Friday, May 17, 2013

FREEDOM RIDE

(First Momma wants everyone to know that Mags did fine with her surgery yesterday and will be coming home tonight after she gets off of work.  Stella was pretty upset last night trying to figure out what was going on.)




 FREEDOM RIDE

 Mom will be posting more pictures of this story once she figures the camera out.  Until then here is a picture she got from Marianne's page.

Since they are my brother and sister mom let me tell the story.
So you know Mom loves dogs, and you know Mom loves pugs, and you know Mom loves pugs that need out of the "crualella deville puppy mills" so this is our story.

Thursday afternoon Mom was able to get my brother and sister away from the Mill and transport them two hours away to meet a person coming from Las Vegas so they could go and live in a great home!  This person is part of a Pug Rescue Organization and she was on her way to Milwaukee to a big ole pugfest.

Here is my brother, (we secretly called him Bennie)
Here is my sister, (we secretly called her mouse)

Mom wanted to keep them, but knew she couldn't so the next best thing was to find them super homes.

Mom cried not cos her heart was breaking but because it was joyous.
Angus Gunther Long

Mom's notes:
I was so excited when I found out I would actually be able to save these little guys from living the rest of their lives out in the cruddy basement.  I couldn't stop smiling all week, unknown to me though was the actual day that we left not only was I happy and nervous, I was sad.  We really wanted to keep the little boy, but knew three was enough for us, so it was somewhat of a internal struggle.  Even just driving them, I got to know them better and their wonderful personalities.  As we waiting for Marianne to get there, my stomach was doing flipflops and I had so many emotions.  When they pulled up beside us, I actually thought about just driving away.  How silly of me, and then I cried some. I am so lucky to get to meet Marianne and Barbara and I could tell they loved the babies right away and would keep them safe from harm.  That should have made it easy to driveaway....it did not.  So this is the life lesson on rescuing that I learned.  Sometimes even happiness can bring sadness into your heart.
I will post more on Monday.
Deb

26 comments:

  1. Oh Gus, we are SO happy for Bennie & Mouse!! Your momma has a HUGE heart!! We LOVE moamma Deb TONS!! Mamma Deb, go ahead cry tears of joy! Keep up the GREAT rescue work. Pug Love, Otis & Black Pearl

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  2. What a wonderful thing you did!! Yes that would be the hardest part about rescue, having to let them go, but you know you are doing the greatest thing for them!!
    love and hugs
    Bailey, Hazel & Greta

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  3. Angus...Your mom was an angel to those puppies.

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  4. Oh Gus, thanks fangtastic!! I'm SO glad Bennie and Mouse are FREE and on their way to find the pawfect furever homes. WOOHOO!!! I see why y'all have been excited all week!

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  5. It's these sort of experiences (an act of unselfish love) that save us from going crazy. Well done!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  6. Deb that is just the nicest outcome. You know they will be spoilt and pampered in Vegas. Hope all is going well. We left you a message in comments yesterday if you missed it. Have a fabulous Friday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  7. Deb it is for sunday 27th may.....just leave me a comment with a link to the post you'd like me to host. That is all you need to do. Oh and your nomination for the week after.
    Best wishes Molly

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  8. What a wonderful story, they are gorgeous and they will live happy ever after..:) :) Hugs xx00xx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  9. Glad the surgery went well and that she will be HOME SOON.

    OH MY... this was a Fabulous HAPPY FRIDAY Post... great news from top to bottom.

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  10. Your mama did an awesome thing helping those babies! NOW they will be able to live like pugs are supposed to ... NOT in cages!!!!!

    Love Zoe, Peyton, Webster, Liberty & Whitney

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  11. We forgot to say ...

    YAY ... for Maggie! Bet she can't wait to get home tonight! Make sure you and Stella are nice to her for a few days!

    Love Zoe, Peyton, Webster, Liberty & Whitney

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  12. Yay! What a great thing you've done, Deb. I know it must have been hard, to let those babies go. I'm also glad to know little Miss Maggie came through her surgery fine.

    Hugs from NJ.

    Patty

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  13. What an absolutely wonderful story. You know the saying - to love something is to let it go. You did the right thing for the little ones, even though it was hard on you.
    Love Noodles

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  14. Oh, Deb, Stellie, Maggie and Gus... and Butch... well done!!!!

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  15. How wonderful that they have found loving homes

    urban hounds

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  16. Believe me I understand how hard it is to let go of animals you have saved - even when you know they are going to a good home. It is amazing how quickly we get attached.

    Glad the surgery went well!

    Kristin and Pip

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  17. Aw, no wonder you've been so excited!! What a great thing you have done!!! I'm soooo happy you rescued them and found them the perfect home!!! If a series of other angels hadn't stepped in like what you just did, I wouldn't have my Max! I can only imagine wanting to drive off but you did the right thing and hopefully you'll get photos from time to time to let you see them in their new, happy lives! That's so wonderful to read!! Thank you for being you!!! You rock!!!!

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  18. Lucky pups that you were able to save them. I am sure the homes they go to will thank you everyday from afar for your hard work!

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  19. I have a feeling this is gonna work out. The woman's name you mentioned is my Momma's name, spelled the same way she spells it. :) It is true, sometimes you have to let go, even though you love so much. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  20. This was a happy ending story and i loved it!
    love
    tweedles

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  21. You guys are awesome. We are so happy you saved them and happy to hear little one is doing well
    Benny & Lily

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  22. Oh Gus! Hearing of Bennie and Mouse's happy ending makes us smile!!!!! Your mama is awesome for doing what she does.

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  23. so glad maggie is ok and that bennie and mouse have their happy ever after

    urban hounds

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  24. Woo hoo!!! We are proud your Mom got your siblings to a great forever home!

    Hugs
    Emma and Sequoia

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  25. What's one more pug? They're little! Lol

    But seriously, we are so happy for Bennie and Mouse!

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