Pugs

Norman was a very special dog who was important to our family. We first got him in the year 2001. My father had just learned heartbreaking news: he had stage four Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. We were told to prepare for his death, but instead we spent time focusing on positive things. When he was told to stay nice and clean to prevent any possible infection, he and my mother went out and got a baby pug and gave him the name Norman. As a pup, Norman was a very energetic little bugger, sometimes too much for me and my family to handle. He was always jumping on furniture, but after awhile he settled down. He was easily trained to follow basic commands and was a really positive influence on the family all around. My dad survived his battle with cancer and shortly after my parents divorced. Norman was left living with me and my grandparents. A positive aspect about owning a pug is that they are great with kids. Many children gave Norman a run for his money and his temperament was calm and collected. Pugs are also very attentive. As an individual with special needs, Norman was very …show more content…
Often times they have pent up energy, but that can be reduced with a long walk. Norman was not an aggressive animal. He was protective, but not aggressive. One thing I do recommend is taking your pug to the vet from the time it’s a pup, through it’s adulthood. We could not always afford the vet, especially into his later years. He became like a totally different dog when he went to the vet, because he was scared.
Taking a pug is also important because their nails grow quickly and need trimmed often. It is also important to take a pug to the vet in order to prevent ear infections—which can lead to smelly ears! Exercise and chew toys are key! Pugs need each in order to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. The average lifespan of a pug is 12-15 years and Norman passed away on St. Patrick’s Day of this year at age 15. He’s a forever friend that is truly