Adopt me
Thank you for considering adoption!
We currently adopt pugs to Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey and New York.
Adoption fees are based on the dog’s age, health, and in some cases, medical costs incurred during their time with us. Individual Adoption Fees are listed in the dog’s profile.
Adoption fees can be paid with cash, Venmo, Paypal (with 2% transaction fee), Cashapp, money order, or bank/cashier’s check. No personal checks are allowed.
Why is there a fee to rescue?
Well, instead of buying a dog from a breeder, pet store, or online dog seller and for $3,500 or more, and worse… possibly supporting puppy mills and disreputable breeders, you are getting a dog that has been fully vetted. APR makes sure the dog has been spayed or neutered, is up-to-date on bloodwork, vaccinations, heartworm and flea/tick preventative, has had a dental( if needed), and has been fully evaluated for behavioral issues and any special needs. In most, if not all, cases, APR incurs more costs to acquire the pug and complete the vetting process than we ever collect in adoption fees.
The Approval Process
After submitting your application, you will be contacted by one of our volunteers within two weeks.
APR is entirely volunteer-run, so please be patient. If you have applied and not heard back, please contact a board member.
An application will only be considered once a pug’s status is updated to “Accepting Applications’. Applications for ‘any pug’ will not be considered.
Once your application has been approved, your application will be kept on file for two (2) years or until we’ve found the perfect pug for you.
Documentation Needed
- Adoption application (21 years of age or older) and reference checks.
- $25 non-refundable, one-time, application fee which is applied directly to the APR Medical Fund.
- Landlord approval, where necessary
- Discussion with applicant’s veterinarian (please give them permission to talk to us in advance).
- In-person (preferred) or virtual home visit.
- Interview with adoption coordinator (to help determine best fit)
Ready to become a proud pug parent?
Meet the Pugs
Meet Princess Olive Rae
Applications are closed for Olive Rae! Two years old Female apricot pug 16.5 lb Princess Olive
