This is Jesse. He was picked up by animal control here in Memphis on Thursday December 11, 2008. He was taken to the animal shelter and had puncture wound in his eye. The shelter called me to let me know about him and to asked if we could take him on his “due out” date 12-6-08. I was told he was a 1 year old male Pug that weighed about 20 lbs. I told them I would like to pick him up immediately and take him to Dr. Blackburn for treatment. That request was denied but I was assured he would get immediate medical attention. On Saturday I was at the shelter when they opened. When they brought Jesse out I was shocked. He was a puppy, probably no more than 4 months old. Because he didn’t get the proper medical attention his eye had ruptured on Friday and they didn’t even give him pain medication. I wrapped him in a warm blanket and we went to see Dr. Blackburn. How Jesse’s spirit wasn’t broken I do not know. While we waited to see the vet he laid on my chest with his head nuzzled in my hair. He was safe now and knew it. His eye was removed yesterday (12-9-08). Thankfully his other eye is okay. He was also neutered and got all of his shots. He’s still in some pain, but nothing like he was, but is taking medication to ease that. He should be able to go to his foster home soon. After the beginning of the year Jesse will be available for adoption.

Jesse is the 4th Pug we have gotten in the past 2 weeks. They have all been turned over by their owners, except for Sophie, who was abandoned when her family was evicted from their home. We have rescued 25 Pugs this year.

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