Pug rescue facilities are people or organizations that rescue Pugs from less then ideal environments. The advantage Pugs have when they end up at a Pug rescue facility, as opposed to a facility that rescues a variety of crossbred dogs, is that the people running the facility are experienced at handling Pugs. They know all about the breed’s health issues and are ready to handle the dog’s personality quirks. People running Pug rescues know instinctively what type of person will be a good match for a Pug. A Pug rescue is so experienced at handling Pug’s they are able to customize a variety of tests to find out how much the Pug’s past has damaged their mental health.

Some people feel that adopting a Pug from the rescue is something they can do to improve the world. Cost is another reason that many dog owners turn to Pug rescues. Adopting a Pug isn’t cheap though because the Pug rescue usually charges an adoption fee. Even though the adoption fee can be steep it is still generally less then it would cost to buy a Pug puppy, especially since the dogs at most Pug rescues are neutered and up to date on vaccinations.
Before a person is able to adopt a Pug from a Pug rescue there are a few things they need to consider. The first thing the potential adopter needs to consider is cost. Just because you are adopting a Pug rather then buying a Pug puppy doesn’t mean you’re getting a free dog. There are very few, if any, Pug rescues that will let the dog go to a new owner without first charging the adopter an adoption fee. The adoption fee is the way that the Pug rescue tries to compensate for the medical and food bills the Pug accumulated during its stay at the Pug rescue.

If you are thinking about adopting a Pug rescue you need to be prepared to go through an extensive application process before the rescue will allow you to take a Pug home. You will be expected to fill out an extensive questionnaire that will ask questions about your family, living arrangements and other pets. The Pug rescue wants to know if you have small children in your home. They will ask if you have ever owned a Pug before. Some Pug rescues insist on visiting your home.
Because of the Pug’s troubled background there is a good chance that you and your family will have to make some adjustments in your day to day lifestyle before bringing your newly adopted Pug home. Just because you have adopted a Pug that the Pug rescue says is suitable to live in a house with other pets doesn’t mean you can bring the Pug home and expect it to immediately integrate itself with your other household pets. Before bringing your new Pug into the home give it a chance to explore your home and yard before letting your other pets loose. If you have several dogs or cats, don’t introduce them to your Pug all at once. A large pack of pets can intimidate your new Pug.

It is important to make sure that your new Pug and small child get along. When they are together make sure you supervise them the first several times they play together. Parental supervision goes along way towards preventing accidents from happening. Good planning and common sense will make introducing your adopted Pug into your family a smooth process.

You should not go to a Pug rescue and expect to get a free dog. In e exchange for an adoption fee you will get a Pug that is wormed, up to date with its vaccination, and neutered. Common sense, organization, and Pug information is critical to successfully introducing your adopted Pug into your home.

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