Fee

Fee (aka Figu), 14 weeks old - fawn male

Fee is staying right where he is - May 19

Fee has been adopted by his foster parents, David and Karen, along with foster pugs, Roxy, Hercules and Cody and brothers and sister Matthew, Zachary, Jacob and Ceara.

David and Karen posted Fee for adoption after Fee had recovered from his two surgeries, hoping to find a forever home that would be just right for Fee and his special needs. However, when that didn't happen Fee let it be known that he was happy right where he is. Fee is with his pack and with his people.

Thanks to everyone who helped save the eyesight of this very special pug.

Little Mr. Sunshine is Ready for you - May 2nd

Adoption Fee: $400

Adopter Requirements:

- be prepared to place in his eyes, 2 types of medication, 4 times per day.

- he needs a home with another dog or someone home most of the time

- no cats

- he needs to be allowed to sleep in the big bed (with his people)

- he can be with children with the understanding that you have to be aware of where he is at all times. Because of his limited eye sight, Fee often doesn't move out of the way if you don't happen to notice him and you move your body or a piece of furniture, etc. It is very easy to bump into him. The children have to be old enough to understand they need to look out for him.

- be willing to use a pee pad for continued toilet training (though he doesn't use them often, but goes outside), rather than a crate which he doesn't tolerate.

- have a fully fenced yard, as he likes to go out frequently for short times.

The wonderful, wiggling, snuggling Fee is now ready for adoption. This little guy has been through so much and has demonstrated he has the heart of a lion. Nothing stops Fee and as a friend of ours says, "The sun just shines from him". (Thanks, Blanche) Fee's happy and playful nature consistently reveals itself, despite the fact that he has had multiple eye surgeries to correct birth defects and as a result he has limited eye sight. Fee has had corneal grafts on both of his eyes and though this does not prevent him from easily getting around, he is uncertain in the dark or where there is little light.

Fee requires eye medications 3-4x per day and this will likely be the case for the rest of his life. There is also the possibility that his eyes may worsen and that he will need more specialized medical care, however, at this time he has a clean bill of health.

Fee is likely a cross breed, with a distinctive pug face and the typical loving and funny pug personality. However, his ears have a tendency to stand up and as he gets older they may stay this way...they are adorable! He also has stockier legs that the breed (perhaps more like a corgi).

At six months old, Fee has all the energy and fun of a puppy but absolutely loves to be held and to snuggle. Face licking is a must! He gets along extremely well with other dogs, though they need to be able to tolerate his desire to play, and hasn't met a person he doesn't like. Fee is a watch-pug who is sensitive to any significant noises in the night, such as the door opening, and ensures that he alerts us to them.

Any family who adopts Fee will be very fortunate to receive this little guy, with the knowledge that he will require some extra care.

Foster update - April 24

Well, great news again, Fee was just seen by the specialist and she continues to be very pleased by Fee's progress.

Fee's stitches were removed today and while he has a small scar, he has his eyes, some sight and the hope that he is done with surgeries! Fee's neuter incision is also healing nicely.

Fee is continuing on oral and topical antibiotics for the next week or so, but the vet has given the go-ahead to remove his cone/collar on Saturday. This will be the first time Fee has been free of his cone since the beginning of February.

All-in-all he is one happy and lucky lad. What a great outcome for this guy; again, thanks to everyone for their help and for the fundraising that made saving his sight a possibility.

Karen

Foster update - April 14

Fee is having his (hopefully) final surgery tomorrow (April 15) - Send good thoughts his way.

This will be to narrow the right eye so that new ulcers don't form. Both eyes continue to look very good at this point and he is in very good spirits. We have been able to arrange for him to be neutered at the same time tomorrow to save him another anaesthetic.

Foster update - April 6

Fee had his checkup with the specialist this week - it's been over two weeks since his eye surgery. Dr. Gray removed the stitches from both eyes and was delighted to see that he is healing very well. She had placed two corneal grafts on his right eye and though the top one was torn loose, the remaining graft is holding firm and his eye is looking as it should at this point. She is still hoping that, once he's completely healed, he will have some peripheral sight in this eye, as he does in his left.

The specialist wants to do the third surgery on Fee in about two weeks and this will correct the underlying problem in the right eye (she already corrected the left eye) so that a new ulcer won't form. It may be a good idea to neuter Fee at the same time so that he doesn't have to undergo a separate surgery.

Fee continues to be a high-spirited and adorable puppy who has taken all his difficulties easily in stride!

Foster update - March 18

In consultation with Dr. Heather Gray at the Morningside Clinc, we have decided to have the corneal graft done on the right eye. She felt there was a very good chance of Figu having limited eyesight. She is also going to try and shorten the eyelids on the left eye and possbily the right - depending on how fragile it is during surgery. The lid shortening will reduce his chances of injuring the grafts and will ensure that he actually closes his eyes when he sleeps--which he doesn't currently

He will be staying overnight and coming home tomorrow if there are no complications. The cost of the operation is estimated to be around $3,500

Foster update - March 17

Fee (Figu) is a fawn male who is 4 1/2 months old (born November 7, 2007). He has had a corneal ulcer on his left eye which then ruptured and was treated surgically . He has now developed an ulcer on his right eye which may now have ruptured (he's being seen by our vet today at 9am).

Figu is a typical energetic puppy with lots of wiggle and affection; he has a great heart and is not the slightest bit timid despite all he's already been through. As well, although he is still experiencing some issues with his eyesight, he boldly goes where ever his inclination takes him!

He is behind on house training due to his surgery which took place on February 13th.

Fee will be going in again on Tuesday to see the surgeon. The left eye is coming along but it is healing slowly. The right eye has a very deep ulcer. We will know of our options after the examination.

Figu Introduction - March 16

Figu is only 14 weeks but has gone through more than most pugs in their first year. The little guy was surrendered to us by the owners who had to make a tough decision. Figu had to have a corneal graft and 7 weeks of age. Now the other eye has turned blue and he will most likley need to have a corneal graft on that one.

The family did all they could for Figu but have reached a point where they asked us to help. He is in foster care now and will be going in for a vet assessment first thing on Monday

This could cost in the area of between $2,500 and $3,000. We will keep you posted on his health. Othewise his foster folks report that he is a very lively, bright and happy puppy