Texas Rescuers Worked Together to Save Injured Dog

A hurt canine on death row got a second chance at life thanks to the joint efforts of Dallas Fort Worth Pug Rescue volunteers and others involved with such organizations around the state of Texas. (Source: Nancy Medina).

Hampton, a two-year-old pug, was hit by a car and damaged his hip and leg in New Braunfels, TX and his surgery was to cost over $1,500 according to the agency's March newsletter.

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"Our donations have never been so low as they have been in the past six weeks," the DFW Pug Rescue newsletter states. "Our medical costs exceeded $100,000 last year and we have found homes for more than 4,500 pugs in the last 11 years."

In related news, Boca, the pug rescued by the organization who had jaw surgery and made the news in Texas as well, is recovering nicely.

"Boca doesn't like having a lot of strange people around her," says Debra, Boca's foster mom. "Boca is much more of a laidback, cuddle kind of lap pug."

Cilla, a pug with the nickname of "Little Miss Sunshine" with a little skin condition, is looking for a foster home. The agency says she has "a great smile and is quite a talker."

Will, another pug, will be up for adoption after being treated for ruptured discs in his back.

The annual Pugapalooza event was held recently and awards were given for Curliest Tail, among other categories.

Nine-year-old Neal, another pug, is also up for adoption. He loves to play and belly rubs.

"I've been helping families find the right dog for over 12 years," says DFW Pug Rescue Volunteer Cindy Jamieson. "These older animals have often experienced separation from more than one family over the years through no fault of their own."

Jamieson said one of the most "wonderful" aspects of adopting an older dog is the ease of transition into a new home.

"There is no way around feeling changed once you know the love of any older animal," she states. "Maybe we don't have them as long as we would a younger one but they teach us a lifetime of lessons in the years they are with us."

For more information on DFW Pug Rescue, call 817-481-2004, option 2.