THE PUG QUEEN

THE PUG QUEEN A girl on a mission to change the world one pug at a time. A Pug Rescue in Los Angeles saving pugs from all over the world. A 501(c)3 NonProfit Foundation.

GEMMA 💔Today Mary's https://www.facebook.com/mary.dolan.92372pug Gemma gained her angel wings 🪽 I rescued this precious ...
06/19/2026

GEMMA 💔

Today Mary's
https://www.facebook.com/mary.dolan.92372
pug Gemma gained her angel wings 🪽

I rescued this precious pug girl from China in 2022.

One of the 350+ pugs I saved from the Dog Meat Trade with YOUR HELP. WE were the first. And we will ALWAYS be there for the China pugs. If any China rescue needs help with PUGS - just ASK.

This precious girl battled Mast Cell Tumors for so long. She, and my forever foster SEVEN .. and so many others.

GEMMA was so brave. So tough. I paid for whatever Mary needed done for Gemma. Every treatment. Every chemo. Every injection. While simultaneously doing the same for others.

We never fundraised or posted or bothered anyone with this battle .. one of countless battles we faced alone. But despite how brave and amazing GEMMA was .. the MCT's took their toll and I deferred to Mary to choose what is right for Gemma.

So please send love & prayers to Mary as this will be the first night in years she sleeps without her little girl next to her.
And dear lord .. do I know what that is like 😭😭😭

And THANK YOU to each of you who supported my China rescue missions over the years ... We have another China pug in the ER right now. But I will wait until tomorrow to share that agony. 😪

Go in peace and love and light sweet Gemma ... so happy we got you out of China. Wish you had more time to sleep next to Mary. I did my best for you sweet girl. You were so loved and we will see you again.

THANK YOU MARY FOR LOVING HER SO MUCH. 💔❤️‍🩹🙏

BEAUTIFUL ZIGGY IS AT THE ER 😥 He was neutered yesterday which is normally a very quick & safe procedure. But Ziggy is a...
06/18/2026

BEAUTIFUL ZIGGY IS AT THE ER 😥

He was neutered yesterday which is normally a very quick & safe procedure.

But Ziggy is a CRYPTORCHID DOG.
➡️ It's where one or both testicles fail to descend into the sc***um. Ziggy had 1 testicle that was hidden.

A cryptorchid neuter is slightly more complex than a standard neuter because it requires searching for the hidden testicle. Incisions will depend on whether the testicle is in the abdomen or just under the skin.

Everything went well during the surgery but this morning we could tell Ziggy was not himself. He didn't want to eat. We gave him time to rest but then noticed the growing swelling and oozing around his incision site.

Sometimes a dog can have an allergic reaction to the sutures, but this could also be an abscess, or the start of an infection which needs immediate attention. So Bart rushed him to the ER.

A quick ultrasound, some bloodwork testing, fluids & meds. Hopefully it's just a bad reaction that will heal with time. $1000 bill but being safe is priority for this gorgeous boy.

🛑 IMPORTANT SIDENOTE ABOUT CRYPTORCHID DOGS:
It is particularly important to NEUTER them for 2 reasons:
1️⃣ Cancer Risk: Undescended testicles are up to 13 times more likely to develop testicular cancer than descended ones.
2️⃣ Testicular Torsion: An undescended testicle, especially if located in the abdomen, can freely twist on its blood supply. This is a medical emergency that causes extreme pain.

I always share the medical info with you all because you never know when it can help a pug or a pug pawrent.

Prayers that Ziggy heals well & comes home soon. 🙏💙🙏

06/16/2026

Manly Pug Monday 😍

Ziggy Zig Zagz is the name and super handsome is the game!

I’m a 1 year old heartthrob! ❤️‍🔥

My looks are not the only thing that gets your attention. My personality is second to none.

I’m fun, playful, smart, and affectionate. I get along with everyone. The ladies love me, and the fellas want to be me.

I was surrendered by a family that had no time for me and kept me outside. Their loss!!!

I’m chillin at the pug farm sanctuary waiting to make my next move. Only this time, TPQ will pick the family for me that deserves to have me be part of their family and show me love and affection that I deserve.

If you would like to be considered as my furever home please fill out an application at Thepugqueen.org and email your home video to [email protected].
Videos are very important in this process.

Have a great night, enjoy some Futbol & be on the look out for updates on my behalf tomorrow. It's a big day for me - ✂️⚽️‼️😰🙏

Love ya Pug Fam 😘

06/16/2026

HAPPY MONDAY FROM BABY CHANEL! 💖

I brought her home late Saturday night and we took yesterday to monitor her closely and let her adjust.

SHE IS DOING AMAZING. 🙏

Maybe even too amazing - trying to get up & GO!!

She is on STRICT CRATE recovery so I have her crate ON MY BED for now so that she's next to me all night. (Bart was moved to the guest room with Timmy & Sissy). But I think I want to try having her sleep in a soft sided basinette next to my bed. I'm worried about her brave movements!!

I put that & some other items she needs - different foods to try as well - on our Amazon Wishlist if any of you amazing Aunts & Uncles want to send her some goodies.

OUR AMAZON WISHLIST LINK:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PXS1FG2ZC2B4?ref_=wl_share

It's too soon for toys according to the vet but maybe some cuddle buddies, a snuggle mat & some treats to lick. She is a puppy after all.

I am honestly blown away by her strength & determination.
She has endured such SEVERE PAIN .. a broken hip, a broken NECK .. and she is so brave!!!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR BEING A PART OF HER MIRACLE!!! 💫

We love you!

Continued prayers for continued recovery.
🙏💖

CHANEL 🩷 Our little fighter continues to do well! She had some post operative swelling in her right side which we were m...
06/13/2026

CHANEL 🩷

Our little fighter continues to do well!

She had some post operative swelling in her right side which we were monitoring, but it has subsided.

She continues to eat, is now on all oral medications & is getting stronger every day. She still cannot stand but she has more movement in her legs every day.

Her doctors think it's time to try her at home! I am both excited and nervous about that. I have some PTSD from Chance. His neck surgery was so brutal, so hard on him.

I'm so scared of something going wrong for her. I wanted her to be as ready as possible since we live 2 hours away from the hospital.

I am on my way to Torrance to see her now. If all goes well she may indeed be coming home with me.

I don't know what her final bill will be because her surgery was longer & more complex than originally anticipated. And she had a couple more days of hospitalization. I think we have it covered but I will keep you posted. I will list all invoices once finalized.

THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR LOVE & SUPPORT FOR THIS PRECIOUS PUPPY!

🙏🩷🐾🐾

GOODNIGHT FROM MAVERICK 💙 BEFORE & AFTER. Do you recall the 2 babies I rescued a couple weeks ago from a HORRIFIC BACKYA...
06/12/2026

GOODNIGHT FROM MAVERICK 💙

BEFORE & AFTER.

Do you recall the 2 babies I rescued a couple weeks ago from a HORRIFIC BACKYARD BREEDER IN VISALIA?

A girl who just had puppies - and allegedly are them 😩 & a boy.
Barely a year old.

They spent 2 weeks at the vet being treated for dehydration, starvation, fleas, giardia, etc. He was neutered but she isn't ready to be spayed.

This week they finally left the vet.
The bill was $2700.
THANK YOU Diana & Jillian & Mary for driving & bringing them to LA.
The little girl INGA is safe with Mary for now.
More on her later.

AND THIS IS THE LITTLE BOY.
MAVERICK 💙

He is being fostered by Megan & her husband Umberto.

FROM A FILTHY CHICKEN WIRE MAKESHIFT CAGE ...

TO BAREFOOT DREAMS BLANKETS & 3 DOG BEDS ...

FROM BEING OUTSIDE IN FILTH, HEAT, RAIN, COLD 24/7 his entire young life.

TO A COZY HOUSE.

He is still scared to come INSIDE the house.
It was always forbidden.

But as you see he is learning ... to trust.
To learn his worth.

Thank you Megan & Umberto.
Fosters change lives.

Thank you everyone who donated to help us save & change these babies lives.

We are rooting for you little Maverick.
You are now safe little boy.

💙🐾🐾

06/11/2026

WOMANLY SPLISH SPLASH WEDNESDAY 😍🛀

Sweet little AGGIE LOU is having her second medicated bath with me. We have this sweet angel on a strict medicated bath routine to heal her awful skin infection & allow her fur to start growing back.

AGGIE LOU was extremely neglected & found wondering the streets of LA. She has been fully vetted & she is now with us & we are making sure she has the best nutrition & care to strengthen her immune system.

Healthy food + Medicated baths + love & care = a beautiful healthy puglet.

AGGIE LOU is a playful & sweet little girl. Loves to be held and give kisses. She is extremely affectionate. She is still very shy, gentle but likes to meet new pug friends.

Will keep you updated on her progress & when she will be ready for adoption. In the meantime Thank You for your support for babies like her, thank you for sending her food from our Amazon Wishlist and have a beautiful rest of week!
❤️ 😘

06/11/2026

CHANEL ❤️

😍 I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EYES ...

BUT I CAN.

This may not make sense.
But this is what I envision when I rescue a pug people don't think can be saved.

Or people want to euthanize at hello.

This is what my odd stubborn empath self envisions.

And it's just the beginning.

5 days ago, this 5 month-old puppy with a broken neck was SCREAMING in pain so loud .. that the ER doctors didn't know what to do with her.
Methadone didn't work.
Added Gabapentin didn't work.
Added sedative drug didn't work.

When I was on the phone with the doctors I could HEAR the bone chilling screams.

I definitely felt the concern doctors had at being able to stop her pain. I knew what they were suggesting.

I just calmly and firmly said, KEEP TRYING.

5 days later.

She is not screaming in pain.
AND she is off the fentanyl, the methadone, the infusions.
She's just on regular oral post surgery pain medication.
She's enjoying the grass underneath her, the warmth of the sun on her skin.

No she can't stand or walk yet.
She just had a massive spine surgery.
And she still has a broken hip, which we will have to fix later.

BUT GOOD LORD .. seeing her like this is amazing.

IF you have ever wondered if your donation makes a DIFFERENCE, please .. look at the video I posted of when I rescued her, and look at her NOW.

Yes. Yes YOU make a difference. It drives me nuts when people say "I wish I could send more" ... because I just want to HUG YOU and thank YOU for sending anything you can. So many people can but can't be bothered to do anything at all. To log in. To mail something. But YOU did. THANK YOU!!

This world is a mess .. so much hate, violence, issues we can't control.
But ... we gave a tiny broken pug girl a chance in this world. To know love. To live.

THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THAT. ❤️

And to her incredible care team - THANK YOU! ❤️

💖 GOOD MORNING FROM CHANEL! 💖I could not have received a better update from her surgeon Dr. Erica Burkland! 🥲Dr. Erica s...
06/10/2026

💖 GOOD MORNING FROM CHANEL! 💖

I could not have received a better update from her surgeon Dr. Erica Burkland! 🥲

Dr. Erica said that Chanel is doing "absolutely wonderfully this morning!" 🙏

She rested well overnight.
She's eating and drinking great.
She's been super comfortable.
They were able to stop her last infusion of pain medication, so now she's just on intermittent methadone.
No more screaming in pain!!
She moving around her kennel a bit more - she's still moving all 4 legs, maybe even already a little bit stronger than before surgery.

The plan for today is to gradually transition from IV to oral medications. To keep a close eye on her comfort level and incision. She is not out of the woods yet but Dr. Burkland is thrilled with how she is doing so far after such a serious, intense spinal neck surgery!

🏩 Chanel will still need a couple more days of hospitalization to recover and to ensure everything is healing as it should.

I feel like I can breathe again.

WE DID IT 🙌

No matter what happens now, we gave a little pug puppy girl the CHANCE TO LIVE. Many rescues would have euthanized her at hello, hearing those heart wrenching screams. But we fight to give them a CHANCE. And we did it.

🙏 Please continue to send her love & light & prayers for continued healing and lack of complications.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
I love you pug fam.
🙌👏💪💖🐾🐾

HAPPY TEARS!!! 😭🩷🙏 CHANEL is AWAKE from anesthesia! Breathing on her own!The surgery - with a correction of screws place...
06/10/2026

HAPPY TEARS!!! 😭🩷🙏

CHANEL is AWAKE from anesthesia! Breathing on her own!

The surgery - with a correction of screws placed at C3 vertebra - went VERY WELL. 🙏

The broken neck bones in C2 have been put back together. The levels above & below were strengthened to help stabilize everything. - because she is a PUPPY & her bones are still soft and not fully developed.

She is fully awake from a very long anesthesia. She is looking around. Her nurse placed a TV monitor in her kennel and put on some Paw Patrol on for her. 😩💘
In a few hours she wilk be offered some soft food. I left some baby food there for her yesterday. It's easy to lick & gentle post surgery.

🩷 A BIG THANK YOU TO HER SURGEON - Dr. ERICA BURKLAND. A woman. So many comments referring to the surgeon as HIM, I need to point this out! SHE, has been amazing. She & her team dedicated this entire day to saving Chanel's life. My utmost gratitude and respect. 🩷

And THANK YOU to each of YOU!!! 😭 Thank you for your donations to make this complex long surgery & hospitalization possible!
Thank you for your love and prayers and words of support. This would not be possible without YOU. Please know that. That little baby girl is lucky to have you! And so am I!

🚨 The first 24 Hours post such a major surgery are CRITICAL. No news overnight is always GOOD NEWS.

Swelling, reactions, complications can occur at any time. So we continue to pray for this little baby or send healing vibes & light.

But we are done with the most critical, intense step in saving her life.

I feel like I can finally breathe today 😩 and have that glass of Prosecco!

Thank you again pug family. Update in the morning. 🙏🩷🙏🩷

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