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This page is dedicated to the 85 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.

Ace

PH ID: #2

Ace is a handsome black male. He comes to us from a local shelter so not much is known about his background. We estimate he is between 7 to 8 years old. He is heartworm negative. He has been brought current on his vaccinations and microchipped. He will be neutered prior to placement.

Right now Ace is not feeling very well - he is currently suffering from an upper respiratory infection. He is currently on antibiotics to help him recover and is doing very well. His appetite has improved and he is now up and around without any difficulty. He is expected to make a full recovery but for now he is still not 100%. We will update his status as he gets better.

Agnus

PH ID: #253

Agnus is a fawn female. She came to us from a local shelter. We estimate she is between 8 to 10 years of age.

Albert

PH ID: #3

Albert is a sweet fawn male. He is 11 years old. He was an owner surrender to a local shelter. Albert is not very well as he is severe heartworm positive. Due to his poor general health he is not a candidate for aggressive heartworm treatment.

Albert is on medical hold and is now considered a hospice patient. Any donations towards his medical bills would be greatly appreciated.

Special Notes

Albert is on hospice care.

Allison And Ashley

PH ID: #673

Allison and Ashley were puppies from Addison's litter.

They were both born very small and failed to thrive.

Both passed peacefully and are now together forever.

Angelina

PH ID: #429

Angelina is a fawn female. She comes to us from a local shelter. From Angelina's foster: Angelina is one sweet little girl. She hasn't received much care in her past life but that has all changed now. She is being treated for her demodex mange and is showing signs of new hair growth. nce all her hair has grown back she is going to be a light fawn color. She has a face any pug would envy, she's really a beauty! She also has exceptional eyes. She is quite playful, she loves to play tug o' war and play with the stuffed toys (or they were stuffed until someone found the stuffing and pulled it all out :)) She is quite a good cuddler also. She will play for awhile and then all of a sudden I'll notice that I have one more pug on my lap snoring. Her house habits are exceptionally good for someone of her age, in fact she is an all round well behaved little girl. She has a very high pitched speaking voice so we're working on not using it as much, but that's about the only thing that needs improvement with Angelina. I believe that if she has a choice she would like to have a furry brother or sister, but would do well as an only pet if she received enough exercise. She is friendly to everyone and I think would do well with children, she isn't overly aggressive with her play habits and I don't think she would knock them over by jumping on them when playing. Angelina will be a very welcome addition to almost any active home.

Angus

PH ID: #485

Angus is a black male. He comes to us from a local shelter. We believe he is about 10 years old. He is heartworm negative but suffers from severe dry eye. He also has arthritic hips. He has been neutered, microchipped and brought current on his vaccinations.

From Angus' foster: Meet Angus! Angus is a sweet 10 year old pug man. We aren't too sure what Angus' life was like before coming to us, but he's learning his way around his new foster life. He can't hear or see too much, but it doesn't slow his curious nature down. He has learned his way around our home and has his favorite spots to nap. He does well with other dogs, in fact he usually finds one to snuggle up with. Angus needs the perfect home where he can enjoy his days being loved for the wonderful puggy he is!

Avery

PH ID: #602

Avery is a 6 year old fawn female. She was found by a kind person that did her best to get her well. She was heartworm positive and was treated prior to her coming to us. She is a happy, beautiful girl. Everyone that meets Avery falls in love with her.

A month ago Avery has a lump in her neck. We treated it and it came back.

Avery had surgery to remove the fluid in her neck. A week later, the swelling occured in the other side of her neck. The fluid was then drained and sent for testing. Sadly, Avery was diagnosed with lymphoma. We will continue to love and care for her. Our goal is comfort and to make her as happy possible.

Special Notes

Avery is now in hospice care due to her terminal lymphoma.

Baby

PH ID: #305

Baby is a black female. She is 9 years old. She comes to us as an owner surrender due to medical & financial issues. Poor Baby has not been feeling well and her owner could not afford to take care of her. Our vet found she was suffering from bladder stones. She had surgery and 2 large stones were removed from her kidney. She feels so much better now! She will need to be on special food to help prevent more stones forming, but otherwise has no issues. She did have her left eye removed quite some time ago but that does not cause her any problems. She has been spayed, microchipped and is current on her vaccinations. She is heartworm negative.

Bailey

PH ID: #583

Bailey is a fawn female. She is 11 years old.

From Bailey's foster: Bailey is an 11-year-old fawn gal that is sweet as pie. She loves all people, dogs and even cats though people are her favorite. She is constantly stopping in front of people and waving her paw at them to get their attention. She will pat you with her paw and "talk" as well when she wants attention. She loves to be touched and told she is a good girl...she absolutely lights up and wiggles all over when she is told she is a good girl. I call it her "good girl dance" because she dances. Her house manners are impeccable. She tells you when she has to go out and does not care to linger; she goes out, does her business then wants to come back in the house. Bailey is a special needs gal; she has dry eye and is a doll about getting her ointment in her eyes. She also has some kidney issues as well, and at this point requires special prescription food only; it does not affect her quality of life or her ability to potty outside. This gem of a senior lost her home due to no fault of her own, and still has a lot of love to give to that special someone who can overlook her age and her needs. Won't you consider adding a sweet senior to your home?

Bebe

PH ID: #665

BeBe was a fawn female. She was found wandering the streets with no tags or microchip. We believe she was about 3-4 years old.

BeBe came to us pregnant and with a horrible case of pneumonia. In just the short time that we had her, she had to endure the death of all her puppies, a bout with sarcoptic mange, bladder infections, getting spayed and finally heart worm treatment. Had she made it through her treatment, she would’ve lived happily ever after in our home. Bebe, you left us too soon. We will never forget how lovable you were. You brought us so much joy and we will all miss you terribly. I find solace in knowing that you are in heaven with your babies and you will never suffer again.

Bebe, you gave me 6 months of the best love filled months of my life. You were a very special friend in so many ways. I will never forget you. Until we meet again, love always (your baby daddy).

Bentley

PH ID: #239

Bentley is a 10 year old fawn male. He is an owner surrender. He is moderately heartworm positive and has begun conservative treatment. He is current on his vaccinations and has been neutered.

Betty

PH ID: #18

Betty is a fawn female. She was found wandering the streets by a Good Samaritan who took her in but could not keep her. We believe she is about 6 years old. She is a bit overweight and needs a diet. She has been brought up to date on her vaccinations, microchipped and is spayed.

Betty is a very sweet laid back girl. She loves a good back rub. She is good with kids and gives lots of kisses. You never have to guess where Betty is because she stays right at your feet. It only takes a small glance in her direction and her entire body is wagging with her little tail. Betty is a very sweet natured dog. She is great about letting you know when she needs to use the bathroom, she will go to the closest door and stand. If that doesn't work she will scratch on the door. Betty would be completely happy being an only dog but would also do great with another dog as long as she can be alpha.

Bob

PH ID: #750

Bob is a senior male black pug who was found as a stray by a nice family in Baytown. He is significantly overweight and has a very rough coat with hair loss on his tail and hindquarters but a very sweet disposition. He needs specialist surgery for hernia repair and we will provide additional updates as he is treated.

We are so sad to report that Bob crossed the bridge today, July 6, 2011. We lost him so quickly but are thankful that he did not suffer. Sweet beautiful Bob will be sorely missed.

Bohdi

PH ID: #604

Bohdi was a fawn female owner surrender who was only 3 years old. She came to us suffering from Lymphoma. She became a hospice pug, living out her last days in a loving foster home.

Bohdi has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She is now the life of the party there.

This girl was adored by all that met her. She was the lunch time companion to the vet crew on a regular basis. She was Becca's personal party planner and hostess.

She will be missed greatly.

Bosley

PH ID: #24

Bosley is an adorable fawn male with a distinguished touch of gray to his face. We estimate he is about 10 years old. This poor little guy was found wandering the streets all alone. How someone could have let go of this sweetie-pie is a mystery! Bosley has been neutered, microchipped, brought up to date on his vaccinations and given a full teeth cleaning. He has a bit of arthritis in his left hip.

Bosley is a wonderful little guy. He is very well mannered, housebroken and knows basic commands. He gets along beautifully with other dogs as well as children. However, his sole purpose in life is to get you to rub his belly! This guy will drop on his back in a heartbeat to get that rubbin'! He is a very happy, social guy who has a lot of zest for life. If you love the seniors, but want one that doesn't act like an old fogey, then Bosley just might be your fella!

Brandi

PH ID: #820

Brandi is a fawn female. We believe she is 3 or 4 years old. She comes to us from a friend of PugHearts who saw an ad for her on a local internet site. When she picked her up she knew something wasn't right. Brandi was being re-sold after her new owner bought her form an out of town website and realised something about her wasn't right. It turns out Brandi was suffering from a horrible infection that had started in her teeth & gums and has progressed through her jaw and even into her eye sockets and sinus cavities. She has undergone surgery to try and remove all the infected tissue and bone, but we won't know how successful it has been for a while. Meanwhile Brandi is on massive doses of antibiotics.

Amazingly, despite everything she is going through, Brandi is a sweetheart of a girl who loves to give kisses and talk to people. She is severely underweight - probably because it has been too painful for her to eat properly for ages - but has an appetite and is eating soft food now. We hope that we have got her in time and that we can save her. We will post updates as her case unfolds.

We lost Brandi on the morning of Veterans Day 2011 11/11/11. Rest well little one. Run at the Bridge with your new friends.

Brewer

PH ID: #805

Brewer is an 11 year old senior fawn male who was surrendered to a local shelter to be put down because he was sick. He is heartworm negative, but he does have a cough and some difficulty breathing. His gait is a bit wobbly, and he may have either neurological or spinal problems … but it just may be related to his age and weight. He is good-natured, has an adorable squishy face, and a luxuriant coat.

Unfortunately, Brewer was suffering from a collapsing trachea. He was not a candidate for surgery, so we put him on medications to ease his coughing and swelling. Sadly, his heart was unable to sustain him. We lost him October 19, 2011.

Brewer was a sweet, loving boy who was his foster dad's shadow. He only had eyes for him, though all of us girls fell in love with this big squishy guy. He allowed us to cuddle him, but saved his adoration for his dad. We are so sorry to lose this guy, as he really stole our hearts. Rest well sweet boy.

Buddha

PH ID: #343

Buddha is a sweet fawn male. He came to us from a local shelter. We estimate he is about 8 years old. He is heartworm negative and has been neutered. He is current on his vaccinations and microchipped. He is also housetrained and goes to the back door when he needs outside.

From Buddha's Foster: Buddha has fit in perfectly around here. He is my shadow when I am home, can always be found at my feet. We have been walking in the neighborhood each evening and Buddha rather enjoys this. We have done up to a mile depending on the temperature outside and he does quite well. I think he would do well as part of a group or an only pet. He will play if played with but rarely initiates the playing. You know I think that anyone who can put up with my dog is a saint! He is a very calm gentleman that loves to be close to his human. He also seems to enjoy laying out on the deck "sunning" for brief periods.

Buddy

PH ID: #30

Buddy is a sweet fawn male. He was found on a busy road having been hit by a car and left for dead. He was taken in by a Good Samaritan. He was found to have a fractured spine and had surgery to fuse the fracture. He has lost all control of any muscles below his waist, including his bladder and use of his lower extremities.

We have been battling to care for Buddy as best as we can. However, he suffered a dislocation to his elbow. He had an open reduction of the elbow. Unfortunately it became dislocated almost immediately and had to be put back into place and a splint placed on him. This left him completely immobile. Due to his extreme distress and the lack of future quality of life, we have let Buddy go to Rainbow Bridge. He is now pain free and able to run again. Bless you sweet Buddy!

Captain

PH ID: #407

Captain is a fawn male. We estimate he is between 4 to 5 years old. He comes to us from a local shelter. He is severe heartworm positive and will begin treatment immediately. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations.

From Captain's foster: Captain (aka “Buddy”) is a very sweet boy, wonderful with children and other dogs. He loves to cuddle and will follow you around like your shadow. He likes to play with his toys and chew on doggie bones.

When he first came to us, he was very scrawny and flea-bitten, with heartworm and tapeworm. He has been through his heartworm treatment, and his health is much improved. He still has a slight cough and wheeze, which is being treated with medication.

He is very calm and quiet, and doesn’t bark very often. He is very well-mannered, and will sit for food and treats. He is housetrained. He loves to sleep on our bed, and would be under the covers if we let him!

Celeste

PH ID: #669

Celeste was an adorable fawn pug mix. She came to us from a local animal control facility. Sadly, she passed away during her spay surgery. We didn't have long with this girl, but the short time we did spend with her during her transport made us fall in love with her. She showered us with kisses and wriggled with excitement. She was an adorable girl that didn't get the second chance she deserved. However, we are glad that she didn't spend her final day in a cage at a shelter.

Chase

PH ID: #45

Chase is a young fawn male. He is about 1 1/2 years old. He was an owner surrender due to his youthful exuberance. As anyone who has had a puppy knows, they require a lot of time and energy. Unfortunately, Chase's former family underestimated how much energy he would need. Therefore, poor little Chase ended up being crated most of the time. As that is no way for a pug to live, his owners contacted us to find him a new family.

Chase has been brought up to date on his vaccinations and microchipped. He will be neutered prior to placement.

Chase is a very playful, energetic puppy. He would do well in a home with children (as he has lived with kids before) and/or other dogs. All this little guy wants to do is run around and play. Who can blame him? Life outside a crate is pretty cool! He still has quite a bit of puppy left in him and will need some more training but he is nearly housebroken and learning the new house rules quickly.

Christine

PH ID: #298

Christine is a 4 year old fawn female. She was found abandoned on a local highway with no tags or microchip. Thankfully she is heartworm negative and appears to be in good health. She has been spayed, microchipped and brought current on her vaccinations. She's a sweet girl who has adjusted well at her foster home. She plays very well with other dogs and is not an "Alpha" female. She would do well in a multi-pug household.

Coco

PH ID: #783

Coco, or Cocopuff, as I called her was only in my home for a short time, but she made herself right at home and me and all the other pups made her part of the family immediately. She loved to give kisses and I loved to squeeze her tight while she gave them to me. She enjoyed laying next to me, snuggling up to my leg and I would pet her so so soft fur. She was a joy to have around, she put a smile on my face every time I looked at her pudgy little body and warm eyes. She deserved so much more out of life, heartworm is a horrible disease that is easily preventable, she could still be with us if only someone had been more responsible and gave her the preventative. She had a lot of love to give and will be missed.

Gayle

Coco passed to the Rainbow Bridge on the 12th August 2011. Sleep well little one. You were loved by us all.

Dana

PH ID: #267

Dana had a massive stroke and passed with her sister Dani beside her.

It made Dani feel better to be with her. Dani would cry out to Dana if they were not together.

After Dana passed with Dani beside her, Dani seemed to understand.

Danny

PH ID: #773

Danny is a fawn male. He is a senior - probably about 10 years old. Danny had a devoted mommy who loved him very much, but when she passed away nobody else wanted him. Since nobody was taking proper care of him, we were called to take him. Danny is a sweet, loving guy that has severe mobility issues. He walks with a mobility harness or rides in a stroller. He will require a lot of extra care and attention but in return he will give you unconditional love and the most gorgeous smile.

We lost our sweet Danny to heart failure on October 17, 2011. He was a beautiful soul and we were privileged to be a part of his life for the short time we knew him. Sleep well sweet Danny boy.

Darla

PH ID: #794

Darla came to us from a shelter in Louisiana with many issues. We tried very hard to make her better but poor Darla lost her fight on the 1st September 2011.

Sleep well little one - you are with many friends at the Rainbow Bridge now.

Diego

PH ID: #60

Diego is an adorable fawn male. He is 4 years old and an owner surrender. Diego had been adopted from a local shelter several months ago, but his new home didn't work out so now he is with us. Poor little Diego has had a pretty rough time of it. He has just finished heartworm treatment and will have a re-check to make sure he is heartworm negative in a couple of months. Meanwhile, he also came to us with tapeworms and whipworms which have been treated and he is now clear. He had also come to us suffering from pneumonia. That has been treated and cleared but he still has a slight chronic cough. He has an injury to his jaw that is healing nicely and should be completely healed within the next couple of weeks.

Diego is a sweetheart of a boy who is a bit shy when first meeting people. Once he feels he can trust you he is quite a cuddler! He also does very well with other dogs and children. This little guy has been through a lot and is ready for his new life with a family who will love him and never let him go.

Diego passed away in November 2011. He had found his forever home and was loved dearly by his mom.

Dixie

PH ID: #231

Dixie is a sweet fawn female. She was an owner surrender. She is 5 years old. She is current on her vaccinations, microchipped and spayed. She is heartworm negative. Dixie came to us with a swollen belly. Our vet discovered that she had an enlarged kidney. She has had surgery to remove the non-functioning kidney and is now recovering well.

Update from Dixie's foster Mom: Dixie is an awesome pug, we really enjoy having her in the house. We have nicknamed her "Skillz" with a 'z'. She is amazingly crafty (in a good way) Whenever we throw a toy, even though we have 3 pugs in the house to chase after it, Skillz always retrieves it. She positions herself appropriately to get a head start and is crafty about pouncing on it, dodging the others and crafty. She loves to fetch toys. She gets along with the pack well, loves to snuggle close to me at night and follows me all over the house. When I am getting ready in the morning for work, she perches on my vanity stool to hang out and observe. She uses the doggy door well and is housebroken! She has gained a little weight, but we still have far to go.

Dude

PH ID: #671

This is Dude. He was rescued from a local shelter.

Sadly, Dude was already fighting an infection. We soon learned that this is the worst kind of infection for a young dog.

He was diagnosed with Parvo and lost his battle a couple of days later.

Eloise

PH ID: #561

Eloise is a fawn female. She was found wandering the streets without any escort. Sadly, she had no tags or microchip either. We estimate that she is about 8 years old. She is heartworm negative, spayed and current on her vaccinations.

From Eloise's foster: Eloise has been a true blessing to have around. She is sweet as can be and fit into our household real quick. She doesn't make much noise (except the occasional soft bark when you are cooking or eating), hasn't had a single accident, loves to be in your lap, yet is less demanding for your attention than the average pug. Unfortunately, Eloise was diagnosed with kidney failure shortly after being rescued. We do not know how much time that leaves us with Eloise, but in the mean time she is full of life and love. She does not seem to be affected by her illness at this time, but will have to be monitored and on special food for the rest of her life. I can not say enough about how special this little girl is (did I mention she is only 12 pounds?). My husband normally just cooperates with fostering, but he has definitely fallen in love with Eloise. She would be a great companion for a quiet household and would do well in a multiple dog household or by herself.

Eloise was released from the misery of her kidney failure on December 1st 2011.

Her fosters (DD and Clayton) as well as others that loved her (JR and Yvonne, Brent and Chrissie) gave her all the love she could handle.

She will be missed terribly.

Elvis (Previously Arnold)

PH ID: #7

The day we adopted Arnold we decided to rename him. On the very first day he came to his new name, Elvis.

He was a wonderful pug. He loved playing and going on long walks. His favorite toy was a squeaky rabbit that he would chew on all day. He loved the dog park and enjoyed interacting with the people more than the other dogs. He was an extreme cuddle pug and a joy to be around. Sadly we found out that he had heart worms about three months after we got him, and he succumbed to the disease shortly after. His passing was very difficult and there are a lot of people who miss him dearly.

He is survived by his baby brother, Presley.

We love you, Elvis - you were a fantastic pug and we think about you alot!

Emmitt

PH ID: #70

Emmett is a sweet fawn male. He is 14 years old and comes to us from a local shelter. Poor little Emmett has some medical issues which are currently being treated by our Vet. He is blind, though his sense of smell seems to work just fine! He is currently suffering from a really bad ear infection, though that should clear with proper medications. He also seems to have some skin issues but that too should clear with appropriate medicatioins. He will also be having a dental soon as his breath is pretty awful. He has been neutered and microchipped and is current on his vaccinations. He is heartworm negative and has been started on preventative.

Emmett is a pretty easy-going fellow. He is sweet and seems to like people. We just know that once he gets to feeling better he is going to make some a wonderful companion.

Evie

PH ID: #703

Evie came to me a very frightened and sick little girl. Over time she opened up and her fears subsided, she gained weight and her outlook started to improve. She pranced around my home following me everywhere, my little shadow. My world revolved around her health and well-being, I was determined to save this little precious queen. I thought with enough love and determination she would make it, sadly I was mistaken. There came the day when I knew that it was her time to cross the rainbow and I couldn't be selfish and keep her any longer. So now she is my angel, I miss her and I love her and am grateful for the time I had with my little queen. I am happy that I was able to bring love into her life and she left the world knowing what true love is.

Gayle

Farley

PH ID: #211

Farley lost his fight on the 10th October 2011. Farley had liver issues that were just too much for the little guy to deal with. He saw love in his time with us.

Sleep well Farley, you are with friends now.

Figaro

PH ID: #568

Figaro is a fawn male. He is an older fellow - probably 10 years old. He was found with no tags or microchip. This poor sweet boy has trouble getting around. He is overweight and seems to have some degenerative disc disease in his back. This means he is urine incontinent and has difficulty with walking. He is also suffering from severe ear infections. He appears to have dry eye, but can definitely see.

Despite all his issues, this guy is a sweetheart. He is tired, scared and looking for a quiet place to diet and heal. He is soooooooo sweet. He talks and sings to you.

Frankie

PH ID: #411

Frankie is a 3 year old fawn male. He came to us from an animal control facility. He is moderately positive for heartworms and will begin treatment shortly. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations.

Franklin

PH ID: #74

Franklin is an adorable black male. He came to us from a local shelter so we don't know his story. But we do know he hasn't been cared for in quite some time. We estimate he is around 10 years old. He has already been neutered. He is current on his vaccinations and heartworm negative. He does have one missing eye and needs drops in his remaining one, so his vision is somewhat impaired. He does have a couple of mast cell tumors that are simply being monitored for changes as our Vet does not feel they need to be removed.

Franklin has obviously been somebody's pet at one time. He LOVES being around humans and other dogs - he probably would not do well as an only pet. He is a very sweet little guy who just wants to have a human to love. His favorite thing is to curl up on a lap and snuggle. He is a true lap dog.

Gunner

PH ID: #830

Gunner was a 4 year old fawn male. He was an owner surrender that came to us critically ill. Sadly we could not save him.

Gunner lost his fight on the 29th November 2011.

He will be missed by those who he came in contact with. He tried.

Helen

PH ID: #610

Helen is a fawn female. She is 4 years old. She is an owner surrender.

Hildi

PH ID: #85

Hildi is a cute fawn female who was transferred here from Homeward Bound Pugs in OK. We estimate she is between 3 to 5 years old and has had a tough life. She was kept outside with a large dog and lost her eye at an early age. Her remaining eye is completely healthy. She has been spayed, microchipped and brought up to date on her vaccinations. She had some mammory tumors removed this summer but has no recurrance. Hildi has come a long way from the skittish little girl we first met. She has learned to play and particularly enjoys toys with a noise box in them.

From Hildi's Mommy and Daddy 01/09/12:

It is with a heavy heart but our beloved Heidi( Hildi 1/19/08 ) has made the trip over the Rainbow Bridge.. She is now with out pain.. We have a vision of her in a field with that smiling one eyed smushy face , running, chasing butterflies, without pain in her legs.. We are going to miss the snoring snort, the WOLF/WOLF, begging for the Puggie Kiss and her CHUBBY little belly to be rubbed.. She can now walk without pain, breathe without effort..

Will be sadly missed but never ever forgotten.

Hillary

PH ID: #86

Hillary is a 13-14 yr old female. She prefers to sleep in the bed and receive the majority of your time. Hillary has mast cell cancer, but is doing well medically. She has some CHF and aging issues and is on medication for her heart and arthritis. Hillary is a sweet gently lady. She is housebroken and does well with the other dogs in the house. She sleeps in the bed and loves to snuggle with her people. She gives gentle, sweet kisses and enjoys long movies. (The longer you stay still, the happier Hillary is.)

Ivy

PH ID: #522

Ivy is a fawn female that comes to us from a local animal control facility. She is severe heartworm positive and has a rectal prolapse. She has a severely enlarged heart and is having difficulty breathing. We believe she is about 5 years old. She is currently being treated at our Veterinary clinic though her prognosis is not good.

Ivy crossed over the Bridge on Tuesday, February 23rd 2010 with Cindy at her side.

Izzy

PH ID: #92

Izzy is a sweet fawn female. She is 2 years old. She comes to us as an owner surrender due to her medical condition. Izzy has been seen by a neurologist who has determined that she is suffering from hydrocephalus (water on the brain.) This means that she has a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid around her brain. This is usually only seen in puppies but Izzy developed this within the last year. It has affected her walking but she still gets around well. As her symptoms have not progressed and her condition has stabilized, no further treatment is necessary. She will need to be monitored for changes and if any occur she should be seen by the neurologist.

Izzy is a very sweet girl. She comes to you for affection; she puts her nose on you to let you know she wants attention. She navigates around her foster house and yard well but does not do too well with steps. She sleeps up on the human bed but needs to be put up and down. She still has some tics - expecially when eating, and takes time to process things. She comes when called but just takes a little longer. She does not tolerate loud noises well. She seems to enjoy being around other dogs and sleeps with them.

Jasmine

PH ID: #345

Jasmine was a pug mix surrendered to Angleton AC. She was having what looked like seizures. They called us. Our vet looked at her and determined that she was suffering from (most likely) distemper tics. The movements were significant, involved her entire body and they never stopped. Jasmine was unable to control her bodily functions including sleep.

We do not believe she slept at all in the 4 days we had her. We tried medications to control the movements, but the meds made no difference. She was released from her misery to rest quietly. She was a real cutie.

Jason

PH ID: #95

Jason is a handsome black male with light brown eyes. He is 1 1/2 years old. He was an owner surrender to a local animal control through no fault of his own. He has been brought up to date on his vaccinations, microchipped and neutered. He is heartworm negative and is in excellent health.

Jason is a seet little guy who is a bit confused about his recent turn of events. However, he is well behaved and amiable. He's a little cutie who is very sweet and cuddly. He gets along beautifully with other dogs and would do well in a multi-dog household or as an only dog. The most important thing to Jason is to have a human that wants to cuddle and snuggle with him, as he loves being held.

Jayden

PH ID: #774

Jayden is a young fawn male we received from another breed-specific rescue group who found him as a stray. We will know more about him once he has been examined by our vet. He is an active, happy boy who needs to be neutered, and is a couple pounds underweight.

We lost Jayden to Heartworm treatment on the morning of November 16th 2011.

Yet another of our furry friends heading to the Rainbow Bridge way too early. Run free little man.

Jojo

PH ID: #143

This is Mr Jones, a.k.a. JoJo . He is a true gentleman puggie! He is an approximately 4 year old handsome fawn who weighs approximately 15 lbs. He has been neutered and is up to date on all his shots. Unfortunately he is heartworm positive, but he is currently being treated for this and it has not slowed him down one bit! He has no other health issues.

JoJo is very friendly and sweet. He will sit quietly in your lap or lay next to you on the floor, but also loves to run and play with other dogs. His foster described him as 'so well mannered' and 'cordial' with other dogs.

Poor JoJo has not had much stability in his life. His last owner couldn't keep him any longer and handed him over to a shelter after only 6 months. We don't know how many times he has had to move prior to that. This is very surprising given his impeccable manners and sweet disposition. This gentleman caller needs a home where his social graces will be appreciated and he will be the cherished pet he deserves to be.

Julia

PH ID: #601

Julia. We, sadly, got her too late. She was in total renal failure. Our pretty woman.

Julie

PH ID: #672

Julie was one of Jewel's puppies.

The litter all contracted distemper.

Julie's symptoms progressed to severe neurological and we released her from her misery.

Layla

PH ID: #500

Layla is a fawn female. She is 3 years old. She comes to us from a local shelter. She is heartworm positive and will begin treatment shortly. She has been spayed and microchipped and is current on her vaccinations.

Sadly, Layla suddenly became sick and passed away.

She was spoiled rotten by her foster Mom and will be missed.

Levi

PH ID: #113

Our Levi - By Luanna Fielder

We adopted Levi almost three years ago after meeting him at a Pug meet up. I would throw his ball and he would come back and sit by me every time. Cindy said "Levi doesn't ever sit by anyone like that"....Levi was choosing me for his forever home and a couple of weeks later he was ours! Levi was our precious sweet little buddy. He had a swagger to his walk and a bounce when he pranced. He would cock his little head to the side when I walked in the house after work, make sure it was me, run to get his ball and then sit down and cuddle beside me on the couch for awhile. I am greatly missing that!! His tail was down and straight for sometime after we got him but then he realized..."Hey, I am HOME!" and his tail was curled up and wagging all the time. He and his brother Chubbs got along very well, they would cuddle, play tug-of-war and have the occasional fight. Levi was a home body, never wanting to go anywhere. Instead of getting excited when he heard the tags on his halter jingle he would go and get on my bed in hopes that I wouldn't find him. But once he knew he was going to the groomer or that I was staying with him he was ok. I love both of my pugs (Chubbs and Levi) very much but Levi stole my heart! Maybe cause of his medical problems that were so much like my CdLS daughter (they both had a cleft palate repair and both suffered with seizures).

There is so much about Levi to share and so little space but I would like to share some of his character:

Levi would bark at the Progressive Insurance commercials, other than that he didn't care what was on the tv. He would be asleep and the commercial would come on and he would bark a couple of times and that was it. It was hilarious.

Levi, from day one, slept in the bed, there was no more laundry basket for him.

You never "took" Levi out to potty, he went when HE knew he needed to go.

Levi loved his bed in the living room.

Levi and RUGS......he would rearrange them all the time, the little door rugs, the runner in the front hallway but the one that always baffled him was the heavy 8 x 10 that he couldn't budge but with corner in mouth he would growl at it just the same.

Levi loved roughing with my shoes and stuffed animals and playing with Chubbs.

Levi was always at my feet in the kitchen looking for any scraps that may fall on the floor.

Levi knew the words: eat, hungry, food, TREAT, bath treat (cause that was different than a regular treat) buddy (he would smile at me when I called him that) and medicine.

At 6:30am every morning he would get up and go outside to the bathroom and then come back to bed and if daddy wasn't up he would bark to get him up and then follow him into the bathroom.

At night daddy would turn his light off at his chair to go to bed, Levi would come protect me and then nip ME....I never understood why he didn't nip daddy. HA!

Levi loved loved loved to cuddle and most of all:

LEVI LOVED HIS BALL!!!

Levi was very precious and sweet and, on May 6, 2011, was taken from us WAY to soon! I called him my "doggie vacumn" cause he was always picking something up and this time it was a piece of thread that I missed picking up off the floor. That thread cost him his life. He tried ever so hard to pull thru this illness but he was already so weak before we found out what was the problem. I know he loved his family and his home and we loved him ever so much and will greatly miss him. There isn't an inch of our home that doesn't have a reminder of Levi, which makes it ever so hard to say goodbye. We had him cremated with his ball and he's coming back home to be with us forever. He was such a sweet, sweet little boy. I will miss his smiles and cuddles. Levi is now running healthy and happy with so many of those that have gone before him on the other side of the Rainbow bridge and I can feel him looking over us.

HAVE FUN BUDDY!!! Thank you for blessing us and making us your family. WE LOVE YOU!!!

Libby

PH ID: #325

Libby is a black female. She was found tied up in a Kroger parking lot. We believe she is about 4 years old. She is severe heartworm positive and will begin treatment shortly.

Libby is a very sweet, gentle girl. She is very loving and loves nothing better than to be held and touched. She is very good with children and other animals. She has learned how nice it is to sleep in a human bed and enjoys cuddling. She is mostly house trained. She is eager to please and will make a fabulous pet for some lucky family.

Lilly

PH ID: #114

Lilly was a sweet fawn female who was found on the streets of Houston. When she came to us she was covered with mast cell tumors. She was seen by a Oncologist who confirmed that there was nothing that could be done. She was with us for just a short time, but in that time she was loved.

Lilly

PH ID: #479

Lilly is a fawn female. She was found wandering the streets with no tags or microchip. We believe she is about 10 years old. She has been spayed, microchipped and brought current on her vaccinations. She is heartworm negative. She is suffering from itchy skin - possibly due to poor nutrition or allergies. She also has some coughing and sneezing so we will have her checked by our vet.

Lilo

PH ID: #406

Lilo is a fawn female. She comes to us from a local shelter so we do not know her history but it doesn't look like anyone has been taking care of her for a while. She appears to be about 5 years old. She has "hot spots" on her neck which we are treating. She has not been spayed but will be prior to placement. She is also heartworm positive and will have treatment. She has been brought up to date on her vaccinations and microchipped.

Lopez

PH ID: #747

Lopez came to PugHearts after being found leaning against the car of a very kind lady. He was in rough shape and taken to our vet. Lopez was found to have a broken jaw and a pelvis broken in 3 places. He was severe heartworm positive and suffering from sarcoptic mange.

Sadly, he developed pneumonia and his body was not strong enough to fight it.

Lopez was a sweet boy and a real cuddler. He was loved by the kind lady that helped him get to us, all of PugHearts and the wonderful staff at Sugarland Pet Hospital. While we had all hoped for a happy ending and a forever home for Lopez, it was not to be. He will remain in the hearts of all those that he touched in his struggle. We love you Lopez and know you are now running and playing with those that crossed the bridge ahead of you.

Lou

PH ID: #670

Lou came to PugHearts along with his buddy Andy and was estimated to be about 6 years old. We adopted him on August 23rd, 2007. Lou Bear was the sweetest puggy I ever met. He loved nothing more than a never-ending belly rub and he gave the best cuddles. The way he would look at you with those sad puggy eyes would just melt your heart. Unfortunately, we lost our poor Lou Lou to those nasty heartworms on April 18th, 2009, but he went peacefully in his sleep while taking a nap with his mommy. He will forever be remembered and missed.

Luna

PH ID: #501

Luna is a black female. She comes to us from an animal control facility. She is 4 years old. She is severe heartworm positive and will begin treatment shortly. She also has a luxating patella and a bad left hip. We believe she had been used for breeding previously. She has now been spayed and is current on her vaccinations.

From Luna's foster: Luna is one beautiful little Puggie girl!!! She is very small and has the sweetest face. She was really quite shy when she first arrived, but over the course of a few weeks has made so much progress it's amazing. She is right in the mist of everyone else now seeking to get her share of the attention. She is quite excited when she first gets on my lap but after a little petting and calming down she loves to just be held. She is very happy to give as many Puggie kisses as you want. She gets on extremely well with other dogs (including my daughter's Great Dane) and, typical of a Pug, loves everyone that comes to visit. She also has very good house manners. While some Pugs with Luna's history of breeding find the adjustment to being in a home quite challenging she seems to be quite satisfied with a nice soft bed, regular meals and a lap to cuddle on. She will give some lucky family years of entertainment and love.

Maksym

PH ID: #754

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.

Mary

PH ID: #682

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.

Missy

PH ID: #482

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.

Oscar

PH ID: #598

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.

Ozzy

PH ID: #350

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.

Pearl

PH ID: #155

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.

Percy

PH ID: #532

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

Puddin

PH ID: #530

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.

Punky

PH ID: #453

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.

Special Notes

Pinky is suffering from hydrocephalis

Ralphie

PH ID: #274

Ralphie is a 10 year old fawn male. He is heartworm negative and has been neutered. He is current on all of his vaccinations and microchipped. He is deaf but can see pretty well. He does have some stiff joints probably related to arthritis. All in all he is in good health for a senior.

Ralphie is a sweet, gentle boy. He is housetrained. He does very well around other dogs and cats. He's probably not used to being around kids as he "ignores" children. Not really playful but that's to be expected in a senior guy. This little guy loves to cuddle or just be near his humans. He can also be vocal, trying to "talk" to his human. He loves sleeping in a human bed at night but needs help getting up and down. Basically happy and very easygoing, Ralphie just needs someone to love and a lap to lay on.

Ricky

PH ID: #791

Ricky is a small pug. He is so sweet and a true gentleman. Ricky is severe heartworm positive. He comes to us after his "owner" decided they were tired of him living in the garage. They took him to a local shelter, where they called us to help. Ricky is too sick for treatment at this time. He is on medications for his heart, fluid and steroids to help him breath. I love him and will do everything in my power to help him gain strength, health and a new life. Ricky is currently on medical hold and cannot be adopted at this time.

On Oct. 4th, 2011 Ricky lost his fight to heartworms. He was loved and given a safe, loving environment in his last days. We will miss him.

Samson

PH ID: #192

Samson was a 10 year old fawn male. Samson originally came from a breeder's facility. He was taken in by someone who wanted to help him, but his medical needs were greater than they could handle so she gave him to us. When he came to us he was suffering from pneumonia, congestive heart failure, ulcers to his eyes and difficulty standing and walking. We treated his pneumonia, CHF and eyes which all improved. However, after consulting a neurologist it was determined that he had an inoperable brain stem tumor. He was put on hospice care. He was a tough little guy who fought his fight bravely. He was with us for almost a year before he lost his fight.

Sammy was a sweet boy who was always eager to please. He was happiest when he was being held, which we did as often as we could. He was loved beyond words and is missed terribly.

Sara

PH ID: #195

Sara came to us from animal control after being surrendered by her owner. She is a sweet fawn female, around 11 years old. She is microchipped, spayed and current on her vaccinations.

Unfortunately she is suffering from some medical issues and therefore her prior owner gave up on her. After meeting her you will agree that she is a very sweet, special girl who deserves some TLC and a new owner who isn't afraid to become her hero.

She has severe vision loss and receives daily drops to keep her eyes clean. Despite the vision loss, once she knows her way around the house she does extremely well. She is a bit hard of hearing. She is also suffering from a lung condition for which she receives Lasix.

She is housebroken and very affectionate. She is a very sweet girl who would do well in a home where someone is around a lot to give her cuddles and TLC.

Sherman

PH ID: #198

Sherman is a stunning black 5 year old male. In his prior life Sherman was a stud dog - used for breeding. He was an owner surrender due to him offering his stud services to an unapproved female in his house. He has now been neutered and is putting his oat-sewing days behind him.

Unfortunately Sherman was not very well looked after as he is heartworm positive. He will begin treatment immediately. Given his otherwise excellent health, we are hopeful for his recovery. He has already been brought up to date on his vaccinations and microchipped. Sherman is a beautiful, vibrant boy who gets on well with other dogs and loves attention.

Spike

PH ID: #205

Spike is a sweet fawn male. He was found wandering the streets of Houston by a Good Samaritan who tried to find his former family. Unfortunately nobody claimed him so we've taken him in to find him the perfect home. From his condition, we believe he has been out on his own for a while. He is in overall good health but will need to have several teeth removed due to advanced decay. His coat and eyes show that he hasn't had the best nutrition lately and he will benefit from getting regular, nutritious meals. We estimate he is about 9 years old.

He has been brought up to date on all of his vaccinations and microchipped. He is neutered. Thankfully he is heartworm negative and has been started on a preventative.

Spike obviously once had a family, as he is a very well behaved little guy. He is housebroken and loves to cuddle up on the sofa. He sleeps well in a human bed, preferring to lie at the foot of the bed. He also gets on well with other dogs. Spike would be a wonderful pet for someone who wants a dog that doesn't need training and also wants to give a pug a chance to know what it's like to be part of a family again.

Sugar

PH ID: #620

Sugar is a black female. She comes to us from a local animal control facility. We believe she is about 5 years old. She is severe heartworm positive. She also is suffering from mastitis and soft tissue injuries to her rear legs.

Tallulah Belle

PH ID: #463

Miss Tallulah Belle is a sweet black female. She came to us from a local animal control facility. This sweet little old lady has obviously not been taken care of for a long time. We believe she is about 10 years old. Right now she has a bad case of sarcoptic mange which has left her skin in terrible shape with severe bald spots. She is also blind.

From Tallulah's foster: What can I say about Tallulha Belle? I could say that she is awesome, that she is beautiful, that she is sweet, that she is funny, that she has the cutest little turned up nose I've ever seen... and they would all be true. My heart was lost the day Cindy sent out the email with her picture asking for someone to pick her up from the shelter.

Tallulha Belle has not had an easy life. She is blind, deaf and has a lot of trouble walking. Her joys in life are eating, sleeping and being held. I can sit for hours holding her during a movie and just keep looking at how pretty she is! The only stimulation she receives is being touched...and she loves to be touched. She likes for her head and back to be pet, but the thing she likes the most is to have her cheek kissed while I'm holding her. She will just keep pressing her head closer to me. I know she can't hear me but I also talk to her and tell her how sweet and pretty she is and that I love her. I think she may feel the vibrations of my voice because she does seem to really relax when I talk to her.

Taz

PH ID: #516

Taz is a fawn male. He is 10 years old. He is in overall good health though he is deaf and has vision impairment; he is heartworm negative. He has been neutered, microchipped and is current on his vaccinations.

From Taz's foster: Taz is the most lovable pug I have ever known. He's a sweet little guy who shadows you everywhere you go. He enjoys riding in his stroller when I take my other foster for walks. He is completely housebroken and enjoys using his doggie door. Although he is deaf and has trouble seeing, he gets around the house just fine. You will love this little guy! He has the most adorable little puggie face!! You won't stop kissing it! You just won't be able to help yourself!

We are so sad to report that Taz suffered a debilitating stroke and crossed over to the rainbow bridge. He was truly loved by his foster and will be missed terribly.

Tootsie

PH ID: #322

Tootsie was a beautiful fawn female. She came to us from a local shelter after her former owners moved and left her in their backyard unattended. She was about 2 years old and was severe heartworm positive.

Sadly, she was not well enough to undergo aggressive treatment and she succumed to the heartworms. She was a sweet girl that deserved a second chance and we are so sorry she never got it. However, she did know kindness and love in her final days as we watched over her. We are thankful for that and the fact that her last days were not spent in a shelter or alone in a backyard.

Violet

PH ID: #216

Violet is a black female. We estimate she is between 2 to 3 years old. She is heartworm negative and has been spayed. She is current on her vaccinations.

Walter Magoo

PH ID: #371

Mr. Walter Magoo was a fawn male. He was picked up on the streets of San Antonio, so we don't know his history. We believed he was between 10 to 12 years old. He came to us with Congestive Heart Failure which we were treating. However, he suddenly suffered a collapsed trachea. Despite emergency treatment and surgical repair, our little guy did not survive. He was a teddy bear and a real lover who loved cuddles and gave great kisses. We miss him terribly but know that he knew he was loved.

Winston

PH ID: #221

Winston was a cute fawn male who was about 7 years old, however he never acted his age. Sadly he came from a home where someone kept him outside and didn't take care of him. That meant he was heartworm negative, though we didn't know that when he came in. He loved everyone and everything - dogs, cats, people. He was so lively and playful. He loved tug-o-war, playing ball and playing with stuffed animals. But his favourite thing was getting cuddles and belly rubbins. At night he would lay back as his belly was rubbed and make a sound that was similar to a purr! He was so sweet and never acted sick, so we didn't know he was ill. Sadly, one day he took a nap and never woke up. A heartworm had clogged his heart and stole him from us. We will never forget this sweet boy and are so thankful for the time that we had him. We taught him how to be a spoiled indoor family pet and we know his final days were filled with love and joy.

Zeta

PH ID: #771

Zeta is a fawn female. We believe she is about 4 years old. She comes to us from an East Texas animal control facility. She was found wandering and a nice lady set things in motion to get her to us. Zeta is heartworm positive and will have to go through treatment.

From Zeta's foster: Remember that person that everyone wanted to be near, who always attracted friends and admirers without trying? That's Zeta!! Everyone in the house quickly fell in love with her. The others follow her around the yard saying 'Play with ME!' Had a bad day? Just look at Zeta and it'll all melt away, especially when she's letting the tip of her tongue hang out, as she's prone to do. When I head to work, she knows 'Go to your room'. She's house-broken and crates well. Of course, she doesn't mind sleeping in bed with you either!

Sweet little Zeta crossed the rainbow bridge on November 19th, 2011 while going through heartworm treatment.

From her foster Mom.

I smile when I recall her face and the tip of her tongue hanging out. She was the first one I’ve fostered that really liked hugs and snuggling in my neck. Everyone else wiggles. ;-)