The Story of Pug Hollow

Pug Hollow is a hospice sanctuary dedicated to providing a safe, happy, loving end of life home to dogs with terminal health conditions, and dogs who are simply just old.

Monday, December 31, 2012

Why the Hollow?

Pug Hollow Sanctuary started with one pug and an epic battle against an autoimmune syndrome that should have killed him.

At three years old Edgar T. Post was a happy, healthy young pug when one day he suddenly wasn't. There wasn't anything concrete about his behavior that made his owner think he was sick but something just wasn't right. A trip to the vet and a full blood panel revealed that Edgar was in massive liver failure.... and had Addison's disease... and was hypothyroid. His immune system had turned against him, and it was destroying vital parts of his glandular system.

The vet cautioned the owner that they could try to treat the pug, but to expect at most 6 to 8 weeks with the dog before euthanasia became necessary. The owner refused to accept that timeline.

Eleven years later. Edgar T. Post is a grey muzzled old man. He suffers from typical old pug complaints such as arthritis, loss of hearing, and limited vision. He eats a very special diet due to food allergies. He has a full blood panel every 6 months. His last blood work was 100% perfect.

Edgar doesn't know he's sick, or that he's lived eleven years past the prognosis for his condition. He thinks he's a pampered, spoiled rotten pug who commands attention wherever he goes. Edgar's huge personality and friendly, polite demeanor draws admirers in flocks. He has visited shut-ins, nursing homes, sick children and even been a spokespug for a theater company during their Shakespeare in the Park productions.

And without the innovative thinking of a wonderful veterinarian, and the dedication of a whole family of crazy dog people, Edgar would never have had the chance to bring so much happiness to so many people.

It is because of Edgar that his owner and his owner's family began taking in small dogs that otherwise would have no chance at any sort of life, no matter how long or short. Eventually they applied for non-profit status and Pug Hollow was born. Whether a dog needs rehab to be adoptable, a home that will provide the medical care needed to keep them comfortable and happy, or just a loving hospice home to make their transition out of the world, they find it in the Hollow.

Most of the small dogs they help are unadoptable, and will live out their lives either on the farm or in a foster home. A few are healthy enough to need a forever home of their own.

Pug Hollow is 100% donation, and fund-raiser funded. Adoption fees cover only the vetting for the animal adopted. Without donations, word of mouth and the help of a few amazing vets, Pug Hollow would be unable to care for the dogs that we do. We hope that you'll become a Friend of the Hollow and help in any way that you can.

Edgar T. Post in 2006, six years after diagnosis

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Foggy Morning at the Hollow

Something about our usual rising time of 4:00 A.M. seems to make the Mongrel Horde think that sleeping in means letting us sleep until sunrise on days off.
Of course that means I always get to see some awesome sunrises.

Like today... As I trotted everyone outside for their morning bathroom run I saw this:


 And this:


And these geese looking for a pond or somewhere to forage:



Mornings at the Hollow... More than just a Howling Horde.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Happy Howl-iday


Santa Claws would like to wish you a Happy Howl-iday from everyone at Pug Hollow Sanctuary.

(Santa Claws portrayed by Permanent Resident, E. Trey Pughouser.)

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Home for the Howlidays Part 1


Pug Hollow has several adoptable dogs that we are hoping to get settled into new homes for the new year.




Miss Aster is a 3 year old Jack Russell/Daschund mix. Contrary to the usual perception Aster is very laid back and loves a good couch snuggle. Of course she’s also open to walks and spending time in the yard as well. Aster is spayed, up to date on shots and heartworm prevention, house broken and good with kids. She does not like cats.
Aster has good manners on and off leash and would be excellent for an older person with grand-kids.
Her adoption fee is $55.
 

Marvin is one of two wirehaired Daschund/Shi-Tzu mixes currently at the Sanctuary. Marvin is just under a year old, and he’s quite the little love.
Weighing in at around 12 pounds, Marvin loves people,adores children and ignores cats. He does bark at larger dogs but gets along well enough with our few large dogs at Pug Hollow.
Marvin is housebroken, up to date on shots, and heartworm prevention and neutered. Because male dogs often exhibit marking behavior in new territory even when housetrained he will be adopted out with two terry cloth belly bands to help with the transition.
If you’re looking for a small dog who will be great with your kids either of the Wonder Twins would be your man!
His adoption fee is $55.
 

Martin, also known as the Great Martini, is brother to Marvin. He is just under a year old and a very smart little man. He can learn anything you want to teach him in short order. He weighs in at around 12 pounds,adores children, loves people and ignores cats. He also barks at larger dogs but gets along well enough with our few large dogs at Pug Hollow.
Martin is housebroken, up to date on shots, and heartworm prevention and neutered. Because male dogs often exhibit marking behavior in new territory even when housetrained he will be adopted out with two terry cloth belly bands to help with the transition.
If you’re looking for a small dog who will be great with your kids either of the Wonder Twins would be your man!
His adoption fee is $55

 
 
Oddity, also known as the Odd Dog, is a year old Chiweenie. He and five others were taken in by City of Purcell from a hoarding situation. Of the five only Oddity passed the initial temperament testing. Odd is a sweet little man with lots and lots of energy. He's very conversational and loves to clown around making little squeaky noises at you. He's not big on barking though. Odd also loves "zoomies" in the yard. Call out "Oddity. Zoomies!" and he begins to tear around the yard in the fastest circles he can make.

He is learning about cats, loves people of any age and walks on a leash. Odd still has the occasional marking behavior in the house but he is quickly learning. He is up to date on shots, and heartworm prevention and neutered. Because male dogs often exhibit marking behavior in new territory even when housetrained he will be adopted out with two terry cloth belly bands to help with the transition.
His adoption fee is $55
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To inquire about adopting any of the dogs above, please email Kara at pughollow@gmail.com.