This page is dedicated to the 653 dogs who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge either while under the care of PugHearts or with their adopted families.
Although it is always sad to lose any dog to the Bridge, we are comforted in the knowledge that they knew they were loved. Because of generous donations from people like you, even terminally ill hospice dogs have a chance to experience love and compassion in their final days.
Maggie is an adorable fawn female.
She is 10 years old.
Unfortunately her Mommy passed away and now Maggie needs to find a new home.
Maggie is current on her vaccinations, microchipped and spayed.
She has some arthritis but no major medical issues.
She has had an eye ulcer which required her eye to be removed, but now that it is gone she is a happy, pain-free girl who gets around just fine.
Maggie is used to being the only dog, but she is currently living in foster care with other dogs and getting on well.
She has been paper trained.
She does have a grass allergy and will need to be kept indoors but since she's a Pug she shouldn't be left outdoors anyway.
She is a very sweet and cuddly girl.
As you can see by her photos she has a unique talent - when she gets excited her ears stand up!
Otherwise when she's relaxed they flop over just like any other Pug.
She is a cutie who would love a chance to find a new home.
Sadly, Maggie passed away April 2013.
Her Mom and Dad would like to share this message: While our special girl Maggie has crossed the rainbow bridge, we are so grateful to have been able to be her forever home.
To anyone thinking of adopting a senior the rewards can not be measured with the love you will receive.
Marci is a 2 year old black female who was an owner surrender.
She has been spayed, microchipped and is now current on her vaccinations.
She is a bit overweight and will benefit from a diet and exercise routine but is in otherwise good health.
She is housebroken.
Marci is a very timid, gentle girl who gets easily frightened of loud noises or raised voices.
She would do best in a quiet home where she can feel safe and secure.
Story coming soon
Meet Ms. Mimi Pugsly.
She is a fawn female who comes to us from another rescue facility which was overwhelmed with animals.
She is 4 to 5 years old.
She is heartworm positive and has begun treatment.
Mimi was adopted by a wonderful family who renamed her Britney.
Britney crossed the rainbow bridge on May 2nd, 2012.
Britney has gone to the angels, but she will forever be a part of our family and in our hearts.
Britney and her mother were essentially one personality in two bodies (ultra feminine princesses who love to relax and snack), but her love for her daddy was absolutely unmeasurable.
Although it took her a little time to warm up to us, perhaps because of the rough life she lived before coming into our family, she eventually got to the point where she couldn't stand to be in a separate room from us... and we couldn't stand it either.
Britney had a face that could make you melt, highlighted by her precious light brown eyes.
She was so soft, adorable and most of all had such a charming personality that she made hearts melt everywhere she went.
Even non-pug lovers fell in love with her.
She sat in, on or under anything, which made for a never ending string of precious moments.
Perhaps most precious of all, she would always greet her mom and dad at the door with a frantically wagging pug tale, her head craned upwards ready to give a kiss on the lips and three - always three - even barks as if to say "I love you."
She was incredibly special and truly one of a kind, in all the best ways.
Although the pain of losing her has been incredibly difficult, we are forever grateful to God and PugHearts for bringing us together.
Britney - we feel you with us everyday and we can't wait to see you again in Heaven.
You were the best gift we ever received and we will always remember you, miss you and of course, love you.
You will always be our little princess.
Love, Dad, Mom, Gus and Scout
Melodi is a black female.
She was found wandering with no tags or microchip.
She was severely dehydrated after being left out in the Texas heat.
A good samaritan took her in and called us to get her.
After being treated by our vet she is feeling much better.
She is in good health and is heartworm negative.
She is about 3 years old.
She is a tiny little thing at only 14 lbs.
She is very friendly and sweet and does get on well with other animals.
Maverick is a fawn male.
He is about 6 years old.
He comes to us from a local shelter where somebody dropped him over the fence one night.
Poor fella - he's a sweet boy who deserves far better than that!
He has been neutered, microchipped and brought current on his vaccinations.
He is a healthy boy but understandably a bit frightened of strangers.
I am so sad to report the passing of a truly wonderful dog, Maverick.
He came to me as a foster.
I liked to call him my velcro dog because wherever I was, he was there.
He had an extra long tongue which was always hanging out to the side.
He got so excited at feeding times and would walk around adding his set of barks to the cacophony of barks in the house.
Maverick loved his walks which he went on 2 or 3 times daily.
He would bark at anything he thought might harm me but once he got up to the humans or dogs in the street, he was a perfect and loving gentleman.
When I returned home after leaving the dogs alone for a few hours, Maverick would pick up a soft squeaky toy and walk around with it making soft growling noises.
It was his way of letting me know he was happy I had returned.
I was with him the morning of his last day for which I am grateful.
I had a chance to tell him what a good dog he was and that I loved him and missed him in our home.
There will always be a question mark as to what suddenly caused his sickness.
I am so sad but he is now out of his misery and stress.
Thank you Carolyn for being with him in his last moments.
Much love to Maverick.
Mr. Bill is a fawn male.
He is back with PugHearts after 9 years through no fault of his own.
He is 12 years old and such a sweetie!
He has some arthritis, but is getting around well and on a daily medication.
Missy is a fawn female.
She is an owner surrender.
She is 12 years old.
She is extremely overweight and is now on a diet.
She is suffering from arthritis in her back and hips so it is important that she drop some weight to help her joints.
She is also suffering from ear infections.
She is heartworm negative.
From Missy's foster: Missy is an older lady and, as with all senior pugs, is quite a sweetheart.
When she first arrived I was quite concerned that she was going to grieve herself to death.
I couldn't get her to eat and she just looked at me with blank eyes, it was quite devastating to see such a sad pug.
Then one day while I was eating I noticed that she had perked up and was quite interested in what I was doing so I gave her a bite of my dinner.
It was like a switch had been flipped and she was a different dog, I have really never seen anything like it.
While I had to get some of the weight off of her because of her bad back I had to keep her going so I started giving her low cal bites (it wasn't bad for me either).
I'm happy to report that Missy is quite well adjusted and happy now.
She loves to go outside and just amble around the yard, when she's ready to come back in she will lay down outside the door and wait for me to open it.
She's an undemanding, awesome lady!
She loves to be held or lay next to me on the couch.
She is such a sweet old girl and really needs to have someone give her a home for her golden years.
She isn't high maintenance, the only medicine she takes is pain medication for her back.
She has a very low activity level so she would do well in a home with no young children.
Meet Melvin.
Melvin is a sweet senior man that came to PugHearts is very poor condition.
He is finally feeling better and LOVES to sun bathe on nice afternoons.
Melvin is a sweet old man at 14-ish years old.
He is perfectly mannered as most older gents are.
He loves a soft comfy bed, a spot on the couch, and ideally a spot on the big bed!
If that’s not your thing though, he’s happy to slumber on a dog bed.
He is hard of hearing and seeing, so needs some assistance getting around, but it’s the perfect opportunity to get some good, squishy hugs from this ole’ teddy bear.
He likes to wander outside when it’s nice, always does his business appropriately, and loves a sun spot.
Melvin is simply looking for a place to live out his days being comfortable and loved!
He will steal your heart without even trying!
Matilda is a fawn female.
She is a senior - probably 10 to 12 years old.
She comes to us from a local shelter.
She is deaf and has serious vision impairment.
She barks only when the others are barking (even if she has no idea why).
Matilda is a grand old lady looking for a comfortable place to rest her tired body.
She is heartworm negative and we believe that we feel an old spay scar.
Matilda is on ear and eye meds.
Mason is a fawn male.
We believe he is about 6 or 7 years old.
He was discovered living alone in a backyard - it seems his people moved away and left him behind in the yard.
Thankfully, this little guy is pretty resilient and doesn't seem upset by much of anything.
That's a good thing since he has a few issues to deal with.
Since nobody was looking after him he is heartworm positive.
He will begin treatment shortly.
Also, he has severe vision problems.
We're not sure that he sees much of anything, but that hasn't kept him down!
He never runs into anything and finds his way around just fine.
He is housebroken and would make someone a wonderful companion.
He is just as sweet as he can be.
And look at that face!
How can you resist?
Sadly, Mason crossed the Rainbow Bridge February 23rd, 2013.
Mason was one of the gentlest souls you could meet.
He will be missed greatly.
Max is a fawn male.
He is 3 years old and an owner surrender.
He is in great health; he is heartworm negative.
He has been neutered, microchipped and is current on his vaccinations.
Max does not get along with children and will only be considered for adoption by an adult-only household.
June 2017: Max has passed over the Rainbow Bridge.
He spent the last several years in a loving home being the cherished pet he was meant to be.
Run free, sweet Max.
Nick is an adorable fawn male.
He is 9 years old and an owner surrender.
He is heartworm negative.
He has been neutered, microchipped and brought current on his vaccinations.
From Nicky's foster: Nicky came to us severely underweight and with a history of eating foreign objects.
After 6 weeks in foster care he has not tried to eat anything other than kibbles!!
I think he was just hungry.
He has had 3 seizures in the past and is now on twice-a-day medication for that.
He came to us housebroken.
He was very shy around both humans and dogs, but is now starting to trust, and it's a joy to see.
He has a little arthritis, and prefers not to jump up or down from the couch or bed but would rather be picked up.
He has discovered snuggling on the couch is a WONDERFUL thing, and will also follow us around the house.
The tail that was always down is now curling as it should be.
He has even started to play!
This special boy needs a calm environment, lots of love, and a gentle touch; I'm sure he'll continue to come out of his shell and discover that the world is not just a mean, scary place!
He deserves to have his life filled with all the love and care he was looking for.
Sadly, Nicky crossed the Rainbow Bridge on January 31, 2014.
From Nicky's foster: Run free my sweet boy.
Your mind is now clear and body free.
Being your foster mom wasn't always easy, but I wouldn't trade these last few years for anything.
You taught me patience and compassion.
Not a mean bone in your body..you were the perfect snuggle buddy for the pack.
You are so loved Nicky- you will be missed.RIP
Mary is a fawn female.
She comes to us from a local animal control facility.
She is 5 years old.
She is moderately heartworm positive and will begin treatment shortly.
However, we first have some other medical issues that we need to take care of for poor Mary.
She has had a trauma (probably been hit by a car) which has left her with a shattered pelvis, a broken tail and a possible right hip fracture.
Amazingly she walks, though not very well.
And just to top it all off she's currently suffering from ear infections.
We are so glad that Mary is with us and has been given a second chance.
We know she would not have survived in her condition out on the streets.
Now she is with us and will receive whatever care she needs.
She's a sweetheart of a girl who, despite all that she's obviously been through, is a really happy girl.
Her smile can light up a room!
We hope to have positive updates on this doll-baby soon.
Sadly, Mary began having seizures and became unable to walk.
We lost her on Wednesday, Dec. 22nd 2010.
I’m going to share a story with you about a pug named Mac….
On 9/13/2023, PugHearts received a call from a vet clinic in Port Richey, Florida about a pug found roaming the streets in poor condition, with our microchip.
His foster name was Mac, and he was adopted 12 years ago, at 1 year old.
We checked our database and found we had no record of Mac moving to Florida, and we attempted to contact his adoptive parents to no avail, despite him being in horrible condition.
Of course, we absolutely wanted our pug.
Plans were made with a former foster and PugHearts adopter living in Tampa to drive the hour to immediately get our baby back.
Yesterday, Erika’s sister, who is a flight attendant with Southwest, flew to Florida to pick up Mac and bring him to Houston.
After 3 missed flight, she finally arrived after 8pm, where I met her at the airport.
It was a long day for both Nicole and Mac, and Mac will spend the weekend here, resting up, getting lots of love and lots treats before going to the clinic on Monday.
He loved big bed sleeping last night!
We don’t know what happened to Mac, but we know his adopters failed him, and as a foster, that is the saddest thing ever.
I’m coming up on my 16 year anniversary as a foster with PugHearts, and I sincerely and wholeheartedly trust our process, but times like this are so scary.
Mac’s story is so important, and is the reason our microchip policy is strictly enforced.
Once a PugHearts dog, always a PugHearts dog.
Our dogs stay chipped to us for this reason, and we always ask that you let us know when you move or change your phone number so that we can keep our database updated.
If you’re reading this and have moved or something has changed…send an email to info@pughearts.com Mac is beautiful and the sweetest boy ever.
He will always and forever be loved because of PugHearts.
Thank you to everyone who had a hand in his return.
The PugHearts family is a wonderful one to be a part of.
Welcome Back Mac to PugHearts
Maksym is a black male.
He is only 1 year old.
He came to us after he had been found left outside and suffering from a heat stroke.
We are so happy to report that he has fully recovered.
He is heartworm negative.
He has been neutered, microchipped and brought current on his vaccinations.
06/23/11 Update: Poor Maksym is very weak and suffering from an upper respiratory infection.
He is gravely ill and fighting for his life.
He is in intensive care at our vet and we will get him any and all help he needs.
We just pray that this adorable little guy can pull through and have the life he deserves.
06/24/11 We are so sad to report that poor little Maksym has crossed the rainbow bridge tonight.
He was not strong enough to fight the distemper anymore.
He was so sweet and deserved so much more.
Naomi is a senior black female whose owners surrendered her to a local kill shelter because they “had too many dogs.” She is heartworm positive and has no evident spay scar.
She’s quite frisky for a senior gal, and is likely housebroken, since she never had an accident in her cage, and immediately went potty when she got to some grass.
From Naomi's foster: Naomi is a doll.
She is the happiest pug in my home.
Naomi is severe heartworm positive and we are in the process of doing a split treatment for heartworms.
This means that she is not going to be ready for her forever home for a few months, but she is well worth the wait.
Naomi is housebroken and joyful.
This girl has stolen my heart with her big smile and joy for life.
Naomi is about 5-6 years old and has not had the best life so far.
She loves everyone…human and pets.
More updates as we move through her treatments.
Keep the good thoughts for Naomi coming.
She needs them.
Sadly, Naomi was lost to heartworm on June 21st, 2012.
We are so sad that we didn't get her in time to save her, but comforted by the fact that she knew a loving, nurturing home life in her last days.
Moses is a 9 year old fawn male who is bonded to his brother, Noah.
He is current on his vaccination, neutered and microchipped.
Moses is a very mellow boy who was surrendered to PugHearts through no fault of his own.
He is house trained, can use a doggy door, and gets along with other dogs.
Moses got out of his owners yard and was lost for 10 weeks prior to returning to PugHearts.
He is gad to be back "home".
Moses enjoys being cuddled and petted and snuggling with his brother, Noah.
LOVED BEYOND WORDS BY THEIR MOM!
Noah is a 8 year old fawn male who is bonded to his brother, Moses.
He is current on his vaccinations, neutered and microchipped.
Noah is playful and also a snuggler.
He gets excited when it's time to eat and will grab a soft toy and throw it around a few times in his excitement.
He loves his brother Moses and follows him everywhere.
Noah is house trained and knows how to use a doggy door.
LOVED BEYOND WORDS BY THEIR MOM!
Meg is a 10 year old female that came to us as a stray.
She was skinny and had a very poor coat with lots of fleas.
This is NOT the way a lady should be treated.
Well, we are happy to say that that has all been resolved and the beauty within is shining through.
meg is very active and can keep up with the youngest of pugs.
She runs, chases, plays tug of war and can wrestle all day long.
Meg is heartworm negative, and is excellent health for a mature woman.
Meg is certainly looking for a household that will be active with her and live life to the fullest.
This is no wall flower and she needs her dance card full at all times.
Update: Meg passed over the Rainbow Bridge September 2016
Michael is a 3 year old fawn male.
He was found in a swimming pool.
He was cold and barely breathing, but survived.
He is heartworm negative, but has vision issues.
** 20th May 2013 ** Sadly Mookie passed away today.
She was loved and adored by her Foster and will be sorely missed.
Mookie is a fawn female.
She is 9 years old.
She came to us when her owner was no longer able to care for her or her companion.
She is in good health overall; she is heartworm negative but does suffer from dry eye.
She needs daily rewetting drops to her eyes.
She has been spayed, microchipped and is current on her vaccinations.
From Mookie's foster: Mookie was a little sad when she first came to stay with us.
I think she missed her mate.
She quickly befriended our male pug and became his shadow.
After a few days Mookie started to brighten up, specifically her tail started to curl again!
She’s a sweet girl who loves to be with her people.
She follows us around the house and lies at our feet no matter where we are.
She’s very good with children, cats and other pugs.
She does not like to be outside and will let it be known when she wants in.
Mookie has had a few “accidents” but, generally does well when her schedule isn’t interrupted.
Nash is a 7 year old fawn male.
He is heartworm negative and a real lover.
From Nash's foster: Nash is a 7 years old and a real character.
Nash is excited by life, people and anything new in his world.
He gets excited about something and will spin in circles while "talking" to you about it.
He prefers to be with other dogs and is stressed when alone.
Nash earned his angel wings while laying peacefully in my arms (his forever family) on 6/29/2017.
Mommy and Daddy miss your cuddles, snores, your walk, and everything about you.
We were so very lucky to have had you, and we hope you realized how loved you were.
Thank you, PugHearts, for letting us adopt such a sweet soul.
RIP Nashaniel Bartholomew.
May we meet again.
Nelly is sweet senior lady.
Her needs are very basic; she loves to sleep, eat, bask in the sun and sit close to her human on the couch.
As long as she gets to do those 4 things, she is very content.
Nelly also has a few skills; she is excellent at telling time and will bark at the exact time every morning to remind you to wake up and feed her.
She is also very good at making her needs known to everyone in the house.
Like many elderly, Nelly has a bit of arthritis in the hind legs.
She is a good girl and takes her medicine twice a day in peanut butter.
Nelly would make a wonderful companion for someone who has time to sit and relax with her on the couch, so she can live out the rest of her years happy and peaceful.
3-29-16: Nelly has left us for the Rainbow Bridge.
Good night, sweet girl.
Mr. Furley is a 10 year old fawn male pug who comes to us from a local animal control facility.
He is heartworm negative.
From Mr. Furley (with some help from his foster): Hello Senior Pug Lovers.
This is Mr. Furley and I wanted to tell you what’s going on with me.
I’ve been at my foster home for almost a year now.
(So I am now ‘officially’ 11 years old.)
I may have gotten adopted last year but they thought I had heartworms so wouldn’t let me go.
Well it turns out I did NOT have any heartworms, so I can be adopted now.
I have been a very good boy but am starting to get discouraged about finding a forever home.
Everyone wants the youngsters.
I don’t need much attention.
I just do what I’m supposed to and try to keep my nose clean.
I like to go on short walks and long car rides.
I love to go shopping at pet stores, but you have to watch me because I’ll take the bones right off the shelf.
I am healthy and just want a nice quiet place to live out the rest of my retirement years.
From Mr. Furley's foster: I give Mr. Furley the run of the house.
He does not mark in the house and has only had one or two accidents when I didn’t let him out on schedule.
His only bad habit is eating paper towels and toilet paper.
He has shown some aggression about bones, food and paper.
I do not think he ever had to share those things before so I only give him those things when no other dogs will be around to challenge him for them.
(Of course I never give him paper; he just takes it when he gets the chance.)
He sleeps quietly in his bed so I haven’t put him in mine.
I do think he would like sleeping in his own person’s bed; he is just not demanding.
Mr. Furley gets along with the other dogs when they leave him alone.
He does not like to be pestered and will let them know.
He totally ignores Billy the cat.
I will not let him go to a family with small children (under 9) because he may lose patience with them.
Please think about opening your heart and home to this distinguished senior Pug.
I would fail with him, but know he would be happier not having to share his space and his bones.
He really is a good boy.
February 9, 2016: Our sweet Mr. Furley has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Run free sweet boy and know that you were loved!
Ms P is a 7 yr old black female.
She is heartworm negative and blind.
From her foster: She is starting to respond when she's called or hears me clapping for her (to give her a direction).
She's figured out where the water dish is and if she hears the bowls clink for food she finds the kitchen without any help.
She is a real chow hound and she's not super happy about what she must consider a small portion but it is the same amount the other gals get.
She'll give you a couple of kisses when you scratch her back and she will sit on the foot stool next to my leg.
In other words she's starting to be more comfortable in the new surroundings.
She's stubborn, as most pugs are, and seems to have a small bladder as she piddles each time she is outside but can't hold it all night.
She knows the command to "stay" and is walking more.
I try to make sure she gets more exercise but I don't want to push her until she is able to physically move easier.
She walks rather stiffly but with continued exercise she may limber up.
Ms P is a permanent foster and will be cared for in her foster home until it is time for her to cross the Rainbow Bridge.
July 2017: Ms. P has crossed the rainbow bridge.
She was dearly loved and well looked after in her golden years.
Myrtle is a fawn female.
She is a senior, probably 12 years old, who came to us from an out of state shelter.
From Myrtle's foster: Myrtle is a senior lady that comes to us from a shelter in Louisiana.
She is a dainty lady at 11 pounds.
Her tongue is always out (adding to her charm).
She is mostly blind and deaf.
She has had some severe ear infections and we are hopeful that treating those infections will allow her to hear some in the future.
Myrtle is heartworm negative and loves being with other dogs in the house.
She is looking for a place to live out the rest of her time with some family that adores the older souls.
She loves to sit with you and sleep cuddled up in the blankets.
Sadly, Myrtle left us to be at Rainbow Bridge on September 27, 2013.
The tumors in her lungs became too much to deal with.
She will be missed so much.
She was loved from the moment we saw her at the shelter until her last breath.
Sleep well sweet Myrtle.
Montgomery is a 10-12 year old black female.
She was turned over to a shelter by her owner for no reason other than she was old.
She has severe dry eye and her eyes had not been cared for in some time.
They were crusted over with debris and we are working to get them cleaned up and properly medicated.
It is unlikely that she can see anything due to the lack of care.
She also has a large mammary tumor that will be removed.
We pray this is a localized tumor and that it has not spread.
She is heartworm negative and for that we are grateful.
Sadly, Montgomery crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on December 20, 2013.
Her pneumonia cleared up and revealed many lung tumors that had taken over her poor chest.
She was tired and we released her from the struggle.
Milton is a fawn male.
He is a senior.
He has been neutered, microchipped and is current on his vaccinations.
From Milton's foster: Milton is a VERY sweet senior gentleman.
He has settled right in with my 2 pugs and tolerates my young and super energetic male very well.
He doesn't play a lot, but will occasionally shake a stuffed animal around -- I guess to show it he's the boss.
He likes to nap, that is his favorite "activity."
He also likes to eat and shows it, we are working on getting that down by portion controlling (which he is not fond of -- he cries for more food).
He likes carrots, but most other veggies he just stares at then walks away as though to say "as-if."
When the weather cools down we will start walking, right now he overheats easily and can only go short distances.
Milton is also hard of hearing, he came to us with a severe infection in both ears.
This is being addressed with medicine and only time will tell if that is the cause of his hearing loss or if it is just due to his age.
He is otherwise in great shape and always has a smile on his face.
He loves belly rubs and it is clear he just wants to be loved.
Milton will make someone a great companion.
Please give this senior guy a loving home to live out his life in, the reward will be yours!
7-22-14: Milton was a 12 year old fawn male, who had a collapse trachea and was blind in one eye.
Milton never complained.
Milton was always wagging his tail and was always appreciate of being loved and fed.
Milton entered eternity on 7/21/14.
Nugget is a black male.
He 10 years old.
He is heartworm negative.
He has been neutered, microchipped and is current on his vaccinations.
From Nugget's foster: Nugget is a 10 year old pug man…but I don’t think anyone has told him his true age!
He is so active and happy – and quite the talker!
He has the funniest “roo, roo, roo” talk that it will make you smile, even on your worst days!
He loves to play with stuffed animals, and he gets along great with our other dogs and cat.
He was an owner surrender, and seems to have been well cared for all of his life.
He likes his “den” (crate) even when we are home and just watching tv, he will often just retreat with a toy to his area.
He’s slowly enjoying more couch time though!
He is housebroken.
He is FULL of personality!
Please consider opening your heart and home to this older gentleman….you will not be disappointed!
Neeko is a black male.
He is about 9 years old.
He comes to us from an out of state rescue.
From Neeko's foster: Neeko is a very special 9 year old black male and he needs a special home.
He is great with other dogs and is excellent with my 1 year old baby girl.
He has a spine injury that makes walking harder for him.
He is also partially incontinent.
He is lovable and kind and needs someone to love him unconditionally.
Mar 3, 2014: Neeko crossed the Rainbow Bridge today surrounded by many of those that love him.
He was an amazing guy and will be missed terribly.
Mercy is a fawn female.
She is 10 years old.
She is an owner surrender through no fault of her own.
From Mercy's foster: Hi, Mercy here.
They say I am “ALPHA,” I might be better off being an only dog.
I am 10 years young and have a little joint issue but this does not slow me down if I see a toy that interests me.
I will take a toy outside when no one is watching just a game of “hide and seek.” I weigh about 20lbs.
I love to get attention in the morning when the alarm goes off, but if it is cold I just snuggle down.
That reminds me, I snuggle up against you to sleep and this goes for just sitting and watching TV.
Just give me some belly rubs and the chin, oh yeah, I love the chin scratched.
I love playing with children and bring my toys for them to throw and play with.
I sometimes will hump legs, and my foster mom has just about broken me of this habit.
I am very well potty trained for outside.
I do cry when left alone so if you stay at home a lot you just might be the family I have been looking for.
Sadly, we lost Mercy in October 2015.
Madeleine is a black female.
She is 12 years old.
From Madeleine's foster: As far as Madeleine is concerned 12 is the new 6!
Her energy level rivals a much younger dog and she loves toys, chase, and to gently wrestle.
Her vision is good, but she's a little hard of hearing.
This tiny girl gets along well with her foster brothers and sister.
She is a little territorial of her food, but based on her size, it doesn't seem like she has been fed enough in the past.
She's always hungry!
You do have to keep a close eye on her, because she tries to run out the door if you're not careful, but we're working on that.
She is house trained, but probably needs frequent potty breaks (a doggy door with a well secured fence would be ideal).
She loves to stretch out on a fluffy dog bed and watch us or take quiet naps.
She's a sweet girl, small and spunky and she's going to make some family very happy.
This salt and pepper angel deserves a soft, safe place to lay her head every night.
She's heartworm negative and ready join your family today!
Update 8-11-17: Madeleine crossed over the Rainbow Bridge today surrounded by love and devotion.
Goodnight sweet girl.
Nibs was a fawn male.
He was found after being struck by a car.
Though we were unable to save him, we took him in as one of our own and saw that he was treated with dignity and respect.
Sleep well little one.
Maggie left us for the Rainbow Bridge on the morning of the 9th June 2014.
None of use were prepared for her leave and we missed the chance to say goodbye.
Run free sweet Maggie, we will all miss you so much.
---------------- Maggie is a 7 yr old black female.
She comes to us from South Texas.
She is heartworm negative and looking for a family that will treat her as the princess she feels she is.
From Maggie's foster: Maggie is a tiny little bit of a pug.
She weighs around 12 pounds and is noticeably smaller than the other guys.
She came to PH from a shelter and surprisingly is HW-.
Maggie is a quiet little girl and acts like a little helpless princess.
I love to dress her up and she seems to be just fine it with it.
I haven’t tried to polish her nails yet, but will see how that goes soon.
She is very laid back and follows me everywhere I go.
She gets quite excited when she thinks she’s going to go somewhere and prances around.
She isn’t keen on being crated.
The first night I put her in the crate I heard this soft mournful moaning sound and I thought one of the pugs was sick.
I jumped out of bed and discovered it was sweet, little Maggie.
It was the most soul wrenching noise I have ever heard come out of a pug.
So Maggie now sleeps with me.
She may be just a tad spoiled but she is just so darn cute!
Maggie will steal someone’s heart in very short order.
She will be so good for a family with love to give because she will take all she can get.
Mimi is a 12 year old female.
She is heartworm negative.
She has dry eye and requires drops and also takes Rimadyl for slight arthritis.
She is blind in one eye.
From Mimi's Foster: This little charmer is a senior, but don't you tell her that!
She is a spunky, quirky little lady who will wiggle her way right into your heart.
She is such a beauty.
Mimi watches her humans with what can only be called curious amusement.
She is queen of the head tilt.
Like a true southern belle, Mimi will preen for you when you compliment her.
She actually flutters her eyelashes when we tell her she is a pretty girl.
It is like Scarlett O'Hara possessed a pug!
Mimi loves time with her humans, her ideal day is spent snuggling.
She sucks her thumb just like a baby when she curls up in your lap.
Mimi does not like to be left alone, or to be left out.
She wants to be right with her people.
When Mimi is unhappy she lets you know in the cutest, squeaky way.
Before she came to Pughearts, her family got a new puppy and locked her in a room.
While we have assured her that they must have been crazy because she is so wonderful, and seniors are so much more fun than puppies, Mimi still does not like to be behind closed doors.
We give Mimi the run of the house, and haven't had any problems.
Mimi is house trained, and she doesn't have any issues with food.
If anything she is finicky about her food, she likes dry science diet only (we buy it special for her, it isn't what we feed the other pugs :).
Despite all her finickiness, Mimi's one weakness is poultry.
If one wanted anything from Mimi, they only need have chicken or turkey with them.
She melts for poultry.
She is a lovely southern lady looking for a porch and a person to live out her life with.
Moselle was born with PugHearts after her mom Magdalene came to us pregnant as a puppy mill rescue.
She left us at 2 days old.
She was perfect.
Moselle was born with PugHearts after his mom Magdalene came to us pregnant as a puppy mill rescue.
Sweet baby Mark left us to Cross the Rainbow Bridge.
He joins his sister Moselle and many new friends that have journeyed before him.
He will be missed.
Mugsy is a fawn male.
He is 14 years old who came to us when his owner passed away.
From Mugsy's foster: Mugsy is a 14 year old male that came to Pug Hearts because his owner passed away.
He has arthritis, and he is deaf.
He gets along well with my two pugs, and he is the sweetest old man!
He doesn't like to be far from his human, and he follows me everywhere.
When he first arrived, he lifted his leg in the house.
But now that he has settled in, it has stopped completely.
He has the run of the house while I am at work, and he has no accidents.
Sometimes, he doesn't make it outside fast enough, and he will poop a little while he is walking.
He isn't a picky eater.
He eats whatever is put in front of him.
He is so well behaved.
He sleeps all night in the bed with me, but he would be adaptable to any routine.
Because he is so fragile, it would be best if he went to a home without young children.
He is an inside dog and very sensitive to the heat.
During the summer, he can only go out long enough to do his business, and he has to go back inside.
He is very cuddly and wants nothing more than to be loved and be near his human!
You can't help but fall in love with him because he is so sweet.
He would love to live out his remaining years in a forever home where he is loved, and he has lots of love to give in return!
2-25-16: Mugsy crossed the Rainbow Bridge in the arms of his Mom.
Noel is a beautiful fawn female about six years old.
She is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all vaccinations.
From Noel's foster: Introducing Noel Lorraine!
Noel is a sweet, petite little girl.
I have had her about a month now, and she has certainly come out of her shell.
Noel likes to play with toys, and will proudly run around the house with one in her mouth.
She has also discovered her voice, and will let me know that she is hungry while I prepare her dinner.
Noel is also a good eater and will always make a "happy plate"!
Noel gets along very well with my other pups.
She alternates her "cuddle time" between each one.
She is also a great snuggler.
Noel sleeps in my bed all night snuggled up next to me and she doesn't snore!
Noel is the sweetest little lady and is always happy.
She would do well in a home with other pups.
I don't think Noel is meant to be in a home with children (no offense) because I think she would be overwhelmed.
Noel would also do well in a home being the only pup where she will be someone's "baby" and the little Princess.
She will bring you such joy and love, and your home would certainly be blessed to have Noel.
Thank you for reading her bio and please consider giving Noel her forever home.
She has definitely stolen my heart!
Natalie is a fawn female that came to us from a hoarding situation.
From Natalie: I may be a little thing but do I ever have lots of love for the right family.
Natalie is my name and at 11 lbs.
I am considered tiny for a pug.
Don’t let my size fool you though because I do like to play, snuggle and give lot's of love.
I may only be 7 years old but with arthritis in my legs and back some mornings I try to hide under the covers.
That also gives me an excuse to not exercise too often.
Stairs are no problem going up but I can’t seem to find the slide to come down.
I wait to be carried back down.
Kids are fun too, but little ones sometimes squeeze too hard and play too rough.
So, if you guys want a super sweet girl who is house broken then consider me, please.
Natalie was a very special little young lady who came to PugHearts around Christmas with many medical issues.
I am so blessed to be able to be a part of her life the last 4 and 1/2 months.
She left us way too soon, but her little body had taken so much.
It is never easy to let them go but she was especially hard to let her go.
She was tired and was struggling so to breath.
She is at peace, pain free, can breath and run and play.
I miss her so much.
Mary Margaret was surrendered to us due to extensive medical issues that the owner could not afford to treat.
Sweet Mary Margaret left us for the Rainbow Bridge February 2015.
Loved by many - gone too soon.
Mr Peabody is a senior male that came to us from a local shelter.
He is in very poor condition and already receiving care at the vet.
Update 5-27-15: With a heavy heart I share with you the news that Mr. Peabody has crossed the rainbow bridge.
They tried to remove the mass but it was stronger than Mr. Peabody.
He was loved.
Marcos is a 4 year old, heartworm positive male from a local shelter.
Sadly, we lost Marcos in October 2015.
Miguel is a young male that came to us after being run over by a car.
His injuries were too severe and we could only help him cross the Rainbow Bridge.
Miguel You left this life, but will never leave my heart.
This is your forever home.
Nathaniel is a 10 year old male.
He is blind, heartworm negative and already neutered.
12-19-15: I am sad to let everyone know that sweet precious Nathaniel crossed the Rainbow Bridge today.
He was a wonderful boy and a am glad that I got to love him.
Meet Minx.
PugHearts picked him up after he hid out in a strangers garage.
This boy is super sweet, did not even give the cat a 2nd look.. His color is that of Mink, hence the name Minx.
we will know more about him after he is seen by the vet.
From Minx's foster: Minx is a approximately 8 year old boy pug mix.
They think he might be part boxer.
He weighs about 26 pounds.
He is very easy crate and does well on a leash.
He thinks he is part cat and will roll over on his belly and paw the air.
He is the softest dog I have ever pet.
He loves to have his ears scratched.
He is currently on a prescription diet for GI upset.
Mark is a 6-7 yr old male from a local shelter.
He is heartworm negative and a doll.
12-31-15: Mark crossed the Rainbow Bridge today.
He was my precious broken angel and I will miss him greatly
Mortimer came to PugHearts from a local shelter after being found in the pouring rain.
Sadly, he was in complete renal failure and all we could do was hold him and tell him we loved him as he left us to cross the Rainbow Bridge.
Mason is a 5-6 year old fawn male.
His is one of the OK 12 rescued on New Years.
Mason is neutered, current on his vaccinations, microchipped, but unfortunately he is HW+.
Mason will be eligible for heartworm treatment Spring 2016.
Mason has dry eye and needs daily eye drops.
Mason is crate trained, house trained and knows how to used a doggy door.
From Mason's foster: Mason is a very sweet - timid boy.
We are working on helping him gaining more confidence, and, slowly he is coming out of the shell.
You have to let him get relaxed, and then, he will let you pet him.
He is very educated, no accidents in the house.
He is a quite boy who enjoys sleeping a lot.
Mason will be a great fit for a family of adult people, where he can be the perfect companion.
Malcolm is an older male from a local shelter.
He has some ear and eye issues from lack of care.
He will be checked out by the vet and we will update soon.
2-01-16: Sadly, Malcolm crossed the Rainbow Bridge today.
Run free, sweet boy!
Maggie is a 14 yr old female that came to PugHearts when her parents had to move into assisted living.
She is deaf, but doing well health wise.
She is scheduled for a dental and is already spayed.
From Maggie's foster: Maggie spent her first 14 years with loving owners who reluctantly surrendered her to due to their health issues.
She is a one eyed wonder, deaf, and has arthritis but none of that slows her down.
She is the sweetest foster I've had to date.
She gets along with the dogs and cats, and enjoys a daily stroll.
Maggie is not crated and enjoys napping during the day.
She loves to snuggle in your lap or by your side in bed.
Maggie uses pee pads during the day while I'm at work.
If your looking for a gentle, sweet soul then Maggie is your girl.
Sadly, Maggie has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.
Goodnight, sweet girl.
Meet Meeko, he comes to us with his brother Bocephus when medical issues in the family forced them to find a safe place for the two pugs.
Meeko is an 8 yr old cuddle bug.
He is a big teddy bear.
He is a bonded pair with Bocephus.
Meeko and -Bocephus are a wonderful team.
Both are incredibly sweet and would make great companions.
Precious Meeko crossed the Rainbow Bridge following a massive stroke.
He left us in the arms of his foster Mom knowing he is loved.
Sweet Maya comes to PugHearts from the Rio Grande valley.
This poor girl has had a tough life so far.
She has a badly healed, previously broken leg and pelvis.
She has a BB logged in the soft tissue of her chest wall.
Maya is severe heartworm positive and fighting pneumonia.
March 2017: Sadly, we were not able to save Maya, and she left us for the Rainbow Bridge.
Run free sweet girl!
Morti is a 10 year old fawn male .
He is blind and deaf and likes to roam.
He uses the doggy door but sometimes you have to go find him as again he likes to wander the outdoors.
He is having a dental soon and hopefully be well enough?
to be neutered as he is very frail with a few health issues He has a way to go but he is a sweetheart.
We are sad to report that Morti crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 4/25/2018 in the loving arms of his foster....turned forever family.
He will be missed, but knows he is loved and adored.
Run Free Grandpa.
Until We Meet Again.
Nelly is a 10-11 year old female.
She comes to PugHearts due to changes in the family circumstances.
Sadly, Nelly has intestinal cancer and will be one of PugHearts hospice pugs until it is her time to cross the Rainbow Bridge.
Nelly is an incredibly low maintenance senior lady.
She is perfectly content as long as I am near by and within her line of vision.
She enjoys following me around the house to make sure I don’t get lonely, sitting on top of my feet while I’m cooking just in case food happens to fall to the floor and she sleeps at the side of my bed so she can keep an eye on me all night long.
She gracefully tolerates our active two year old pug, and luckily does not share his enthusiasm for barking at any dogs that might happen by the House.
The only time I’ve heard her bark has been when her dinner has been delayed.
Nelly stares lovingly at me with her big, brown eyes and my heart melts.
Nothing makes her happier then snuggling up to my side and hunkering down for a restful nap.
Caring for her during the final stage of her illness is my privilege and I couldn’t love her more even if we’d been lucky enough to be her family since she was a puppy.
Margaret comes to PugHearts from a local shelter.
She is dealing with many medical issues, bad skin and a swollen leg and abdomen.
She is at the vet and will be receiving the care needed.
We will update soon.
Margaret is severe heartworm positive and will have to go through heartworm treatment.
She has OLD healed breaks in her hips, rear legs, pelvis and one front leg.
She is dealing with itchy skin due to fleas and allergies.
She also has dry eye requiring eye drops daily.
Despite all of this, she is a sweet, loving lady that has attached herself to my husband and follows him everywhere she can.
Millie is a senior lady that comes to PugHearts from a local shelter.
She has some severe dental disease that is already being addressed.
Her knees are genetically bad and have caused her rear legs to bend, making her bow legged.
She is heartworm negative.
This lady is a love and a talker.
She follows you everywhere, crates well, loves to eat, gives kisses, allows you to bathe her without a battle and snores so nicely.
If you want a lady to spend quality time with and allow her to be spoiled for the remainder of her days....Millie is your gal!
Nova is a 8 yr old brindle Bugg (Boston terrier / Pug mix).
He was returned to PugHearts due to changes in the home.
He’s a beautiful brindle bug (Boston Terrier/ Pug mix) who is house trained, crate trained, and neutered.
He loves ice cubes, a good ear rub, and will chase a ball or toy but isn’t quite sure what to do once he catches up to it.
Mostly he loves being near his human for some loving.
Are you into bugs?
Nova could your perfect catch.
Miller is a cute pug mix from a local shelter.
Miller came to PugHearts after enduring a very hard life.
He was loved by us all.
Mercedes comes to PugHearts from a Texas shelter.
She had been suspected of being hit by a car....but as it turns out, she has some significant hip and spinal issues that are not new.
This12 year old little cutie still runs with the grumble and LOVES life.
#PHHospice
This gorgeous guy is Mel.
He is 11 years old and truly fabulous in every way.
He will woo woo to you when he wants something.
He comes to PugHearts with his son Milo due to changes in their previous home.
He is housebroken, neutered and a complete joy to be around.
Papito....you are one very special man
Mochi is a 13 year old owner surrender.
He is a sweet little man.
He has some back problems, but he gets around fine.
He is blind and deaf, but he is a Velcro dog.
He follows me all over the house.
He located his food and water bowls, and now he is doing great!
I don't let him sleep on the bed because I'm afraid he will fall off.
He sleeps on a bed next to mine and gets along fine with the other pugs in my home.
He has to be taken outside regularly.
He would be a great addition to a home without small children or big dogs.
He is a wonderful little companion, and he is quiet.
The ideal home for him would be with someone that is home a lot and has time to love on him.
Mochi is a lap dog that needs someone to love him during his golden years.
He has plenty of love to give in return!
Hey ya'll, Maxwell here.
I am a 4 year old boy that came to PugHearts looking for a way to feel better and find my forever family.
I am doing much better now after having 2 surgeries.
I had a hiatal hernia (meaning my diaphragm was allowing my stomach to move into my chest).
As you can imagine, this was not making me feel very good.
I am a normal playful pug now, just like any other pug, except that I have something called Mega Esophagus.
Foster Mom says I have to take some medicine 30 minutes before I eat and then I have to eat standing up or sitting straight up like a real boy!
After I eat, I have to stay upright for 30-45 minutes, so that my food stays in my stomach.
This may only be temporary, while my body learns where my stomach is supposed to be, but we do not know for sure yet.
I am also heartworm positive and will have to go through treatment for that before I can be adopted.
Maxwell crossed the Rainbow Bridge to health and wellness.
We remain with broken hearts and tears in our eyes.
Milton is a senior gentleman from a shelter in south Texas.
He has a huge cancerous mass that needs to be removed, severe arthritis and untreated dry eye and ear infections.
This sweet soul still loves everyone and has the cutest bark ever.
Milton crossed the Rainbow Bridge and took a HUGE piece of my heart with him.
Welcome Mya to PugHearts.
She’s an owner surrender coming to us from Louisiana.
She’s 13 years old, and according to all her records, is HW- and up to date on her vaccinations.
She came with medication to treat her for a collapsing trachea, but the medicine they sent doesn’t really work on pugs with collapsing trachea, so it’s changed to hopefully help her relax and stop coughing.
Maya crossed the Rainbow Bridge in the arms of her loving parents, knowing that she was adored.
Maurice is a 13 year old sweetheart.
He is vision impaired and has severe dry eye and some skin issues that we are working on.
He is crate trained and loves being outside when it is not to hot.
Maurice does not bark but loves to sit in my lap.
He still has a lot of love to give his new mommy or daddy.
Run Free Faithful & Courageous Natasha.
You will find many new friends at the Rainbow Bridge that were also Rescued by PugHearts.
Your journey with us started on August 15, 2019.
A concerned citizen saw you roaming lost, hungry & in need of medical care.
She tried to find vets that would help with your needs & eventually she found PugHearts & made the call.
Any Pug, At Any Age, In Any Condition, Anytime, the request went out to our Foster Volunteers Network & I came & got you!
You had a mass the size of my fist on you but you were friendly & went with me easily.
You were my first foster with PugHearts & the journey will forever hold a special place in my heart.
The great people at Sugar Land Pet Hospital took great care of you, removed that terrible mass that ended up being Mast Cell Cancer.
You recovered beautifully, enjoyed life to only have it continue to come back & attack your little body.
You endured a few more surgeries & unfortunately learned you couldn’t get ahead of the fight.
You fought, you were courageous & continued to be a faithful companion for the next 275 days.
I wish you could have had more time but we won’t ever forget the time with you, the nice walks, playing with squeaky toys, vocal meal times & evenings snuggling.
We did what was best, your poor body was tired but all of us that were part of your life will happily let you keep a small piece of our Hearts, as we are your PugHearts family.
Run free, it is all about you “MeMe”!
Meet Maggie!
As you can see, Maggie is nit a pug, but thankfully PugHearts was willing to help her out when they saw her pug mix brother at the shelter.
Maggie is a chihuahua & Pomeranian mix.
She is 15 years old, but she apparently doesn’t know this!
She’s feisty and has a lot of spirit left in her tiny little self!
She’s on Rimadyl to help with some arthritis, and sadly, she’s heartworm positive.
She is perfectly housebroken and is happy to sleep in a crate or with her people.
She is looking for a family to love her during her final years!
Nara a very timid girl, but wants to be near her people.
She will roll over for belly rubs, but on her time.
She is learning how to receive love and that not all humans are bad.
Nara plays very well with others dogs and enjoys mealtimes.
We are working on potty training.
She will use the puppy pads and knows how to go in and out of the doggy door.
Nara will thrive in a home that will allow her to slowly come into her personality and that will be patient while she's potty training.
She is desperate for love and looking for the perfect family.
HOSPICE Murray is a winky as he is missing his left eye.
He has IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease).
Murray also has a healed vertebral fracture, Spondylosis and hip dysplasia.
That being said, Murray has no idea that he should experience limitations with his activity.
He can and does do anything he wants.
He is on Rimadyl for pain and will remain on it throughout his life.
He is a sweet, loving cuddle bug.
Although Murray has his physical challenges they don’t stop him from doing anything he wants to.
He has been neutered and had his nares and soft palate done and is good to go.
He sleeps either on the couch or in a crate in the bedroom.
He uses doggie stairs well.
He loves treats and to play with toys.
He can be food aggressive so I either crate him or put him in another room to eat.
He is 90% potty trained.
He is sweet and likes to be loved on.
Hi y'all, Marlon here.
I am a small guy around 12 pounds, but I do need to gain 2-3 pounds, FoMo calls me Marlon Brando, but she says I am really more of a Marlon Perkins.
(many of y'all are too young to remember the show Wild Kingdom) I am about 10 years old, blind and deaf.
I am learning my way around here.
I am doing well with the others, except for the one-eyed grumpy old guy who also lives here (he thinks he owns the place).
I love to cuddle, but get nervous when picked up.
FoMo picks me up and cuddles me and I like it!
I am learning to trust.
I do need to have eye drops twice a day in each eye and will need that for the rest of my life.
I also take Rimadyl for my arthritis.
I will be neutered in a month, not really looking forward to that.
I will be looking for a quieter retirement home to spend the remainder of my life being loved, spoiled and cuddled.
Will that be your house?
Neela is a 2-year-old playful little fawn girl.
Unfortunately, she is heartworm positive.
She is crate trained and mostly house trained.
Neela is not the typical alpha female, but is quite playful and sweet.
She loves to play with toys and snuggle with her person and/or foster friends.
Neela will be ready to adopt around the first of next year after her heartworm treatment is complete.
Today is one of those days in rescue I hate to share.
My heart is breaking for Melanie.
She came to us a month ago up from the Rio Grand Valley, used for breeding and then dumped when she got too old for them to see profits from her puppies.
She was 3, maybe 4 years old and tossed out.
PugHearts found her, took her in & life was looking good.
She became my foster, we did her intake and luckily discovered she was Heartworm negative.
They is great for a valley dog as the backyard breeders don’t provide much routine care that keeps them from getting heartworms.
A huge killer that can be easily prevented.
Melanie was quiet but she really loved to snuggle & be in your lap.
I gave her lots of love, told her it was nothing but good things from now in.
She even found a wonderful family that was waiting for her to join them after she was spayed.
Today was her day to get her big girl surgery, we skipped breakfast, gave her a kiss on the head and told her I would come get her tonight to help her recover.
This is the same thing I’ve done for many fosters before her.
A normal routine surgery.
To my surprise, I didn’t get to bring her home.
We don’t know why but after her spay, her blood pressure kept dropping.
Our vet is wonderful , highly skilled.
They were able to bring her back twice but on the third time, her little body didn’t have the strength to come back to us.
My heart is breaking for her.
She should have had a long & wonderful life with her new family.
I am glad I could be part of her journey but she deserved so much more time to run around , play with toys & snuggle with her people.
My sweet Melanie got her wings today, be free little one, you have many playmates waiting for you at the rainbow bridge.
Monica is a 10 year old female from a shelter in Laredo.
She comes to PugHearts is very poor condition.
She is heartworm negative, but that is the limit of the good news.
She has terrible dental disease, severe dry eye with an infection in the eyes due to no treatment for that dry eye.
She was attacked by another dog, as evidenced by multiple puncture wounds (many with infection draining from them).
She has spondylosis made worse by the attack.
She was so anemic on intake that she was not able to stand up on her own.
Ticks covered her poor weak body so much so that we could not count them.
Don't worry Monica, you are a PugHearts baby now.
Sweet Nelson comes to PugHearts from a Texas shelter.
He is 11 years old and dealing with a collapsing trachea.
Nelson is a love and will be missed greatly.
Please Welcome Malone to PugHearts!
Malone is a 4 year old owner surrender from The Valley.
His family surrendered him out of love when they didn’t think they could care for him adequately, and PugHearts gladly picked him up.
Malone is epileptic and the doctors had the family so worried and scared, which is sad, because caring for an epileptic dog is not scary.
He is on phenobarbital twice daily and has never had a seizure in his foster home, so we think it’s very controlled on meds.
He doesn’t take flea meds due to their ability to cause seizures but he is on monthly heartworm prevention.
He has a luxating patella causing a wonky gait but it doesn’t slow Malone down at all.
He don’t jump on or off the furniture but will use the stairs to get into bed if he has to.
Besides phenobarbital fir seizures, Malone is on a daily joint supplement.
This boy has so much personality stuffed into a 14 pound squishy body.
He talks.
He sometimes talks back too!
He plays dead when picked up…there’s a video of him on Facebook!
He only sleeps flat on his back too.
Malone loves playing with his foster siblings and is doing great at house training.
He is waiting on his neuter, which will help the marking.
Malone loves kids too.
Really, if you have a hand to pet and a lap to lay in, then you’re his favorite.
This boy may have special needs but he is going to make a lucky family the happiest ever!
Melvin is a 10 year old NAP (Not A Pug) and has had an extremely hard life.
He came in with a viral infection so had to stay at the clinic for over a week before he was able to come to his foster home.
Melvin has cherry eye and will need to have that fixed when he is neutered and had a skin issue that was pretty hard on his hair.
The bald spots are finally starting to fill in.
Melvin will also need eye drops for life.
He has been with me for several weeks now and he is growing more comfortable.
He really likes to be on the couch or on my lap.
He started showing interest in hooves but I had to put them up because he gets a little aggressive when another foster gets too close.
He gets along quite well with all the other fosters.
Melvin will have his procedures done soon and be ready to find a family that has the heart to open their home to such a sweet old guy that has never been loved or cared for.
Maestro is a handsome 3 year old male from the Rio Grande Valley.
He comes to PugHearts unable to use his lower body or legs.
Despite our hope at a good life in a cart, his skin breakdown and malnourishment was quickly causing skin breakdown and very large sores.
His GI track was so damaged that he has gained no weight and there appears to be no motility in the GI system.
Run free and be well now Maestro.
Play hard until we meet again.
Nanna is a sweet girl at 11 yrs old, heartworm negative and has severe dry eye and severe stenotic nares which will be taken care of in a month along with soft palate surgery.
Nanna is taking Sandimmune for dry eyes , but she can get around just fine with a little help because of her vision she has mapped the house out like a Pro within a day.
She is an owner surrender which tugged a little harder at my heart especially right now….
No fault of her own.
I am glad Pughearts was called to take her in.
She will be loved and spoiled and taken care of until her furever home finds her.
I am still getting to know her but so far she is a Gem and will make someone very Happy to spend the rest of her Senior years with.
Meet Mocha.
Mocha is about 18 months old and came to PugHearts by way of Austin, where she was found by some rescuers on a dead end road and known dumping ground.
Mocha was scared to death and had to be trapped to get her to safety.
The trapper called PugHearts and, of course PugHearts said yes.
It was clear Mocha was beautiful, but it was also clear that Mocha had her fair share of issues.
During her initial intake exam Mocha was petrified and let that show.
Dr. Hendrix found that Mocha has some eye issues making her see shadows a little differently than normal and he also believes she’s been abused.
Mocha made her way to a foster to evaluate her on a few things… Is she happy in her own head?
Is she able to live a full life of love?
Are meds needed?
Is she adoptable?
Our first meeting took place with me on the floor and we haven’t looked back since.
She needs some training.
She definitely needs positive based encouragement and discipline.
She needs to learn boundaries.
She is already obsessed with me and is learning that I’m everyone’s…not just hers.
Mocha has met everyone her with no issues.
She has learned to sit, stay and lay down.
She stayed in the crate overnight and while I was away with no issues.
She sat with everyone while I filled up dog bowls.
Mocha is a work in progress but I believe she’s a workable work in progress, and I’m ready to put in the work to make her the best dog she can be.
Brindles hold a special place in my heart and I refuse to let her previous “owners” win.
Muffin came to PugHearts from a shelter in Texas.
She has been hit by a car and suffered severe trauma.
Her pelvis was shattered in multiple places.
This was severely painful and not able to be repaired.
Run free Muffin and know that you are loved and important.
McKenna was one of the beloved Whiskey puppies who came to PugHearts from the Rio Grand Valley at just 4 days old, tragically orphaned after their mother passed away shortly after birth.
Despite being frail and covered in fleas, McKenna was given warmth and love by the caring team at PugHearts.
Though her time on this earth was short, she will always be remembered for the joy and innocence she brought during her brief stay.
McKenna passed away on 2/17/24, at only 5 days old.
Precious Marta came to PugHearts too late for us to fix the damage done to her spine.
While her time with us was short, she was loved fully.
It is with a heavy heart that foster Muriel, aka the perfect Mimi got her wings.
We knew we didn't have long but we had hoped for a little longer.
We wanted her to know love, comfort and lots of food, to cancel out the bad she had.
We cuddled her and made sure she never felt alone, she ate so much chick Fil a nuggets and ice cream that she was filled to the brim.
Thank you to everyone that was part of her journey and to everyone who donated to help support a senior.
We are so grateful she found PugHearts and all the amazing volunteers.
For all the days Martina was with us she was loved with every ounce of our hearts.
Every night before bed I would kiss her swollen little belly and ask God for a miracle to save her life.
Maybe the miracle was that she lived long enough to know the sound of my voice and know that she was loved immensely for all of the 33 days she was with me.
Today you gained your wings, so fly free, sweet Martina.
I’m certain that your sisters and your brother were waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge where all of you are now the perfect little puppies you were always meant to be.
Mannon is one of the M Puppies.
He is a black male.
Mannon is quieter, but very inquisitive.
He loves to play (with his brothers, with people and with toys) but isn't much of a barker.
He has an epic head tilt he would love to show you.
Maggie gave everything she had but she was just too sick and weak.
She crossed the bridge last night.
It hurts me to think about what could have been for her if she had only been cared for.
She was incredibly sweet and loving and she deserved better from humans.
PugHearts gave her everything we could but it was just not to be.
Fly high my Beautiful Black Beauty
HOSPICE OMG meet Melba(Toast).
She is our newest foster.
14 years old an 8 lbs.
When Erika Landers asked if we wanted to foster her, she looks much larger in her photos.
Chiquita is no longer the smallest and oldest here.
Melba has only been here only about 3 hours and has already won us over, especially Bruce who is partial to Chihuahuas.
She may be a Chug but looks more like a Chihuahua.
I’m not used to a dog with a nose.
Melba is thin and needs to gain a little weight She has bad skin with hair loss, but with meds and good food, hopefully that will change soon.
HOSPICE Please Welcome Maggie Mae to PugHearts.
She’s a product of Corpus Christy’s streets.
Maggie Mae is about 7 and weight 12.2 lbs.
She’s seems to be trained to go outside to due her business, even in the rain.
Being so tiny, and maybe being on the streets for a while, she will now have a time to put about a fourth to half a pound on her body.
Maggie has to be encouraged to eat.
Maggie Mae is very quiet and loves sitting on my lap.
She is crated at night for now which is something I normally don’t do.
She has no problem going into the crate.
She has had a great time watching the birds and squirrels.
Sweet precious Monroe came to PugHearts from Laredo area.
Sadly, she came to us ill and after medical care and further testing, she was diagnosed with babesia and it was too much for her little body.
Mel was found on the side of the road.
He has an old spinal injury and we are doing the very best for him possible.
Too small and too ill to stay.
Run free baby girl.
Mortimer deserved better.
He was only 8 years old.
You matter and you are loved Morti.
