Bugsy was found hiding underneath  a car in freezing rain on November 20th, 2001.  He had an ear infection which made him smell very bad.  His chest was bare and bleeding.  There was no fur on his chest and front paws due to constant scratching.  When he walked he limped because his left knee cap kept popping out.  He was in constant pain.  With all this he was only a puppy.  Possibly only eight months old.  Someone possibly bought him because they saw Milo and Otis and their kids had to have one because they’re cute. He also had the habit of peeing around the house even though he was house broken; to spread his scent.   I could just see the mom getting pissed off at the poor little dog and letting him out one last time hoping he wouldn’t return.   He was obviously neglected.  Pugs desire human companionship more than most dogs.  My wife and I after many years of trying were unable to have children. Bugsy came along when we exhausted all of our chances and all of our money. He got all of our love and all of our attention. His ears cleared up quickly with medicine.  With Benadryl to stop the itching and Omega Three added to his food his fur grew back nicely.  An animal orthopedic surgeon repaired his knee.  He could walk, run, and jump without pain.  He is my best friend.  He sleeps with me every night as he has since first being brought home.  He gets more attention than most children.  As he is slowing down in life we continue to love and nurture him.

Scott from Brighton, MI