PUGS

I was born and raised in very small town on Florida's Gulf Coast. It was a seafood town, primarily shrimp and oysters, both of which my father fished to make his living. My mother also worked in the oyster industry shucking oysters. In my early years, we had very little, but we never went hungry and always had food and a warm roof over our heads. The seafood industry is hard work and inconsistent. The example set by my parents was one of hard, honest work and making do with what you have and being thankful for it, and sharing it with those less fortunate than ourselves. Also, as many people from the depression era, our parents taught us to not waste anything: not food, not possessions and not money. We were part of the original recycling movement, we just didn't have a symbol. We grew up with a solid knowledge of reduce (that one mostly took care of itself) reuse and recycle (you'd be surprised how many things you can make from an empty milk jug) That education was so engrained in us that today, when I empty a container, I immediately think of what I could use it for, before I throw it away. I love yard sales and thrift stores, and don't even get me started on "curbside shopping". I married right out of high school and had two children before my marriage ended. I married a teacher, so money was still tight in our house. All my life and enjoyed music of all types. I loved to sing with my sisters, and was harmonizing before I even knew there was a word for it. I have spent many years singing in church choir and other activities that were an extension of that them. Three years after my divorce, to all the people that knew me, I moved from Florida to New York City to marry my 2nd husband. The transition wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be, except that people couldn't always understand my southern accent. After about six years of marriage, we adopted a pair of twin brother pugs (from Florida). Our love of them and our desire to le

Becky Chatelain, a resident of Alliance, Ohio, has owned pets all her life. She was raised with seven Miniature Schnauzers and one Giant Schnauzer. She currently has Pugs and Boston terriers but is passionate about all animals/pets. Becky volunteers for Ohio Pug Rescue and has fostered several Pugs for them. She also volunteers, is one of the Ohio Coordinators, and serves on the board of Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue, along with fostering several Boston Terriers for them. You may contact Becky with your comments and questions.

I am an adult nurse practitioner who currently works in the field of women's health with an emphasis in sexual health. I have two pugs named buddy and daisy.

I'm a 28 year old educator that teaches high school English in New Hampshire. I am a type 1 diabetic for the past 20+ years. I love to read and discover new and exciting things. I have two pugs, three cats, and two hermit crabs. I am pretty random.

I'm a 34 year old single mom to a super-fantastic 10 year old girl and 2 stinky rescued pugs. I'm active in pug rescue and Indiana politics. I love writing (fiction), photography, history, and being a smarty-pants expert on obscure (mostly nerdy) topics. Bookstores are my kryptonite. I love nachos, shiny things, glitter lip gloss and high heel shoes. I can solve a Rubik's Cube.

I live in North Minneapolis with my wife and two pugs.

I am an airforce retiree, currently working as a senior staff IT manager. I am a single parent who enjoys jazz and the company of my pugs.

I'm a special education teacher who loves to run. I also have 2 pugs I adore. I own my own house.

I'm a married mother of two teenage daughters, keeper of three wild and crazy pugs and feeder of two strange cats.

I am an aspiring writer and legal assistant. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, I am currently traveling through south Georgia for a new home with my boyfriend and two pugs.

I am the proud Mother of a human child, 2 Pugs and a rabbit. I love to write and read. My daughter is very patient letting me type away. She knows she will get her Mommy Time when I am done. I am a huge fan of social networking, blogging, driving and chicken-bacon-ranch sandwiches.

I am a 30 Year old Father of Two, Anna two and a half years old and Ryan just a month old. Sports has been a huge part of my life and Ive met many great people through my travels playing. I am an avid reader, Love to Golf and Fish. I have 2 Pugs, Amare and Hercules who are great dogs.

Tassie Burnette is a writer and a multi-instrument musician who lives in Southwest Louisiana with the man she loves, two black pugs, 2 cats and five kittens. She drove an eighteen wheeler for a while and saw this big glorious country of ours. Then left the bohemian lifestyle of a truck driver and came home with a new appreciation for her culture, home, family, and friends. With one album released and working on another, she is now navigating the Indie Artist path composing music to go with the moving and insightful lyrics written by the man she loves. And writing about the experiences of her life and love in the Deep South.

Hello, I'm Danielle. I'm a young married mom of a five year old girl, and two adorable pugs! I make my living as a hairstylist. In my line of work I learn a little bit about a lot of things that I can't wait to share with the world!

Hello! I'm Shelby. My passion.....Animals and Creative Writing:D My loves........Reading, Movies, Hanging out, enjoying life:) I have two pugs and a guinea pig, all make me smile, they are too funny. I love Norma Jean.

Rebecca Clafton is a freelance writer who enjoys writing about medicine, pet health, food, travel and retail therapy. Rebecca has travelled extensively and lived abroad, but currently lives in Texas with her husband and a house full of rescue pugs.

Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, I joined the Army and, in 1974, was transferred to Germany where I met Monika. We married in 1976. I separated from the Army in 1982 and stayed in Germany. I worked for the government for a couple of years before leaving my job to freelance. I spent 8 years teaching college part-time, 15 years tour guiding part-time, and 6 years working for the Red Cross part-time. During that time, I managed to complete my BA in English, BS in Journalism, and MS in Public Administration. In 1987, I wrote and published K-town: A City Guide, the first English language book about Kaiserslautern, a city in southwestern Germany with a large U.S. military population. In 1994, I went to work for the USO in Kaiserslautern where I'm currently the tours and marketing manager. I also publish the monthly USO magazine, Kaiserslautern Kabel, for the English language community here. Monika and I live in an old (1875) farm house in the Palatinate Forest area that we share with five pugs'"Balou, Pauly, Smiggy, Saschka, and Pommes'" and a farmyard full of cats. My recently published book of poetry and short stories, Things I Remember, is available at Amazon and other online bookstores.

I live in peaceful, beautiful rural southern Iowa. I am married 38 years with three grown children and ten grandchildren. Love to be with my family and friends. Breed and show AKC reg. pugs. Love sewing, quilting, cooking, gardening and reading.

Self acclaimed cosmetic junkie, with an infatuation with pugs, legal documents, and anything that smells good!

I live in Pike County PA. Originally from New York. Married, school guidance counselor, and mental health therapist. love animails, have 2 pugs.

Married mother of three boys, my husband is an OTR truck driver. I a member of a homesteading board, as well as several dog breed and husbandry boards. I raise and breed chinese pugs and chihuahuas. Am a sometimes student in a local college when life permits.

Im a Mom of 2.I own a DayCare and I also breed Pugs for a living.

Im a 20 year old mother of two from moberly missouri. I've pretty much been everywhere in the US and alot of other country's. I run a small kennel raising chihuahuas and pugs. I love animals and I love travel. I love kids and I love the internet.

I live in Payson, Arizona with my husband and daughter. I love animals and it shows in my spoiled Mastiff and 3 Chinese Pugs. I am a freelance writer who specializes in researching various topics and writing informational articles.

I am a new mother, married to my own personal rock star and am in the process of writing a novel and screenplay. I am the Director of Marketing at a beverage company that distributes beer, wine and spirits as well as a worship pastor's wife. I guess you could say I'm one uni

Committed to choosing the road less travelled...

I am an advocate of a classical education, especially through homeschooling. I am also a native Spanish speaker. My career consists of the practice of law in the state of Oregon.

Young 55 year old raising her grandchildren ages 9 and 14. Write a weekly column for our local paper as well as feature articles. Own a used bookstore, and sell books on line. Writing and books. Life doesn't get any better.

I am an IT Professional, mother of 3 teenagers, and freelance writer, aspiring to become a published author. I previously provided content for Miningco.com (now About.com), I authored the CD-ROM exam for NT4 MCSE for Dummies. Writing is my passion!