Pudge donation prizes sent

FYI all the Pudge donation prizes sent. I am sure they are more than thankful for all the money they collected from people.

I personally purchase items and pay for the postage as donations to help entice the donations, because frankly most people are generous and I liked to do it. 

This prize pack included a portrait from Sam Dellinger, and she DONATED it, yes that's right. So many thanks for doing that Sam. Besides being a great artist, you are a genuine friend and I appreciate you.

This time I tracked the packages to see when they were delivered so I knew not to worry.

Best of luck to Pudge and the rest of the sick babies out there. This is our last prize package.

They say what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger...

A little introspective posting. We are so very lucky to have a roof over our heads, food in our belly and a back yard to play in freely. However we sometimes get caught up in the "To Do" list we forget about the list we completed. It's very easy to let life take over. Family, job, commitments, social pressures, lack of time to do all you want to do. That list somehow gets bigger and bigger and the walls around you close in. Who really takes adequate time taking care of themselves? Who really sets limits and boundaries all around?

We are so very fortunate to have a lot of friends that care about us. I want to personally thank Deuce's Mom, Sam Dellinger, LadyJ, Mandy, Miss Dixie Dumplin, Lord Roscoe, Dawn, Sara, for yesterdays random check in. Maybe it was just what the doctor ordered. A very strong reminder that it's not all sad and crazy going on.

Mom had a guest coming last night for a business meeting, we had to be washed, brushed, and in our night time routine. This is a foreign guest and she was afraid we would terrorize her. The clock ticked, and Maggie and I were perfect angels. However, the guest didn't show, no call either. After an hour and a half longer than my Mom would ever wait, she began scrolling through her cell phone and re-read private messages from our friends above. Some were texts, some were dms.

She closed up the business office, Mommy grabbed me and we snuggled. I mean we had Mommy love time! I was so happy she thought I was crying. I was so gentle with Mommy, but we had our special time. Maggie got her fair share, but I was her number one heart saving boy. We read a story and danced. Yes for the first time in 4 months we danced.  Having Maggie here is tough. Mommy feels like we cannot cohabitate together. Finally Mommy realizes I am the better behaved child. Sound the horns, I am the good son...

We cannot say how grateful we are enough to our friends. It didn't kill us, it really did make us stronger. Often the rope loosens and your strength isn't what you thought it was. People pleasing, over-doing, forgetting about the bigger picture, we could go on and on...

We are back my friends, well sort of. We are leaving for a little R&R and will be back after Easter. Many challenges ahead, but nothing as important as living our lives in peace.

Thank you for allowing us to document the love we have felt.

Gunner, Maggie and Mommy

xoxoxo

Trying to get through it all

Friends we miss you, and we hope you understand our time away. We have a lot we are dealing with. We have family stuff that is unsettled and we have a lot of work things that are not working to the best of our timing.

On top, my Mom is pretty sick. Between her duties this week, she is having to go to specialist and hopefully we will all have a happy day soon.

Maggie and I are trying to behave, but it's hard. We are kids and we like to wrestle. We broke the china cabinet and Mommy cried. She put herself in timeout. We miss you all very much, and will return in a month or so.

Gunner, Maggie and Mommy

St Pattys Day Party

Ok folks, we have been away and we are sorry. We want to keep this positive so lets get the party Started...

I am going to post pictures !

Pudge Drawing... Please read

Tonight I am doing the drawing for Pudge's donations. Please check our Vine for seeing the winners.

We have a few cool gifts.

1.  Betsy Johnson Bulldog Makeup Cases -  Mr. Chip Mom

2.  Stuffed Bulldog (Ikea Bulldog) - Deuce and Tooie

3.  Bulldog Portrait from Sam Dellinger - Delilah and Zoey

4.  Silver Bulldog Necklace - Jodi- Ella Mae's Mommy

5.  Framed Bulldog Picture - Valerie Haines

6.  Bulldog Frame - Very heavy - RockytheDogg woohoo...

Are you ready???????

Sorry for the delay and absence.

I am sorry to say we have been missing in action for the past week. We sincerely apologize. Maggie and I would like to tell you that we are forgiving Mommy for being gone and overly busy, and sort of sick and kind of upset and overall she is a mess. However, the bacon she had the butler make for us is kind of a peace offering and we are going to take it.

We are sorry if she has caused you any grief, we will be back to our regular schedule this weekend and will conduct the two projects she started.

However after that, we are going to take a break, Mommy has some things to work out. Thank you for being our friend and we wish happiness to everyone.

Another friend passed over Rainbow Bridge RIP Halsey

Dear Sweet Halsey lost her battle today, she died peaceful in her Mommy's arms. This is a terrible time for her family and I ask you to say a paw-prayer for her.

We know that often we leave our families far too soon, and everyone cries. Please know we go safely to heaven and run free from pain and disease. 

What an amazing spirit you had during you fight! Much love and comfort for your family. 

Love Gunner and Mags

Pudge needs our love and contributions

http://www.gofundme.com/pudgesplea


Everyone Pudge is a rescue dog that needs us. He is family, not my family but our Twitter Family.
But over here at Bulldog Gunner's Blog we are throwing in a little jazz.. All the Twitter folks who have donated will have their name in a hat and we will draw thank you prezzies. Instead of just one box, I think we could spread the wealth. We have great prizes. I will post pictures with my ibone later tonight.



Here's his story: 

Hello friends! 

Thank you for visiting my Gofundme.com page.

I'm sure you want to know a little bit about who I am and what exactly my "plea" is all about. First off, my name is Pudge (aka Pudgeman). I am what they call a "rescue bulldog." From what I remember, I was born in rural Arkansas and my original owner must have done something bad because he/she ended up in prison. After that, I was sold on this website called Craigslist a few times. However, my last owner decided that they didn't want me (imagine that!) and dropped me off at a shelter somewhere in the middle of Arkansas. While I was fearful about where I would be shipped off to next, I was told I was in good hands. On November 11, 2014, this very nice couple showed up and told me we would be going on a bit of a car ride... to Memphis, TN! I was nervous, a little smelly, and had some eye and ear infections but I just went with the flow and trusted my gut. Turns out, they brought me to the home of two very nice girls, Maria & Caitlin. They call themselves bulldogs as well...Drake Bulldogs! I knew from that first night I was with them, my future was looking much brighter.

Since then, I have had the sweetest life. I fetch rubber chickens, sleep, play tug-of-war, run around outside & meet other pups, look handsome, sleep, and do a few tricks for treats (I know how to high-five...nbd). I LOVE car rides, cuddling, and belly rubs...oh and did I mention sleeping?

While my life has been pretty fantastic since I've been rescued, I recently found out some bad news. I visited my vet this last week and he broke it to me that I am going to require this major ear surgery pretty soon and eventually, an eye surgery. Despite best efforts to avoid surgery (steroids, laser therapy, ear cleanings), it seems like in the long-run, this is my best option. My ears are so bad, most likely due to being poorly cared for and not being fed the best food pre-rescue, that portions of it have already calcified...ouch! Every vet who has examined them becomes very concerned about just how bad they are (the worst they have ever seen) and if they aren't fixed soon, I am told sad things could happen.  While I am fearful of the surgery because I will be deaf afterwards, I started working on sign-language months ago with my foster moms! As for my eyes, they are a little droopy. They are constantly irritating and itching and so I need a bit of an eye lift.  

The Smoky Mountains Bulldog Rescue (SMBR) saved my life...however, they have to help many bulldogs like myself.  Turns out, I am such a handsome boy that one of my foster mom's has decided she just cannot live without me <tail wagging!>. So...my foster home is sending out a "plea" on my behalf to help get the funds for SMBR to do my pretty expensive surgeries so I can stay in my forever home.  While I have been told it will be a rough recovery, we are all ready to tackle it. The sooner we raise the money for SMBR for the surgeries, the sooner I can officially become my mom's son!

I will be forever grateful for anything you can donate to SMBR. I promise to keep you updated on my progress, be the biggest ambassador for rescued (bull)dogs, and of course, keep being my big Pudge-awesome self.

Go Bulldogs!

(Learn more about me and my daily shenanigans! Follow me on Twitter @Pudgeman901)