Pearl

Pearl started out life as a puppy mill breeder female. She and many other pugs lived in cages only with no social interaction or life skills of any kind. Michigan Pug Rescue rescued Pearl and several other pugs from a puppy mill out of state. Pearl and another female, Hazel, went to live in a foster home with Susan, one of our long-time fosters. Pearl and Hazel didn't know how to do so many simple things, including walking down curbs or steps. Every day was an experience for them to learn to live in a house. Susan adopted Pearl in November 2015 and Hazel in 2016. Pearl adapted so well to regular home life and to being with people that in April 2016, Pearl passed the Alliance of Therapy Dogs tests and became a certified therapy dog. She started visiting staff, patients and visitors regularly at Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield and Beaumont Farmington Hospital , participated in readings to dogs programs at both the West Bloomfield and Farmington libraries, going to different long-term and assisted living facilities and attending special events. Even with Covid, she is doing Zoom visits online through different programs and is back at one of the hospitals, though not visiting patients. Pearl the Pug, as she is known, reached a major milestone in April 2021. She earned the American Kennel Club title of Therapy Dog Distinguished for completing 400 certified therapy dog visits. She received a medal, patches and a certificate from AKC for this accomplishment. Pearl epitomizes how love and patience can help a rescued dog reach its full potential once it adapts to its new home and becomes a happy pup Pearl is blind and has accomplished this. Congratulations, Pearl!

Pipper

Pipper, now Pearl doing a therapy dog visit at an assisted living place in West Bloomfield. She brought smiles to everyone's face and many wanted her on their laps. She did a good job! One of the 15 puppy mill dogs now registered therapy dog.

Parker

Hi Kathy & Jim! I thought I would drop you a quick note to let you know how Parker is doing in his new home! He was so good in the car all the way home - both he and Paczki were really worn out! He slept good his first night - he wasn't real sure about sleeping in a bed at first, but that lasted about 10 minutes and he was fast asleep! Parker is having fun with his new brothers and sister too - playing fetch and going for walks. I gave him a bath last night and he ran around the house all excited -- it was hilarious. Him and Paczki played around in the living room and chased each other for a bit. Parker's energy has been really great for Paczki, which is exactly what we were hoping for! Parker is such a good boy, I feel really blessed to have adopted such a wonderful dog. Thank you for being his foster parents, I really appreciate what you do and glad he was with such loving people! I have attached a picture of Parker and his new brother Paczki - they pose so good together! Have a great weekend! Andi Andrea (Andi) Pellicci

Po

This is Po, Tinky’s old friend. Po, or Mr. Po as he often goes by, has brought so much happiness and fun into our family. I cannot imagine our family without him. Po loves children, and is especially caring with toddlers, who love to give Po hugs. He has also been a wonderful companion to my grandmother, who recently past away. Po was always ready to cuddle or just keep her company when she wasn’t feeling well. He cheered her up so much. Po now has a chicken as a fellow pet, and although sometimes he’d rather chase her, he is pretty nice her, most days ;). We love him so much, and are thankful every day that Michigan Pug Rescue brought us together. We look forward to many more years together! -Anne and the Campbell-Scott Family.