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	It is with a very heavy and sad heart that we share the news that our sweet Reverie passed over the rainbow bridge May 1, 2008. We adopted her from PROS 5 years ago on Mothers day. She became central to our family and we are grieving her loss as is her companion "Smokey" who we adopted from PROS 6 years ago. She was the sweetest, loving, happy girl that always would greet people with a tail wag and kiss. We were blessed to be her home for last 5 years and she knows she was loved deeply. Steve & Wendy Lack and Smokey
	It is with a broken heart that I have to tell you that Biscuit passed away last night. She had a perfect pug day, where she slept in late, sat in my lap for hours and had a nice walk. She slept under my head on the couch while I watched a movie and in my lap on the patio in the evening while I chatted with friends. Late in the night she woke up agitated and when I tried to calm her down she threw up and then went into seizure. I rushed her to emergency vet and they tested her for poisons, just in case she got into something. Sadly, the vet determined that she was likely suffering from a brain tumor that was incurable. She had 2 more seizures and went from my perfect pug to pained and disoriented in minutes. The vet said that there was nothing that could be done to ease her until she passed and so they put her to sleep in my arms. For all the pain, emptiness and heartbreak I'm feeling right now, I would never take back a moment with Biscuit. I spoiled as much as I could and she gave me all the love and happiness in the world. She would come into work with me once every couple weeks at the radio station and would make everyone smile. She would sit in my lap or sleep in her doggie bed while I was on the air and during long songs we'd walk around the block. She loved to sniff around a new neighborhood! Thank you for bringing her into my life. I know that the pain will dull eventually, but I will always miss her. In time, I'll be able to adopt another rescue pug and will be calling on you. Thank you for all that you do and the immeasurable happiness that Biscuit brought into my life the last 4 years. Sincerely, Catherine Nevels
	Victor crossed over the Rainbow bridge on 3/20/08. He is missed by his family and all of PROS.
	Pugly crossed over the Rainbow bridge on 3/21/08. He is missed by all of PROS.
	My Name is Teresa Powers and my family has adopted (2) of the beautiful pugs you have helped. One: her name is Jin-Jin..... My beautiful baby has passed this morning, Thu, 21 Feb 2008. I will never be the same without her in my life. She had the most beautiful soul I have ever seen. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of her life and bringing us together. To my beautiful Angel Jin-Jin wherever you may be....Mommy Loves you with all of my heart and save me a seat next to you in heaven. Thanks for listening, Teresa Powers and Family~
	Mouton had been slowly degenerating and in the last month we have been helping him out more and more. The doctor had done as much as possible along with us. He stopped eating and drinking water. Friday after seeing the vet it was apparent it was his time. We took him home and spent all night loving him and just being there. Saturday Jan 15th I took him in so he would feel no more pain and will be in a better place with all the pugs we have loved, that have also left this world.. We had Mouton for almost 7 years. We picked him up on Brock's 7th birthday. He was a loving-cuddly-laid-back-California attitude pug. Everyone he met just thought he was one of a kind. He had many fans that would remember him when they came to see a pug we were fostering. He was quite a character not easily forgotten. We were blessed to have Mouton in our lives and thank P.R.O.S. for that opportunity. God Bless, Susan, Thomas and Brock
	Violet was with us for only a heartbreakingly brief 11 days before her unexpected death following elongated palate surgery. From the moment that she entered our lives, Violet became a part of our family. We mourn her death and grieve for the void that marks the special place that she so quickly occupied in our lives. We can only hope that Violet felt how deeply she was loved and wanted by our family and knows how much she will be missed. With love, Jennifer, Stephen, Sara, Odie, Rumple & Casey
	Is was a heavy, heavy heart that we said "good-bye" to Louise this morning. Louise passed over the RAINBOW BRIDGE at 2:00 this morning in David's arms. We were blessed 8 years ago to be able to adopt "Thelma and Louise" from PROS. We were fortunate that PROS allowed us to adopt as we live in So Cal. Little did we know that the day we flew to Sacramento to pick them up that our lives would change..they definitely filled our home and hearts with more joy than they will ever know. Louise was diagnosed with Cancer this past Friday and this morning she is gone. She was without a doubt the most loving animal we have ever known and we will miss her beyond words. We find peace in knowing that we did everything we could to make the past 8 years of her life the best she could have..the best is what she deserved. You will be in our hearts always, Louise. We love you. David & Peggy Reed
	Wed, 2 Jan 2008, After a series of illnesses we had to let Sammy go tonight. On New Years eve and the day before he had a couple of seizures and was diagnosed with diabetes. He had numerous other problems, collapsed trachea, blind, and mostly deaf with arthritis, we decided it was just too much. He wasn't recovering from the seizure, it was time. He was our second rescue pug. He loved his toys, food, and the song White Wedding by Billy Idol. The beginning guitar part would drive him nuts, it was really cute. He's survived by his rescue brother, Mr. Lucky.
	Kirby crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on December 29, 2007. He was absolutely delightful, playful and danced with joy and he loved to talk especially for breakfast and dinner. He shared love with his foster family and will be missed by them and all of PROS.
	Baby (formally Lucille) crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on December 12, 2007. Baby was unable to recover from a pancreatic episode. Her adoptive mother's words express how everyone who knew Baby felt " I will forever be grateful for the time Baby was a part of my life, no matter how short. Baby was a gift. I loved Baby as much as I have ever loved anyone. I did not get enough time with her." She is missed by her family and all of PROS.
	Gemini passed over the Rainbow Bridge on November 5, 2007. Gemini had been a Hospice Pug since Dec. 30, 2005. She is missed by her foster family and all of PROS
	Friday, October 19, 2007, an elegy for midge. for all of you that knew and loved the great midge, our little old pug who was blind and deaf (not to mention courageous) and had only one eye, i am very sorry to announce that she passed away today. I loved Midge because she defied all laws of nature. We think she was born sometime circa 1994, and while her early years remain a mystery, and we have no idea what happened to her right eye, she came into our life via the guy that runs the gun shop/pug rescue center in Livermore in sometime in 2004 and she spent most of her days foraging for food in our living room with her heightened sense of smell (it really was her only sense that functioned) and sitting on the couch making fun pig noises while my mom knit and watched Law and Order. She was loved by all who met her and leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will no sooner fade from our minds then her pee stains from my parents carpet I miss her very much, I think we all do. She was a warm and fuzzy little girl with a heart of gold and was unlike any other dog on earth. RIP Arrow Midgery Lucky Princess Muldoon c.1994 - 10/18/2007 Lil dog, I don't think we could forget you if we tried.
	Our PROS adoptee, Buster (formerly Casey) died peacefully in his sleep on August 31 after struggling for several months with increasing paralysis in his hindquarters. Although he lived with us for less than three years, we'll remember the love, fun, snores and snorts he brought to our family forever. We'll never regret adopting an older dog--they bring so much love and joy to a family!
	"My beloved Pochie has left my side and I am heartbroken. He was my sweet and gentle soul who brought much happiness to my household. I will never forget his "alien" bark nor his dimple butt cheeks. Pochie went to sleep with my arms around him. He had developed a semi-dislocated hip and diseased discs along with arthritis which prohibited his infamous pug strut and ability to bend his legs without pain. The sad thing about it was that he still had his little keen mind. But I know he is now strutting in the sunshine along side my sweet lady, Yoda Mae, and looking down at me telling me not to be cry. I will remember all the fun times we have had and try not to grieve but it will take a long time not to shed tears for my "boy-dog" Pochie. A big thank you to Nadine for giving me the chance to adopt this fabulous pug." kathy bok Deborah Rodkey has made a donation to PROS in memory of Pochie. Thank you Deborah.
	Little Bit crossed over the RainBow Bridge on August 4, 2007. Little Bit has been a hospice pug with PROS since June 2004. A big thank-you to her sponsors Angela Martin of San Ramon, Melody Gough and Paula Pug. Thank you Delmar Orrell and Miss Sally Bobbin for your donations. Little Bit is missed by her foster family, her Sponsors, her donors and all of PROS.
	Scooter, our beloved hospice Pug since 10/03,crossed over the RainBow Bridge on August 6, 2007, and is now waiting for all of us at the Rainbow Bridge. He was 15, deaf, blind, and had degenerative disc disease. I tried to make him as comfortable and happy as possible the almost 4 years he has been with me. I know he's now in a much better place. A special thank-you to Scooter's Sponsors: Michelle and Jeremy Trudelle, Delmar Orrell and Miss Sally Bobbin, Candice Menzies-Yesk, and Delmar Orrell and Miss Sally Bobbin for your donation. Scooter is missed by his foster mom (Sandy Champion), his Sponsors, his donors and everyons who met him in PROS.
	On July 12, 2007, Addie crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. She was the beloved companion of Nadine McAfee-Moore. Nadine and Addie were active volunteers of PROS. Addie helped Nadine serve as the Coordinator of "Pug Rescue by the Bay" and "PROS". Addie touched many lives and gave meaning to Pug Rescue. She is missed by her family and her friends at PROS.
	Today, July 4, 2007, at 6:30pm my sweet Miss Kitty, aka Ch. Glory's Cat Dancing, passed away in my arms after a brief but furious idiopathic rare acute auto-immune attack that destroyed her platelets. This after ten years of unflagging health. My vets were wonderful, especially Dr. Peter Nurre, and they did everything they could to help my Kitty. Kitty was my first girl pug and my foundation bitch. I owe my life in pugs to her and everything good I have in pugs is because of her. Kitty could not help but be loved by everyone she knew. She met a little boy in the neighborhood who used to sleep with a picture of her under his pillow. Eventually his parents, who wouldn't let him have a dog, started asking if Miss Kitty could come over for special weekend sleepovers. Kitty loved her little boy friend. Everyone who knew her will agree she was sweet and demure. A patient but strict mom, grandmom and greatgrandmom -- she could set puppy limits without raising a paw, whether the babies were hers or not. She loved them all and treated them as her family. Kitty never asked for anything from us her entire life yet inspired more love from us than I can explain and appreciated every pet and cuddle as if it was every time a brand new exciting experience. She taught us how to "grumble" and taught us pug sign language when she couldn't hear too well anymore. It is comforting that her spirit is all around us with my pug family that is her family. Thankfully she is resting peacefully now, I would like to think with her son Pablo. If I could say one more thing to her it would be - I'll always love you my little pillow-mate Your loving family ~ Lisa, Joe, Otto, Jeannie, Nina, Maya, Toby, Filly, and Laila; your real kitty family, Nala, Terra and Kiki and your extended pug and people family and friends Lisa Sheeran has made a donation to PROS in memory of Miss Kitty. Thank you Lisa.
	Tulip, your foster family loved you so very much for the time you spent with us". Be in comfort now and forever. Love, Linda July 4th 2007 Remember Our Love I was chosen today I'm learning to fly the world took me away, but please don't you cry And I chose you today to try and be strong so please don't you cry and don't say that I'm gone When you're feeling alone just remember our love, I'm up near the stars looking down from above. Remember our love In a moment you'll see that I'm still here beside you when you're thinking of me.
	Penny crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on June 21, 2007. Penny was a hospice pug/chihuahua mix who was found wandering around Menlo Park on New Year's Day 2007. She had Mast Cell Cancer. She was a tiny little girl who loved her foster mama, her puggy roomates, soft beds, giving kisses, kids, babies, carrot snacks and laying in the sun on the patio. She is missed by her foster family (4 year old Evie especially) and all of PROS.
	CoCo crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on June 15, 2007. She is missed by her foster family and all of PROS.
	Boston crossed over the Rainbow Bridge June 8, 2007. He was loved by his family Tracey Michaud. He is missed by Tracey and all of PROS. Boston was adopted from PROS in July of 2004.
	Beezey crossed over the Rainbow Bridge June 11, 2007. He was adopted from PROS in October of 2005. He was loved by his family Mary and Brian Fisher. He is missed by Mary Brian and his friends at PROS.
	Lana Nadine crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in June of 2007. She was loved by his family Rex Winchester and Tony Tiu. She is missed by Rex and Tony and all of PROS. Lana Nadine was adopted from PROS in 2000.
	Pretty Miss Penny crossed over the rainbow bridge on April 16Th, 2007 in my arms. She came to me 3 1/2 years ago when I discovered that San Lfa had a PUG RESCUE. Penny was the perfect little lady, never to potty on the sidewalk or in the park. She was very shy and had her crate as a security blanket. She also liked to have a down blanket to mouth on, never tearing a hole. She loved squeaky toys, playing tug of war with Mom or Dad, but never played with other dogs and hated to be around people she didn't know. Lucky Little Penny wasn't so lucky when she was misdiagnosed with severe ringworm and given a VERY TOXIC drug that caused liver failure. The Animal Hospital continued to make mistakes for 5 weeks. She originally went to the Doctor for a little bald spot on her neck and a small inflamed and bleeding growth on her paw ( it was not malignant ). Miss Penny's final 6 days were spent mostly in the hospital on IV's and oxygen while we were waiting for the biopsy test results that were NEVER sent to the pathologist. The VET says the courier lost them. She suffered way to much and I only wish I had been able to be with her when she really needed me and I needed her. I love you so very much Penny and Dad, Toby and Tigger miss you too.
	Catie crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on May 13, 2007. She is missed by her foster family and all of PROS.
	Mingo 1990-2007 My dear sweet Mingo left this world of love on May 11, 2007 at 6:15pm. He left with him in my arms. He knew that I loved him dearly. But he didn’t leave easily. His body was weary with cancer and seizures but his spirit and heart very much wanted to stay. Mingo in Choctaw means King or Chief and he very much lived up to his name. He was very regal and royal and had such dignity. He never had a mean bone in his body. He came to us on Nov. 17, 1999. He was our first foster through Pug Rescue of Sacramento and he immediately became attached to me and I knew he wasn’t going to be leaving us. We adopted him that following January and he became a very important member of this family. He lived a life all dogs and pets should live. He never went without. Up until this past few weeks he had been quite healthy, too. I thank Roxane Fritz for entrusting us with him and I truly believe that his human mom had a divine hand in getting him to us. His is quite the story on how he got to us. I miss him so much already. I pray that he isn’t alone. He hates to be alone. I will miss his tongue that hangs out all the time, his prancing when he ran to meet me when I came home from work, how he loved to lick my feet in the mornings, the way he “allowed” me to put him to bed, and all the little things that were just Mingo’s way. I love you sweet boy. Thank you for coming my way. You will always be in my heart. Mama and Daddy love you dearly. Donn and Nicole Coenen
	Toby has crossed over the rainbow bridge. It was so hard and the house is so quiet and empty. He was such an amazing dog and had such a will to live. Who knew when I adopted him at estimated age 10-12 he would last close to 5 years. That was more than enough time to have him completely take over my heart and hold it hostage.
	Happi passed away on April 28, 2007. I love you old man, you are still "The Boss" man and always will be.
	Buddy passed over the rainbow bridge in April, 2007. Anne and Jack Fallin adopted Buddy from PROS in November of 2003. Anne said he was about 16 yrs old. He was rescued by the son of a couple who left him outdoors in Utah and part of his tail was frostbitten. Anne and Jack loved that boy and he was getting physical therapy for his back but he finally reached the point where he couldn't walk at all. Bless their hearts. Buddy is missed by his family and all of PROS PROS expresses a special Thank You to Anne amd Jack Fallin for the donation made in Buddy's memory.
	Tiger crossed over the rainbow bridge on March 28, 2007. He shared love with his family and will be missed by them and all of PROS.
	Pino crossed over the rainbow bridge, He is missed by his family, foster family and all of PROS.
	In March of 2001, I adopted Zoe. The love of my life. She was the sweetest, most loving, unconditional darling. I have lost her today. She passed over into heaven this evening after a shocking, frightening struggle that came out of nowhere. She was a happy, active girl this morning....by 5pm she has started a rapid decline. She died in my lap on the way to the emergency vet. We were with her when she past. I held her one last time....kissing and hugging and telling her I wanted her to greet me when i passed on. R.I.P Zoe dear - my sweet, sweet, perfect angel.....I will miss you so terribly and you have left a hole in my heart... Thank you , P.R.O.S for giving me such a glorious daughter for an all too brief period. I am forever indebted.
	Emmy crossed over the rainbow bridge on 03/07/07. They will not go quietly, The pets who've shared our lives. In subtle ways, they let us know Their spirits still survives. Old habits still can make us Think we hear them 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. PROS expresses a special Thank You to Bruce and Sharon Tracey for the donation made in Emmy's memory.
	Charlie crossed over the rainbow bridge on 12/1/06. He is missed and was loved by his foster family and all of PROS.
	Jacques crossed over the rainbow bridge 11/06. He is missed by his family and foster family and all of PROS.
	Toki crossed over the rainbow bridge on 10/23/06 from a massive infection believed to have been caused by bad teeth
	Lady Victoria Anastasia passed away on 8/24/06. She was approaching her 14th birthday. Our family had the great honor of adopting Annie from pros when she was 8 years young. Although we still have three dogs with us, there is a huge void in our lives. Thank you to PROS for all that you do. Annie we miss you and love you. Jill and Ken Strunk
	Sweet Duffy was a 13 to 14 year old black neutered male Pug. He had a collapsing trachea and chronic bronchitis, a damaged vertebrae in his back and was on pain medication. Duffy had been a hospice pug with PROS since September 2003. Thank you to Candice Menzies-Yesk, Greg Mattson, Diane Horowitz, Luis Hernandez and George Hida for sponsoring Duffy. Duffy crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Sept. 28, 2006. He is very missed by his foster family. Farewell Duffy, Mom loves you. Duffy was about 14 years old when he left me. Broken, tired and old I'd give anything I have to get him back again. --Gena, Duffy's foster mom. What do you do when a good friend dies? What do you do when a good friend dies? Do you lash out in anger and curse at the sky. Or grasp hard denial, the means of the weak, In an effort to kindle the comfort you seek. What do you do when a good friend dies? Once life's breath, so precious, gives the chest final rise. In haste you take blame, no other at fault, You kneel upturned earth and deem all happiness to halt. What do you do when a good friend dies? When with him the times, both good and bad, lie. Do you cast aside the past, for memories hurt much too much, Or struggle and fight for that last lingering touch. What do you do when a good friend dies? When all of the tears have all but been cried. No matter how much, no matter how hard you try, The only thing to do is say farewell. Goodbye. Copyright © Marc-David Cohn 1996
	Mae wass a 13yr old female pug who was a real love but who had mast cell tumors. Thank you to Mae's sponsors, Mike Baxter, Ken Fore, Greg Mattson and Rachelle Jenkins. Mae crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Sept. 28, 2006.
	Sara is a very sweet little pug and came in with Roy. They were found abandoned in a condemned home by animal control and the shelter called us right away. Sara is an elderly blind, confused little fawn female and Roy is a middle aged Pug mix with a huge tumor on his rear hind leg which is affecting his movement, he also has a bad gum infection from no dental care. Roy is very devoted to Sara and looks after her. Both pugs were flea infested especially Roy - it took over 4 flea baths to get the fleas off of him. They are in a very special foster home and are receiving all the care and love they need. Sara crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on September 11, 2006.
	Roxy is a sweet loving fawn Senior Pug that was found as a cold, shivering stray by some wonderful good samaritans. They notified us and PROS rescued her from the shelter. Roxie is 10 to 12 years old, spayed and very active for her age. She's so happy she has trouble containing herself. She gets along with everyone, human and animal (Roxy is cat friendly) and would love a warm, human lap to curl up in at night. There is nothing better than to get a older pugs love and Roxy is more than ready. Roxy crossed over the rainbow bridge September 1, 2006.
	Ruby is a older female pug who was found wandering in a parking lot of a post office. She has some rear end weakness but can go up a couple of steps and is learning to use a doggie door with a ramp. Ruby crossed over the rainbow bridge on June 8, 2006.
	Rosie came to us from a puppymill and heartworm positive. Once healed PROS found her a perfect home but sometimes good things don't last. Rosie is back with us and has kidney failure. She doesn't have long to live and to say that for a 3 year old Pug is heart breaking. There's no explanation for why it happened but when there's no cure, the why is no longer important. What is important is to keep her remaining time happy and as comfortable as we can. Rosie crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on April 24, 2006. Rosie we all miss you!
	Mr. Blue is around 13 years old and has had a hard life. His foster family is providing him with a comfortable and loving retirement home, and he gives them wonderful pug purrs for tummy rubs. He's pretty stiff with arthritis but he loves laying in the sun during the day or snoozing the day away in the house. Blue has been a hospice pug with PROS since May 2003 Mr. Blue crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on April 24, 2006. Mr. Blue, your foster family and all of PROS will miss you.
	Maggie is a 10 year old fawn pug that came to PROS with many medical problems. PROS gladly took Maggie in and although we've tried hard to repair past damage there are some things we can't fix. Maggie has neurological damage from past injuries to her back and it has become harder for her to walk, chiropractic treatments just couldn't help. Plus, Maggie is now battling recurrent bladder infections. She's happy and still loves to be with her foster family. Maggie went to the Rainbow Bridge on April 4, 2006
	15 year old Sophie passed over on the evening of March 31 2006. She was happy all day, had a great week. She passed after having her evening treat... the thing she loved best. We will miss her terribly.
	It is with such deep mourning that I let you know of the passing of Sammy our dear pug. He came to us on Dec. 23, 1999 and passed away on Mar. 30, 2006. We loved him so very much and we miss him already. I am thankful that he passed this way and we had the opportunity to show him what love was. Many had a hand in his rescue and I thank each one of those wonderful people that through them he found his way to us. - -Nicole Coenen Sammy was a PROS rescue
	Berry went to the Rainbow Bridge on March 23, 2006. Some people would say just to let him stay in the shelter but PROS just could not do that. We saw Berry, an old and sweet grey old man who needed a better place to live and we just would not let him die in a shelter. Berry was 12-14 years old, maybe older. Blind, deaf and a mouth full of rotting teeth we took him anyway knowing we could make his last days better. We'd like to think we made a huge difference for him and he passed away knowing he was home and safe. Berry, we did not know you for long but we love you.
	Scotty crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on December 19, 2005. His foster family and all of PROS misses him deeply. Thank you to his sponsors, Linda Bodwin, Mary Bova and Tony Bova. Tribute to Scotty: Two weeks ago a wonderful spirit named Scotty came into our lives and house. We knew that he had health problems, a severe collapsing trachea, but we thought that we would have a good length of time with him. He really seemed to fit in with our other pugs and greatly enjoyed our house and backyard. Unfortunately, Scotty passed away last night. We went quietly and did not appear to suffer. We are honored that we could share our lives with him even if just for 2 short weeks. He touched us and our other pugs deeply and we will miss his darling little spirit. Rest in peace Scotty. Richard and Shelley
	Nicky went to the Rainbow Bridge on August 21, 2005. His foster mom and all of PROS misses him deeply. Thank you to his sponsor, Anne Wilson. He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. --Unknown
	Chubby has gone over the Rainbow Bridge on July 31, 2005. He is missed and was loved by his foster family and all of PROS. I miss the wagging little tail I miss the plaintive, pleading wail I miss the wistful, loving glance I miss the circling welcome-dance --Henry Willett, "In Memoriam"
	Lindy passed over the Rainbow Bridge on November 15, 2004. Thank you to her sponsors Doug Henderson and Ann Rabatin and her loving hospice foster parents, Jan and John Grover, who made her comfortable and happy till the end.