DoggieNews: World's Ugliest Dog Has Died

World's Ugliest Dog Has Died

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Gus was a "famous" dog who you might have seen in your email box after he won the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" held in California in June of 2008. His "less-than-handsome" look made him popular in office email forwards and on sites like digg.com.

Gus' owner was using the prize money from the contest to pay for Gus' cancer treatments, but, alas, he fell victim to the terminal canine illness on November 10th, 2008.

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37 Comments:

Rest in Peace, Gus.

By cndfrnd, at 2:57 PM, November 19, 2008
I thought he was gorgeous!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to his Mama. I know what it's like to loose a beloved family member. Hang in there.

By Anonymous, at 6:45 PM, November 19, 2008
Rest in Peace, Little Guy
I am sure you will be missed and not forgotten.

By Billjunga, at 6:33 AM, November 20, 2008
Heaven is a little brighter....
I'm really sorry for your loss

By Anonymous, at 7:07 AM, November 20, 2008
Sometimes we get the hard job of taking care of someone or something we love dearly.
You have done a wonderful job with Gus and I'm sure he knows you loved him very much. So god bless you and all that you do for the love of animals. I already miss Gus and didnt know him personally. My prayers are with you.
jimmy

By jimmy, at 9:18 AM, November 20, 2008
Any dog lover feels the pain of a lost friend even if he was the world's ugliest dog. Gus was the best looking dog in the world to the people who lost him. Rest in peace old buddy.

Rosenthal Ranch Labradors

By Anonymous, at 2:43 PM, November 20, 2008
I am so sorry about your loss. Im sure he was very happy and had alot of love from you.

By Anonymous, at 1:26 AM, November 21, 2008
He will be waiting for his family at Rainbow Bridge, God bless.

By kceeyore, at 7:23 AM, November 21, 2008
Say hi to my Sara when you see her, Gus. God Bless.

By Jesse's Mom, at 9:58 AM, November 21, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss, I feel your tears. My father had two golden retreivers both were taken by cancer, and then within that same two year period I lost my father to cancer also. I have no doubt they are all in heaven including Gus, playing and running in the eternal sunshine!! God Bless.

By Anonymous, at 3:11 PM, November 21, 2008
That is absolutely heartbreaking to hear. It's always hard losing a pet. I hope he rests in peace.

By Starlight, at 8:45 PM, November 22, 2008
I'm so sorry. I had a dream that my cody man is up in heaven garding the gates of pearl,with two big great danes. Your baby is up thir too.Say hi to cody Gus.

By Anonymous, at 5:12 PM, November 23, 2008
I'm so sorry you lost your dog. In my opinion there is no such thing as an 'ugly dog'. If you loved him as much as I loved my Joey, you're in for a very rough time. It's been 11 months since he passed on, and while I'm writing this, tears run down my face. I wish you strength...
From The Netherlands,
Nina

By Anonymous, at 12:21 PM, November 24, 2008
I'll pray for him.

By Anonymous, at 3:09 PM, November 24, 2008
My most sincere condolences to Gus' family. I truly believe that beauty is much more than external appearance & I am sure that Gus' family only saw his inner glow-that indescribable spark that made him unique & that they loved him more than words can say. This adoptive family are true angels...even using their winnings to try to save him speaks volumes of their devotion & commitment. He is waiting for them @ the Bridge, & is whole, pain free & happy....

By Anonymous, at 8:18 PM, November 24, 2008
Gus was a Handsome and Personable little guy who stoled the hearts of millions. He will always be remembered as one of the most Lovable Pups around. My God Bless his little Soul and I'm sure he's playing fetch with all the Angels in Heaven. My prayers go out to his family.
Sincerely, W/Tears
Phil

By Anonymous, at 10:49 PM, November 24, 2008
sorry about gus and i hope you will see him at the pearly gates, i kno how bad u hurt cuz if i ever loose my dog i would be devistated. i hope and pray

By Anonymous, at 7:01 PM, November 26, 2008
That is so heartbreaking. Wish you well little dude. Rest in peace. So so sorry to Gus's parents.

By Bianca, at 6:12 AM, November 27, 2008
Gus was a cute little guy! I fell in love with him the first time that I saw him. I know how heart-broken his human Mom must be over the loss of him. I have two Pugs and two Pug/Boston Terrier mix (Bugs) of my own and my heart will break when one of them crosses over. Rest in Peace little guy, you'll be with your Mom again one day in heaven.

Fr. Ed, OFM, Ocean County, nj.

By Anonymous, at 8:06 PM, November 27, 2008
All doggies are beautiful, inside and out. All they want from humans is food, affection and unconditional love! Rest in peace little pup, you were a joy to your people.

By 2dogs mom, at 5:03 PM, November 29, 2008
I'm glad he does not suffer. The worst part of being a dog lover is that you usually outlive your beloved pet. Rock on Gus!

By Anonymous, at 11:20 AM, November 30, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I don't think he was ugly at all he was full of personallity. I have 9 collies and I lost my Sadie a year ago to a spider bite. I know My sadie is watching over him as she did for all who were smaller than herself sitting and playing on the Rainbow bridge waiting for us to come and get them. She was a true Mama Dog. She keep him safe. God Bless the little man. Keep his love in your heart always.

By Anonymous, at 8:51 AM, December 01, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about gus. My thoughts and prayers are with you.My dog died in his sleep nov 29th.I had him 12yrs his name was bo.Again my prayers are with you.
Carmen Mcbryde Albuquerque New Mexico

By carmen mcbryde, at 8:45 PM, December 01, 2008
Sorry for your loss, Gus was one of a kind and will be sadly missed.
However his pain & suffering is over and someday your family will see him again in Heaven where you can reunite and be a family again! Rest in peace Gus....

From Diana in Jeannette, Pa.

By Diana, at 10:04 AM, December 06, 2008
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IT IS ALWAYS SO HARD WHEN WE LOSE OUR BESTEST FRIEND. HE WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CREATURE GOD CREATED. AND PROBABLY THE BEST IN DOGGIE HEAVEN.I DO BELIEVE THERE IS A SEPERATE HEAVEN JUST FOR THEM. LOTS OF LOVE WET KISSES AND PAWS HEARTS OUT TO YOU.HE WILL BE MISS ALL OVER THE WORLD.

SINCERELY YOURS
IN SAN ANTONIO , TEXAS

By Anonymous, at 1:39 PM, December 07, 2008
The Rainbow Bridge has one more member. The world shares your grief, though none can truly understand the pain and heartache you feel. I lost one to the same terrible disease and it never gets easier; just easier to live with. May God Bless and Guide You.

By Anonymous, at 7:25 AM, December 09, 2008
LATE AS USUAL IN FINDING OUT. I CRY OVER YOUR LOSS. I SAW THE SHOW FEATURING GUS AND I THOUGHT HE WAS WONDERFUL. THE SAYING "BEAUTY IS IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER." STILL RINGS TRUE WHEN LOVE IS PRESENT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT PETS DON'T GO TO HEAVEN BUT I DO KNOW THAT GOD HAS PROMISED HEAVEN TO BE A PLACE OF BEAUTY,JOY,LOVE, AND NO SORROW. THAT BEING TRUE, I BELIEVE OUR PET CHILDREN WILL BE THERE WAITING TO TO JOIN US AND LOVE US AS ALWAYS. THAT GIVES ME PEACE AND COMFORT AND HOPE IT DOES FOR YOU TOO.
THINKING OF YOU,
ZEE - BROWNWOOD TEXAS

By ZEE, at 2:54 PM, December 13, 2008
Gus may have won the ugliest dog contest but he was a beatuiful to all us dog lovers

By Anonymous, at 5:10 PM, December 13, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace little guy. God Bless

By Anonymous, at 6:27 PM, December 17, 2008
i thought h3 wasz v3rry cut3 and n0t ugly

By Anonymous, at 10:11 PM, December 18, 2008
ugly!!!!!No!!!!!he was so cute.i am verry sorry i too have witnested adeth of a dog two aculy and i am only nine!hang in there.

By Anonymous, at 12:55 AM, December 28, 2008
Gus is no ugly dog, in fact the cancer probably made him more beautiful to the rest of us. God bless the family for keeping him under their love and God bless Gus as he goes to the doggy heaven where he will definitely rest in peace.

By candy, at 4:52 PM, December 29, 2008
Rest in peace Gus my sister thinks your very cute and so do I

By Anonymous, at 6:34 PM, December 31, 2008
Rest in peace Gus. Romp to your hearts content over the Rainbow Bridge lil guy. Licks and woofs to Banjo & Biskit for me... I miss them as much as I know your 2leggers will miss you. Love & Light always.

By RavenWolf, at 10:29 PM, January 01, 2009
Rest in peace Gus. You will be missed.

By Michelle, at 12:56 AM, January 03, 2009
As my tears fall, my heart goes out to you. I too know the heartache, stress and financial burden of caring for a terminally ill dog- But what are you gonna do except love em and take care of em. After all they gave you can't help but hurt and miss them. God bless you and Gus,

By Anonymous, at 8:44 AM, January 03, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I can feel the pain also as I have lost not just one but 2 loving dogs in the past. The last on I cared for as you have Gus, and it is so hard to see them go on to heaven. But it is better to see them go to heaven than to watch and see the pain that they are in. God bless.

By Anonymous, at 5:28 PM, January 05, 2009

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