Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Things I learned from my pug - Luna Edition
Happy Birthday Luna! Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Luna’s adoption day. And in honor of such an event we like to treat the day like Luna’s birthday.
To celebrate this year, I wanted to share a few of the things that Luna has taught me in the two years that she has been a part of our family.
Don’t judge a book by its cover
If you were to look at the AKC’s definition of pug, nothing about her fits. She’s scrawny, scrappy and doesn’t even have a full coat of fur, but let me tell you she is all pug at heart. She truly embodies the spirit of the pug. She’s outgoing, she’s rough and tumble, sensitive and comical. She possesses all the wonderful traits of the pug breed.
Feel beautiful, be beautiful
It’s no secret that Luna isn’t a looker. While on walks, we are frequently asked, “What happened to this one?” when Luna is standing next to her brothers. At first, this used to make me incredibly sad. In comparison to her brothers, Luna doesn’t have the beautiful coats that they do or the sparkling eyes and you can just tell she hasn’t led the pampered life that the boys have had. But I soon realized that none of this mattered much to Luna. She has an inner confidence, a sense of personal pride and love for herself that simply doesn’t factor in physical appearance. When we are out and about, it is usually Benny that catches someone’s eye and draws them over to meet the pugs, but it is Luna that keeps them around to chat.
Stay Optimistic
Luna has to be the most optimistic dog I have met. She looks forward to everything! Even getting her eye drops! She just refuses to see the bad in any situation.
Weather the storm
Not everything in life is easy and sometimes life can simply just suck. But Luna is a constant reminder to me to stick with things because “this too shall pass.” Her past was less than ideal. She had minimal human companionship and her basic needs were simply not met. But look at her now. She eats better than I do, gets 3 walks a day, has plenty of human companionship and all the love she can soak up from her brothers. She spends her mornings sunning herself by the pool and her evenings curled up on a warm lap. It is like she knew this day was coming and she made it through each day of the past knowing that one day things would be better.
These are just a few of the things I have picked up in the two years Luna has been part of our family. I’m sure she has a lot more to teach me over the years. One thing is for sure, though, I know I am a better person because of my pugs.
It certainly brought tears to my eyes. What have I learned in my short time as an owner of Poley (and most recently, Rukia)...? Well, I have learned selflessness because you have to come home after a long day of work and take care of them, first. But it’s not a bother because there is nothing more…gratifying than snuggling with your puggy after a long day (possibly just a snuggle from my fiance). 
Tuni
01/29/2008
I have a little rescue pug named Petunia and she looks very similar to Luna and is just as happy as Luna! She had a less than happy past but now is the pampered pug she should be! I aslo have another pug that is only a year old but towers over her 8yr old sister Petunia. People ask why Petunia is so small and its simple, she just didn’t get a real dogs life either like Luna. Keep strong little Luna!!!! Happy birhtday!