I dedicated this webpage to my pug Piglet "Piggy" (my little girl) who I lost to PDE (pug dog encenphalitis) on November 27, 2001. I never thought I would get over losing Piglet. When she died a part of me died. I still miss her everyday. I also thought I would never get another dog, let alone another pug. It took seven months, but I have been the mommy to Yoda & Mala for almost a year now. I adopted them through a rescue group. They were the best thing to help with the loss of Piggy. They haven't replaced Piglet. I love them as much as if I raised them from puppies. I wish I had. Yoda is very attached to me. Follows me everywhere. Mala is a little timid (still is after a year) but she is very loving. Remember each pug = different personality traits.
If you are thinking of getting a pug and are not set on a puppy or even if you are I would suggest anyone considering adopting a rescue pug or pugs over buying a puppy. There are so many pugs in rescue. Many people decide to get a pug because they see a pug and think they are cute (which hey they are) and then they run out and get one. Pugs are cute but Pugs are hard work. Pugs need attention. Pugs are not dogs to be left alone. Pugs need attention, pugs need companionship. They are there to be your companion. They want to go wherever you are. If I let them my pugs would go everywhere with me. Unfortunately I can't take them everywhere but I try.
I have received alot of e-mails recently about pugs. People e-mail me with questions about health issues, breeders, etc. I don't mind. BUT I AM NOT AN EXPERT. I am not a VETERINARY. I AM JUST A PUG OWNER AND A PUG LOVER. I CAN'T HELP YOU FIND A BREEDER. I have only owned pugs for the last four years. There are many people out there with much more experience and knowledge than me. I find with pugs you are always learning something new. So I decided to update my webpage for Piglet and add some info and some websites that I've found helpful.
I don't want to give you the wrong impression. I don't mind receiving e-mails from people. I just don't want people to get the wrong impression that I know more than I do. I only know what I've learned through my pugs. I was especially appreciative of all the condolence e-mails I've received after losing Piglet. It's amazing how animals can bring total strangers together.
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