Gizmo
Just wanted to share with our Pug family some unfortunate news... Gizmo our pug we adopted in 2007 passed away last night. He was 14, June 1st. We loved him so much! He was like my 2nd child-our family! We are so grateful to have shared so many memories with him and thankful for the opportunity to have given him a home! He was so loved and adored! It's a really hard time for us right now, but I wanted to share some of the memories of Gizmo we had through these few photos! We love the Michigan Pug Rescue because through you we found our boy.. My Gizzy! Thank you again! Sincerely, Sarah Allen & Jameer

Gizmo
What do you think? What do you say? My heart was literally broken today. Two months ago you came to stay, So shy, so scared- you wouldn't play. I sat in the chair right next to you, just waiting to love someone new. I finally brought you home, I said your free Gizmo. .free to run. Not knowing at all about the damage that had been done. As time went on, I loved you more. Right at my heels, my shadow, pug form on the floor. My mom and I did things that were pretty cool. She took me swimming while Dana was at school. Gizmo mom said. .I lifted my ears. Do you want a snack or go outside? I tilted my head. Ok.. come on Giz she said..lets go for a ride. That was the best part, being by your side. We tried to fix what had been done. You loved us all, our hearts you won. And no matter what the others did, Michigan Pug Rescue excepted you as our new kid. The day you left it poured down rain, my heart so broken.. I love you Giz. I know your sending kiss licks back from Rainbow bridge. So here is the bottom of a second chance at life.. Got held through storms and under the covers at night. But I know now that I was loved from the second I walked through the Barnett’s door to Rainbow bridge. .forevermore. .love mom

Jake
It is with great sadness that I am writing to you today. I lost Jake this past August and today is the first time I have felt strong enough to give you the news. My life took many turns during the time I had him and he remained my one constant and the true love of my life. I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of MS 8 years ago and my marriage ended about 18 months later. Through it all Jake never left my side and in the end I was able to return the favor. 2 years ago this month he was diagnosed with cancer. I made the decision to bring him home and keep him loved and comfortable for as long as I could. He and I had a great 18 months together and I viewed every day as a gift. On August 8 he suffered a seizure at home, and became paralyzed as a result. My son and I made the choice to let him go at that time. While I was not able to stay with him, Alex held him while he drew his final breath. We both know what a hard start that little man had. I was my great honor to be able to love him and give him the life he so deserved for as long as I did. Thank you again for the gift that was my Jake. I asked the kids to pick their favorite picture of Jake and this is what they came up with. Two things have taught me to be a better mom, daughter, sister and friend, the first was the absolute devotion Jake had not only to me but to the kids. He showed us all the true meaning of unconditional love. The second had been my illness, it has made me kinder and far more patient than I was. Fondly, Sarah Ries

Scooter
Scooter was a fun and happy little dog. We figure he was around 16years old but he certainly didn't act like it when he was "guarding" his unopened bag of dog food! His rescue buddy Riley misses him too! He will be greatly missed by us and everyone that met him....Good luck in you "new" home Scooter..we miss you here! Joni Price and The Clapp Family

Mickey
"We adopted Micky a decade ago when he was about 4 years old. He and his older brother Rocky were looking for forever homes and we knew they would be perfect for us. Since we live in Philadelphia, it was perfect that Rocky and Micky were named after the fighter and his coach in the Rocky Balboa movies - they were destined to be Philly dogs! Years went by and Rocky passed away, leaving Micky on his own. A year later we returned to Michigan Pug Rescue to adopt Lucy. Lucy also passed away a few years later which left Micky alone again. We decided Micky deserved all the attention we could give him and agreed he'd be the only dog in the house. Micky was always a sweet dog, welcoming a cat we rescued and visiting a hospital to visit one of my sick relatives. Twice he escorted me (in his tie) to the Pennsylvania SPCA gala. He was such a gentleman! Micky will always remain the smartest dog I've ever known - one who truly loved his family. We miss him!"