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.
Our special boy and first Pughearts baby left us for the rainbow bridge on November 6th, 2013.. We are beyond heartbroken and will miss our Pesto so much..
I can only find comfort in knowing that he and Buzzie are together taking care of Nelson..
I love you Presley.
Pearl is a sweet fawn female.
She is 13 years old and an absolute doll.
She is an owner surrender through no fault of her own.
She is heartworm negative.
She is current on her vaccinations, microchipped and spayed.
She is in excellent health but is deaf.
She has a mass on her right rear leg that will be removed soon which does not affect her gait at all.
While no Pug should be an outside dog, Pearl is especially intolerent of the heat and cannot be outside this time of year for very long.
Pearl is described by her foster as a 'little shadow.'
She loves to be near her human and will follow you around.
She loves to snuggle her person in bed at night.
She is used to being an only dog and would do well by herself or with a submissive companion.
Penny is a sweet and sassy 12 year old who came to Pughearts due to health changes in her family.
She’s hard of hearing, but can hear loud noises and follows the pack and hand signals.
She has a bit of arthritis with meds 2x a day, but trots at full speed when it’s dinner time and will woo-woo if her dinner is late.
She can’t jump on the couch or big bed, but wants to be picked up for snuggles.
She’s house and crate trained and gets along with the others.
She’s the perfect mix of spicy and sensible and wants to fill your heart and home with love and laughter.
Take a chance on her.
She might be your lucky Penny.
Penny crossed the Rainbow Bridge today 4/6/2020 in the loving arms of her foster Mom.
Ozzy is a 3 year old fawn male.
He is severe HW+ and will be starting treatment immediately.
He has been brought current on his vaccinations and microchipped.
He is housetrained but does occasionally mark, which we will be working on now that he has been neutered.
Ozzy is a very playful guy who loves his Kong and chasing a ball.
He is looking for an active house that will allow him to be the hyperactive boy he desires.
Young children to play with are a real plus.
Punky (now renamed Pinky) is a beautiful fawn female.
She is 4 years old.
She is an owner surrender.
She is heartworm negative, has been spayed, is current on her vaccinations and is microchipped.
Punky is currently being evaluated by our vet for some possible neurological issues and is currently on medical hold until we know what issues she may have.
Penelope is a fawn female.
She comes to us from a local shelter.
We believe she is about 10 years old.
She is heartworm negative.
She is suffering from general neglect - bad eyes, skin and teeth.
She also has tapeworms which we are treating as well as a mass on her belly which we are having evaluated.
From Penny's foster: Penelope (or Penny as I call her) has settled in quite well.
When she first arrived she had quite a large mass on her stomach and it was discovered that her spleen and intestines were hanging on the outside of her body.
Well no wonder the old girl was having some trouble walking!
She had surgery to repair the issue and has made an amazing recovery.
Penny is a very sweet lady.
She is quite friendly and likes be on my lap to take her naps.
If I have a lap full of other fosters at the time she is just as willing to go to her little bed by the couch and take her nap there.
She is a very easy going old girl.
As with any senior, she isn't a ball of energy.
She does still have quite a funny walk with her back legs being a little crooked from old age and I think from having the tumor so long.
But she gets around just fine and seems to be enjoying her life now.
To my surprise she is completely house trained, she has never had an accident in the house.
Penny would rather not have to deal with other dogs.
She will growl at them if they get too close to her face.
She isn't mean by any stretch of the imagination she just doesn't like to have them get too close to her; however, she only growls at them if they are the aggressor.
Who knows what has happened to her in her life to make her like this..
I correct her anytime I hear her do it and she is beginning to be more tolerant of the others invading her personal space.
Penny sure is a sweet, loving, and undemanding little lady.
Even though she is 10 years old that really isn't that old for a pug, she's got a lot of good, happy years left in her future.
She really deserves someone to give her a safe, warm home and let her know that she is going to be loved for the rest of her life.
Heather is a fawn female.
She is a 6 year old owner surrender.
As you can see, she is a little "fluffy" so we have her on a diet.
She is in good health; she is heartworm negative and already spayed.
She is current on her vaccinations and just had a dental cleaning.
She is on some ear medications and we will see how that progresses.
Porter lost his fight to kidney disease on March 14, 2012.
He was truly a devoted and loving pug.
I had the pleasure to provide his forever home for a year and a half, and he brought joy to my life from the moment he arrived.
He will be missed tremendously.
Liz
Percy came to us from a local animal control facility.
Percy crossed over the rainbow bridge on April 2, 2011.
He was loved and totally adored by his Dad.
Thank you for allowing me to care for Percy.
He was loyal, loving and sweet; he was also my first small dog and he helped me get over the loss of Baubles.
He could not see very well and his hearing was suspect and we'll never know his true age, but he'd always find a way to follow me around the house.
He made coming home at the end of the day something special.
I miss how he shuffled across the room to greet me.
I'll especially miss the way he'd look at me when sitting upon my lap; a look of true love and devotion.
Thanks again for the work you do with PugHearts of Houston.
-Percy's Dad
Otis is a gorgeous fawn male.
He is an owner surrender.
He is 9 years old.
He is in good health except for being a tad overweight and having a touch of arthritis.
He is heartworm negative.
This sweet boy needs a nice relaxing home where he can live out his golden years being the pampered companion he is meant to be.
Update: Otis is a permanent foster and will be cared for in his foster home until it is time for him to cross the Rainbow Bridge.
12-24-15 - Otis has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is running free.
Otto is a fawn male.
He is 8 years old.
He is an owner surrender through no fault of his own.
He is heartworm negative.
He does have severe dry eye and will require daily eye drops.
He also seems to have a bad left knee.
From Otto's foster: Otto is such a fun little guy!
I really don't think he knows he's an old man, because he sure doesn't act like one!
He loves to be held and cuddled, and follows me everywhere around the house.
His fur is VERY soft, and he enjoys being brushed.
His eyesight doesn't seem to be very sharp, so sometimes he bumps into furniture or people, but after he gets his daily eye drops he seems to get around pretty well.
He gets along great with my other two dogs (one small and one big), unless of course there is food involved (in that case we just separate them).
He sleeps in a kennel so that he doesn't have any accidents in the house overnight, and loves being in his kennel.
Unlike a puppy or younger dog, he is not too energetic and rowdy.
At the same time, he has plenty of energy to play around, but will still be calm enough to take a nap with you :).
I really hope that Otto is not overlooked just due to his older age, because he is so loving and would make anybody a very happy pug-parent.
Oscar is a black male.
He is an owner surrender through no fault of his own.
He is 6 years old.
He has been neutered and is current on his vaccinations.
He is in excellent health.
Oscar is a sweet loveable guy who likes to be near his human and cuddle.
He also enjoys being outside to run and play.
He gets on well with dogs and cats.
He is also very good with children.
Oscar was adopted by a loving family in May 2011.
He turned 8 on July 28th.
Oscar became ill in the fall and was diagnosed with a neurological disorder, a probable brain tumor.
His family cared for him and comforted him until the end.
He was set free on Feb 5th 2012.
We at PugHearts are so sad to hear of his passing, but so glad to know he was given a second chance at happiness and knew unconditional love in his final days.
Prancer is a fawn female.
She is a puppy - about 13 weeks old.
She is an owner surrender through no fault of her own.
She was a Christmas gift who was surrendered when it was found that she had severe medical issues.
Little Miss Prissy is a sweet 9 year old little lady pug.
She is teeny tiny!
She is heartworm negative, but has a condition called dry eye, so has limited vision and has limited hearing- but she has quickly adapted to our home & yard.
She makes her way around well.
She likes to snuggle next to us and our other foster pugs.
She’s ok being crated during the day, but would love a home who would be around more since her bladder is teeny too!
There is something about this girl that has grabbed my heart, maybe because she is so little, and looks to have had a pretty rough life in the past.
She’s now looking for the loving home that she’s deserved all these years!
Update: Sadly Prissy has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Piper is a fawn female.
She is about 5 years old.
She has been spayed, microchipped and is current on her vaccinations.
From Piper's foster: Piper joined our home with some health issues that are being resolved.
She has a urinary tract infection and several kidney stones that are causing incontinence issues when she sleeps.
We are currently treating her with antibiotics.
Aside from that, she is the perfect pug!
She is small, gives great kisses, loves everyone (humans and dogs), and loves to cuddle.
She loves nylon bones and any stuffed animal around.
The only time we have heard her speak, kind of like a flutter, is when she is trying to get a rise out of the other dogs.
If you want an instant family member, invite Ms. Piper to join your home!
4-29-14: Piper crossed the Rainbow Bridge after battling a long standing infection.
Her little body could no longer deal with it.
She was a special lady and will be missed terribly.
Pandora is a fawn female.
She is 11 years old and an owner surrender.
She is heartworm negative.
Pandora crossed the Rainbow Bridge on January 28, 2013 due to complications of a thoracic mass.
She was adored by her foster Mom Gayle and a true joy to all that met her.
Phillip is a fawn male.
He is about10 years old.
From Phillip's foster: Phillip is a little over 10 years old.
He is a super sweet, cuddly old man.
He gets along great with all the other dogs.
Though he's not a fan off bigger dogs, or maybe he's a huge fan of them, because he likes to just stand right next to them and say what's on his mind, he could be saying, 'you're a big lug' or 'you're my best friend, do you hear me?!'
We have a lot of snuggle time.
He's like a little doll, he will just lay with you and enjoy the love.
Philly is crate trained, knows how to use the dog door, but occasionally the stubbornness of the pug in him comes out and he will hike his leg inside, nothing a belly band can't fix!
He has severe nasal congestion likely due to allergies and will likely be on medication for life.
He also has bad hips, but that doesn't stop him from moving around or making his way to a treat when it's treat time, he'll push his way to the front of the line!
I'm in love with this boy and if you decide to make him yours, I don't doubt you will be too!
8-01-16: Sadly, Phillip has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.
Sleep well little man.
Puck is a black male.
He is 14 years old.
He came to us when his parents passed away and there was nobody to look after him.
He is heartworm negative.
He is blind and very hard of hearing.
This sweet senior needs a loving home to live out the rest of his life being the adored family pet he has always been and deserves to continue to be.
Update: Puck came to us with a serious bladder infection.
You can tell that he was loved and adored by his people.
They passed away and he was more than the family wanted to deal with.
That is being treated and he is doing much better.
Puck is heartworm negative, blind and a bit confused due to this change in his life.
Puck is a lover and is learning the house and the others here are helping him.
He sleeps in a crate and feels content there in the confined area.
He LOVES his food and enjoys walks on the lead.
He trusts his people and will follow me anywhere on our walks in the yard.
Puck is looking for his forever home.
Orion crossed the Rainbow Bridge to escape the pain and suffering of his short hard life.
He was only a year old, HW positive and battling severe hookworms and fleas.
Thanks to the shelter that called us quickly trying to help him and to Sugarland Pet Hospital for working so hard for him.
Owen is a black male.
He is 8 years old.
He is heartworm positive and dealing with some itchy skin.
From Owen's foster: Owen is an 8 year old black male.
He is housebroken and does not mark, has lots of energy, sleeps in the bed or a crate (does really well in either), loves to eat!
and he is very smart!
Learns routines very quickly!
He is heartworm positive and will have to go through treatment.
Sadly, Owen lost his battle with heartworms and succumbed to heart failure on December 4th, 2013.
Though he did not get adopted, he was loved and adored by his foster.
He knew what a loving, caring home felt like in his final days.
Parker is a fawn male.
He is 10 years old.
He is heartworm negative.
He has been neutered, microchipped and brought current on his vaccinations.
Right now he has an itchy face and ears due to infection but is on medication that will get that cleared up.
He is housebroken and is starting to come out of his shell.
Parker slipped the surly bonds of earth on August 24, 2016.
He went out for his morning constitutional and never returned for breakfast.
Parker was an old soul whose loving owner died; I always got the impression that he was searching for her when he got into his faraway stare mode.
I found him on my patio that morning, in a faraway stare.
He is reunited with his beloved owner at last.
Pop is an 8 year old fawn male.
He is heartworm positive.
Pop has some very bad knees and feet.
We completed his dental and neuter.
He is on meds to make him more comfortable in his knees and walking.
He is a love and is just looking for someone to adore him for the rest of his life.
From Pop's foster: Pop is an 8 year old fawn male that has the absolute best pug face I have seen in a long time!!!!
Pop is about as laid back as a pug gets and he always looks like the world is going to come crashing down around him.
I told Cindy that he should have been named Eyore, he certainly has the look for it.
Pop is so exceptionally well behaved.
He is housetrained and is quite satisfied to lay on a dog bed or to be on the couch next to me.
He is so easy to have around.
He has been treated for heartworms and is now ready to find his family.
He has bad back legs and takes medicine to make him more comfortable.
He wouldn’t be a good pug for running a marathon but he is quite capable of keeping up with his people.
His back feet have a different look about them, he doesn’t have bones in the very tips of his toes so they are all funky.
The only thing about this that bothers him is that I play with his toes when I hold him.
Pop is awesome!
He loves his people, he loves to sleep with his people and he will be such a great addition to any family.
I think he would do better with a family that is more quite because he’s certainly not a bundle of energy.
But he is certainly a bundle of love!!
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Penny was a 12 year old fawn female.
She was an owner surrender due to a prolapsed uterus.
This lovely lady came to us too late in her illness.
All we could do was love her and set her free of her pain and discomfort.
We do love you Penny.
Pesto is a 5 month old black male who came to us with seizures after a head injury and fractured leg.
We are evaluating him medically.
Update from Pesto's foster: Pesto is a 5 month old male.
He is affectionately called "Petey Petey Pesto" in our house.
Pesto came to us after an accident caused him a fractured front leg and seizures that showed up a few days after the accident.
His leg is healed and he is on medication for the seizures.
The break in his leg was at a growth plate and the repair has left him with a permanent limp.
He does not seem to have any pain and he plays with the young male in my house often.
The seizures seem to be under control with medication, but he will likely be on medication the rest of his life to control the seizures.
Pesto is quiet for a puppy and does not like to be carried.
He would like a home with no children (he is nervous being carried or picked up) and a quieter environment, as too much activity seems to make him nervous and he will go hide.
That all being said, this is one sweet boy.
May 22, 2016: Sadly, sweet Pesto has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Oscar is a 9 (ish) yr old male.
He is heartworm negative and dealing with some significant arthritis in his back and hips.
He is a happy clown that loves to be near his people.
Oscar even has his own theme song.
You already know the tune My Puggie has a first name.
It's O S C A R My Puggie has a second name It's M A Y E R I love to hug him everyday And if you ask me why, I'll say Cause Oscar Mayer has a way Of stealing hearts everyday He would prefer a home with a doggie door and no stairs.
Come meet Oscar and let him steal your heart.
Sadly, Oscar left us on February 27, 2015.
As his foster family said, he took part of their heart with him.
Goodnight, sweet Oscar.
Meet our newest member, a 9 year old Pug girl named Peanut who was surrendered by her owner because they lost their home.
Peanut gets along with all children, dogs and cats.
Update from Peanut's foster: Peanut has some challenges and will need a special home to care for her.
She has wobbly back legs which cause her to have slight fecal incontinence.
I have her on a regular schedule of eating every 12 hours and a nightly walk which has reduced fecal accidents significantly.
Peanut also has seizures and is on medication trying to decrease the frequency.
Peanut wants to be the boss with other dogs in the house, especially when she is being held.
Peanut would do well in a quiet environment as an only dog where she can be the princess.
May 25, 2016: Sweet Peanut has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
She is no longer having to deal with multiple seizures per day.
Run free sweet girl.
Poppy, 12yrs, comes to PugHearts as an owner surrender.
Poppy comes in with her bonded partner Posey.
Both of these girls are amazing.
They are active and snuggly.
And each have their own personality - Poppy is sassy, bossy when she wants to eat and has the sweetest tail wag ever.
Poppy wants nothing more than to have someone to talk to and love on.
Sadly Poppy has a mass on her jaw, that is growing and not treatable.
But she enjoys every day wondering around the yard, chatting with Posey and wagging that tail in all the directions.
Posey, 12yrs, comes to PugHearts as an owner surrender and thru no fault of her own Posey comes in with her bonded partner, Poppy.
These girls are absolute jewels.
Gentle souls that need a place to rest!!
Poppy is squishy and loving and a close talker and a dream pug!
She is her own dog, she always knows where Poppy is, but she likes to nap, whether Poppy joins or not!
These girls would love a home where they can grow old together, being spoiled and treated with such love!
They deserve nothing less!!!
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Olivia was found wandering all alone and very sick.
She was unable to fight the heartworms and crossed the Rainbow Bridge to comfort and health.
Ophelia comes to PugHearts from the Rio Grande valley.
She is a 8ough treatment prior to adoption.
From Ophelia's foster: Ophelia is a Velcro pug, very energetic and happy.
She loves toys, Nyla bones and plush toys, but unfortunately she has mega esophagus which can be irritated by over enthusiastic play or stress.
She loves tummy and chest rubs and she will let you know if you have not fulfilled her pet/scratch quota by pawing at your hand.
She gives kisses and is very excited most of the time.
Which has been alittle worrisome during her heart worm treatment.
The mega esophagus is manageable with elevated food and rest 20-30 mins after feeding.
Ophelia is a delightful little girl that adds a bright spot to everyday.
Medical hold and then pending adoption with his foster Mom.
Meet PH Foster Phoenix she is a New Mexican little girl she needs our donations and prayers she will need to go straight to ER Vet today she is on her way to Houston thanks to everyone involve on her transport it takes a village we doing her transport to PugHearts Neurological trauma
Percy is a 17 week old male that comes to PugHearts from a local animal services group.
He has a severe spinal deformity, hydrocephalus and several other genetic issues.
The only gift we can give to Percy is the gift of freedom from his body.
We are sorry Percy.
Penny came to PugHearts with severe neurological issues.
Sadly, we lost her to PDE.
Paisley is the snuggliest sweetest thing.
She is heartworm positive, house-trained with minor accidents every once in awhile.
Her favorite thing is laps.
She is a happy happy girl and loves everyone.
She gets on well with other dogs but is kind of bossy if she doesn't want to play or they're too close to her food.
She is great with kids.
Paisley crossed the Rainbow Bridge in the arms of her Mom.
She was dealing with heart failure from the heartworms complicated by Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia.
We will miss her greatly.
Reintroducing Pierce, an 8 year old male.
He is heartworm negative and in good health.
Pierce is extremely sweet, gets along with all the other dogs and any kids.
He is not a fan of the cold.
Pierce sleeps in the big bed, curled up next to a person.
He doesn't care for hard food, so we have to wet it for him.
Other than the howling he does to greet us when we come home, he's the perfect dog!
Oh, he loves raw carrots.
Percival, aka "Percy," is a 10+ year old male senior who came from San Antonio.
Percy has severe arthritis, collapsed mainstem bronchi, cataracts, and is heartworm positive.
In spite of all of this, Percy is a sweetheart who doesn't complain about his ailments.
He is on medication to help alleviate his discomfort and has responded positively.
This is a large guy who just wants to be around people and is equally comfortable with the other dogs in the house.
Percy loves to be inside on a big, squishy, dog bed nearby.
He is house trained and enjoys mealtimes.
Percy has a magnificent face that will melt your heart.
Please consider seniors in your search for the perfect companion or donate to help support the medical needs of the pugs of PugHearts who are in their Golden Years.
Prince is a very spry older pug who has a vision impairment.
However, this does not slow him down at all!
He is very curious and loves to explore his environment.
He has a habit of getting into small spaces and falling asleep.
So we get to play hide and seek with him.
He loves dinner time and soft food.
Before he was rescued by PugHearts he had his jaw broken at some point, it has healed and left him with a very happy expression.
He is learning how to receive love.
He has started whining in our general direction to let us know he would like to be picked up and loved on.
Peaches is an estimated 15 yr old female that comes to PugHearts following the close of a cruelty case.
She has severe spinal trauma and uses a cart to get around.
She has some special needs and will need an experienced owner not afraid to take on this little dynamo.
Happily, she is heartworm negative and seems to have no vision or hearing loss.
Please welcome Peter to the PugHearts family.
He is currently at Vergi fighting for his young life.
He is 2lbs and about 7-8 weeks.
He has Parvo and is very sick.
This is WHY we don’t support backyard breeders.
Little Paisley is a 6 week old female that comes to PugHearts from a shelter in the Rio Grande Valley.
She was found to have coccidia, giardia and hookworms.
This poor little thing was struggling to survive.
She spent several days in the ER being stabilized before making her way to Houston.
She will be seen by the PugHearts vet and we will continue to help her heal and thrive.
Too much infection in such a tiny body.
Run free pretty girl.
I am so sorry.
Oscar is a precious older gentleman that comes to PugHearts from a local shelter.
He, like most neglected older pugs, has a few medical issues.
He has some spinal issues and deals with a weak bad end.
He retains urine and will need to be expressed several times a day to avoid continued bladder infections.
Oscar see well and will follow you room to room, as he wants to be near you.
He is getting along well with the other pugs in the house.
Eating from an elevated food bowl is a little easier for him.
My Love, I will miss you every single moment until we are together again.
Precious Octavia came to PugHearts from the Rio Grande Valley.
Sadly, we lost Octavia due to an anaphylaxis reaction.
Pearl is a sweet, old velcro pug.
She’s deaf and will follow you everywhere to always keep you close.
Pearl loves to cuddle up and sleep on the couch while she waits for her favorite time of day: Meal Time!
With visual cues, Pearl loves to sit for treats and food.
She also goes in her crate on her own and never fusses about it.
Pearl is potty-trained and finds the perfect spot outside very quickly.
She gets along with everyone she meets and never barks.
Plus, she likes to be held like a baby but is a sneaky fast kisser!
Pearl will be ready for her forever home after a few more visits to the vet.
Porgy is wonderful.
He is gentle, loving, housebroken, calm and VERY handsome.
Porgy is 12 years old and left at a vet clinic to be euthanized.
He is a big guy at 38 pounds.
He has some arthritis and some "ole man" lumps and bumps, but he is mobile and follows you anywhere for love and attention.
Porgy lost his sister, but is looking for a forever home that will spoil him and make him feel safe for the remainder of his time.
I will love you always Porgy.
Oakley is a gentle man that was hit by a car.
His spine was severely damaged and he lost his ability to control his legs, bladder or bowels.
We released Oakley to be free of his pain and suffering.
We love you Oakley and we will see you again.
Courtney's little angel, too fragile for this world.
