PUMPKIN
HAPPY TAIL - MARCH 23, 2025
It’s been 18 days since Pumpkin’s gotcha day and he’s quickly taken over our hearts and become the love of our lives. It’s now hard to imagine life without Pumpkin and we’re very glad to share his Happy Tail.
From the minute Pumpkin entered our home he adjusted really well to his new surroundings. When he first got home he spent some time exploring his new house then he we went for a walk with his new mommy and he hasn’t looked back. He’s loving the back yard for playtime ball throws and washroom breaks and he enjoys his 3-4 daily walks where he doesn’t hesitate to stop at every tree, fire hydrant, or garden to take in all the neighbourhood smells. He’s been excellent on the leash and he’s very friendly and playful with the dogs we approach on our walks.
We’ve realized that Pumpkin is a really smart pug who has a knack for learning things quickly and easily picking up on routines. When we get home from a walk, or come inside from a washroom break or play time, he now waits patiently for his paws to be cleaned before we head to the kitchen for his “home from walk” or “in-from-outside” treats. He definitely likes his treats but will wait patiently and happily sit when asked!!
Pumpkin is an extremely affectionate, lovable pug that gives lots of kisses, and we love how he likes to get in close for cuddles on the couch, in the big bed, on our laps, and just about wherever he can get more human time. While Pumpkin has access to 5 beds during the day, he’s always with me in the office and, more often than not, he’s cozying up to me on the pillow on my office chair right behind me. The excitement begins again when his mommy get’s home from work and he’s quick to greet her with lots of love and kisses at the front door….he definitely loves his new mommy.
Pumpkin loves to look out the windows and gaze at his surroundings. Like most pugs he also loves to find where the sunlight is coming in and will bask in the glory of some sunny warmth. He’s also recently found where the vents in the house are and will happily seek out the warmth only a vent can provide. He also likes his stuffies, especially ones that squeak, and won’t hesitate for some indoor play time which usually consists of some fetch and keep away.
Pumpkin will continue to be fed Urinary SO/Hydrolyzed Protein to maintain his bladder health and minimize his allergies, which we’re keeping a close eye on. He’s still doing some itching, indicating environmental allergies, but we’re seeing this lessen somewhat over the past couple weeks. We’re hopeful that we can eliminate the root cause and manage his allergies without further Cytopoint injections, if possible.
All in all, it’s been a fantastic 18 days and we feel super fortunate for the opportunity to provide Pumpkin, our fourth Pug-a-Lug adoptee, with his forever home. He’s definitely become our shadows which is very heartwarming, especially with the extremely difficult loss of our dearest Pug a Lug Pug Rescue, Teddy, this past Christmas Day.
We are also very grateful for the kind hearts at Pug a lug Pug Rescue and the caring and compassion behind the organization and its foster parents. Pumpkin’s foster mother did a great job fostering Pumpkin and she facilitated an easy transition for Pumpkin entering our lives. Pug a Lug does such great work by transitioning these wonderful little souls to new homes and giving them an opportunity to enjoy the love they so much deserve. You have brought so much joy to our lives and we look forward to continuing to provide a forever home to these little ones, and many more, for years to come.