Poem
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown... If you would like to place a memorial for your Pug on the Rainbow Bridge page send an email with the memorial you would like written in the body of the e-mail and a jpeg picture as ana ttachemnt to the e-mail to pugluv@michiganpugrescue.com All memorials are welcome for Pugs

Clyde
Clyde was born on September 11, 2011 and crossed the bridge on November 1, 2025. He was part of a bonded pair with Louie. He was my strongest little Puglet. He endured so much but only gave love to me. He taught me the endurance of compassion and how to overcome difficult situations. God sent and returned to sender like blessed Louie. Justin

Miss Scuito
Miss Scuito was born on January 1, 2010 and crossed the Rainbow Bridge on October 28, 2025. Miss Scuito passed away from natural causes on October 28, 2025 at home with her family surrounding her. She was 15 years 10 months and 28 days old. She was originally rescued thanks to her vet when she was brought in at 5 months and was an abuse case. The original owner said their big dog had stepped on her and that was how her leg was broken. The vet said she was likely thrown against a wall or kicked. When he told them the leg was shattered and could not be repaired they said to just euthanize her. The office manager of the practice convinced them to relinquish her to them and they contacted us. Even though she was a tripod as a result of the abuse it did not prevent her from being in charge of the household after being adopted by the founders of the rescue. Every Pug that entered the home she would go up to and put her ace in their ear as if she were telling them she was in charge and the rules of the home. She spent many days and evenings at Carson's Department store assisting in the sales of Community Day Books raising money for the rescue. When at the store in Howell she would go into the store prior to opening and interrupt the staff meeting by running up to each staff member to say good morning after which the meeting would continue. She participated in the annual Cancer Walks. We took a stroller for her but she had no part of it and would only walk. At home she would run around the back yard with the other Pugs. She will be missed. We expect to meet her again some day. Kathy and Larry

Stella
The final good bye. At 10 pm 4/16/25 with her BFF, George, by our side and she in my arms we helped our Stella peacefully cross over to heaven. I doubt I can find the right words to express my love and gratitude to have had the privilege of being the mom to the most amazing Pug. Stella brought me more minutes, hours, days, months, years of happiness than I could’ve imagined I ever deserved. Forever would’ve not even been enough time to have spent with her. It’s difficult to imagine my life without her by my side. I pray she takes with her to heaven knowing my life was perfect and meaningful because of her. I miss her already and doubt a day will pass that I don’t think of her and miss her comical ways and the snores I loved so dearly. Hug your fur babies a little longer today. You will forever be the best Purg my sweet baby S-girl (Tella, Esmeralda, Bean, Munchkin, Lovie). Heaven has a new angel and the night skies a brighter star. Rest in peace my Stella. Love you always, Bean! Your mommy (Marie Tatarelli) Stella Bean was adopted from MI Pug Rescue in 2016 and has been my constant and loving best friend. I miss her so much.

Frank
Here is a pic of Frank in his stroller - he was a great companion and went everywhere with us. Frank was well known at many places we went and made friends with everyone "human and K-9". He made it to 17 years 8 months - he had a Great Life! Thanks Dennis and Beth