Happy Life Sweet Harper!!!

Fostering is so bittersweet.  Most people say they could not do it because they could not give up the animal.  Yes, it is hard, very hard (but some are easier than others . . . lol!).  Sweet little Harper was adopted yesterday.  The couple has had pugs in the past and recently had one get her pug wings.

Harper now has a fur sister, a 4 year old bulldog.  Look at that face!!!  Ethel (don't you just LOVE that name?) has deformed front legs and was rescued from south of Houston, Texas.  New dad drove all that way to pick her up.

I spent two hours with the couple and Harper only had eyes for me.  Poor baby is just starved for love and attention.  I am happy to report she is stuck like glue to new mom today.  So much for pug loyalty😏.  But seriously it made my heart glad to hear that!!!  I think she may have won the pug lottery with Cathy and Bob.  She will get all the loves she deserves.

A few favorite pictures.

The day I picked her up.

Always needing to be close . . . sigh.

Her Yoda impression giving me the stink eye the day of her spay 😁

Look at that sweet face 💕

And that great curl!

Happy life, sweet Harper.  You took a piece of my heart, but you have a furever family who will love and spoil you.

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren

Miss Molly ~

My poor baby.  On Thursday, she had a seizure, the first since I adopted her almost three and a half years ago.  I rushed her to the vet where she had more.  They sedated her, intubated her and God only know what else.  They said I could take her home, but if she had another to take her immediately to the emergency vet clinic.  Sadly, within the hour she was rushed there.  They said sudden seizures are not uncommon in older dogs.  She is 12ish.  She spent 2 days in ICU.  Here she is one of the times I visited her.  She looks good in the picture but she was highly drugged 😢

As I stated previously, Molly has pug myelopathy, hence the funny way she sits.  Her back legs are weak and they go out from under her often, especially on smooth surfaces.

She is now home.  They cannot determine what caused the seizures, but thankfully has not had one in two and a half days.  She came home on a boatload of meds (7) and two of them may be forever.  I had to make out a spreadsheet to keep them all straight.  1/2 pill, whole pill, 1, 2 or 3 times a day, certain ones with food, etc.   Argh!  After having been sedated/crated (I never crated her) for two days, she has no strength in her legs and can barely walk.  Hopefully she will regain the use of them.  Please keep her in your prayers!

I finished hooking my heart.  Now on to the dreaded binding, but it being small should not be too bad.  I would like to get it mailed off in a few days.

This just absolutely cracked me up!

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren

National Pug Day ~

Molly and Ernestine want to wish you all a very happy National Pug Day 😚

Thanks to all who entered my give-away.  And the winner is . . . drumroll please . . . Marie.  Congrats.  You have 3 days to contact me to claim the pumpkin.

Hopefully soon I can show some progress on my horse rug.  I have found a bit of time to hook . . . a very little bit.  My life is just flying by.

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren

Gotcha ~

August 12, 2017, DSO and I picked up my new foster pug, Cheerilee.  (The month she came in to Ohio Pug Rescue was My Little Pony month. Hence her name.)

Five days later, DSO adopted her and changed her name to Ernestine.  Think Lily Tomlin from Laugh In.  Snort.  Snort.

Today is the 3 year anniversary of her “gotcha day”.  They are still happy campers.

Food for thought.

This is my second post from the iPad.  Still struggling a bit because after many years I am still iPad challenged and still using old blogger.  At least it’s a start!

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren

Happy Birthday ~

Today is Ernestine's 8th birthday.  She was an owner surrender with Ohio Pug Rescue so her birth date is known. 

She was my foster, adopted by DSO in just a few short days.

I wish I could say that she and my Molly are the best of friends . . . sigh.  They get along 98% of the time, but that other 2% is not pretty :(

I hope everyone is "social distancing".  It is so important at this very scary time.  Be safe and stay healthy.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)

Lauren

Winter Solstice ~

So happy that the winter solstice has arrived.  I appreciate every extra minute of daylight we receive!

Gift wrapping at Barnes & Noble was a great success.  Molly and I worked a double shift.  Here she is with Paisley, a 3 year old fawn girl.  It's hard to tell in this picture, but Paisley is the tiniest little thing weighing only twelve pounds.  (Molly is just over sixteen.)

They charmed the shoppers.

Ernestine came and paid us a visit.

By the third hour, Molly was totally worn out.  It's hard being this cute.  (Thank you Melissa for her darling dress!)

I am happy to report that $1256.00 was donated for the pugs, and being a totally volunteer organization, every penny goes to help the them.

Each year I post about TubaChristmas and what a fun time it is.  This year was no exception.  100 tuba players ranging in age from 10 to 79, including several from out of state.  Next year will be the 25th year one has been held in our city.  It was said they are planning something special to mark the occasion.  

After TubaChristmas we celebrated Jake's Christmas.  Always good to spend time with family.

Tomorrow will be last minute grocery shopping.  NOT looking forward to that for sure.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)

Lauren

16.3# of Sweetness ~

Meet Amalia, aka Molly, my new foster through Ohio Pug Rescue.  An owner surrender, rescue has her listed at 9 years of age, though she may be younger.  Vet says she can be as young as seven.  (The owner did not remember how old she was.)  Poor girl has been through a lot in a few short days.  Left the only home she knew Sunday and spent the night at the vet office.  Spay and a dental (5 teeth removed) on Monday.  Spent the night with a volunteer in Columbus, taken the next morning to another volunteer's house and then picked up by yet another volunteer and brought north to me.  Whew!  She seems to be the sweetest girl ever.  The only sound I've heard from her was last night when I put her in a crate.  She was not a happy camper.  I brought the crate to my bedroom, spoke to her gently and she happily slept until almost 8am today.  Our only issue is that she has not yet pooped and I am guessing that is the effect of the anesthesia.  She is content sitting on my lap or sleeping in her bed.

Early Friday I am off once again, this time to a hooking retreat in Maryland with Caroline Twigg.  My timing is awful since I just got Molly, but dear DSO (I know I am being redundant) will take good care of her.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Besties ~

When Cindy Lou Who got adopted, so many people commented that they could not do what I do.  The above picture is why I do it.  Do I miss Cindy?  LOTS.  But look at her in her new home with her puggle sister Molly.  She is living the good life.  When I received the picture this morning, it made my day.  I am so happy she has a furever family and a "sister".  It is what she deserves.  No more babies.  No more suffering from a bladder stone.  Just love.  That's why, even though it hurts to say good bye, I can do it.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)

Lauren

A Happy Sad Day ~

A look back at Cindy Lou Who ~

Yesterday . . . Cindy went to her furever home.  A really sad day for me.  Fostering is bittersweet.  I grow attached to each foster and consider adopting her myself (a foster failure), but decide to let her go so I can help another pug in need.

Cindy with her new puggle sister, Molly.  The picture is deceptive.  They are almost identical in size.

Thank you so much for following along on Cindy's journey to her new life.  No more pain/discomfort from a bladder stone.  No more babies.  Just health and happiness.  Godspeed, Cindy Lou Who.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)

Lauren

In Case You Were Counting ~

I forgot to post one other cupboard that resides in the hooking room.  This cupboard holds more wool (shocking) and some other miscellaneous things.

Fun angel by Mona Holland (My Old Crow Primitives) won on her blog many years ago.

Two antique crocks.  The one on the left has serious damage to the base but I've camouflaged it quite well.

Several people wanted information on this pattern.  It is by Terri Leamer, My Winter Cottage on etsy.  She offers paper patterns, which I personally love, as either an instant PDF download or mailed.  When I go to her etsy shop, it is currently not showing up for me, but someone who emailed me for info went to her shop and found it.  I don't quite understand that.  I'm sure if it's not there for you, you can contact her.  Terri is sweet as can be.

Cindy does like her babies.  Sometimes the "thumbprint" on her forehead looks like a heart.  Now how special is that?

Both the girls chillin' with dad this evening.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)

Lauren