You all have probably met Pug-Pug, aka Pugsley, our adoptive male pug whom we took in when we were in Salt Lake City. I brought him into our home when I was contacted by a lady, who because of a divorce could not have him any more. Pug-Pug made himself at home almost immediately and almost as instantly attached himself to Dylan. The father of his previous family decided he didn't want him any longer. We agreed we would foster Pug until we found a home for him. Well, after only a couple days we fell in love with him and the not-so-little guy seemed to fit into our family as though he had been there from the start.
Dylan and I are facing some very difficult decisions, one of them being moving with our dogs. Being the parents of three dogs has its joys, but it also comes with a large financial burden. It is near impossible to get a land lord to listen to anything you have to say once you udder the words, "We have three dogs."
The point of all this guilty mumbling is, we have decided to find a new home for Pug-Pug. It has been a very difficult decision and I cry as I type. I hate to think Pug will think he did something wrong. Also, if we are able to find a rental that will accept the Powell Family as a whole unit of 6, this letter will become void. (only if new quality parents present themselves to us, otherwise he will stay with us and we will make it work).
I wanted to reach out to the people I trust most to hopefully find some sort of connection to someone who would love on Pug and give him the attention he deserves. I just hate the thought of a stranger talking him, never really knowing if we made the right decision for him.
He is about 5 years old and seems very healthy. He is a neutered male and is current on his vaccinations. When he came to us his belly literally drug on the ground. With much exercise and a proper diet he is now at a healthy pug weight. In my opinion he would thrive in a one dog family or a single person's home where all the attention would be his. However, he gets along with everybody, other dogs and small animals. He is very gentle. Addison and other small children crawl on him, take his food, give him treats and take his precious chewies. He will from time to time give a little warning growl but has never bitten or anything close to it. He really seems to gravitate towards males. He also cowards more with male discipline. I believe he was beaten and lived most of his life in his kennel in his previous home. He is kennel-trained however, and when used properly will willing sleep in his kennel and will spend up to a few hours in there when we are away. He loves to be outside. As you know any member of our family must hike, swim, raft, kayak, fish and camp. He loves to do it all. At home he is content on your lap or at your feet chewing on a bone or tugging with you on his rope. He is trained with basic obedience commands but possesses the brains and ability to go further with his training. He is very well behaved and listens better than a lot of dogs I have been around. He thrives on structure and I would encourage a routine. When brought into homes with other male dogs he will try to sneak away to mark his territory and he will bark and howl when left alone in the car.
Please pass this along to someone you know who may be interested in a life long friend. My process of finding him a home may seem crazy to some people. We do love him and will only place him with a family who we really know will give him the love he needs.
Thank you for reading this. I appreciate any suggestions.
Brandi
