Hey everybody! I’m Wilma. I was left at a vet school in TN so they had to call the local shelter then the shelter contacted SEPRA, so here I am! I’m about 8-10 years old and very petite at 13 lbs. I have been through a lot but you wouldn’t know it because I am the friendliest little girl. Everyone who meets me falls in love with my sweet personality, and I am so well behaved!!!. Before SEPRA got me I must have been at a puppy mill because I have a tattoo on my ear. It is obvious that I have not had very much vet care over the years but SEPRA knows what to do to make me comfortable so that I can live my golden years in true pug style. I have a lot going on: my legs aren’t so good - both hips have hip dysplasia; one of my back knees has gone untreated for so long that it is rubbing bone on bone and there is muscle atrophy in that leg which make me walk with a limp and I have a lot of arthritis. The vet said that they would have amputated my left leg but my other leg is too weak to support my body. The vet also told my foster mom that I shouldn’t go on any walks because my legs are so bad. It’s o.k. because I’m so cuddly and soft that no one minds holding me or letting me snuggle up to them. My back legs will probably get worse with age but for now I can get around but no stairs please. It seems like I had a little stroke at some time in my life because I am slow to blink my one eye and part of my mouth hangs lower than the other. I know this seems like a lot but honestly, I really just want to be loved and have a soft place to sleep. I would prefer a home that is quiet and no small kids. Thanks SEPRA for showing me a life that I never knew was possible!

UPDATE: 9/30/09:
Well, I spent my first 2 weeks here at SEPRA on bed rest. After my spay, it took a while for my body to heal. My back left leg is still broken, and the Vet suggests that because of the severity of the initial break, we need to leave things alone. The bones in that leg have grown together over the years, and as a result, my knee joint doesn't work anymore. I can't bend my knee at all. I don't seem to be in any pain, and I do just fine when I go on walks with my other pug buddies. I've got a minor limp, but they don't seem to mind. My foster mom's been working on my good leg with some physical therapy, and I'm keeping up pretty good now. I'm a good girl. I'm polite with my treats and my food. I've learned a few commands, and I'm a quick learner. I'm positively housebroken. I get along with every dog and cat that I've met so far. As you consider adopting a SEPRA pug, would you also consider that we older pugs are content to simply be loved and live in a comfortable home. After staying in a puppy mill my whole life, I welcome the chance to live out my life just being wanted. At 13 pounds, I don't eat much or take up much space. SEPRA will send my only medicine with me. It's Metacam for joint relief/arthritis. I take this medication to put the spring back in my step. You older folks can understand. Well, my bags are packed, and I'm ready to move on. Look me up, and ask for Wilma. And remember, I'm perfect just the way I am!

Thank you to our Virtual Fosters: A. Jones, Laura W., Jennifer A., Stian T., Julie M.