Pet Passions: He loves the basics: food, sleep, and affection. He’s an avid sailer (see photos below), loves long walks, car rides and networking at the Pug Meetups.

Pet Peeves: When the kitty bugs him while he’s trying to get some serious sack time. Doorbells make him crazy, as he is determined to protect his family even though he’s never quite sure which way to go.

Breed: Pug

Home Turf: Austin, Texas

Age (at time of photo session): 6 years

In Moses’s case, The wrinkles are the window to the soul.

Story: Moses loves everyone, period. He’s a very personable, social and incredibly handsome Chinese Pug. When he was two years old, he lost his eyes while playing with a larger dog. The dog didn’t mean to hurt Moses, but he sustained injuries that resulted in him having both eyes removed. Don’t feel sorry for him though, he’s had a great life and he’s a very happy boy. Directly after the accident, Moses fell into a deep depression as it was undoubtedly confusing for him to understand why he couldn’t see anymore, he might have even thought he was being punished. His family rallied around him and nursed him through his physical and spiritual healing process, and in no time his spirits lifted, and then soared. Today, Moses lives in the moment and doesn’t spend one minute of the day feeling sorry for himself or being upset that he has no eyes. He’s too busy making new friends, begging for treats and taking time to smell, and then tinkle on the roses. For the past four years he’s been lifting the spirits of everyone who comes in contact with him. Moses has a positive outlook on life that reminds us all to live in the moment. We love him!

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Pet Passions: Sleeping, especially when he’s sleeping on top of his sister, Salem

Pet Peeves: Sprinklers, gusts of wind, and being told no.

Breed: PugAge (at time of photo session): 14weeks

Story: (a work in progress…)Big or tall, fat or small, Pickles wil play with them all! Pickles is an adorable Pug puppy who loves to play, play, play and then crash, crash, crash! He can be found most days snoozing in a little cubby next to the cash register at Lofty Dog, a very cool downtown Austin dog boutique!

We had so much fun when Pickles came over for the photo session. He was a real natural in front of the camera. Probably one of the easiest puppies I’ve ever photographed! Not to mention being slightly cute. ; )

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Pet Passions: Snuggling, tomatoes, swimming pools (see photo) and having the top of his tail scratched.

Pet Peeves: Having his feet touched, flies in the house, hairdryers, vacuum cleaners, wet grass and getting up early.

Breed: PugAge (at the time of photo session): 2 years

Story: Elvis Pugsley, a.k.a. LV, the king, boobah, snorts, nibbles and tough guy, was rescued from his previous owner who was too wrapped up in her 16 cats to care for him properly. He was in horrible condition and it took his new Mom over 3 months to get his health and his hair back! Even when he was down and out, he had a wonderful personality that could melt you “like butter”! LV loves to be the center of attention and be out in public whenever possible. Elvis has won several costume contests around Austin. His most recent was for his Willie Nelson outfit, the category was “Most Austin-tatious” and Elvis won hands down! He’s a Verysupercool boy and we’re so glad to have met him!

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