Blog the Change ~ An Opportunity for Inspiration

Make a fresh commitment to act on behalf of animals

                                                             Inspire others to do the same

                                                                      Spread the word

That is the criteria for participation in the Blog the Change Blog Hop. In visiting some of the blogs participating in this months blog hop, I was truly overwhelmed at the amount of people doing such great things to help animals and people of all kinds.

It was humbling, and trust me, as I am sure you know, I am not easily humbled.

 

I knew right away though who I would dedicate my post to.

I learned the other day, from  as I am sure many of you did, from Winston and Clementine over at Ladypugmugs, of an urgent need.

The folks over at Pug Lovers Rescue in Rock Hill SC, where Clementine came from, were hit very hard by tragedy.

 

 

 

One of their foster moms died unexpectedly and another was stricken with stage 3 breast cancer.

They have an urgent need to find foster homes for the seven dogs that these two women fostered between them.

What better a platform to reach out for help than Blog the Change. I know there are much larger organizations that could be highlighted, but this is a problem that could be solved today. If only a few, of the many people who participate in this blog hop were able to reach out and help with these seven pugs, we will have made a huge difference in those pugs lives. They lost the loving people who were caring for them until they found their forever homes. After already losing the places they called home.

You can learn all about these pugs who need help here.

Here is a little bit about each of them.

 

Mia 10/11 years old hard of hearing & has little eyesight, very small about 13-14lbs fawn

Mugsy male 9 years just needs a home not good with small children (picture of Mugsy below - he is a sweetie)

Obi & Anna Obi fawn no issues, Anna black bonded pair Oobie is the way it is pronounce

Katy little pug female blonde mix 4*5 years old

Molly 6 year’s old fawn female kind of shy

Roxy 7 years old fawn female was a breeder dog loving but scrappy

So please, take a moment, even if you can't do it, maybe you know someone who can. We are all so privileged with what we have. Today, I reach out to those who are  not.

Also, please take a moment to visit any of the posts here in the blog hop. There is so many inspiring stories out there.



Revenge!!!!!!! and other assorted business

I consider the subject matter of today's post to be timely. Number one because I didn't want to wait too long after THIS debacle to exact my revenge. Number two, because I must have been high on catnip (can dogs get high on catnip?) when I thought THAT was a lot of snow. And number three, lest you think I am so tender after this weeks wisdom, that I would not seek retribution for when Mom posted that picture of me peeing.

OK, let me remind you what I referred to as "Blizzard Central" just a few short weeks ago.

What does that look like 6-8 inches?

More like a dusting when compared to this!

Uh, yeah, I think I need to redefine my idea of blizzard. This stuff is like 5 pugs deep.

Not only that, but our back steps are closed until they meet  OSHA  standards.

Something about Mom falling down them, and us pugs slipping up them.

Not happy.

Now we have to go out the front door and be herded around to the back, just to do our business.

(ew, look at all the yellow snow from Sluggo)

This is what the stairs out of our property looked like yesterday

Don't worry, I made sure Mom and Dad shoveled them out so we could mail Benny and Lily's calender.

Now, as exciting and interesting as this weather is (like watching water boil), it is time to get down to the real inspiration for this post...

Sweet revenge.

Look what I found while enjoying one of my favorite activities.

What is it you ask?

Take a closer look.

It's panties!!! And let me tell you, I coulda fit Brigitte and Sluggo into them if I wanted!

So Mom, how does it feel to have your most intimate of belongings out there for all to see?

Bet you think twice before posting me in any compromising positions again!

On a more serious note, please keep JD and Jessica in your thoughts tomorrow morning. JD will be going under anesthesia for a dental procedure.

Feel free to hop over and offer some support to them. JD's Momma is worried about him.

Thanks for tuning in!

Wilma's Wednesday Words of Wisdom

Save your best material for when it really counts

Good day friends. Some of you may find this weeks wisdom rather difficult to employ. It will go against your very core. That's OK. Just enjoy the read, and observe the master.


I have held on to this particular nugget of wisdom for a long time now. It is one of the primary traits that gives me my status as a wise old pug. I am now sharing it with you my friends, because I feel you have reached the point where you can truly understand it's value.


It is no secret that I can tend to be aloof at times, almost cat like in nature. If you have that independent, devil may care kind of attitude, like I do, this little tidbit of advice will be right up your alley. When you have the confidence to be able to do your own thing, the humans really appreciate when you do something totally out of character. And at the end of the day, that is what it is all about. Making sure our people know how much we love them. I know, sounds corny, but even though I am a diva, many of you know I have a tender side too.

Allow me to provide you with an example of what I mean by material. One day, in the not so distant past, Mom came home and I knew something wasn't right. I could tell she was sad, and not in a "stressed out" kind of way. This went deeper. Sometimes, you can present with some comic relief, to lighten the mood, but this wasn't one of those times. So, completely out of character, this is more of a Sluggo/Brigitte move, I jumped up on the couch and nuzzled up next to her. I turned, looked at her, and gave her my best "I love you Mom, and everything will be OK" look. then a little while later, I threw in a few fish breath kisses, just for extra impact.

I know we pugs, and other furry types, provide lots of comfort and happiness to our people on a daily basis, but it really feels good when we can throw in a little something extra when they really need us to.






In closing, I would like to share a little wisdom from my Grammy. She included it in a comment to last weeks wisdom post and I liked it so much, I wanted to be sure everyone got a chance to see it. It goes like this...

Blessings happen to those who notice

We Have a Winner

Hi friends. I know I said I would pick a winner for my calender on Friday, but when I heard about Stubby, I was just too blue.

But, here we are over a week into the new year and someone

out there is going days without their new calender.

Because I just wasn't in the mood to get fancy with choosing a winner, I left it up to Random.org.

Before I get to the results, I would like to show you the months featuring me and my peeps...

First of all, we have my boys Murphy and Duke in the month of March

Aren't they handsome? Imagine, one of you will get to stare at those manly mugs for a whole month.

Their Mom is the one who put all the work into creating the calender.

Next up, April's beauty Brigitte

Since I am up top, first (naturally) representing the month of  October, the last one to show you is Sailor Sluggo for August...

So, with no further pomp and circumstance, I announce the winner of the 2011 Hartford Pug Meet up Calender starring moi is

Benny and Lily from Doggy Days!!!

Looks like there's going to be some curly tail in the house this year.

Congratulations guys. Have your Mom contact my Mom and we will get this right out to you.

Farewell to a Friend

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran


To light a candle in memory of Stubby, click here

Wilma's Wednesday Words of Wisdom ~ Advice for the Humans Edition

"What's Stress?"

Hi everybody, this week I am devoting my post to the humans out there. I have been hearing this word stress a lot lately. I am not sure exactly what it is. I have never experienced it myself, but I don't think it is a good thing. They often use this word with a phrase like, "I need to relax" or "This is driving me crazy". I know we pugs are pretty good a chilling out, and letting things roll off our fur. So I figured, maybe if these humans employed some pug wisdom to their lives, the stress would go away.

So here are a few pointers.

I invite all you pugs out there to share what helps you to relax and feel good too.

Together we can help our people prioritize the important things in life.

Take time for yourself. Even if it is only a minute or two at a time.

use that time to count your blessings...

like a good bowl of food. Eating well will give you the energy you need to make it through

Snuggle your pug. Studies show that just petting an animal can lower your blood pressure. As if you needed another excuse.

Surround yourself with good friends. No one wants to go it alone.

Don't forget to play. 

(note sock monkey bed with his dehissed surgical wound, he is scheduled for surgery to repair the wound tomorrow)

Get your share of treats. No day is complete without at least one treat.

Keep the things you cherish close to you, they can always offer comfort.

Get plenty of rest.



I hope that you humans are able to add some of these activities to your daily routines.

I think you'll find that this thing you call stress will just melt away.

After all, we need you in tip top shape to cater to us pugs!

Holy Crap! It's My Blogoversary

I can hardly believe I have been at this blogging thing for a whole year. It feels like just a minute ago I was performing mind control exercises on my Mom to get her to start this thing. At the same time, I feel like I have known all of the friends I have made in the process, forever.

So I went checking around to see how people celebrate this blogoversary thing.

I could tally up a bunch of statistics, but that would take time Mom doesn't have.

I could share my favorite posts with you, but I just didn't feel like it.

I could blow it off, but why would I blow off an opportunity to celebrate me?

I was getting dizzy looking at all the ways to commemorate the day, and then it dawned on me...

Maybe if I got a calender, this day wouldn't sneak up on me next year, and I would be more prepared. (fat chance!)

But I am getting a calender, plus I am going to give one away.

It isn't just any calender...

It is my meetup calender.

It stars me, Brigitte, Sluggo and my man Murphy and his bro Duke.

That's them on the cover.

I am sure most of your parents have a calender already, but what's another pug calender among friends?

Plus, I will even pawtograph it!

So leave a comment and consider yourself entered.

I think I will draw a winner on Friday.

If you simply can't wait to win one you can go here.

any profit from the sale of the calender goes to pug rescue