Adoption Fair and Valentine's Day Party
February 11, 2012
1:00-4:00pm
Airport Irvine Animal Hospital
1206 Bristol
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

On August 31st we took in a 7 week old black, ( 6 lbs), female Pug, with terrible mange.  She was dumped at the 29 Palm shelter and they called us to help her or they would have to put her down. We rushed to get her of course.
 
Right now she has a severe infection from the mange as well as mange. Since her immune system is not developed yet, it has gotten bad quickly. She has very little hair on her. She is running a temperature and we put her on heavy antibiotics before things get worse. She also has coccidia, which we are treating as well.  She is itchy and miserable right now. Doesn't want to eat. We are caring for her around the clock and hoping against hope that it doesn't get as bad as Carina's was.
 
We are in desperate need of donation to care for her. If you are able to donate we would appreciate it. Also pass the word to other people that might be able to help us help little Athena.
 
You can send your check to Pugs 'N Pals, c/o Athena's fund, P.O. Box 9343, Newport Beach, CA  92658 or you can send a donation through pay pal via our WEB site. Please make it for "Athena's Fund"
 
Please keep checking our blog http://pugsnpals.blogspot.com/  on her progress.  Thank you so much for your support!

On January 2, 2012, we lost our beloved volunteer, friend and one of the founders of Pugs 'N Pals, Ted Johnson. A very sad day for Pugs 'N Pals and for all the homeless Pugs at large.

Ted gave his all to the Pugs, he was so passionate that 14 yrs. ago he was one of the founding members of Pugs 'N Pals. He drove anywhere if there was a Pug in need. Once he drove to Sacramento (he lived in Riverside) and picked up 5 Pugs that needed help and drove right back all in one day. "NO" was not in his vocabulary when it came to helping a Pug in need. He always said that Pugs changed him and his life for the better.

Ted was a vital part of Pugs 'N Pals. Never missing a fair or an event. One of his many duties was bringing the equipment to all our events. Without him we couldn't have done events. There was always a smile on his face. He was a quiet man, and many people truly didn't know the big heart he had for our helpless babies.

Ted also worked for the Riverside Humane Society for 8 yrs. Helped many many dogs. Spent time with them, held them, loved them, tried to find them homes. For many the love that Ted gave them was the only love they knew and sadly for many it was the last love they experienced.

What most people probably didn't know about Ted is that he was an accomplished artist. He painted BEAUTIFUL Pug pictures, made beautiful wood Pug statues. Some of you might even own one. He designed our logo as well as the PUGTOBERFEST logo.

If you needed anything, Ted was there, a friend till the end and always with a funny comment or remark. We are all heartbroken to lose such a vital part of PNP and such a wonderful friend. He will be terribly missed by all.

Ted's family is asking for a donation to Pugs 'N Pals in his honor. Goodbye dear friend, until we meet again, take care of all the little ones at the Rainbow bridge. We love you Ted!! The Pugs 'N Pals family.