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The Rainbow Bridge


Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent, his eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head; and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.

-Author Unknown-


This page is dedicated to all the Rebel Pugs who have been lost. Please take a moment and visit with them, they are gone but not forgotten.

 

  

Odie (left side)
10/17/99 - 7/16/00

 

Loved and missed by: Carolyn and Bailey

 Pugsley
 Forever Loved by: Lydia

 Chuckie
 Loved and missed by: Prissy1908

Donni"s Taipan AKA Tai
11/27/98--8/7/00

Remembered in their hearts forever: Donni, Harley and Coal {nonpug}

To see more of Tai, please, go to his page: Tai's Page

Miss Molly
 Loved and missed by: Sandy

Dee Dee
Jan 1986 - April 2000 
 Sadly missed by Marie

 In Loving Memory of Tigger
May 4,1986-May 1, 2000
 Missed by John, Judy, Kelly, & John David

 Alvin
 Loved by Karen

Maggie 
 Remembered by: Donna

 Susie
 Missed by Paul & William

Baby 
 Loved and missed by Terri

This candle is burning for our loved ones.

 

Many of these Rebels have passed away due to PDE (Pug Dog Encephalitis)

Pug Dog Encephalitis: Commonly called PDE, Pug Dog Encephalitis is as the name implies, unique to Pugs. Little, if anything is known of the causes of PDE, which is essentially an inflammation of the brain. PDE tends to affect young to middle aged Pugs and feature seizure as it’s primary symptom. Lethargy or listlessness and loss of muscle coordination can precede the seizures. Accompanying seizures are several symptoms
ranging from aggression to pacing in circles to pressing their heads against objects such as walls and people.

PDE appears to come in two varieties: Slow Progressive and Rapidly Progressing. The Slow Progressive form features seizures that recur in a matter of days, or weeks, where the Pug will, after the seizures, return to normal. Rapidly Progressing PDE features seizures, often more frequently, and disorientation in between seizures. While Phenobarbital can be used to control the seizures, and Corticosteroids can reduce inflammation, there is no cure for
PDE and the result is generally the same as PDE progresses. It is important to note however that seizures are not necessarily a sign that your Pug has PDE. Pugs can, like many dogs, have epileptic seizures that can be treated with Phenobarbital and have absolutely nothing to do with PDE.

(Taken From the AOL Message Board...posted by: Donni)

To read more about PDE, please, visit the sites below:

The Pug FAQ

Pugs Medical

PicklesCam Pug Site
Pickles was diagnosed with Encephalitis in October 1999

 

To view all of the Rebel Pugs from the AOL Board, click here.

 

 

 Graphics and page design by: Teena. Do not reproduce without consent.