Ballard Pugs
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Save Duke!
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeChewie update on Duke the Bulldog in Hempstead
Yesterday on Myspace, I posted a last minute plea to e-mail and call in support Duke the Bulldog in Hempstead Long Island. Here are some updates. I will try to post as they become available. *snort*
If you don’t know the story of Duke—he was a bulldog that was caught up in a Dog Bite incident with two other dogs…Here are the details:
Stay Extened Pending Judge’s Decision June 1, 2006
Demonstration in Front of
Hempstead Town Hall
tonight, May 31 at 6PM
One Washington Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 489-5000
Who’s Duke?
A one-year old little English Bulldog Puppy.
Why will he be killed?
His owner, Lawrence Kelly, let him run loose with two Rottweilers who bit a little boy. This terrible thing happened on April 28. Kelly gave the Town of Hempstead ownership of all his dogs so they could kill them. The Town of Hempstead is charging Kelly with three counts of having an unleashed dog and three counts of having unlicensed dogs. Kelly pleaded not guilty. He will receive justice in court.
Why do the Nassau SPCA, Long Island Bulldog Rescue, and thousands of Long Islanders including many people from Nassau County and Hempstead, in particular—want to stop Duke’s execution?
It is not clear that Duke bit. Bulldogs are calm, gentle dogs that get along with everyone. They are patient and loving with children. They are not property protectors. (ASPCA, 1999, p. 136.)
Long Island Bulldog Rescue (LIBR) and Nassau SPCA want justice for Duke, too. They have asked that an unbiased, expert dog temperament evaluator test Duke AT NO COST TO THE TOWN OR COUNTY to see if he has the temperament to live a safe, happy life. If so, Nassau SPCA and LIBR assures he would be placed out of New York State, AT NO COST TO THE TOWN OR COUNTY.
Who should care?
Every person who:
� Owns a pet in Hempstead or Nassau or anywhere. Could your pet be next if your neighbor accuses him or her?
� Lives in Nassau or Hempstead and everywhere. Could you be next if your neighbor accuses you?
� Believes that our country, county, and town are strong because we are ...
� compassionate and fair, not because we are cruel and unfair.
� Knows that the Town of Hempstead has been a progressive precedent- setting leader in many areas and wants that tradition to go forward.
Why does Duke’s life or death matter to every Hempstead and Nassau County resident?
o Duke could have just been at the wrong place at the wrong time. Nassau County, and Hempstead, should be the right place at every time, so all residents are safe from being punished for something they didn’t do.
o A society is judged by the way it handles those least able to take care of themselves. Duke can’t take care of himself. His family neglected and abandoned him. Hempstead and Nassau residents don’t blame or punish babies and puppies for the actions of adults.
o Dogs have a long tradition of saving people. Here’s our chance to return the favor.
Nassau County is a place where people come to live the American dream. It takes teamwork to make the dream work. Keep that dream alive. Promote justice for Duke. TELL THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD SUPERVISOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS THAT DUKE THE ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPY DESERVES THE CHANCE TO PROVE HIMSELF. GRANT LI BULLDOG RESCUE STANDING TO ADVOCATE FOR DUKE TO HAVE HIM TESTED. If he is dangerous, he will be destroyed. If he is not dangerous, someone outside New York State will adopt him and give him a safe, happy life.
1. Call and e-mail Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and the Town Council
Politely tell them that you demand Duke be temperament tested, and to stop wasting tax payers money on fighting to kill him.
Supervisor Kate Murray
Direct line 516-812-3255
516-489-5000, x 3260
Send e-mail through website form:
http://toh.li/content/home/contact.html
Town Board:
Dorothy L. Goosby (D)
1st District
Hempstead, Lakeview, Roosevelt, Uniondale, and portions of Baldwin, Freeport, West Hempstead and Lynbrook.
516-489-5000, x3200 fax516-465-6514
516-538-2908 fax
E-mail: not available
Ed Ambrosino (R)
2nd District
Bellerose Terrace, Elmont, Floral Park, Garden City, Garden City South, the incorporated area of New Hyde Park, South Floral Park, Stewart Manor, and portions of Bellerose, Franklin Square, North Valley Stream and West Hempstead.
516-489-5000, x3200
516-538-2908 fax
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (@rmfpc.com)
James Darcy (R)
3rd District
Part of Franklin Square, part of North Valley Stream, Valley Stream, Malverne, most of Lynbrook, Mill Brook, North Woodmere, Woodmere, Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Inwood, Atlantic Beach and Meadowmere Park.
516-489-5000, x3200
516-538-2908 fax
E-mail: not available
Anthony J. Santino (R)
4th District
Baldwin, East Rockaway, Hewlett, Island Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, South Hempstead, and a portion of Lynbrook.
516-489-5000, x3200
516-538-2908 fax
E-mail: not available
Angie M. Cullen (R)
5th District
Barnum Island, Bellmore, Lido Beach, Merrick and Point Lookout; and parts of Freeport, North Bellmore, North Merrick, Seaford and Wantagh.
516-489-5000, x3200
516-538-2908 fax
E-mail: not available
Gary Hudes (R)
6th District
East Meadow, Levittown, Plainedge, Salisbury and portions of Bethpage, North Bellmore, North Merrick, Seaford and Wantagh.
516-489-5000, x3200
516-538-2908 fax
E-mail: not available
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Cho Cho the Karate Dog
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeChewie’s discovered Cho Cho the Karate dog staring Jon Voight and Jamie Pressley. OMG. NOt a pug, but so sweet.
I’m off to the kennel and the next time you see me, I will be without mah boys. Yes, mah boys are leaving. While MaMa and The Ricky are off on vacation, I’m stuck being boarded. and then i’m being fixed. AND I’m NOT broken.
Can someone tape this fer me, as I’ll be in a dark cage:
It’s real, I swear looky at the IMDB.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Puggles
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeChewie the pug weighs in on the Puggle debate
I have long been saying that while Puggles, and Pugadoos, and Bug Pugs, Pugaranians, and all the other Pug Mixes are fine and I love them all like they are pure breed pugs. (Just like I love all things like they are pure breed pugs.) I do not agree with paying ridiculous prices for a mutt, a crossbreed, a hybrid, or whatever you want to call then. They are not worth the extra cost, because someone labels them DESIGNER.
I read this article a while back, but want to provide a link to it for all those seeking Puggles, for the sake of having a hip, trendy dog. http://www.pugs.org/Puggles.htm
“If you want a crossbreed – go to your local shelter or call an all breed rescue. They are chock full of dogs waiting for good homes. If you want a Pug, buy a Pug. If you want a Beagle, buy a Beagle. “
If you are buying a dog to be a pet, then I say you should buy a dog based on love. I don’t care where you buy it from or who. YOu love that dog and will give it a good home, do it. Even if it is a pet store in a mall (be prepared for some health issues in many cases), or your neighbor Sally’s house, or whatever. If you plan to show or breed (be committed and do your research please) then buy a pedigreed purbred genetically wonderful dog and have at it. But please don’t buy into a trend just because the NY Post tells ya to. Be a responsible pet owner and buyer.
Okay, read da article please *snort*
Friday, May 19, 2006
Pug Video: Basic Pug Behavior
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeChewie loves youtube.com and there are lots of pugs on you tube.
Howie the pug!
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Going on a dog walk
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeChewie at Walk for the Underdog with pug pictures
MaMa made me go on a dog walk and it was real long. I got so tired. MaMa says we raised money for the underdog, but I said she could just give em the money without making me walk next time. *snort* More walks are a coming up soon she sez. I think she should do the walking, and i’ll do the money raising next time. *snort*
Upcoming events include Great Pug Out in Burbank on May 21 at 1 p.m. The Spring Pug Crawl in Chicago is June 3 at noon.
I know there are lots of pug parties going on, so chesk your local neighborhood and feel free to post here to share *snnuurrrf* Just be warned about those big dog walks. they make me so tired as a pug *snort*
I hope you all remember Mother’s Day. I tried to get the Ricky to help me buy MaMa a gift, but he was busy, so I ordered sum stuff online fer mah Mama. I love her so much. She said I been spending too much money on the AMEX. But she was the one who gave it to me. *snort* I got her some Dingo bones.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Pug Videos: Smoking pug
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeChewie loves youtube.com There are lots of pugs on you tube.
I don’t think smoking is good for pugs
Pug News:delaware state pug
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeChewie barks arund the net. Delaware could name a state dog: and its a pug!
Mah new friends Zelda and Buffy besides having great names turned me on to this story about Delaware’s state dog.
Seems a republican from dat state thinks the pug should be the one and only state dog. I agree. *snort* That’s why I love republicans—they will never go against the main disciples of pug life: fun, relaxation, and pugs. You can drink all you want, smoke all you want, and golf all day if you want as long as you love a pug. *snort*
Here is da bill that mah MaMa found fer me to post: Delaware 143rd Assemble HOUSE BILL 420: This Act adopts the Pug as the official state dog.
Here is the highlites “WHEREAS, although long ago Delaware earned the designation as “A Small Wonder”, its size has not limited its contributions to the cultural development, economic growth, or historic beauty of our country throughout its history; and
WHEREAS, the Pug, whose breed motto is “Multum in Parvo” meaning “a lot of dog in a small space,” is considered among many to have a heart and soul of a canine many times its size; and”
so de pug becomes state dog. Maybe we should have a national dog. Mistah George W. Bush, so you like Pugs? and in case you wondering, I am not a republican, because I am a dog. I am registered pug life. so don’t ya go yelling at me.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
When MaMa leaves me
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeChewie the pug was left on the DWR bed too long.
MaMa left for a couple days and me and de Ricky were all alone on the new Memory Foam from DWR. I don’t know what it means, but i don’t ever get off da bed now. Da whole time MaMA was gone, I just let the memory foam hold me.
LA Times and the Pug
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeThe LA TIMES DECLARES PUGS THE HOTTEST DOG OF THE MOMENT
LA Times declared pugs the latest hot dog! Well, they are about nine years late. Frank the pug from Men in Black blew up the screen in 1997, so much a fad that he got a starring role in the sequel. Pugs have never been the same since. And neither has the pug life. My MaMa found me before that movie hit the screen, so I have been called “That Dog From Men in Black” for the last 9 years of my life. *snort* While the news tv I watch while MaMa is working and the New York papers I pee on declared the puggle the coolest dog of the moment, LA Times must be trying to bring back the pug to the reigning role. Go LA! *snort*
Monday, May 08, 2006
Pray for BeeBee
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeChewie’s Myspace friend Kelly has three pugs, one of which is having surgery. Chewie urges everyone to pray for BeeBee the pug.
Mah friend Kelly is taking one of her three pug babies in fer a second surgery for a mast cell tumor tomorrow morning. BeeBee is 12.5 years old but happy and healthy. If you been reading my little notes fer a while, den you know that i had a lump under my arm that MaMa was real concerned about.
I want all you pugs and pug lovers to send sum love to BeeBee today and mostly tomorrow, so That Kelly doesn’t have to worry quite so much. Cross your paws fer luck. And snore an extra one fer comfort tonight! Pug Love fer BeeBee and Kelly!
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Pug Meetup May
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeChewie went to the Pug Meetup and had a great time playing with all the pugs. Great pug pictures.
(Click to Enlarge)All the photos are here E-mail me your pug’s name if you were there so I can post the captions correctly! *snort* I had lots of fun playing with the other dogs! Mama says I don’t socialize enough, but I sez shes just cra-c! (*snort!!!!*
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Pug Life worn by Chewie
from Ask Chewie: The Pug LifeChewie models his pug life shirt!
