APARN
is a 501c3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to the
rescue and placement of the pug breed.
APARN’s
Mission is to rescue abused, abandoned, homeless, unwanted, sick
or injured Pugs, rehabilitate them and place them into loving,
permanent adoptive homes in Arizona. We strive to educate the
public about the Pug dog breed, including its personality, special
needs and care.
Oliver, APARN
Spokespug
Oliver's Fund
Established in 2004, donations made to Oliver's Fund will help
ensure that future APARN special needs senior pugs have the
funds they need for the medical attention they require.
It
is with much sorrow that we
tell you APARN’s beloved Spokespug Oliver went to the Rainbow
Bridge February 5th.
His transition was peaceful,
and he was surrounded by the love of his family. Whereas
there is sorrow from the emptiness we feel at his loss, there is
also joy in remembering how much he touched our lives, and how
very much he loved and was loved.
Oliver loved
people, and he loved attending APARN events. It was as
though he knew he was helping people see that special needs pugs
are very special indeed.
In his memory,
APARN has established “Oliver’s Fund.” Donations made
to Oliver’s fund will help ensure that future APARN special
needs senior pugs have the funds they need for the medical
attention they require.
APARN is seeing more
and more senior pugs coming into rescue. Won't you please consider
making a donation to Oliver's Fund; giving a special needs senior
pug a second chance at a wonderful life is truly a gift you can be
proud of giving.
Portrait
Title: In Loving Memory of Oliver
Oliver's portrait
was drawn by Jennifer F. Knapp, author and illustrator of the
children's book A Walk with Ovid. To learn more about A Walk with
Ovid, visit www.JFKOnlineStudios.com, or you can order a copy
through the APARN Bookstore (where Amazon.com will donate a
portion of your purchase back to APARN!). To have a portrait made
of your own special pug, contact Jennifer at: 602.741.0744.
This
was Oliver in June 2001, when he first came to APARN. It is easy to
see what a difference a little unconditional love made for this
sweet boy!
Oliver
in November 2001, just before his spinal surgery.
Oliver's Fund
Established in 2004, donations made to Oliver's Fund will help
