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Due to the shape of his face, he actually sucks at drinking…and breathing ☠️

#dogsofinstagram #pugs @pawsitivelypugs #seniorrescuedog

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Didn’t say: Be a good dog. #dogsofinstagram #vanmorrison #seniorpug

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Our sweetest Hal Pal’s energy returned to the universe on Wednesday night - 2 months to the day we decided to adopt this most perfect flatmate. 🪳

We knew when we adopted Hal that there was no promised time to us because of his terminal diagnosis (the reality of life is, none of it is a guarantee). So, we lived. We really LIVED. In two months time Hal pal traveled a lot - we went to DC and he enjoyed life on the wharf; we went to Richmond, VA and nomed on spaghetti and pizza; we ran on the beach for the first time on Emerald Isle; and we ate soft serve and got sand between our toes in Wilmington and Kure Beach. Between fun adventures we spent time introducing Hal to some of our favorite meals, taking long walks (Hal LOVED walking and sniffing), laying next to him on one of his 11 beds, or being fused side by side (he is forever a total mama’s boy).

We miss his soft gentle pug presence that was combined with total puppy play energy and a lil’ tough guy energy when he would see someone walking way in the distance.

We are so grateful to his care teams for their wisdom, love, and guidance during this hospice chapter: @northwoodsah (Hal’s primary care team); Dr. Kristi Crosier (Hal’s acupuncturist) ; and @ncstatevetmed (Hal’s specialists in Oncology and palliative care). Thank you for giving us two quality, happy and comfortable months with our Hal pal. We would not have had this time and true comfort without each of you.

Thank you to @pawsitivelypugs for rescuing Hal Pal from a life on the street and for knowing this special man deserved a life time of love in whatever time we could offer him.

And thank you to each and every one of you- Hal’s friends and community. You grew his world and enveloped him in pure love. He truly LIVED because of you!

Under the care of the incredible @ncstatevetmed OMEGA team (Dr. Kady Gjessing and Catherine McDonald) Hal was able to have a loving, beautiful, and comfortable death at home - while eating fried fish and twinkies. Honestly, we could not have given him a better return to the universe. ✨

Now please enjoy these photos and videos from our most recent trip to Wilmington and Kure Beach just a few weeks ago. 🤍

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Hal graduated from radiation treatment today! 🎈 The unparalleled medical team caring for Hal in Oncology / Radiation @ncstatevetmed sent him home with his certificate of graduation, loving little notes from the care team, a photo of Hal celebrating his last treatment (which we immediately framed!), and a toy snake they helped him pick out 🐍.

Show me a better veterinary hospital in the world… I’ll wait. We love you, @ncstatevetmed !

#halthepug #veterinaryoncology #radiationoncology #palliativecare #ncstate

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Hal had his first palliative radiation session @ncstatevetmed today! We are beyond grateful to the incredibly bright, generous, and caring medical team that is supporting Hal from radiation and oncology. And thank you to OMEGA transitional care services for helping us dream big and think creatively as to how to provide the greatest comfort during this season of palliative care / hospice care in Hal’s life. 🤍 Through OMEGA, all things are possible! 🙌

Hal is home derping; sleeping in his favorite doughnut bed, on the couch, next to mom; and eating treats every time he wakes up from his sleeps. 🤍

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Today marks:
- 1 month since Hal scurried into our lives as our second foster through the wonderful @pawsitivelypugs 🪳
- 3 weeks since we adopted Hal 🎉

We can’t believe this very best flat mate has only been with us one month! We have already gone on a family vacation, began our culinary tasting journey up the east coast, and spent countless hours hopping like bunnies, running, and cuddling so closely you would think Hal is an appendage on his mom.

Hal’s gentle, peaceful, calming presence is such a staple in our daily lives already and his love of life and play (at any age) is a daily reminder to us to never stop being curious and playful.

Happy one month of being together, to our Hal Pal! 🪳 💖

#halpal #halthepug #adoptasenior #adoptaseniordog #joiedevivre

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Harley and I said goodbye to our Gunner last week and I don’t really have the words for how much of my life he was part of.

Our hearts are broken. But we’re resilient, because he made us that way. Thank you to everyone who loved him — it meant more than you know.

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My brother’s spot on the bow is empty as we said goodbye to him last week.

Gunner and I have been together since we were pups — littermates who figured out this whole waterfront thing side by side. Every dock greeting, every nose-in-the-wind moment, every BoatDogs adventure — we did it together from day one.

I’m going to miss him more than I have words for. But we always kept each other going, so that’s what I’m going to keep doing. For both of us.

Run free, brother. I’ve got the watch from here. 🐾💙

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We had an early morning breakfast hang with friends and Hal got to play with the big kids! To see Hal play like the puppy we know he is, at 13 years old, made our hearts swell. We love seeing Hal bloom each day and with each new experience we all share together. 💕

#halthepug #borntorun #adoptaseniordog #adoptaseniorpet #rescuepug

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We are so excited to share that we welcomed this precious little unicorn, Hal (formerly Walter), into our family on Sunday! 🤍🦄

Hal is approximately 13 years old and was found as a stray in Chesapeake, VA. Thanks to the life-saving work of @pawsitivelypugs , Hal was given a second chance at life. Thank you, @pawsitivelypugs for seeing this little toothless, deaf, senior pug, and knowing he has a love of life and so much to offer and left to experience!

Hal did have a tumor removed, from his anus, upon rescue, and it did come back as cancerous. We adopted Hal knowing we are doing palliative / hospice care. 🤍

Hal’s health status will be continuously evolving in this stage of life. Right now he finds joy in the little things and has lots of energy to explore his new neighborhood and his mom and dad’s work, and make little hops over shoes.

We look forward to continue showing Hal the good life! He loves to go on long sniff strolls, cuddle on the couch, sleep in cozy beds, and eat. His recent culinary adventures have included steak from Perry’s stakehouse, @cool_phil ‘s homemade mashed potatoes, and the “WALL-E special” which is white rice with Benitos on top.

We are working with all the greats that made up WALL-E’s care team to provide this special little one the utmost care and comfort - primary care @northwoodsah ; OMEGA transitional care services @ncstatevetmed ; and Jing Well Vet for acupuncture!

Fun fact: Hal is the name of WALL-E’s best friend cockroach🪳 in the film WALL-E! 🥹

We hope to get back to fostering soon- We want to get Hal settled first and his health care management plan in the swing.

#thepughal #hospicedog #adoptaseniordog #seniorpug

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Little miss 💕

#dogsofraleigh #adoptdontshop❤️ #cutepug #silverpug

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sweet as candy 🍬

#adoptdontshop❤️ #pugsofinstagram #pugsofig #silverpug #silverpugsofinstagram

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