UNDER MY WING - Pug Rescue's Adoption Application Policy and Procedures

Our application process is now on a pug by pug basis. This means that if you see a pug on the website that you are interested in adopting, then you apply for that specific pug. You application will NOT be kept on file if you are not selected for that dog. You must reapply each and every time for a pug. Your application will not be reviewed if you have not specified a pug or if the application is incomplete in any way.  NOTE: Only submit applications for pugs in the Available for Adoption section.
All other applications will be ignored and discarded.
We will only contact people who have been selected.

Before you apply, please read:

1) What are the minimum requirements to apply for any of our rescues (listed below)
2) What are the specific requirements for the pug you are interested in (listed on the pug's page). If you cannot provide the minimum and specific requirements, please do not apply. 
 
We reserve the right to refuse placement of our pugs to any individual who does not meet our criterias. We also reserve the right to end any adoption process should your situation change and does not meet our criterias.  We reserve the right to keep our reasons for refusal confidential within our organization. The welfare of our rescue pugs is our TOP priority.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Completing an adoption application form DOES NOT guarantee an adoption. We have thoroughly evaluated all of the pugs in our care, and try very hard to match the right pet to the right person and situation. We reserve the right not to adopt.

If we do not call or email you within 5-7 days of receiving your application, it means that either:
1) The dog was adopted by another applicant, or
2) We felt that the situation presented on the adoption application was not the right situation for that particular dog.

BASIC ADOPTER REQUIREMENTS

We only adopt within Ontario and Quebec. If you are out of those 2 provinces, please DO NOT apply.

You MUST have or be willing to get some form of air conditioning for your home. There must be some place in the home that is air conditioned for the health of the pug.

If you have a pool or a pond, it must be fenced off so that the dog cannot get into in. Pugs drown rapidly, most are poor swimmers and are not always terribly water smart.

We do not allow our dogs to be tied out or staked out in the yard. Tie outs and staking can result in serious injury and death to a dog.

We require that you supervise your pug at all times when they are out of the house.

Pugs are not outdoor dogs and cannot survive living in a dog house or other out building - including the garage. We require that our dogs live within the house with the family.

If you reside in a house, we much prefer that you have a fully fenced backyard. This is not a requirement for adoption, but is certainly the better option. If your yard is not fully fenced, the dog must be on leash at all times when outside of the house. Invisible fences and other collar activated restraining devices are not acceptable.

If you live in an apartment or condo, your must provide proof that the landlord or management allows you to have a dog.

If you are gone from the home for longer than 8 hours, you will likely need to make arrangements for someone to come home to let the dog(s) out. Pugs are a small breed and should not be expected to hold their bladders or bowels for longer than 8 hours. Some can do it, but most can't and shouldn't be expected to.

Pugs are notorious for food allergies. We will require that you feed a high quality food that is, at minimum, wheat, corn and soy free.
Most pugs we are rescuing come from unknown backgrounds, therefore we cannot guarantee the health of any animal.

If you currently have animals in the house (cats and/or dogs) they must be spayed or neutered unless there is a medical reason why they are not or cannot be.

Please be sure to check your local by-laws regarding the total number of pets you can legally have in your home and only apply if you are below that limit.


ADOPTION STATUS

Pugs Available for Adoption - you may submit an Adoption Application Form (providing you meet the requirements)

Adoption Pending or Home Visit Scheduled - the application process is closed - NO LONGER ACCEPTING ADOPTION APPLICATIONS

Not yet available to be adopted - These pugs are currently in foster care and are receiving medical attention or behaviour/temperament assessment, they are NOT yet ready to be adopted. DO NOT SUBMIT ADOPTION APPLICATIONS

Pugs Already Adopted - After a successful adoption, the pug is removed from the home page and placed in the Adopted section.

If you have questions or comments about the policy please contact us.

You can download an application to adopt here.  Just fill it out and return This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ADOPTION FEES 

Up to 1 year old: $575
1 to 2 years old: $500
2 to 6 years old: $400
6 years old & up: $300
Special needs: $200

The adoption fees include:

• Spay/neuter
• Health exam
• DA2PP vaccine (Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) 
• Deworming
• Dental procedure if deemed necessary by a veterinarian
• Any other medical procedure if deemed necessary by a veterinarian