped a lot to heal the pain. She came to us with plenty of love to give, and we were happy to give her a good life for her remaining years.

We live in Anacortes, Washington, where we moved shortly after adopting Sophie. We could not have had her with us as long as we did if it hadn’t been for the support of the entire staff of Fidalgo Animal Medical Center and especially Drs. Ian and Bill and Sophie’s biggest fan, Lori!

We all miss you, Sophia, and will forever remember the sight of you trundling around in your new “wheels,” barking and doing your best to disrupt your sister’s ball chasing and making absolutely sure we never forgot a meal!

We love you little poo poo girl and miss you terribly.

– Mom, Dad, and sister Spicey

1993 – February 2, 2008

Goober was our very first foster pug and gave us 6 1/2 years of pure love. He was truly grateful to be rescued from his miserable life. He was always happy, and even though his body was giving out, he LOVED meal time right to the end.

We will miss you so much, Goober. Thank you for letting us love you!

– Scott, Lindsay, Liam, Hollywood and Frank

1991 – September 2007

Kacee was adopted through CPR in the summer of 2003 and passed away in September 2007 at the age of 16. A senior dog with puppy spirit, she was so smart and loving and spoiled rotten! She was in our lives for only a short while, but she will be in our hearts forever.

We miss you old girl.

– David and Rae Milanovich

November 6, 1993 – January 24, 2008

Alexander came into our lives when he was just 13 weeks old. My husband and I always laughed that we had a planned puppy. Alex ruled our lives with a firm paw, and he had a lot of love to give. He was my constant companion. He loved baths, road trips, long walks, going camping in the mountains and going to the office with his “Mom.” He would speak for his supper and could count as high as ten. The number seven was his favorite, though, because “Dad” said it was Elway’s number. Alexander had the most gentle soul. He loved to snuggle on the couch and watch TV; he loved to play fetch, on his own terms of course; and he loved to give whisker kisses.

My heart is broken. I think about the last few months of his life and the last few hours I was able to spend with him. I knew that cold January morning; when the seizures came one after another and I held him in my arms and looked into his sad old eyes, I heard his little voice telling me how so very very tired he was. The seizures had taken a toll, and I could see it in his little face and body. Buster Brown, I am so sorry.

You gave us the most precious years, days, hours and minutes of your 15 years of life, and we will treasure every moment and memory we have.

– Very much loved and missed by Doug, Laura and Isabella “Izzy” Orr

1993 – May 10, 2008

We adopted Ming (formerly known as Peanut Butter) from CPR in July of 2002. She passed away on May 10, 2008, at the age of 15, of congestive heart failure.

Ming was the most delightful, loving, smart and funny dog. Our family is devastated by her loss, but we are so very grateful Ming came to our family and that we had six wonderful years with her.

Ming was very loved by all of us, and thoroughly spoiled! Even though she came to us almost completely blind from cataracts, Ming never let her lack of eyesight slow her down. She was able to play ball by hearing the ball bounce on the wood floor, and she always managed to track the ball down. Ming loved carrots and cantaloupe, and when she felt naughty she would dig in the trash looking for other “treats”! We could never be angry with her, though, because she was such a wonderful dog. Ming loved car rides and visiting Fuller Dog Park in Denver.

Thank you to CPR for giving us the gift of Ming’s companionship and love. Ming will be forever missed by her loving family:

– Shawn, Julie, Ariel and Hunter, and Oliver (Ming’s CPR brother)

1994 – June 14, 2008

Gus came to CPR in 2006 when his owner entered a nursing home. He got along with everyone and everything… dogs, cats, people, you name it. He especially liked to keep track of where his foster mom was and what she was doing.

As time went by, Gus developed mobility problems with his hind legs. Age and increasing immobility took their toll, and it was decided to keep Gus with CPR as a hospice dog for the rest of his days.

Gus’s mind remained sharp until the end, but finally his body just could not go on anymore.

We hope that you are happy and whole again, Gussy-Gus!

July 7, 2000 – June 17, 2008

I Had a Pug

His name was Bandit.
He adored me… I adored him.
He was my little love.
He slept with me under the covers or on the pillow. Don’t know who snored the loudest, him or me.

My heart is broken.
I miss him so much, miss the pug kisses, the pug run around the house, the pug love.

A donation to Pug Rescue has been made in Bandit’s honor from Elizabeth and Rosie, two of his favorite neighbors. Bandit would sit in the window on his “perch” and watch the world go by. Bark like crazy when he would see someone he knew. His favorite food was broccoli (a free food, no calories).

Bandit was spoiled and loved like crazy every day of his 8 years.
I will never be the same. I was loved by a pug.

Bandit I love you; no more pain for my little boy, my little love.

– Mama

Piggy was the daintiest sweetest pug in the world. She was great with everybody, along with many other things, but most importantly she was my best friend. She was with me when my parents divorced and flew home to the US from Indonesia on the most perfect day, Thanksgiving.

There were so many things that made my little girl special. She sat on my bed and dried my tears when I cried, and she jumped for joy when I was happy. Somehow she always knew when I needed a a little pick me up and she would come bouncing right to my side to cheer me up.

I always knew that one day she would pass on, but she was larger than life and seemed like she would live forever. On the day she passed on, we all knew that she had finally earned the wings that she deserved. She lived to be fifteen and will forever live on in our hearts and in our minds as a young playful little girl who is finally the angel we always knew she was.

I love you sweet girl and am missing you more and more each day.

– Maddie Suter

September 1, 1996 – July 2008

Phoebe and her buddy Sarg came to CPR in April of 2008 with multiple medical problems. Although suffering from chronic discomfort, Phoebe remained sweet and stoic as she fought to regain her health.

In July of 2008, Phoebe lost her battle with a general systemic infection. She was lovingly cared for by her foster mom Janet for the three months she was with us.

2007 – July 27, 2008

Leroy was a young brindle-colored pug who arrived at CPR with his identical pal Sam in June of 2008. Leroy became quite ill soon after arriving and did not survive the irreversible failure of his immune system.

August 11, 2008

My best friend, Titus, a 4 1/2 year old pug, was the smiling face at the end of the day. I so looked forward to coming home from work and seeing him waiting at the door for me! He followed me everywhere. I will miss his sparkling eyes and the love he bestowed on me and my kids! He loved being outside and letting the neighborhood know he was PUG! One thing for sure, he was well loved by all!

He will be missed forever.

Debbie Bender

October 4, 2008

I lost my dear companion, sweet Oscar, after we had been together 12 1/2 years. Oscar was the love of my life, and I am eternally grateful to be so blessed with him for 12 1/2 years. I love him dearly with all my heart and soul.

He was the sweetest, purist, most gentle soul in the Universe and deserves nothing less than complete happiness and peace. I cannot put into words what he taught me about love and patience.

I will miss him terribly.

– Jodi Cohen

December 12, 1996 – December 21, 2008

Mitzie came to Colorado Pug Rescue in December of 2007. She suffered from diabetes and several other medical problems. In spite of these, she was a sweet, happy girl who loved to give kisses and cuddle.

Mitzie was lovingly cared for by her foster mom, Valerie. According to Val, it was Mitzie who made her fall head-over-heels in love with the pug breed. Val says, “I will think about her and miss her for the rest of my life. I love her so much. My heart broke when she died, and part of it went with her.”

December 30, 2008

My beloved Zeus, who was going to be three years old, got away from my daughter and was hit by a car.

We are devastated to lose such a good friend and companion. He will deeply be missed by our family and our other two pugs. Zeus was energetic and always by your side when you needed him or even when you did not. His death was a tragedy. All I can say is I’m glad I had him for the time he was with us.

– Becki Burgess