360 pugs rescued since October, 2005
| Lola - 3 year old female |
 |
|
Lola's Having Fun I’m happy to report that everything is going great with Lola. The initially ride home in the cage was I think a little upsetting at first (maybe because she’s just not used to it) but she settled down after a few minutes.Laszlo (her 2 year old Puggle brother) has been busy showing her around and she has been slowly getting to meet all her new family (human and fellow animals). Everyone is getting along and so far the only disagreement is whose turn it is to chew the big raw hide. The two of them love racing up and down the stairs, exploring the backyard and a good game of tug of war. The only photo I could take when they weren’t running around was this one when they were both relaxing in the sun. I promise to post more as they come. Thank you to everyone at the rescue (especially Victoria) for bringing Lola into our lives. I know she will be happy. Barbara |
 |
|
Lola and the little pink tongue are ready to be adopted Adopton Fee: $400 Lola is having her micro chip placed on Friday. After that she is ready to go to a new home. The foster is looking for applicants with no cats, no young children and a back yard.Lola is becoming more comfortable in her new situation, but still is a little sensitive to new noises (she doesn’t like blenders, drills, trains or vacuums – and gives short barks at these). When she encountered a neighbour’s little girl wailing, she couldn’t back away fast enough. Another little girl, not wailing, was still considered too scary for Lola, so our initial assessment of no young children seems to be a good one. For a dog upset by cats, this girl certainly sounds like one when she and Jackson get into their frequent wrestles. They go at each other, and then pause to lick each other before starting up again. At Wildwood park, she took an instant liking to Princeton, following him all around. Sadly it’s been too cold for the gang to gather again. After a wonderfully quiet first night, the next few nights started with a spell of whining to be let out of the crate. Each night has been less whining, but I think she’d prefer spending her nights with people. Yes, she does snore, but a sweet little girly pug snore. Walks are for fun, not toileting, the back yard is her bathroom, and so far, still no accidents. Lola is a smart girl and not only has she been to obedience school, I think she was a star pupil. She does the best “down” I’ve ever seen for a pug. She still keeps her distance and waits to be invited up on laps, but once she feels secure in her new home, I bet she’ll show her true snuggle pug colours. Returns home creates the typical bark, waggle, lick, and while she doesn’t like to be left behind, she accepts her goodbye treat and heads to the couch with only a few parting barks. |
|
Lola Introduction - Jan 3 Lola is a fawn female anywhere from 2 to 3 years old. This sweetheart has had a lot of homes in her short life. Originally bought as a gift, she became an orphan when the couple split up. A friend took her in, but since Lola had apparently received little socialization or training, she humped the family’s 10-year-old daughter’s legs. After attempts to eliminate this tendency by restraining Lola to a door, she was to be given away "free to a good home."The latest owner rescued her with the hopes of keeping her permanently, but unfortunately, after months of trying many scenarios it was apparent the dog and cat could not co-habit. The cat had been with the family for years and the dog months. The owner knew that the Pugalug would be able to find a feline-free zone for Lola to enjoy, and regretfully turned her over. Neutered, up-to-date on all her shots, and in perfect health, this house-trained, crate-trained girl is a delightful pug. After a fast first hour of exploring every nook and cranny of her new digs, she settled into her temporary home very well. She enjoys a wild romp with Jackson, loves frolicking in the snow, and is lovely to walk with, while curious about smelling the new neighborhood. I think she is happier peeing in the back yard than on walks, but in her first 24 hours there have been no accidents. She barks a little, but that may be just getting familiar to all the new sounds, or following Jackson’s lead. She knows her name and the standard simple commands. She is very eager to please and would likely pick up additional training quickly. She has attempted to hump a few things (Jackson certainly has felt free to hump her) and just the visual of a water spray bottle has been enough to make her stop. There hasn’t been any separation anxiety, and she is happy to be close, or at a distance. Her extra weight give her trouble jumping up on couches and bed, but she’s just as happy curled at someone’s feet as on their laps. Lola hasn’t met the entire Wildwood gang, but encounters she has had with new dogs have been positive. What makes Lola so unique is the little pink tongue that almost continually peeps out of her mouth.
Her tail doesn’t have at tight curl, because she wags it so much. |
 |
 |
 |
