After 2 months with our family, Scarlett thinks it is time to share her story.
Hi
friends! My name is Scarlett. I'm a 2.5 year old apricot pug. They say
my birthday is May 23, 2010, but I don't remember much about my life
before last September. You see, I was abandoned. No one wanted me. Can
you believe that at one point, no one wanted sweet little me? The trauma
has caused me to block out the early part of my life. I was rescued by
the North Florida Animal Rescue on
September 17, 2012. When they took me in I was in a sad sate. I was a
bit overweight. I had yeast infections all over my body especially in
the folds of my face which left the area hairless, inflamed, and scaly. I
also had a history of bad urinary tract infections. The rescue got me
up to date on vaccinations and started treating the urinary tract
infection and yeast. Thankfully I was heartworm negative. Although in
October, it was found I had tape worms. Yuck. The rescue quickly took
care of that. They treated me really well there, and I got into good
shape. My skin improved and I lost a bit of weight. The rescue finally
deemed me fit for adoption in early January 2013. Mama and Daddy were
searching for a young pug to add to their family around that time and
they saw my listing. Mama applied right away. She received a call back
from the shelter requesting more information about her and the family.
She was told that I had a lot of local interest and that the shelter
usually did not adopt out of state since they prefer to do a proper home
visit. Our family lives in the Atlanta area 5 hours away. Mama informed
the rescue representative that she is a foster home for a humane
society and the Southeast Pug Rescue and Adoption (SEPRA) and could
provide references. The rescue representative told her that in that case
they may be able to consider her application. A couple of weeks later,
Mama received another call from the rescue saying that the first family
they had selected for me ended up not working out. Mama was really
excited. Then the rescue informed her that I had a luxating patella in
my both my hind legs and would need surgery sooner rather than later.
They estimated the surgery to cost around $3500 at the rescue rate and
it was something the rescue couldn't afford to do for me. Mama had to
talk it over with Daddy who said that he wasn't comfortable with having
to spend that much money right after adopting a dog. Mama called around
for surgery quotes just in case and read up on Care Credit which
provides payment options for expensive medical and vet bills. Mama then
called the shelter back just to confirm what they said about me needing
surgery. The shelter representative who answered that day was more
knowledgeable about my condition. She assured Mama that my condition was
very mild and that surgery was something that may or may not be needed
in the future, but it wouldn't be now. Mama was relieved and Daddy gave
her the green light to pursue adopting me. That wasn't the end of the
drama however. Mama and Daddy had previously planned a family trip north
the week they received the call about me. The shelter informed them
that they do not place holds on animals. It would be unfair in case my
family changed their minds while I waited. A couple of days later, Mama
received another call informing her that another family was coming to
look at me and probably adopt me. Mama's heart sank. Two hours later,
she received a call letting her know that the shelter did not approve of
the family who came to visit me. Their children were too young and
inexperienced with dogs. They nearly dropped me on my head! The shelter
staff did not think it would be a safe environment for me and felt that
Mama's family would be a better fit. They said that although they do not
place holds on animals, it would be VERY unlikely someone better would
qualify to adopt me while my family was on vacation. Mama felt better.
While my family was on their vacation, Mama checked on my listings every
day. Then halfway through their vacation, my listing disappeared. Mama
cried. I was the 10th application she had put in for a young pug that
she felt she had lost out on. Daddy was sad too and asked her to call
the shelter to confirm. In the meantime Mama received an email from a
SEPRA representative who told her they might have a young black male pug
for her. Mama and Daddy were very excited. That situation ended up
falling through as well. The current owners found an acquaintance that
could take their pug. Mama called North Florida Animal Rescue back the
next day. She didn't identify herself on the phone when she inquired
about my status. The receptionist told her that I was already adopted by
a nice family in Atlanta, GA who would be coming to get me soon. Mama
put two and two together and realized that maybe the shelter had put me
on hold after all. She then gave the receptionist her name and it was
confirmed that I was being held for my family afterall! The lady who had
last talked to Mama on the phone was so impressed by my family's
application that they felt putting me on hold was the right thing to do.
Thank goodness that the black pug found another home or Mama may not
have called back assuming I was adopted. When my family got back home,
they immediately began making preparations for me. On Tuesday, February
19th, I was brought out of my kennel and to a meet and greet room where I
saw my family, including Dr. Dooley, for the first time. I was beyond
excited to meet these new people and dog. I gave everyone kisses and
they immediately fell in love with me. I was still unsure about what was
happening and kept wanting to go back out into the hallway to finish my
walk. After about an hour, my family finished filling out all the
paperwork and started walking me out. I happily hopped into their car
and off we went. The 5 hours home was spent on my Mama's lap. I've loved
her ever since with a devotion you can only imagine. I love my Daddy
and siblings too. I make sure everyone gets plenty of Scarlett loving
since I have so much to give. My Mama, she's quite special though. I
follow her everywhere. I am finally home. I don't remember ever being
so happy in all my life.
Lots of crazy chasing and wrestling going on.
It's Snooki! Snooki is a 2 year old fawn female that was just surrendered to the SouthEast Pug Rescue & Adoption (SEPRA) a couple of days ago. Her owner was no longer able to provide her with the time and attention she needs so he decided it was best to give her up to pug rescue. Dr. Dooley and Mama met her today at the SEPRA adoption event at Second Life Atlanta consignment shop. Ms. Jacqui, who was the one to pick up Snooki and was temporarily fostering her, told Mama that Snooki could come home to us after the adoption event. Mama was really excited as she knew immediately that Snooki and I would be BFFs. Turns out she was right. We were instant friends the moment that Snooki jumped out of the van. All evening we played chase, wrestled, and snuggled near each other. Snooki loves to play, which is great because so do I! Snooki had a blast rooting through the toy box. It turns out she likes squeaky toys as much as I do. We both love my caterpillar that Mama bought for me when I first got adopted. I think having Snooki around is going to be so much fun. I heard Mama tell Daddy that they should adopt Snooki. They already started calling her Snooki-Ella because if they adopt her, they want to name her Ella. I hope she ends up being my furever sister. Keep your fingers and paws crossed for me.
