Sad BUT TRUE

So...today I realized that many people who SAY they have the best interests of the PUGS at heart...well, they really don't. Ok, the truth is I have known that for a long time. The evolution of being a Volunteer in a Rescue teaches you alot. You begin to differentiate between the people who are truly grief stricken when surrendering their Pug vs those who just want you to THINK they are sad and upset..but jump in the car and drive away laughing at something the radio DJ is saying or picking up their cell phone to make plans for the night. Additionally so many people are not really volunteering..they want to SAY they volunteer....that they belong to an organization..but they are there only on paper..and never step when it counts. Then there is the catagory that don't really play fair. That group...well, they operate differently. They want things, their way..when they want it..how they want it.. etc..regardless of if it is the RIGHT time/place/way to do things the way they want. It it absolutely exhausting to be honest with you. When you have so many "TYPES" to deal with...you just get worn out from it all some days. But ironically ...each and every person in each and every "type" says the exact same thing:
" I DO THIS FOR THE GOOD OF THE PUGS".....yeah...No, they don't ....at least not too many of them.

So I challenge anyone who reads this to be a REAL volunteer. Be a person who signs up AND steps up!!!!! Just a thought...really...just a thought. How about that old expression "talk the talk..walk the walk"....so PLEASE if you do indeed volunteer for some group...really try to make a difference. DON'T let personality conflicts prevent you from doing a good job for a cause you believe in. It doesn't have to be PUGS...though that works for me!!!! ....whatever you have a true passion for..get out there, make a difference...and do something to make a difference...

sorry for the rant...I just wish more people truly cared...oh post script...for those of you who DO get up and get out for the cause you believe in..then I SALUTE YOU!!!! keep up the good work!

REALLY!!!????

ok...so the bottom line is WHO HAS TIME???!!! clearly not me or my insane PUG CIRCUS!!! things have been nuts for MONTHS around here!! you may or may not know we had a litter of Pups...a Mama Pug was turned into a shelter in KY fully preggers and ready to burst at the seams!!! poor baby!!! 1 week after she arrived to become part of the Circus..she added 7 little Monkey Pugs to the fold!! ADORABLE!!! So, the last 10 weeks have been active, busy, crazy and did I mention insane around here??? All the puppies are now (as of yesterday) in their Forever Homes! WOOT!!!!!

Of course notwithstanding.. I also had to organize the 500 Festival of PUGS! ok..time to CLONE me or I am going to lose my mind!!!!

Sadly though..we came to a screeching halt in our Puppy Madness around here when it was determined our 2nd Pregnant Pug surrendered just after Sassy's babies were born...had actually lost her pups. They were resorbed into her body...so there was no physical stress or strain her the Mama Pug. She came into KPR having been seen by 2 different Vets in KY..and misdiagnosed BOTH TIMES!!! she was on meds that she should NOT have taken while pregnant..AND she had to have emergency Palate Surgery the night she arrived to become part of the Circus. The Dr is not able to say WHAT made this happen...for all we know, there were issues with the Pups and Mother Nature took her course...or could have been the Meds...or the stress from surgery..or the stress from her palate issue. It of course does not help that her original owners kept her outside in 100 degree heat...WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE????

But as they say..this too shall pass. The upside...and it is a biggie..is that she will not have to go thru the ordeal of whelping a litter.

On a brighter note!!! Since my last post..and honestly...it has been a long time!!! we now have a 10 pack of our own!!! We have added Bobby Boucher ...yes...the Waterboy!!! and Polly Pocket Pug!! or Triple P BadAss (Princess Polly Pocket BadAss) as her Daddy calls her...what can I say.."he ain't right"!!!!!!! Our current Fosters are Good Golly Miss Holly...she is an adorable sweetie with heart/hip issues, Chyna Doll (the mama who lost her babies) and just picked up Miss Sweet Pea!!! she is "stank cute"!!!!! has the craziest underbite!!!!

ok..guess that is it for the moment. I really am going to try to keep posting...but who has the time??!!!!!!

So many things to say...so little time to post

Ok, so here's the thing. I am overwhlemed some days and while I would adore to continue...or restart blogging from the pug perspective...well, I can't!!! I am just not that talented with translating Pugspeak to Humanspeak! it just takes too many of my brain cells!! so hopefully you will all forgive my transgressions if you will and allow me to post as myself ...and just rant and rave about pugs and our Pug Circus!!!

I have not posted lately because I have been busy...and frankly, if I even allowed it to cross my mind, I made excuses not to post!!! I am disheartened of late with the lack of volunteerism in people...the lack of caring and follow thru. It makes it tough to do my "jobs" in the Rescue with the right attitude...Don't get me wrong, there is NOTHING I would not do for Kentuckiana Pug Rescue. However, I get inspired when new people come on board and jump in. I am fed up with people who just want to SAY "I volunteer for _(fill in the blank_)". So what's the deal??? anyone? anyone at all? I am so willing/able to hear the answer to WHY DON'T MORE PEOPLE WANT TO HELP???????? I mean really is it so tough to spend some time on a Sat or Sun at a Petco? to transport? to contribute a raffle item? to work an event? I know I sound like a whiner...and I do apologize. I am certainly NOT pointing at specific people I know..but rather at people in general. ok..enough...SOOOOOOORRRRRYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

on a happy note...for anyone who does not know...we are now up to ownership of 10 pugs. Amazing!!! never thought my hubby would go for THAT!!! LOL! She is an amazing little lovey pug who is still learning what living inside is all about. I can't imagine our herd without her. We only had her in the house about 2 days before we knew we could not let her go. She is 6, lived outdoors, has only 2 teeth left (after 2 dental surgeries), one valve does not work in her heart and she has some eye issues. In other words...she is PERFECT!

Right now the weather is perfect for some serious pug play in the newly cut back yard...thank you yard guys!!! so off we go to Romp and Stomp!!!!!

ps thanks for letting me vent!!!