I'm sitting here tearing up at my desk. Lori, Im so so sorry! He was amazing and irreplaceable. I'm thinking of you and as always, should you need anything at all (even a distraction and some laughter) please dont hesitate to call or email or text. You know where to find me. I'll let Wonderboy know the sad news. :(

Lori, I am so very sorry. I am glad Pugsley's passing was peaceful and on his terms -- and that you were able to hold him. He was surrounded by love. Many thoughts of strength, comfort and peace. My heart breaks for you. Please take care...you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

lori, i don't know you or your pugsley, but you both have touched my heart. i've been following your blog for a short while, and have prayed for your sausage. may he rest peacefully. there will be a candle lit for him in m house. take care.

Words are so small when pain is this great. You have a very special angel now, you know that. We are so deeply sorry and we will light a candle for him and pray for you. Goodbye, sweet Pugsley. You will see mommy again someday and be able to run to her without pain. Say hello to my Cassie up there.

May God bless you, ease your heart ache and fill the void like only He can.
Love,
Chrsitanne, Jerry and Thor, Haley and Bella

Oh Lori,

I am so very sorry to hear that your sweet boy has passed on. What grace and dignity that he had, being the strong boy that he was in letting you know it was time. Be so glad that he has been a part of your life, as we are so glad to be a part of it as well. Take all the time you need, but remember that we are here to love and support you.

Amanda

We are praying for you Lori. We will all miss the Sausage very much and will think of him often. He has forged his way into each of our hearts over the years. x0x0x0

I am so sorry that the day finally came... I am glad that you didn't have to go through that agonizing decision and Pugsley was able to go on his own terms and with his family.

My heart goes out to you.... take your time....

Lex, Gus and Indy.

Godspeed Pugsley. A candle will be lit in his honor at my house tonite.

The Sausage RULES in another place now.

Shedding tears for you and dear Pugsley Lori. You did everything right and in the end it was so peaceful and full of love - just as it should have been. RIP Pugsley...

SL,
My thoughts are a little jumbled at the moment (okay a lot) and my words are futile but in the future when you look back on this I want to share some of my favorite memories and thoughts in this moment...

Romeo will be greatly missed and always loved. I have many great memories with him and I will smile wide everytime I think of him.

For instance, I will...

Cherish his greediness at Christmas...unwrapping his countless presents because he wasn't too spoiled or anything. *lots of sarcasm* ;-)

Remember his silly notion that I as well as a few others were his personal human lollipops. (I didn't call him Romeo for nothing! ;-))

Think back fondly of his laps and loops, running circles around the t.v.

I will remember the way his eyes and head followed the badminton birdy.

The way his little woof seemed to come from the fullest part of his belly and work its way up and out. There were a few times in my head where I chuckled to my self "and he huffed and he puffed"...

I also appreciated his love for Halloween. He was a pug that strutted his stuff and was proud as a peacock doing it!

In your email to me you wrote: "He's Gone" and instantly a Dead Song came to mind and although the lyrics aren't entirely appropriate, this part is..."Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile..."

To that same end I was reminded that when Maggie was struggling you made reference to "The Circle of Life" so I thought the lyrics might be of some slight comfort to you...

"The Circle of Life"

From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to see than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
There's far to much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small and the endless round
It's the Circle of Life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the Circle
The Circle of Life

For Romeo I have no doubt that he'll pass the bridge in record time and with ease (he's a smart boy!) and he'll proceed to meet up with your Nanna and Pappa followed by a well deserved rest upon Pride Rock with the other animals. Romeo now has Hakuna Matata.

As for you me dear, PLEASE don't go too far into seclusion because grief shared is grief diminished. Fair warning, if I think you've been in hiding too long I'm coming to find you because you've done it to me and that's what SLs do.

Romeo, handsome boy, I will proudly and with loving prayer light a candle for you tonight although I believe your own light is enough to shine bright upon a million paths. RIP and know you are loved beyond any measure, as is your Mamma.
Love, SL

Oh Lori, know that everyone's heart is breaking along with yours.

As hard as it is, your little heartbeat, made this decision on his own sparing you that additional grief.

Godspeed Little Man,you were so loved.

A candle is burning brightly in NJ for your baby boy.

Love and Hugs, Lucy

Oh Lori,
My heart just breaks reading this... We knew it was coming, but so hoped it never would... The Sausage has touched so many lives, & brought joy to so many of us... He will be missed dearly... We will light a bright candle for him here in Southern Arkansas, & will be sending prayers to you...

If you get around to it, please mention a rescue or organization some of us may make a donation in Pugsley's memory... I know we would like to...

Bless you Lori...

Lori, I'm so sorry to read of Pugsley's passing. I will light a candle tonight in his memory, give my puppies extra hugs, and continue to pray for you.

Lori,
My heart swells for you as I sit hear crying while realizing that your sweet little son has passed on. However, I am so thrilled he was in your arms as he took his last breath because that is truly how everyone wishes to lose their animal that they inevitably will have to lose. We know we are now facing losing our little pug boy Tucson and hope and pray that we will be with him as he passes the same. God Bless you and yours as you go through the days of mourning. However, know that he is in peace now and you will always have the wonderful memories of your life together. It's a shame these little guys don't live as long as humans. :-( Take care.

There are no words. My heart is broken for you. He was the luckiest pug around....

Many hugs, thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. My heart is breaking for you. I'm sure Puglsey is already at the Bridge and enjoying a bully stick.

Lori, my heart aches for you and I certainly will light a candle for Pugsley this evening. Your bond with Pugsley touched my heart in so many ways over the years. There are no magic words to leave here...only to add that I am truly sorry for your loss. God bless you.

My heart is aching for you. I know he was happy and loved until the very end. You did what was best for him, and he loved you soooo much.

Please take as long as you need to heal. We'll be here when you return.

Hugs... lots and lots of hugs.

I'm so sorry Lori, I know how much you are hurting. This breaks my heart hearing this. You are in my prayers.

I read this at work and managed to keep it together. But I just reread the post and all of the comments from people from all over and just lost it.

I wish there were the right words to take your pain away, Lori. For now, know that your family, your friends, and all of the people who wrote comments above have you in their hearts.

Rest easy, Pugsley. I wish you all the bright sunny days, Bailey's Irish Cream, and ice cream a pug's heart could desire.

Lori,
You are in my thoughts tonight. You have been in my thoughts for months, but especially tonight as your mourn the loss of your sweet boy. He will always be with you in your heart and just like you said before, you are a better person because of him. And he was a VERY lucky Puggy. No one will ever replace Pugsley, nor should they. I have never met you, but my heart is sad for you tonight...be strong and remember the good times with Sausage.
Love,
Jen

Lori...

It's with tears in my eyes that I type this. Four of my beloved kitties have crossed the Bridge within the past two years, so I know what you are going through. I know how very much you and the Sausage loved each other, and how difficult it is for you right now.

You were the best Pugmommy ever. You gave Pugsley a most amazing life, a more spoiled pug I have never seen. He knew how much he was loved until the very end, and he returned that love. I know he did.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I've sent some vibes up to the Bridge, telling my Mitty the Kitty, Stripecat, Lucky, and Squeaker to be especially nice to Pugsley when they see him there. And Mister Bill, too, who left us a long time ago. They are all up there, running around, chasing tails, playing, and waiting for us to join them one day.

Just know, Lori, that you are not alone...so many people who you never even met love you and the Sausage, and we're all grieving with you. Do what you need to do to take care of yourself.

Lori,

I couldn't stop crying upon reading this. I was hoping this fate was never dealt to you. Please take comfort in the fact that Pugsley was with you before he "physically left". He has his wings now and will remain an angel by your side as difficult and complicated as that is to fathom right now. You are in my prayers. I don't know if you remember me BUT me finding your blog and (your stories of life with your pug) healed me in my grief of when I lost my dog, Artemis. People like you, who TRULY love without resolve are few and far between. Pugsley's life was touched by you in more ways then you can ever begin to understand. The bond you two have will never break. It's there just in a different "sense. God bless.

Oh dear Lori - my heart aches for you knowing the pain that you are going through...praying for you.

Sausage,
You will be dearly missed by those near and far. It is a beautiful place at the Rainbow Bridge.
Loves.

My deepest condolences. I learned about your blog through Pug Village and I've been following your precious Sausage's story for a year now. Tonight I will hug my pug and my kitty with cancer extra tight. Thank you for sharing Pugsley's life with us in cyberspace.

I am so sorry, I could hardly read your post through my tears. I have been following Pugsley's story on your blog and felt like I knew him from your stories about him. What a lucky pair you were to have each other. Our kitty was 23 years old, and we knew her time was coming. She got very sick when my mom was visiting me and the vet said she wouldn't last another day-my mom wasn't scheduled to fly out until 2 days later and was heartbroken about not being there. Somehow, our kitty waited until my mom got home, and passed quietly away while my mom held her, not even 30 mins after my mom had gotten home. We truly believe she was waiting for my mom to return, and wanted to give her peace as well-and I know Sausage was doing the same with you. You gave him the best life, and he loved you dearly.

poor puggy. our deepest condolences. :-(

A video of Pugsley that you posted a long time ago helped us decide to get our puggy. In the video, Pugsley was growling playfully while tearing the wrapping off a Christmas present. I showed my wife how playful and lovable P was, and we decided to get our own pug.

Lori,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure he is looking down at you from the rainbow bridge saying Thanks Mom for everything!!!!

Take care,
Jess

I am so very sorry. A candle is lit here in Michigan for your sweet boy.

My dearest soul sista,
I truly can't find the words to express my sadness for you at this time.
It was just over a month I went through the same with my beloved Chelsea. There are no words to make it right.
Just know that you are the best Pug mommy in the whole wide world. I really don't know what to say except I love you and am always here for you for anything - or nothing at all.
That boy loved (loves) you so very much.
My one wish is that you can say one of your special prayers that Sausage will find my Woofie so she is not alone. Maybe we can both find some comfort in that thought.
Try to take comfort in the memories and the thought we will all be together again down the road.
Please remember as you do your hunker down time that you are not alone and I, SL and all of your friends are here when you are ready for us.
Much love,
Jules

Hi Lori..
So Sorry Babes... I have been praying for you everyday. Keep your chin up Sweetie.. I know you will.
Lots of Hugs
Michelle

Lori
My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Your love for Pugsley will always be with you and his love for you
will never go away.
In this sad time, please remember all of the good times you and Pugsley had together.
He will be waiting for you with his tail wagging and a bully stick in his mouth.

God Bless

Rob

Lori
I have been thinking about you both, praying for the best end possible for the sausage, I did't want him to suffer and I thank God for helping you both through this difficul moment.
As you wrote few days ago he is now dreaming with the good life you made for him, following you everywhere with gratitude and love forever.......the sausage is now your angel.........
a candle is lighted in Nigeria for him

Lori; my eyes are tearing up...I'm so sorry to read of Pugsley's passing.

fill the void with remembered joy. thinking of you.
giant hugs

Lori,
I can't imagine what you're going through. My heart goes out to you during this tough time.

I've met a lot of pugs in my day, but Pugsley stood out. I remember hanging out with the two of you at the fundraiser in Goshen. Pugsley looked over our PPRA booth like he was the pug in charge - and he was.

You're in my thoughts and prayers.
-Samantha

My prayers are with you during this most sad time.

Lori,

I read your blog from time to time, and I wanted to take a moment to tell you how very sorry I am. I also wanted to say that it was so very apparent how much your boy loved you, and what a joyous life he had with you, even to those of us whom you have never met.

Please take care of yourself (Pugsley would want that) and know that you are not alone in your grief.

xo

Lori, we've been away for a few days, and I actualy dreaded checking your blog, afraid of what I would find written here.

I feel so badly for you, but you loved your sausage deeply and greatly, and you will do so again...

Grieve for as long as it takes, dear heart, then open your arms to another dog. Even though you may not think so now, trust me, it will ease your pain and light the way to the future. Pugsley would want that for you.

My thoughts are with you,

Jan

I don't normally pray but I did for you and Pugsley. If heaven is a place of complete peace and contentment, then you and Pugsley will be reunited (how could you be completely content without him?). Pugsley is sleeping peacefully and dreaming of you until you come to wake him up and be with him forever. I will make a donation in his memory.

Very sorry Lori, I will make a toast to the sausage at the corner pug on my next visit, hang in there !

Lori,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and I am sorry for your loss.
Jeff

i heart you.
I am so so so so so happy to hear this is how it went down. truly. what better ending could a dog or dog-owner ask for (short of a miracle elixer to keep them alive forever)? He went peacefully at his own time. I am so happy, i've never gotten to have a dog live their life to the fullest and choose when they are ready, so i am so glad this happened for you and for him. He will be missed.

My mom loves dogs and i know she's totally playing with him!

Lori,

This is truly a sad time. Your love for Pugsley and his love for you are/were so special that some people never get to experience. You were so very good to him. He was such a pretty and good boy....I sure will light a candle and say a prayer and with tears in my eyes know how you are feeling now. I am so sorry .... I wish all our "fur kids" would live with us forever! I know he is with my chichi, tiny and Baxterman and all loving fur kids of everyone playing in the big field over the bridge.

Sandy

>a candle is lighted in Nigeria for him

Yes, and she's willing to send you a photo in exchange for your back account number. :-)

Ive been following your blog for a few months . I absolutely fell in love with The Sausage ! What a darling little man !
My heart breaks for you, Im so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I , too am completely in love with my pug (s) and cant imagine a day when they are no longer here.
Sending many hugs at this difficult time...
take care...

dear lori, may god wash away your tears with the prayers im sending to you, right now you maya be upset at the world but i believe you are lucky to have brighten and given so much joy to one little puggly with such a big heart.. its with deep sadness that i grief pugsley trip to heaven, but with great satisfaction that he had a loving mom, i may be miles away from you and never met you personally, but i admire you for having the courage to accept everything and stick with him till the end.. if you need anything just to talk or simply comfort ill be here in Dominican Republic waiting for your response... i think what you need right now is a big hug and words to ease your pain, ill be here for those words... take care and remember that right now hes in your heart forever and watching you from doggie heaven..

I don't know what to write here. I've lit a candle on the corner of my desk, and I'm going to try to say what I need to without sounding trite. I'm glad he was able to make his own choice about going. I'm glad that the suffering, pain, and surgeries are done. I'm sorry for how you feel; there is a little bossy Pom with a heart of gold up there somewhere who could vouch for me.

All of our love and prayers,
Shawn, Tokyo, and Fluffy.

Hi Lori,

I have just heard about Pugsley and I am so very sorry.
I have been sad lately as it is and now I haven't stopped crying knowing you are going through this and in seclusion. I know that this is how you have to deal with this now otherwise I would be right over. Please do let me know when you feel like company, I am so worried.
I love you and know that you have given your baby the best possible life he could have.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Love
YSG

We are very sorry to hear about Pugsley. He was a very nice woofie. Sending you purrs and soft woofs.

So very sorry to hear about your little Pugsley. He looked like such a sweet pup! It is so very hard, even when we know it is inevitable. We will keep you in our thoughts.

So very sorry to hear about your little Pugsley. He looked like such a sweet pup! It is so very hard, even when we know it is inevitable. We will keep you in our thoughts.

I am so sorry to hear that Pugsley passed on. May he rest peacefully. A candle will be burning in Staten Island for the little guy.

i don't get to read your blog that often but i feel sad after reading this. all i can say is that i hope you know that pugsley is in a peaceful place and is resting well. i am sorry for your loss and know you will miss him. in time the sadness will ease.

stay strong.

Wishing you peace during this sad time. Pugsley was lucky baby...

Lori, I am so sorry for your loss! God bless!

Lori....what a pair you two shall always be in all our hearts! Sending hugs your way to help you through your sad times.

Punchy

Lori, we are so sorry to hear about Pugsley. We'll be thinking of you. Take care.

I am so sorry to read about your baby. He had the best life he could've had with you for his mommy. My thoughts from Germany.

So sorry for your loss. I just read this today (8/22). I know what a long struggle it's been for you and Pugsley. Thinking of you, and your sausage and sending you wishes for peace and healing.