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Here we have our collected articles, essays, and information for anyone interested in learning more about pugs. Browse through the info, and don't forget to check out the poems on this page.
The Articles Responsible Dog Ownership What does it mean to truly take responsibility for your pug? This article by PRNWA founder Cat Donnelly sheds some light. Vaccinosis Are your good intentions actually harming your pug? Cat offers a wealth of information on overvaccinating and the ill effects it may have on dogs. 'Show Dog Crud' Often mistakenly diagnosed as parvovirus, this bacterial infection can be extremely harmful (and in many cases fatal) to dogs who contract it. Protect your pug by being informed. Demodectic Mange (Demodex) Crucial facts on demodex, both localized and generalized. Many dogs suffer with this, but few veterinarians are up to speed on the latest treatment protocol. Harsh dips may do more harm than good, so be sure to get the latest information on more homeopathic remedies here. |
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The Poems
A Puggy Lament I had to go out of town one day and at a hotel I intended to stay but, it just wasn't like my home where my little puggies roam.... no eyes imploring for my food no snorts to help uplift my mood no pugs in my drawers as I sit on the pot no thunderbutts knocking over my tot no fighting for the bedroom covers no wrestling in bed to find my lover no footwarmers laying at my feet no snores to lull me to blissful sleep so, you see Mr. Manager, I have to go I really don't want to cause a row Next time you think of replacing the rugs why don't you go and invest in some pugs? -- Cat Donnelly DEDICATED TO PEOPLE IN RESCUE I wasn't a pup when I came to your home, I'd been dumped on the road, left to roam. Don't remember the people except the pain. They left me to die in the cold and the rain. You were driving down the highway, it was late at night When you saw the faintest glimmer of light. You took a chance and turned around Got out of the van and knelt to the ground. My quivering body felt the gentlest of hands. I knew I need not make any demands. In your heart, and your home, there was always room For those who would face certain doom. You healed my body and you healed my heart. You gave me what I needed, a fresh start. When I cried at night, you were always there With soft words, a kiss, a hug to share. When I misbehaved and would cower with guilt You only showed love...up to the hilt. You loved and cared for me in sickness and health Our love for each other was more precious than wealth. Even when you were tired and had a bad day You'd always come home to me and say, "I missed you my baby. I'm glad to be back." Then you'd give me a kiss, a hug and a pat. We'd have a nice dinner then go out to play There was so much love I wanted to stay. But my eyes, they faded and my heart grew weak As my time grew closer you could not speak. You held me tight, tears flowed from your eyes We both had to say our sad goodbyes. The release from the pain we knew must end No more time on this Earth would we spend Running in the fields, playing ball Sitting quietly together at the end of it all. But our time together is not through Because I'll be there waiting for you At the end of the Rainbow Bridge I'll stand Until I once again see those gentle hands. I'll run to you with tail held high We will never again have to say goodbye. My love at death, it does not end Because you are, indeed, a dog's best friend. -- Jeanne Illsche June 21, 1998 Permission to reprint given Ode to Puppy Toes At three days old, you didn't know, that you have a nuisance little toe, I made the decision it had to go, so here is the tale of woe Oh, puppy toes You sat in the basket at the vet the cutest little flat faced quintet as I watched my eyes got a little wet then I went up front and paid my debt Oh, puppy toes The vet, ass't and me in the room It took all my might not to swoon One by one your voices boomed Each little dew claw was doomed Oh, puppy toes I can't get it out of my mind, that day ten little black toes sit on the tray ten little dew claws just thrown away would they hurt you, I cannot say Oh, puppy toes -- Catherine Donnelly PUG MORNING
I woke up this morning
He had big black eyes
Just inches away
A joy? A pleasure? A thrill? -- Sherry Pendleton Merry Christmas From Ye Olde Puppy Shoppe
We love our puppy customers -
Oh sure, they've heard about puppymills -
All OUR pups came from "Local Breeders".
We don't put a price on honesty,
But back to our Christmas Greeting
We love you because you're lazy,
You so rarely do your homework.
Zoonotic's not a word you learned
Cryptorchids must be flowers from Hawaii you say?
You think that CERF-ing's what cool dudes do
But should we stumble upon someone
We love you cause you just don't care -
We love the things you DON'T ask!!!
You'll never see the breeding dogs
We'll keep you from our back room, too,
We hope you have a vet you like -
Who cares when you get that blue slip home
So come and see us, one and all -
We've got the carols playing
As you walk away with your new pup (ching, ching) -- Dr Cathy Priddle |
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