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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Things I learned from my pug - Luna Edition

Happy Birthday Luna!  Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Luna’s adoption day.  And in honor of such an event we like to treat the day like Luna’s birthday.

To celebrate this year, I wanted to share a few of the things that Luna has taught me in the two years that she has been a part of our family.

Don’t judge a book by its cover

Luna shortly after her adoption

If you were to look at the AKC’s definition of pug, nothing about her fits.  She’s scrawny, scrappy and doesn’t even have a full coat of fur, but let me tell you she is all pug at heart.  She truly embodies the spirit of the pug.  She’s outgoing, she’s rough and tumble, sensitive and comical.  She possesses all the wonderful traits of the pug breed.

Feel beautiful, be beautiful

Luna - Inner beauty shows on the outside

It’s no secret that Luna isn’t a looker.  While on walks, we are frequently asked, “What happened to this one?” when Luna is standing next to her brothers.  At first, this used to make me incredibly sad.  In comparison to her brothers, Luna doesn’t have the beautiful coats that they do or the sparkling eyes and you can just tell she hasn’t led the pampered life that the boys have had.  But I soon realized that none of this mattered much to Luna.  She has an inner confidence, a sense of personal pride and love for herself that simply doesn’t factor in physical appearance.  When we are out and about, it is usually Benny that catches someone’s eye and draws them over to meet the pugs, but it is Luna that keeps them around to chat.

Stay Optimistic

Optimistic Luna

Luna has to be the most optimistic dog I have met.  She looks forward to everything!  Even getting her eye drops!  She just refuses to see the bad in any situation.

Weather the storm

Weather the storm

Not everything in life is easy and sometimes life can simply just suck.  But Luna is a constant reminder to me to stick with things because “this too shall pass.”  Her past was less than ideal.  She had minimal human companionship and her basic needs were simply not met.  But look at her now.  She eats better than I do, gets 3 walks a day, has plenty of human companionship and all the love she can soak up from her brothers.  She spends her mornings sunning herself by the pool and her evenings curled up on a warm lap.  It is like she knew this day was coming and she made it through each day of the past knowing that one day things would be better.

These are just a few of the things I have picked up in the two years Luna has been part of our family.  I’m sure she has a lot more to teach me over the years.  One thing is for sure, though, I know I am a better person because of my pugs.


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Tuni

01/29/2008

I have a little rescue pug named Petunia and she looks very similar to Luna and is just as happy as Luna! She had a less than happy past but now is the pampered pug she should be! I aslo have another pug that is only a year old but towers over her 8yr old sister Petunia. People ask why Petunia is so small and its simple, she just didn’t get a real dogs life either like Luna. Keep strong little Luna!!!! Happy birhtday!

Heather

01/29/2008

What a beautiful, beautiful tribute to Miss Luna!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPECIAL PUGGIE GIRL!!!!!  May this year be filled with as much love, health, fun, sun, and treats as the last.  You are very special to all of us out here in OBP fan land!

Martha

01/29/2008

Happy Birthday Luna!  You are a very special little pug, and you and your story are very touching.  Everyone can learn a lot from you!

Christina

01/29/2008

I think Luna is beautiful.  I have a rescue, Birdy, that had a similar past.  That first photo of Luna on her side, could have been my Birdy (minus the fur issues).  But now, she is happy and healthy and she has a wonderful spirit.  She has physical issues, and she falls down, but she just picks herself up and keeps going.  I truly believe that dogs know when they have reached Heaven on earth, and they appreciate their parents and every experience we can offer them.  I am a better person because of my Birdy.  I think, if she can be happy every day, with her issues and her past, I have nothing to complain about!  Luna enjoy your special day—you deserve it!

Jennifer

01/29/2008

What a wonderful tribute to Luna and to your family for seeing all her potential and making her a part of your group.  Your Kansas friends wish all of you a Happy, special Luna Day!

Patty

01/29/2008

I needed a good cry this morning.  What a touching and loving tribute to such a beautiful, precious girl. Happy Birthday little Luna.  You are so fortunate to have found the forever Mom and Dad and brothers who love and care for you so deeply. Every pug should have a “heaven on earth” like you do.  May you continue to enjoy your heart’s desire for many years to come!

Lucinda

01/29/2008

I couldn’t possibly add anything to what already has been said. Truly a testament of the special bond between people and dogs and the love that can conquer all adversity. Love you guys, and Happy Birthday, Li’l Luna!

Leah

01/29/2008

This is such a sweet and touching post. Thank you for reminding us what we can learn from Luna and all of our pugs!

DancesInGarden

01/29/2008

Happy Anniversary/Birthday Luna!

judi

01/29/2008

First of all, “Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl!”
Much like Luna, our Charlie (our #2 rescue) is less than a perfect pug specimen. In fact, my dad often says, “poor Charlie, everything on him is crooked .” And, like Luna, Charlie had chronic (serious) eye problems and skin conditions. However, Charlie is a sweetheart and is most appreciative of everything we do for him. At times, he even attempts a coup… to gain control of the “pugdom” from his brother, Toby. (our #1 rescue) We celebrate Charlie and Grady’s (our #3 pug rescue) birthdays on the date they came to be a part of our family, as we don’t know their actual birth dates. Toby was adopted from our vet, therefor, we have all his “papers”.
Rescues are awesome… it seems as if they know that they (finally) have a forever family to love, and one to love them!

Amanda

01/29/2008

That was beautiful!  I totally teared up.

Happy Gotcha Day Luna, with many more to come,

Much love from us!

Punchbugpug

01/29/2008

What a wonderful post.  I too had a good cry over it!  Happy Gotcha Day Luna….you know home is where your heart is!

Our Marty was also a rescue.  Seeing how these little furry ones are in good home situations makes all the rescue efforts worthwhile!  Love a rescue…they’ll love you back ten-fold!

Linda

01/29/2008

Happy Birthday Luna!  You are adorable. I was almost in tears reading the story also. But the photo of her in the rain coat made me burst into laughter. That really made my day. I just want to pick her up and give her a hug. I can imagine her saying “someone is gonna pay for this”.

Stacy

01/29/2008

Lovely post. Happy Birthday Luna! I just rescued my first dog, a pug, Brutus. We are heading into week 3 and it’s hard to imagine life before him.  Love reading the blog! Thanks so much.

Danine

01/29/2008

Ok - now that I’ve wiped my tears off my computer keyboard I can now type on it!
HAPPY HAPPY RE-BIRTH DAY LUNA!!!! YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL PUGGER with a wonderful family!
Benee used to ride the train into manhattan with me every day- I used to get people all the time say to me “he’s so ugly he’s cute!” I would get so mad and would comment back “That’s just what we were going to say about you except without the cute part!”..They tended to back away with a puzzled look on their face!
Beauty is in the spirit and you Luna have the market on that!
xx
Dee and her puggers

Nevis

01/29/2008

What an awesome post! smile It certainly brought tears to my eyes. What have I learned in my short time as an owner of Poley (and most recently, Rukia)...? Well, I have learned selflessness because you have to come home after a long day of work and take care of them, first. But it’s not a bother because there is nothing more…gratifying than snuggling with your puggy after a long day (possibly just a snuggle from my fiance). smile

Martha

01/29/2008

Oh Danine, you have come up with the perfect answer to some people’s strange reaction to the beautiful face of the pug.
I can’t understand either that opinion or the rude impulse to say that to a person who is owned by a pug.  But I love your response!

Nicolee Bolee

01/29/2008

Happy PugDay Luna baby! About now, she’s probably thinking “Where’s the cake like I had last year?” Oh well, but she is cute.  I used to think the boys were cuter than her, but no more.  I came into the blog with the picture of her on her side the very day it was posted and I’ve read all the previous blogs including the ones without her.  I can’t imagine the blog with out that happy go lucky girl.  Nothing gets in her way!
Love, Nicole and Lucy the Pug (who is sleeping next to me… That Idaho snow gets on that warm Puggy tummy and she falls fast asleep after that!)

Heather

01/29/2008

The more I look at this post…just keep coming back to it…You should really make this story…and the accompanying photos…a children’s book…to teach all of those wonderful lessons you have conveyed…Just a heart-warming, important story to tell…

GOB

01/30/2008

I always found Luna cuter because of her scruffiness, toughness!

Martha

01/30/2008

I love Heather’s idea of a children’s book.  It’s one I’d certainly read, because I like to have good, positive role models to focus on, too : )  That’s what are pugs are, and Luna’s story exemplifies the spirit of pug.

Connie

01/31/2008

Little Luna,
You are absolutely beautiful!! Keep on struttin’ your stuff!
Happy birthday little princess.

Jamie

01/31/2008

Happy Birthday Luna!!!
This is absolutely beautiful!
How could anyone look into that beautiful little face and not think she is the cutest thing they ever saw?? I love the pic under “Stay Optimistic” were she is looking up… what a babydoll! It is great that she is now living the life she deserves!

Kelly

02/02/2008

I adore Luna. I was smitten the first time I saw her. She’s like my Lola—Miss Personality that knows she’s royalty. Luna, you’re beautiful and I love your Mom & Dad because they love you so much and take such good care of you. MWAH! Happy Birthday Precious!

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