Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi mourn death of pet dog Augie adopted in 2012: 'Gave us so much love'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are mourning the loss of their cherished dog, Augie, who died on Friday, May 16, after 12 years as part of their family.
The former talk show host, 67, shared the sad news with her followers on Instagram, posting a touching tribute alongside a series of photos capturing Augie’s life with the couple, reports People.
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi say goodbye to beloved dog Augie after 12 years
“We had to say goodbye to Augie yesterday. We rescued him 12 years ago and he was so grateful,” Ellen DeGeneres wrote. “He gave us so much love. He will be missed. There will never be another like him.”
The slideshow featured heartwarming snapshots of Augie cuddled up with de Rossi, 52, and lounging peacefully around their home. The post quickly drew emotional responses from fans and friends, including messages from Courteney Cox and longtime producer Andy Lassner.
Augie, who had been returned to the shelter twice before de Rossi and DeGeneres adopted him, became a beloved fixture in their lives. On National Pet Rescue Day in 2021, de Rossi recalled their first days with Augie, calling him “the best dog I’ve ever had don’t tell the others!”
The couple frequently shared photos of their pets, and Augie often appeared in cozy moments with the pair or snuggled up with their other dog, Wally.
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Just days after his death, DeGeneres posted a video of herself, de Rossi, and Augie that had been filmed in April to promote her skincare line, Kind Science. “Thank you for all of your kind messages about Augie. We filmed this last month and planned to post it today,” she wrote. “We love you, Augie.”
Fans offer condolences after Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi's dog's death
Beloved entertainer Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, are mourning the loss of their cherished dog Augie, who died at 12. As news of his death spread, fans and animal rights organizations shared heartfelt condolences online.
PETA paid tribute to Augie’s legacy and the power of adoption: “We are so deeply sorry for your loss of your precious Augie. The 12 beautiful years of love, gratitude, and cherished memories you shared will live on in your hearts forever. Adopting sweet Augie changed his life, and his story continues to inspire others to open their hearts to homeless animals. Sending so much love.”
“Only those who love and have dogs understand this loss of friendship. We miss them so much. Their wonderful company. So sorry for your loss,” one fan wrote.
Another commented, “I’m sorry for your loss. It’s the hardest thing about giving your whole heart to these babies.”
The loss resonated with fellow pet lovers, with one user saying, “So sorry for you all. All my dogs are older rescues and just lost Jack last year. It hurts so much.”
“I’m so very sorry, I know that pain all too well. But I wish every Dog & Cat in the world knew the love & life Augie had, that would be my ultimate prayer,” another added.
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