Mary Jane (MJ) McKenna

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Mary Jane (MJ) McKenna had her first experience with DFW Pug Rescue Club (DFWPRC) in 2011. While visiting a local Petco to pick up food for her rescued mini-dachshund mix, she happened upon a DFWPRC adoption day. She had been considering getting another dog as a pal for her now 8-year-old, Hershey. But, what she didn’t know, her life would be forever changed. This little black one ½-year-old Chug stole her heart, and after a quick home visit and introductions of the dogs, Guiness (Pino) became part of the family. Not a day went by when that little ball of love didn’t make her laugh out loud.

Fast forward to 2019, MJ retired from a rewarding nursing career and lost her beloved Hershey at the age of 17. It was time to think about a friend for Guiness (G). She again turned to DFWPRC, and timid Nash joined us. With time on her hands, MJ decided to volunteer for DFWPFC and has been actively transporting, fostering, volunteering, and pug-sitting ever since. Along the way, she foster-failed three times, and Maggie Mae, Bessie Lou, and recently TyTy rounded out the family. They are all pug mixes of the black & and tan variety. They all certainly look related! She lost her beloved Guiness suddenly six months ago, but that only made her reflect on those beautiful years she had with him and reinforced the need to continue to help the pugs. Volunteering for DFWPRC has been rewarding, and she is thankful for the many wonderful people committed to “Leave No Pug Behind.”

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