In the fall, we had to say good-bye to our lovely, Fluffy.  She had come to us as a stray over fifteen years ago and seemed to claim us.  We had a hard time believing she was actually a stray because she was so beautiful.  Not that strays are ugly; she just carried herself a little differently and seemed so poised and graceful.  I always called her the Audrey Hepburn of cats.  When we brought home Pugsley, she put up with him, but as time went on, they became closer and closer.  They would sleep together and often eat out of the same bowl.  They also liked to sun themselves by the open window or the back porch. They were great friends.  After she passed away, Pugsley developed separation anxiety when I was gone.  I often wonder if it began because he missed Fluffy. 
We couldn't have loved Fluffy more, and we miss her every day.  We know she is in a better place, and she will always remain in our hearts.  Our time with her was so special. 

Forever friends

True friendship never ends. 

Pugsley in the Sunshine!

Pugsley sure likes sitting in the sun.  It warms his fur and he has a good view of all the bunnies, squirrels, and birds.  Right now all he is hoping for is a treat.  He is saying, "Don't you think I'm cute when I pose like this?  I think that deserves a treat, don't you?"

 

There is nothing cuter than a girl and her dog!

Now that Pugsley is getting older, he is beginning to settle down.  When I take him for a walk, he no longer barks at the other dogs or pulls me along (which used to always prompt well-meaning neighbors to ask: "Who is walking who?").  He doesn't send me on a wild goose chase around the backyard when I forget to put him on his leader either.  And, he likes to sleep (A LOT - unless you have food).  One thing hasn't changed though; he still barks at the UPS man.  Lately he has been working his cute head-tilt pug mojo more often when you say his favorite phrases like: "let's go walkies", "would you like a treat?" "do you want to go bye-byes?" and "where's your bunny?"  His bunny is his teddy bear and when it's bedtime, he brings it upstairs and curls up with it.  He and Fluffy, our cat, make sleeping look like so much fun that it is hard to get any work done around here.  Sometimes, I have to give in and just doze off with them.  But then Pugsley's snores usually wake me up.  Here is a photo of Pugsley waking up from a sound sleep for a treat at the kitchen table.  He has good manners, doesn't he? 

Pugsley's Birthday! :]

Keep watch for March 1st! Pugsley is going to be turning 3! Ahh, the big 0-3!
Pugsley has been through so much lately. Today he saw his favorite person in the world, Miss Jenny, decided to gnaw on a cell phone [before i grabbed it], and played with a HUMONGOUS [it was bigger than Pugsley] stuffed bear.
Pugsley's been jumpy and hyperactive lately and hasn't been acting like a real pug! (Mia, age 10)

Pugsley Can Skateboard

Here is video of Pugsley on the skateboard. He is totally rad, dude!