Jleigh Howard Guardian Angel Fund
Can't adopt, but want to help?
Our former President, JLeigh Howard, was GMPR's biggest guardian angel. She poured her heart into fostering some of our neediest Hospice pugs, giving them love and care through their last days until her own untimely death from ovarian cancer. In her honor, we have renamed our guardian page the Jleigh Howard Guardian Angel Fund. You too can be a "Guardian Angel" for one of our "special" pugs for as little as $15 a month. Make a one-time donation or send a monthly payment to help support one of our rescue pugs, and you become a "Guardian Angel". Your name will be posted next to the picture of the pug you wish to help on this page.
You can make donations for a specific pug via Paypal with your credit card or checking account using the buttons provided below or make a generic donation using the buttons to the right. Guardian Angel funds are used for veterinary care, food, treats and toys (in that order). Pugs posted on the "Guardian Angel" page have extensive medical/social needs and are considered long-term rehabilitation candidates.
Venmo: @greenmtnpugrescue
Via our Online Store and scroll down to the Donate section.
Thank you for your support!
Guardian Angel- monthly supporters
Joe & Jackie Vezina
Debbie Skillman
Lori Zelenko
Michael Ginnis
Susan Flynn
Elizabeth C Landry
Priscilla DeBree
Deborah Sullivan
Karen Hammes
Christian Leogrande
Emily Currier
Deb Vizine
Eileen Batchen
Paul Hoffman
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Marvelous Mia, Pug #21-40 is a 5 year old black female.
Mia was healthy with no medical conditions up until October 2019. At the end of October she developed severe symptoms including paralysis of her back legs, incontinence, and recurrent urinary tract infections. She was seen by a veterinarian and a specialty veterinarian and underwent several diagnostic tests including MRI, spinal tap, labs etc. Mia was diagnosed with FCE. She was treated with antibiotics and home PT and she eventually regained 80% mobility in her back legs but she is still incontinent of urine and poop and will need to wear diapers in her new home. She is a bit weak in the hind legs, but runs, plays, and can do stairs. She uses eye drops in her left eye for recurrent eye drainage. She also needs anal glands expressed often. Otherwise, she is a healthy, happy girl. She is a young pug with lots of life and love to give. She is a sweet dog. Her owner surrendered her in love. She has spent $1000's on Mia and worked with her to get her walking/running again. She’s super sweet, a little reactive to the other dogs but nothing vicious or concerning other than she doesn’t know her weight and jumps on some of the smaller pups. She’s pretty heavy, too, at 28 pounds.
Mia is fostered in Rutland, VT.
Please consider sponsoring Mia.
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Say hello to Banksy, one of our Guardian Angel Pugs. Banksy is a dashing 10-year-old black pug who has stolen our hearts! He came to us back in April 2024 as an owner surrender. His family loved him dearly but could no longer afford the care he needed, and due to his incontinence and age he became one of our beloved Guardian Angel Pups.... While life has thrown Banksy some challenges, he’s shown us what it means to face them with grace, sweetness, and an unyielding charm.
Banksy now has the honor of living with our very own St. Valerie, hospice mom extraordinaire. In her loving care, he’s truly thriving. Whether he’s enjoying cozy naps, snack time, or simply basking in the sunshine, Banksy is embracing his golden years surrounded by love, comfort, and all the spoiling a pug could ask for.
He’s not just a handsome devil, he’s also a testament to the resilience and unconditional love that makes pugs so special.
Thanks to your ongoing support, Guardian Angel Pugs like Banksy get the second chance they deserve, even when life gets tough. Your generosity helps provide for their medical needs, special care, and the comforts that make every day a little brighter for them.
If you’d like to help pugs like Banksy, consider donating to our Guardian Angel program. Together, we can ensure that every pug has the chance to live their best life, no matter the circumstances.
Thank you for loving and supporting pugs like Banksy. He may be a senior, but his heart is as young and full of love as ever
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Meet Milo - Our Gentle Guardian Angel Boy
At 16 years young, Milo the Shih Tzu has a story that could have broken his spirit, but instead, it revealed just how strong and loving he truly is.
Milo and his brother Roscoe were rescued from a heartbreaking hoarding situation by animal control. Despite everything they endured, Milo's capacity for love, trust, and joy remained beautifully intact. Now safe in our Forever Foster / Guardian Angel Program, Milo is cherished, protected, and finally living the life he always deserved.
Milo is a gentle, sweet-natured soul who greets each day with quiet gratitude. He loves soft beds, warm snuggles, and the comfort of knowing he is safe. His resilience shines through in the way he bonds, trusts, and leans into affection. Though his past was uncertain, his present is filled with kindness and care.
As part of our Guardian Angel Program, Milo receives the ongoing support he needs to stay comfortable and happy in his golden years. This program ensures that senior and special-needs dogs like Milo can live out their lives surrounded by love, without the worry of medical or financial uncertainty.
If you would like to support Milo and be part of his journey, you can become a Guardian Angel sponsor by signing up for monthly donations through PayPal. Simply visit our homepage and look to the right-side section to learn more about how you can help.
Milo's story is one of resilience, healing, and hope. He may be a senior, but his heart is full, his spirit is strong, and his life now is exactly what every dog deserves safe, loved, and cherished.
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Emma’s journey with Green Mountain Pug Rescue began when she was surrendered in poor condition, a heartbreaking reality for many senior dogs. Our goal was to nurse her back to health and find her the perfect forever home. But life had other plans.
Shortly after arriving, Emma tested positive for Lyme disease, and then came another diagnosis.....diabetes. At ten years old, these challenges were a lot to bear, likely the reason her previous family could no longer care for her. Despite our best efforts to place her, it became clear that Emma had already found her forever family, us.
Now a cherished forever foster, Emma is surrounded by love and receives the ongoing veterinary care she needs to live her best life. Her sugar-dusted face may hint at her age, but her spirit is young. She delights in exploring the yard, keeping up with the younger pups during zoomies, and curling up for cozy snuggles at night. She greets everyone she meets with love and warmth, refusing to let anything slow her down.
Emma will remain in our care, treasured and adored for however many years she has left, hopefully many. Her foster family wouldn’t have it any other way.
Welcome home, Emma. You are loved.
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