Hospice & Retirement Pugs

Hello everyone, my name is Daphne and I am looking for my forever home. My foster dad tells me that I am an adorable gal who is sweet, kind, loving and sensitive to the moods of my humans. If you want to cuddle I am right there for you, if you'd rather watch TV or take a walk I like to do those things too! I am good with other dogs, cats and children. I love to take walks or ride in the car, and I am very social and energetic.

I've been told that I am a senior since I am 10 years old. I find that so hard to believe, no way could I be a senior! I think that I am just a little prematurely grey around the muzzle is all. I am such a well behaved little lady that everyone is so surprised to learn that I was found as a stray, went to the pound and then was lucky enough to get rescued by Pug PROS.

PROS has been great; they found me a foster dad who took care of my health issues. He got me all taken care of and I received care and antibiotics for ear infections and heart worm. I'm all better now and I feel great!

Update: Daphne is now going into retirement as a PROS Hospice pug. Any donations towards her support are appreciated.

Thank you to Maureen Reyes who sent a donation towards Daphne

Hi! My name is Angelina Ballerina (Angie for short). The ballerina part comes from my habit of doing a little dance when I see my human. Wouldn't you like to be my human? Too much dancing, along with some arthritis, has caused my hind end to be a little weak. I was found as a stray, but at some point I was loved since I am very fond of people. I am 7-8 years old, housebroken and learned how to use a doggy door after being shown just a couple of times. I'm a bit embarrassed about my waistline, which I have allowed to expand a bit...so will have to lay off the snacks for awhile. I also could use some beauty cream on my nose, as you can see in the photo, has gotten a little dry. Otherwise I am all caught up on my shots, am spayed and ready for you to adopt me. I will promise to be your shadow and give you tons of love.

Sponsor Angie:

I am Bumper a 13 yr. old black neutered male pug! I was re-surrendered to PROS just recently when my Mother became ill and could no longer care for me. I was previously a PROS Pug and I was adopted out 10 yrs ago when I was only three. I have lived 10 wonderful loving years with my Mom, and she loved me so much. I am gonna miss her so much.

I am a friendly and sweet old man. I like to sleep alot and food is good also, that is why I need to lose a little weight. I am a real snuggler, and I am told quite the comedian. I am house-trained so no incontinent problems for me. For my age I am in fairly good health. I am current on my shots and I am now going to live with my new foster family in my new retirement home.

Sponsor Bumper:

Hello - I'm Roz. I am a 4 or 5 year old, spayed, black female pug. I'm pretty special and I'm sure if you meet me, you'll think so too. I'm not shy when it comes to telling people how great I am. It's not bragging if its the truth! My foster mom says that I am very affectionate and smart. She also says I'm a real pistol, whatever that means.

I am crate trained and I get along with other dogs. I do best with medium sized, male dogs. I sometimes find little dogs that are smaller than me to be a bother and I can be bossy with females. I came into PROS with some hair loss but my hair has completely grown back in and my skin looks great. It must be the good food and TLC from my foster mom. I take eye drops daily to keep dry eye at bay. I have some arthritis in my back end but I'm not in pain and I'm feeling better with glucosamine added to my food. Occasionally I have an accident due to an old neurological injury. If I didn't have these minor issues I would be beyond perfect and we all know that no one is perfect.

Roz has been a PROS hospice pug since August 2012

Sponsor Roz:

Hi, You can call me Jasmine or Jazzie for short! I am a beautiful 14 yr old spayed black female pug. I was surrendered to PROS when my owners split up and my dad didn't want me and my mom couldn't keep me. I have no health issues now, I did have a bad cold when I was surrendered but I am much better. I am feisty and spunky, I do not like the vacuum cleaner, I am house-trained, I enjoy my walks and I truly like taking car rides. My eyes and ears are great for my age, I have no food allergies. In fact I am a great eater. However I love my humans so much that I am a resource guarder with my humans, but I am okay with my food. I don't like other dogs getting into my space when it comes to my humans. I am very sweet and very, very smart.

I am current on my vaccinations, I am micro-chipped and I was negative on my heart worm test.

Due to Jasmine's resource guarding of her humans, it would be best that Jasmine be the only dog in the household. Jasmine has been a PROS retirement pug since January 2011.

Sponsor Jasmine:

Hi, my name is Denny. I am a 10 yr old neutered fawn male pug. I was found as a stray on the side of a rural road sitting next to a deceased pug. It is our assumption that these two got out as strays when the one was hit and killed by a car. When the officer responded to pick up the dogs the officer said that Denny went over and would not leave his friend's side; this broke the officer's heart.

I am a real sweetheart, I have some weakness in my hind quarters this is consistent with my age. I am still very mobile but prefer to be lying on a soft comfy bed. I am very loving, I am good with other animals and I am house-broken. I have a very hearty appetite and I can be a little clingy as a constant shadow.

Denny has been a PROS retirement pug since January 2011.

Thank you to Mary Bova for her donation towards Denny's care

Sponsor Denny:

Hi, I'm Milton. I am also called Uncle Milty. I am a 7 to 8 yr old neutered male fawn pug. I was found as a stray and taken to the Antioch shelter, where they took out a zillion fox tails from my fur. Hum, where had I been? Well no one came to claim me so I was surrendered to PROS, yes my saviors! I have limited eyesight and limited hearing but these small short comings do not detour me in any way, I get along just fine. I have no arthritis, hip or spine problems. Just due to my other problems with hearing and eyesight the vet determined that I was not well taken care of. I am a very happy boy, and I have a beautiful thick double coat of fur. I get along with all the other dogs in my foster home. My house training is being re-enforced and I'm glad to say I am doing better.

I am current on all of my vaccinations and I am micro-chipped. I am very excited to find my forever family who will pay attention to me, and give me mega bunches of love.

Milton has been a PROS retirement pug since June 2010. Thank you to Milton's sponsor Melanie Cary, for her support.

PROS wishes to thank each donation that was received for Milton's care. A long time PROS member and dear friend, Sharon Tracey passed away earlier this year. The family requested instead of flowers that donations be made to PROS in Sharon's name. Heartfelt thanks go to Ellen Byers, Carol Hartman, Helen Freeman, Jan and John Grover, Al and Carol Feuerstein, George and Mary Hartman, Don and Deborah Ciucci, James and Darcy Fields, Nancy Hussted, Denise and Michael Pagan, Linda Fossum, James & Susanne Reed, Victoraine Benedetti, Earl & Cynthia Asato, Shigeo, Sumiko and Earl Asato and Wellings & Co.

Sponsor Milton:

Hi, my name is Brando! I am a 6 yr. old neutered male black pug. I was found as a stray and taken to a shelter, and then rescued by PROS. I get along well with other dogs, and children. I have a big assortment of toys and none of them get neglected, but the ball is my favorite. I will chase it forever. I have a softer side to me, don't tell anyone but I like to be held like a baby. I like to eat, I like to go on walks which I need because I do love to eat, I like going for rides in the car. I like to go into shops with you, I behave well and I am a perfect gentleman. I really need to be with my human companions. I tend to be closer to women; I like men but I need to warm up to them first, then their my friend for life. Because of my severe seperation anxiety, I will be staying with PROS in hospice care. Brando has been with PROS since July of 2008.

July 2011 Update: Brando will be 8 this month. He would be the perfect pug if his separation anxiety were more manageable. He never leaves his foster Mom's side; even if she has to go to church or the store, he howls and cries. Brando is starting to go blind and the little guy can't stand the heat. Other than that he is perfect..and we love him to pieces.

Brando and PROS send hugs and kisses to Delmar Orrell and Alfred for their donation, in memory of Miss Sally Bobbin, to help pay his medical bills. And thank you to Red i Studios for sponsoring Brando!

Sponsor Brando:

Hope is a 9 yr old fawn 9 lb. female who came from the shelter with 3 other pugs. Hope has bad luxating patellas with her knees locked in place and cannot be repaired. When she was spayed she spent a week in the hospital due to her breathing issues (for which she has had surgery). Hope has been a PROS Pug since January 2008.

Hope send pug hugs and kisses to Elaine LaMastra, Terry Wong-Cook (in memory of Violet), Delmar Orrell and Miss Sally Bobbin, Nazzi Shishido, Lisa Tanner, Emma Winfield and Ethan Veneklasen for their generous donations to help pay her medical bills.

Sponsor Hope:

Camiis a 2 year old fawn female pug that was never claimed from the shelter and was facing euthanasia. She has scoliosis and that creates physical limitations, she tilts her head a little bit and sometimes walks to the left. She is a very loving dog despite her disabilities and is very healthy otherwise. Cami loves to give pug kisses and she loves her human and doggy companions. Cami will receive acupuncture treatments as needed when she gets older as she is expected to have some mobility problems in the future as she ages. Cami has been a PROS pug since September of 2006.

Thank you to Cami's sponsors for their generous support: Joanne Clark, Linda & David Baca, Michelle Trudelle and Remedios Poquiz. Also thank you to Delmar Orrell and Miss Sally Bobbin for their donation.

Sponsor Cami:

Do you like wrinkles? Well, Zipper has wrinkles a plenty. He's an 8 year old fawn neutered male who loves other dogs and people also. He's always happy and he dances. Yes, he does a little 2 step for you when he's really going. Zipper does have some neurological problems he was born with, he looses his balance at times but he will still just keep going. Now poor Zipper has been diagnosed with a collapsing larynx so he'll be staying on as PROS Pug with all the care and love we can give. His condition is inoperable and any heat or stress can cause his larynx to swell cutting off his air supply. His foster parents just adore Zipper and Zipper is fast friends with his piggy brother. Please help us keep Zipper happy by donating or becoming a sponsor for this sweet boy. Zipper has been Hospice Pug since January 2006

Michael B Barrett, Greg Mattson, Delmar Orrell and Miss Sally Bobbin, and Remedios Poquiz are sponsoring Zipper.

Scruffy is a 12 year old fawn male Pug. He came to us as an unclaimed stray from the shelter and he was in bad shape. He had a skin condition, ticks and was extremely thin. Scruffy was so badly cared for that he now has chronic demodectic mange which just will not go away. In order to keep his skin under control Scruffy will be staying on as a PROS pug so we can monitor and keep him comfortable and continue medical treatment as needed. He's happy and well loved in his foster home but would love to have a sponsor to help with his ongoing medical care. Scruffy has been Hospice Pugs since August 2005

July 2011 Update: Mr. Scruffy is doing quite well especially for an older gentleman. Scruffy can still walk about half a mile, has put some healthy weight on and now sleeps in his own bed...with lots of pillows, of course. When he first came to PROS, his skin was a mess, he'd been wandering the streets of Modesto, he was shy and had been named "Dirty Harry''. Today he's quite lovable and will guard the bar-b-que with his life. His hearing isn't very good (deaf is more like it) but he sure "hears" his dinner dish! We just love him and he returns the love two fold. Scruffy and PROS appreciate the generous donations to his continued medical care.

Thank you to Scruffy's sponsors Nazzi Shishido, Angela Cordes, Delmar Orrell and Miss Sally Bobbin.