WILLOW

Age: DOB April 21, 2023
Adoption Fees: $750
Adoption Status:

July 31, 2023 – Willow’s foster dad has adopted Willow.  He has been fostering for us for 11 years and Willows has formed a bond with his young pug Frank.  They are inseparable.

July 25, 2023 – Willow officially turned 3 months old last Wednesday. She is settling into our routine nicely, and we are
adapting to having a little energizer pug-bunny back in our home. Willow is making steady progress with her house training. The only hindrance at this point is she cannot get herself down the steps and we end up with a pee or poop on the deck. We take it all in good stride and it will only be a matter of time before she is able to go down the steps like she flies up them. Willow has been on a couple of walks, she
does well, but has not figured out that she can do her business while on the end of a leash. Crating while leaving the house is a non-issue (couple of whimpers and then falls to sleep), but at night she much
prefers the big bed and likes to sleep with her human, and pug brother and sisters. Willow is going for a medical check up this coming Thursday to ensure she is developing as she should be. Willow is an extremely sweet girl and one of her favorite games is to play fetch with a ball.

July 17, 2023 – Willow came in early yesterday afternoon and settled in quickly. She has no issues being around the resident pugs and even initiated some play. Willow has a great temperament, good appetite and quickly figured her surroundings out; she also loves to frolic outside on the grass. We will continue to work on her potty and crate training. Willow will go to the vet later next week for a complete check up. In true puppy fashion, there are lots of bursts of energy followed by naps. Oh, and she is a bit of snuggle bug!

BERNIE

Age: 7
Adoption Fees: $400
Adoption Status:

June 7, 2023 – Bernie is gone to his forever home.  He will share his life with a pug sister.

May 10, 2023 – Bernie is settling in well and getting along very well with us and his foster Frenchie sister. Few pics below.  He has a good routine now.

Typically, he goes to bed around 9:30 pm and will sleep through the night.
Usually, he will sleep in our bedroom on his cushion but occasionally if he’s really snoozing in the living room, he will stay there all night and just come into our room in the morning if he hears one of us get up.  We have stopped using the belly band as he doesn’t need it.

Bernie likes to get up a little before 7 am and really enjoys his first walk of the day. He has a lot of energy and enjoys a minimum of two walks a day. We continue to work on his manners as he will bark and lunge at dogs and sometimes people. He really enjoys being outdoors especially at the cottage where he has the run of a large outdoor deck and can chase the chipmunks.  Bernie is on a twice daily feeding schedule now and has adjusted well. BCR meatloaf mixed with some kibble. He sometimes will drop a little kibble on the floor next to his dish if he takes too large of a mouthful and the foster Frenchie will sneak in and get his droppings which he doesn’t mind at all. He has dropped another 0.5 lb.

He likes cucumbers as a little treat.  Bernie enjoys playing with toys and if you’re sitting on the sofa he will bring a toy to you if he wants to play fetch.

He does not jump on furniture and he does not beg at the table. He’s well mannered around the kitchen and table.  He loves his foster Mom and Dad and all the friends and family he’s met during his time with us. He was super at the Running of the Pugs event on April 16.  Bernie can be a little shy/nervous when meeting new people if he’s on a leash and may try to nip if he’s scared. Best to go slow and make sure he is comfortable and secure.  Bernie not the greatest traveller but the dog booster seat has really helped him to settle to the point where he actually slept a little on our return from the cottage this past weekend.  I have left Bernie at home alone on a few occasions and he was super! No accidents or barking. He goes to sleep on his bed and wakes up when I come in though the door.  All in all, he’s a really sweet boy…healthy, energetic, playful and a happy dog.  Ideally, a home with a fenced backyard would be great for him and someone who has the time to walk and play with him daily as he does have a lot of energy …he’s definitely not a couch potato!

Bernie would be happy with another dog or by himself.

April 11, 2023 – Bernie came in on Thursday April 2.  He is 7 years old and is a rather large pug who will benefit from losing a few extra lbs.  Bernie is very friendly and good with other dogs.  He loves to play with toys and is well behaved in the house.  Come and meet Bernie at our April 16 Spring Running of The Pugs at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre from noon to 3pm.  Bernie is going to the vet tomorrow for a complete check and to be brought up to date in his vaccination and microchipped.  Bernie is already neutered.

DEXTER

Age: 8
Adoption Fees: 500
Adoption Status:

January 20, 2023 – Dexter has been adopted by his foster mom.  He will share his life with 2 pugs.

January 4, 2023 – We had a lovely Christmas Day. I brought Dexter to my parents house in the morning at 9am and he spent the whole day and evening with us. He was very good, he did not try to open any gifts or eat any of our snack, we had a lot, and he did not chase or even care about the cat. I left him for 3-4hrs with my parents while I ran home to walk the others and prepare part of the Christmas dinner. He did not make a peep while I was gone, just found a pillow to curl up on and kept an eye on my mother as he spends most days with both of us at work so he knows her well. He was very content and just let out one little bark of joy when I came back to the house as I also had HIS dinner with me which he was very excited about. He is still very itchy and scratches around his ear area quit a bit, not the inside just the outside. That being said he was on turkey and I have now tried him on Lamb for the last week and this seems to have brought the itching back. His ears have healed at least they are not crusty or bloody anymore just itchy. He likes to curl up on my housecoat or my pillow anytime he can the little monkey, if I get up for one moment in the night he jumps on my pillow and then I have to move him back to his own pillow, what a little stinker but so good.

December 19, 2022 – Dexter is such a wonderful dog, he has to be around you with eyes on you at all times. He is getting more energetic as they days go by, he now makes the entire length of the store, backroom included 4200 square feet, his race track. He is so excited when I bring him in; in the afternoons he runs from one end to the other and around all the racks and back again, he runs like a little puppy legs all over the place. He seems to be adapting to the raw food. The folds around his nose have healed up very nicely and the fur is growing back but the top of his ears are still giving him trouble. I have a probiotic shampoo and conditioner that I am going to try on him see if that helps if not then we may have to go back to the vet. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this little boy; he is bouncy, lovable, cuddly, quiet just so sweet and he is finally getting to cuddle with his foster brothers as they are all pretty used to each other now.

December 13, 2022 – Dexter is doing really well, fitting in nicely. he is such a little love bug and loves to do zoomies around the main floor after coming in from the backyard. He is getting along well with the routine of the house and has caught on very quickly to treat time and meal time. I separate him from the others during meal times. I put him in the backroom, ask him to stay and he always does, he listens VERY well. When leaving the house everyone gets really excited but Dexter listens when I say back, stay, he just wants to please. I have been bringing him into work a few times a week in the afternoons where he follows me everywhere or sits up on a chair so he can see where we all are at all times. He is very quiet and just loves all the attention from the customers that fawn over him just a very well behaved gentle soul. His ears have not healed up yet he still has little bald spots and scabs that he scratches at frantically. He will be going for a nice grooming sometime soon we just wanted to let his ears heal a bit before doing so. He quit often barks and growls at his back end while running in a circle which should be solved once he gets neutered in early January.

December 5, 2022 – Dexter has been with us for a week now; he is a very lovely boy. After a week of determining the pecking order in the household, things have settled in nicely. When I first brought him home, he did not want to eat any food or take any treats at all no matter what it was. He finally tried a treat about day three and since then he is very excited to come in from the backyard and join everyone in the giving of the treats. He is very gentle and still does not say too much but I have finally had the chance to hear his bark as the mailman came to the door, it is quit deep. He came to work with me a few afternoons this week and he was very very good. He followed me everywhere, greeted customers but did not jump or get in the way, did not try to get out the door and never said a word, a real gentleman. We are wiping his patchy skin twice a day to treat his bacteria buildup and he is eating his raw food very happily now and thankfully his body is starting to get used to the change in food, he is not passing such smelly gas. He really enjoys his walks and just prances away he is very beautiful and as somebody recently commented he looks like a stallion the way he stands tall and runs so beautifully.

December 3, 2022 – Dexter went to the vet for a complete check up and to be vaccinated.  His skin is a bit rough.  We have put him on a raw lamb formula to see how it will help him.  He is also on hemp seed oil.  Dexter is 22.4lbs.  He is getting neutered on January 12, 2023.  Dexter’s teeth are in good condition but the vet will re evaluate this when he gets neutered.

November 28, 2022 – Dexter came to us yesterday. He is a very calm and sweet little boy, not pushy or aggressive and just wants to cuddle and give kisses. he is very good in the car just investigated a bit and then slept most of the way home or looked out the window from time to time. He seems pretty healthy but he has very dry skin and tattered ears with a fairly fresh wound on one of them. He has dry caked gunk in one of his wrinkles by his nose. Dexter loves pillows given the chance that’s where he chooses to sleep, right on top, such a pug. His foster brothers seem to be ok with him so far nothing but curiosity and lots of smelling going on.
He slept through the night with no issues and we ALL slept on the bed together.
Dexter is very loving and really just wants to cuddle all the time and sleep up with me on my pillow. Dexter is a very quiet boy as I have not heard a single peep from him yet as far as a bark or a whine. Dexter is going to the vet tomorrow for a complete check up (blood work & vaccines) and we will then book him in to get neutered.

FRANKLIN AKA FRANK

Age: DOB April 19, 2022
Adoption Fees: $750
Adoption Status:

October 31, 2022 – Franklin has been adopted by his foster dad who has been fostering for us for over 10 years.

September 26, 2022 – Franklin has settled in nicely to our routine over the last week.  The little guy is very easy going and LOVES to meet new people and all dogs while we are out and about on our walks.  His leash manners are almost perfect, we are working on discouraging him from trying to chase vehicles while walking. There have been two pee accidents in the house, but I will take blame for those as I am still getting used to having a puppy in the house! Franklin loves to spend time on the big bed but has zero issue sleeping in his crate the whole night without a peep.  He had the opportunity to attend a family gathering on the weekend and did extremely well with a house full of people but was a little unsure of a crawling one year old dog savvy toddler.  It didn’t take him long to warm up and offer some friendship kisses.  Franklin is a very social, smart and well adjusted pug puppy.

September 20, 2022 – Frank aka Franklin is settling in nicely in his foster home. He enjoys the company of the three resident
pugs very much, maybe a little too much! He is full of puppy energy and very well behaved for a 5-
month-old puppy. It is obvious that he has had some prior training before being surrendered and
understands most basic commands.
Franklin was in the company of a younger dogs on Sunday, and they had so much fun together. Nonstop
zoomies and chasing after each other with the ball in their mouths. Frank like to chase squirrels in the
backyards a tell off the birds that fly overhead.
There have been no accidents in the house, and he is sleeping in his xpen in a separate room at night
and settles quickly. Franklin enjoys his multiple walks per day and has excellent leash manners. He is
very excitable when cars pass by so that is a little something we will need to work on.
Franklin is on two different eye drops. One he gets three times per day and the other is twice per day.
This will likely be the routine for the remainder of his life due to ulcer scaring and pigmentary keratitis.
This is a serious commitment for his adoptive family to keep in mind.
Stay tuned for the next weekly update as we get to know Franklin better. So far, I can describe him as
an adorable, loveable little man with lots of charm and a big personality.

September 19, 2022 – Frank came in yesterday.  He is born on April 19, 2022 and he is Bob & Bee’s littermate.  Frank is going to the vet this Thursday for a complete check up.  Like Bob & Bee, Frank is born with eye problems, his don’t seem to be as severe though.  He requires Tacrolimus & tear gel in his eyes every day.  More on Frank as we get to know him more.

GRIMM

Age: 1
Adoption Fees: $750
Adoption Status:

October 31, 2022 – Grimm’s foster family fell in love with him and decided to adopt him.
October 3, 2022 – Grimm continues to be a very happy little guy. He enjoys his daily walks and play dates, outings in the car, and spending time with all of the humans in his foster family, and our large extended family. He follows like a little shadow and snuggles day and night.  He enjoys his raw diet, and has started showing interest in liver treats! He also started showing interest in chasing toys, but is still a bit lost on what to do with them once they are caught! We thought that he might figure it out while playing with Charlie, but when Charlie pursues a toy, Grimm just uses the distraction to jump on his head. Grimm has definitely found his voice and will react to knocking and doorbells, and noises he hears in the house like doors closing, or the kids playing. I moved the guinea pig enclosure closer to the ground, and now that Grimm understands what is happening, he barks less at the sound of their scampering. We are working on rewarding him when he stops barking, but his adoptive family would definitely have to be okay with a chatty guy.  This week Grimm has been doing all of his business outside with no problems.
Grimm appears very healthy. He is energetic, curious and bright. He has lost the little bit of extra padding he was carrying and is looking very fit!

September 26, 2022 – Grimm continues to be an adored addition to our family, and for very good reasons. He is devoted, friendly, curious and intelligent and thus a joy to welcome into anyone’s life.  He continues to have beautiful interactions with adults and children.  We did not interact with other dogs this week due to the rescue’s concerns about kennel cough.

If Grimm’s adoptive family has other dogs, they should be prepared to introduce them to Grimm gradually in deference to Grimm’s gentle nature.

Grimm is happiest when he alongside his people. We are only parted for a few hours here and there during the week, so we do not know how he would adjust to a household where he was more frequently alone. The rare time he is home alone, he stays in the kitchen, which has a baby gate. He has never caused any destruction.

Because Grimm is so well behaved, we are able to take him when we are visiting family, running errands, going for walks, or going to and from school. His favourite thing is when the whole family goes for a walk.  He will trot proudly in the middle. He will also stop and wait when our 7-year-old lags behind and wait for her to catch up before continuing on.

Grimm has started to bark in a few situations. He discovered the guinea pigs this week. We thought he was just indifferent to them before, but it turns out he just didn’t realize they were there!  He barks when he hears them moving around. He also barks when he hears a noise in another part of the house, and when someone passes or approaches the door. I believe he could be trained out of this, but need to do a little research about training that doesn’t include treats or toys.  Grimm loves his new raw food diet.  He continues to refused the treats and chews.

He continues to need his ears cleaned daily. As we have written before, Grimm has an inner-ear deformity and will require daily ear cleanings for life. He also needs his face washed daily because he has particularly wet eyes.  While Grimm loves attention, he continues to be baffled by toys. We are working on this, trying different toys in different environments.  Grimm’s adoptive family will have to be committed to taking him on their outings to ensure that he gets enough stimulation. He loves rides in the car and seeing new environments.

We are still in the process of figuring out Grimm’s bathroom habits, and he is trying to figure out his new routine. He spends lots of time outside with us on his leash, and he has unfettered access to the backyard, but we think this arrangement is different to him somehow and has required him to adjust.  During this phase, has had accidents in the house a few times, but we are confident that this behaviour will cease. Whatever his routine will be, he demands an audience and will not go without company 🙂  Grimm has received his Bordetella vaccine last week and will get his booster DHPP vaccine mid October.

September 19, 2022 – Grimm is an affectionate and energetic little man with a calm and happy disposition. Here are some details about he and his care. Grimm is completely housetrained.  He appears to be trained to do his business before he goes for a walk. He likes to have a bathroom buddy when he goes, so joining him in the yard is a must.  He has clear body language when he needs to go out. Sometimes he will go to the door, but other times, like if he is cuddled up with us, he will simply jump off the couch and look at us. It’s very clear if you are attuned to it. Grimm walks well on a leash. He is very interested in people and dogs that he meets on his walk. Grimm is walked twice a day for around 30 minutes. He also joins us on our outings during the day, and plays throughout the day. Grimm has excellent recall. For safety, we wouldn’t take him anywhere off leash, but he promptly responds to his name and requests to return to his handler. We get the impression that he was taught basic commands but that they were not reinforced. With a little work I believe that he would master sit, down, stay etc.

Grimm is calm and affectionate with adults and children.  He loves humans and other dogs. When out on a walk, he wants to stop to meet everyone. We have been cautious around other dogs because, while he is always eager to meet them, he often seems overwhelmed by excited, energetic dogs.  He may react differently with different dogs and with a longer timeframe of being relocated from his home. Grimm is used to cats as he had lived with a cat in a former life.

Grimm would do fine in a home with another dog, but he might be happier in a home with a slightly older pug (like maybe 3-6 years) than a younger puppy.

Grimm likes his snuggles, but he also likes his walks and to play! He communicates very effectively when he is done chilling and wants outside time, whether that is a walk, exploring the back yard, chasing a ball (but never bringing it back, lol), or a car ride. He will dance and twirl! And use his very expressive eyes and facial expressions to tell you what he wants.

At this point, Grimm doesn’t seem to know what to do with toys or chews. He shows interest in the squeaks, but loses interest after that initial response. We are working on teaching him how to play with toys! Grimm becomes winded quickly and does poorly in any heat, whether this is playing or walking or even in a warm room, this is likely due be because he is totally out of shape due to sedentary life prior to coming to us.  Grimm is crate trained, but we do not use one. He is a typical pug and wants to be near his people always.  Since his arrival, Grimm will get up at 7am, and goes to the backyard to do his business. He has very wet eyes and an ear deformity that makes it necessary to do this daily.

We will bring Grimm when it’s time to pick up the kids from school. Grimm is very calm near the school yard, and wags his tail vigorously when kids want to give him pats.  Grimm is used to stay in the kitchen, which is gated, with his bed, food and toys.
Grim had a surgery on hos left hind leg to correct Legg-Calve-Perthes. His right leg did not require any treatment at that time. His adoptive family might want to have an x-ray done on his right leg to monitor this condition.

Grimm has a structural malformation of his right ear and needs DAILY ear cleaning. Even with this, his ear will always have an excess of oil and grime and be prone to infections, owing to the ear’s inability to drain and loss of air circulation.  Grimm is lovable dog with an excellent disposition. He is responsive to instruction and we believe he will be receptive to training if his adoptive parents make it a priority.  We think that he would do well in a home with or without children. He may appreciate a companion with a similarly-mild disposition, which might be more likely in a slightly older dog. He is happy and playful! For example, yesterday he discovered that he could jump from our bed into a pile of blankets and pillows and bounce back out again, and he proceeded to do that a number of times with a giant doggy grin on his face! And if you put on music he is happy to be your dance partner.

September 12, 2022 – Grimm is doing well.  He is a very fussy eater but such a lovely boy.  He seems to love children.  Grimm is going to the vet today for a complete check up and to be brought up to date in his vaccination.

September 7, 2022 – Grimm is a black pug, he is born on January 25, 2021.  He is neutered and has had hip dysplasia surgery on his left hip.  Grimm is a good boy and we will get to discover him in the next weeks.

ROCKY

Age: 11 years old
Adoption Fees: $300
Adoption Status:

December 3, 2022 – Rocky & Paisley are gone to their forever home…(:

November 15, 2022 – Rocky and Paisley are doing very well.  Another weekend spent at the cottage enjoying the great outdoors and snooze in front of the woodstove when we come inside. Rocky is now coming into my office with his toy in his mouth when he wants a little playtime during the day.  Paisley is content to just watch him chase the toys.  Rocky loves the cooler weather and really enjoyed the snow this morning but Paisley is not a fan! She finds it a bit cold so we dress her up in a little coat so she is warm and comfy on the walks.  Both are getting microchipped this week.

November 2, 2022 – Both Rocky and Paisley are really enjoying the fall season. They are so energetic on their walks and really love running through the leaves and sniffing every pile of leaves they walk by.  Paisley has recovered very well from her spay surgery and is back to her energetic self. Incision is totally healed.  Rocky is down to 29 lbs now.  He came down with a little gastro bug but the antibiotics have kicked in and his bowel movements have returned to normal.  Those cuties are ready to be adopted.

September 26, 2022 – Rocky had 15 teeth removed and also pleased to report his weight has dropped to just under 30lbs. To celebrate Foster Mom bought him a new harness today.. stylin dude!   Still working on their manners during  city walks but we are definitely seeing signs of improvement.  All in all happy puppers!

September 8, 2022 – Rocky didn’t seem to mind that his sister was gone for the day for her dental procedure. His elephant toy keeps him very amused  and he enjoyed having foster mom to himself all day!

August 22, 2022
– Back at the cottage for another week of vacation.
Foster Mom decided it might be best for her to keep them company in the back seat for the long drive to the cottage and they were super travellers! Even napped for a while.
Although they have adapted well to condo life it’s obvious Rocky and Paisley prefer the quiet lifestyle at the cottage.
Fresh air, naps outside, and plenty of exercise chasing the resident chipmunk around the deck
Rocky’s mobility continues to improve…he can now go up a short flight of stairs and will break out in the occasional run if he spots the chipmunk at the bird feeder. Walking distance improving.
Paisley is quite energetic and always excited when it’s time for a walk. Foster mom has taken her out a couple of times by herself and she can easily walk for 2 kilometres.
Seeing more of their personalities now and they have started playing with toys . They need supervision at meal time as Rocky will try to nudge his way into Paisleys bowl if she hasn’t finished. Now know why he’s a little chunky!
Both continue to sleep well through the night and enjoy snuggling up on the sofa with foster mom &dad to watch a movie.
Dental surgeries are booked for September.
All in all they are settling in really well and we are enjoying their company!

July 30 – Rocky and Paisley truly enjoyed their week at the cottage. Highlights included lounging on the deck, nature walks, and the endless entertainment provided by the local chipmunks raiding the bird feeder.  They met some new friends including a furry one…a few barks to introduce themselves but quickly settled down and all enjoyed each others company.

Rocky and Paisley are very social and love a good snuggle. Paisley will jump up on the sofa if invited. Rocky will ask for a lift up as he can’t jump but manages quite well to get down on his own. He needs a lift going up a flight of stairs which should change with weight reduction.  We are starting to see some personality from both. Paisley in true pug fashion likes to follow around her humans while Rocky is a little more autonomous and will nap on his own in a different room.  Paisley likes to mother Rocky. She will lick his ears and on the rare occasion will hump him to show him she’s the boss. Rocky has no problem with it and will muscle her out of the way to be first out the door for a walk.  Both are settling in to a feeding schedule of twice a day. Rocky has already dropped a couple of pounds and has more energy to keep up with Paisley on our walks. We continue to work on social skills during the walks. Both are sleeping well through the night and no accidents.

July 18, 2022 – Rocky came into rescue on July 16. He has been together with her sister Paisley all of his life and is 10.5 years old. Rocky needs to lose about 10lbs……We will get them both vetted the first week of August. They will have blood work and vaccines.  More to come as we get to know this sweet boy.

PAISLEY

Age: 11 years old
Adoption Fees: $300
Adoption Status:

December 3, 2022 – Paisley & Rocky are gone to their forever home…(:

November 15, 2022 – Rocky and Paisley are doing very well.  Another weekend spent at the cottage enjoying the great outdoors and snooze in front of the woodstove when we come inside. Rocky is now coming into my office with his toy in his mouth when he wants a little playtime during the day.  Paisley is content to just watch him chase the toys.  Rocky loves the cooler weather and really enjoyed the snow this morning but Paisley is not a fan! She finds it a bit cold so we dress her up in a little coat so she is warm and comfy on the walks.  Both are getting microchipped this week.

November 2, 2022 – Both Rocky and Paisley are really enjoying the fall season. They are so energetic on their walks and really love running through the leaves and sniffing every pile of leaves they walk by. Paisley has recovered very well from her spay surgery and is back to her energetic self. Incision is totally healed.

Rocky is down to 29 lbs now  He came down with a little gastro bug but the antibiotics have kicked in and his bowel movements have returned to normal.  These 2 cuties are ready to be adopted.

September 26, 2022 – Paisley is doing very well.  Her foster mom found in a closet a winter coat for her and it fits perfectly! Also happy to report her salivary gland is back to normal . all swelling gone.  Still working on their manners during  city walks but we are definitely seeing signs of improvement.  All in all happy puppers!

September 8, 2022 – Paisley is recovering well from her dental procedure. She had 4 adult teeth and three baby teeth (which had never fallen out) removed. She is enjoying the special treat of chicken stew which will not cause any issues with the sutures in her mouth. Also happy to report she’s down to 10.3 kg and continues to enjoy her longer walks.

August 22, 2022 – Back at the cottage for another week of vacation. Foster Mom decided it might be best for her to keep them company in the back seat for the long drive to the cottage and they were super travellers! Even napped for a while.

Although they have adapted well to condo life it’s obvious Rocky and Paisley prefer the quiet lifestyle at the cottage.
Fresh air, naps outside, and plenty of exercise chasing the resident chipmunk around the deck
Rocky’s mobility continues to improve…he can now go up a short flight of stairs and will break out in the occasional run if he spots the chipmunk at the bird feeder. Walking distance improving.
Paisley is quite energetic and always excited when it’s time for a walk. Foster mom has taken her out a couple of times by herself and she can easily walk for 2 km.
Seeing more of their personalities now and they have started playing with toys . They need supervision at meal time as Rocky will try to nudge his way into Paisleys bowl if she hasn’t finished. Now know why he’s a little chunky!
Both continue to sleep well through the night and enjoy snuggling up on the sofa with foster mom &dad to watch a movie.
Dental surgeries are booked for September and Paisley is getting spayed on Oct. 4 .
All in all they are settling in really well and we are enjoying their company!

July 30 – Rocky and Paisley truly enjoyed their week at the cottage. Highlights included lounging on the deck, nature walks, and the endless entertainment provided by the local chipmunks raiding the bird feeder.  They met some new friends including a furry one…a few barks to introduce themselves but quickly settled down and all enjoyed each others company.

Rocky and Paisley are very social and love a good snuggle. Paisley will jump up on the sofa if invited. Rocky will ask for a lift up as he can’t jump but manages quite well to get down on his own. He needs a lift going up a flight of stairs which should change with weight reduction.  We are starting to see some personality from both. Paisley in true pug fashion likes to follow around her humans while Rocky is a little more autonomous and will nap on his own in a different room.  Paisley likes to mother Rocky. She will lick his ears and on the rare occasion will hump him to show him she’s the boss. Rocky has no problem with it and will muscle her out of the way to be first out the door for a walk.  Both are settling in to a feeding schedule of twice a day. Rocky has already dropped a couple of pounds and has more energy to keep up with Paisley on our walks. We continue to work on social skills during the walks. Both are sleeping well through the night and no accidents.

June 18, 2022 – Rocky and Paisley are settling in very well to condo life.  Both enjoy their rides on the elevator to go outside for a walk. Paisley has great energy for walking and even though Rocky is carrying quite a bit of extra weight he is surprisingly light on his feet and even ran a bit to catch up to his sister. Both had no issues doing their business on the walks and we also noticed each one asking for the door to go out.

These two sweetie pies are very affectionate and really enjoy spending time with foster mom and foster dad getting belly rubs. Paisley in particular has attached herself to foster mom and follows her everywhere.

They respond to the sit command, respond when called by their names, and perk up their ears when you talk to them.  Both enjoyed a good bath and brushing and ate their dinner.

Paisley slept through the night on the dog bed without issue. Rocky also had a good night for the most part except a one time wander where he had a little pee in the kitchen.  Rocky and Paisley would like to give special thanks to Ellen from www.uptownpetgrooming.com who opened her shop during her vacation for a much needed emergency nail trim today at no charge! Walks will be way more fun now

July 16, 2022 – Paisley came into rescue on July 16. She has been together with her brother Rocky all of her life and is 10.5 years old. We will get them both vetted the first week of August. Paisley will need to be spayed. They will have blood work and vaccines.  More to come as we get to know this sweet girl.

MILO

Adoption Status:

June 29, 2022 – Milo was surrendered by his owner.  He is a pug x and he is born on April 22, 2021.  Milo is neutered and up to date in his vaccination.

July 1, 2022 – Angels do exist and Milo is already gone to his forever home where he will share his life with a playful female pug x.

BEE

Age: DOB April 22, 2022
Adoption Status:

November 7, 2022 – Bob & Bee have been adopted by their foster mom.

October 31, 2022 – Bee and Bob are getting sterilized this week.  They are getting adopted by their long term foster mum.

October 3, 2022 – Puppies had a great week. Bee had a visit to the Cedarview outdoor farmers market. She loves to jump on anything and everything possible.  Bob played hide and seek and was found in the kitchen pantry! Bob is learning how to go down two steps and go up and down the outdoor ramp before winter. They are working on sitting for 10 seconds and coming when prompted. They really enjoyed their playdate with brother Frankie.

September 7, 2022 – Ms. Bee is busy as ever and sometimes prefers to be the boss Bee! She rarely stops moving and is super inquisitive, and often instigates to play or chase. Bee is now 9lbs.

August 22, 2022 – Bee was happy to welcome her brother Bob back from his bilateral enucleation.  She was jumping and dancing when she saw him.

August 5, 2022
– Bee’s right eye was removed as it ruptured and was past the point of saving.  Luckily, the ulcer in her left eye healed and she has some vision in that eye.
Bob’s surgery consisted of a corneal graft on each eye.  After a very intense schedule of eye drops and care by two very special and caring vet technicians, Bob’s left eye is healed.  Bob is still receiving eye care on his right eye as it is healing slower.  Bob has some peripheral vision with hopes that additional healing will improve his vision overall. Bob has another recheck in a couple of weeks.
Bob and Bee have recently had their second set of vaccinations.  Both are progressing well and are an appropriate weight for their age.  Bob and Bee were given a dewormer the day after their vaccines.  Bob and Bee are smart and sassy at the same time.  They both know the sit and stay command.  Bee has perfected going up a small fight of stairs but is hesitant to come down them on her own.  Bob on the other hand hasn’t braved the stairs yet.
The puppies are full of energy and require lots of play time to develop their muscles and skills.  Bob has mastered finding the waterfall dish to drink out of.  He relies on his hearing to find his sister Bee as well.  He does run into stuff but under a watchful eye we help him avoid causing any further damage to his eyes.
When they have exhausted themselves from playing with toys, chewing on bully sticks or playing with each other they do enjoy a nice long nap.  They are currently sleeping in separate crates during the day and overnight to protect their eyes.  They sleep through the night and are not messing in their crates. There is still the odd accident in the house but when outside they understand “do your business”, of course followed by lots and lots of praise.  Bob and Bee are bonded and will be adopted together.  We will be very selective in choosing the home that Bob and Bee spend the rest of their lives in. Their home will need to be pug proofed.  Stairs will need to be blocked to prevent these puppies from falling down stairs with their poor eyesight.  Extra care will need to be taken inside and outside of the home to ensure the risk to their eyes is minimized.

July 12, 2022 – Bob & Bee are doing extremelly well, they eat and play like all normal puppies should.  They will soon be able to get their cone collar off.

July 1, 2022 – Bob and Bee had a following up appointment with their eye specialist yesterday morning and she was very pleased with what she seen during the exam. Bee will recovery quicker that Bob, but Bob is a being a little trooper and is handling his recovery very well at this point. They are both on some relaxants to “try” and keep them calm along with some pain management meds and eye drops, lots of eye drops! This sweet pair will require eye drops for the remainder of their lives. Their eyes will be reexamined this coming Monday to ensure that the healing process in coming along as it should. Bob and Bee are NOT AVAILABLE for adoption anytime soon. They will not leave the rescue until Bob has been neutered and Bee has been spayed.  Thank you so much to those that have donated to their medical fund. If you are interested in donating you can send an etransfer to undermywingpugrescue@gmail.com ($25 gets you a tax receipt, please include your address in the notes section) or via CanadaHelps, who will issue you a tax receipt on our behalf.

June 30, 2022 *****************UPDATE: Bob and Bee had their surgery today. They are awake and recovering well. Bob had a graft in each eye and wee Bee unfortunately had to have her right eye removed. Good news for Bee is she didn’t require surgery on her left eye as the ulcer has healed. Tomorrow we will provide a more detailed update after their follow up exam in the morning! Thank you all for keeping this sweet pair in your thoughts and prayers!

June 28, 2022 – Bob & Bee arrived yesterday.  They both are born with eye problems, corneal ulcers.  They have seen an ophtalmologist this afternoon and both have surgery schedule for tomorrow.  More to come after the surgeries.  Bob & Bee are sibblings and they are born on April 22, 2022.

 

BOB

Age: DOB April 22, 2022
Adoption Status:

November 7, 2022 – Bob & Bee have been adopted by their foster mom.
October 31, 2022 – Bob is getting neutered this week.  He and his sister Bee are getting adopted by their long term foster mum.  Both are thriving and are still very bonded.
October 3, 2022 – Puppies had a great week. Bee had a visit to the Cedarview outdoor farmers market. She loves to jump on anything and everything possible.  Bob played hide and seek and was found in the kitchen pantry! Bob is learning how to go down two steps and go up and down the outdoor ramp before winter. They are working on sitting for 10 seconds and coming when prompted. They really enjoyed their playdate with brother Frankie.
August 22, 2022 – Bob and Bee are a one of kind duo who just so happen to share one eye between the two of them now. Bob is 4 days post op bilateral enucleation and is recovering very well. These two puppies are the bravest, easily adaptable and opposite personality puppies. The only thing Bee seems to fear so far is not knowing what’s going on 24/7. Despite only have 1 eye, she is very observative and watches everyone and everything (including TV). Bob, in general, is more relaxed and loves to snuggle. He is already comfortable doing 2 steps of stairs on his own (with some guidance) and knows where his water dish is from memory. Bob seems to really enjoy sleeping on his back and loves having his tummy rubbed. They entertain each other all day and will snuggle next to or on top of each other when it comes to nap time. From the second they wake up, Bee is looking for something to do for the entire day but recently it never seems to fail that once it is around 8:30pm, she is maxed out of energy and could sleep through anything. They both love everyone and do the cutest “zoomies” when outside and playing with their current big stepbrother Zeus (yellow lab). They are perfect angels overnight and will sleep through the night in their own crates at this time. Both have made many trips to the ophthalmologist so far and have adjusted very well to car rides and busier environments. Currently, they both know how to sit, and we are working on how to sit and stay. Once outside, they both go to the washroom right away, although sometimes Bee must run around for a bit from pure excitement before going.  They are still currently being house trained with the occasional accident in the house but overall are doing a great job. Bee is more advanced when it comes to walks. They both are accustomed to harnesses and are learning how to go on a walk. It is a bit more of a challenge for Bob at the moment but given how fast he has adjusted to everything so far, we are hopeful he will grasp the concept soon enough. These two cuties rely on each other for entertainment, support and comfort.

August 5, 2022
– Bob’s surgery at the end of June consisted of a corneal graft on each eye.  After a very intense schedule of eye drops and care by two very special and caring vet technicians, Bob’s left eye is healed.  Bob is still receiving eye care on his right eye as it is healing slower.  Bob has some peripheral vision with hopes that additional healing will improve his vision overall. Bob has another recheck in a couple of weeks.
Bob and Bee have recently had their second set of vaccinations.  Both are progressing well and are an appropriate weight for their age.  Bob and Bee were given a dewormer the day after their vaccines.  Bob and Bee are smart and sassy at the same time.  They both know the sit and stay command.  Bee has perfected going up a small fight of stairs but is hesitant to come down them on her own.  Bob on the other hand hasn’t braved the stairs yet.
The puppies are full of energy and require lots of play time to develop their muscles and skills.  Bob has mastered finding the waterfall dish to drink out of.  He relies on his hearing to find his sister Bee as well.  He does run into stuff but under a watchful eye we help him avoid causing any further damage to his eyes.
When they have exhausted themselves from playing with toys, chewing on bully sticks or playing with each other they do enjoy a nice long nap.  They are currently sleeping in separate crates during the day and overnight to protect their eyes.  They sleep through the night and are not messing in their crates. There is still the odd accident in the house but when outside they understand “do your business”, of course followed by lots and lots of praise.
Bob and Bee are bonded and will be adopted together.  We will be very selective in choosing the home that Bob and Bee spend the rest of their lives in. Their home will need to be pug proofed.  Stairs will need to be blocked to prevent these puppies from falling down stairs with their poor eyesight.  Extra care will need to be taken inside and outside of the home to ensure the risk to their eyes is minimized.

July 12, 2022 – Bob & Bee are doing extremelly well, they eat and play like all normal puppies should.  They will soon be able to get their cone collar off.

July 1, 2022 – Bob and Bee had a following up appointment with their eye specialist yesterday morning and she was very pleased with what she seen during the exam. Bee will recovery quicker that Bob, but Bob is a being a little trooper and is handling his recovery very well at this point. They are both on some relaxants to “try” and keep them calm along with some pain management meds and eye drops, lots of eye drops! This sweet pair will require eye drops for the remainder of their lives. Their eyes will be reexamined this coming Monday to ensure that the healing process in coming along as it should. Bob and Bee are NOT AVAILABLE for adoption anytime soon. They will not leave the rescue until Bob has been neutered and Bee has been spayed.  Thank you so much to those that have donated to their medical fund. If you are interested in donating you can send an etransfer to undermywingpugrescue@gmail.com ($25 gets you a tax receipt, please include your address in the notes section) or via CanadaHelps, who will issue you a tax receipt on our behalf.

June 30, 2022 *****************UPDATE: Bob and Bee had their surgery today. They are awake and recovering well. Bob had a graft in each eye and wee Bee unfortunately had to have her right eye removed. Good news for Bee is she didn’t require surgery on her left eye as the ulcer has healed. Tomorrow we will provide a more detailed update after their follow up exam in the morning! Thank you all for keeping this sweet pair in your thoughts and prayers!

June 28, 2022 – Bob & Bee arrived yesterday.  They both are born with eye problems, corneal ulcers.  They have seen an ophtalmologist this afternoon and both have surgery schedule for tomorrow.  More to come after the surgeries.  Bob & Bee are sibblings and they are born on April 22, 2022.