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How to Rescue a Pug in Maryland

By Erin McCoy
 
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Things You’ll Need:

  • Money for adoption fee
  • pet supplies
  • Suitable home environment
  • Internet/Phone for pet search
  • Transportation for picking up pet

How to Rescue a Pug in Maryland

  • Step 1:
    Maryland's own rescue organization, Pug Dog Club of Maryland Rescue, has officially merged with another pug organization, Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue. Mid-Atlantic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based out of North Carolina, but it serves Maryland among a few other states. They take on pugs that have been abandoned or surrendered and pay for the pugs while they are in their possession. When you apply to adopt one of their pugs, your information will be analyzed in order to pair you with the proper pet based on your home life and the dog's personality. If a match is found, home visits will be required and you must make arrangements to meet and pick up your dog. The adoption fee for pugs under three years old is $350; $300 for ages three to six; and $250 for pugs seven and older.
  • Step 2:
    Pug Lovers Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that is based in South Carolina. It was founded in 2001 and does pug rescues throughout the nation. It has extensive requirements for adoption to make sure that these rescued pugs have a happy, healthy home to live in. Interviews, vet reference checks and home inspections will be performed. If you are interested in having a puppy, they prefer to put them in homes that already have pugs. Pugs up to age three are $325, and $275 for over three. You must make arrangements to pick up your new pet and you will be required to purchase at least one bag of Wellness dog food for the pug. They strongly prefer that you continue to serve your dog this brand of food.
  • Step 3:
    There are several national pet search websites that allow you to search for adoptable dogs by breed, age, gender and location. Simply fill out your desired traits and select Maryland for the location, and listings, usually with pictures, will be provided for you. Some sites allow you to input your ZIP code as well, which will provide you with pugs that may be in your town or surrounding area. Many rescue organizations have created their own personal webpage through these sites, like www.petfinder.com.
  • Step 4:
    The wait for an adoption can be lengthy, so if all else fails you may want to try searching local Maryland shelters and humane societies. They serve all breeds, but you can always call or visit to see if they have taken in a pug. Another website, www.Netpets.org, allows you to search for shelters located in your state. Another called www.Marylandpets.com provides numerous resources for Maryland pet owners, including shelter information categorized by state regions.

Tips & Warnings

  • Pugs are often needy for attention, so be prepared to spend lots of time with them.
  • Be honest about your home situation on adoption applications: do you have kids or other pets? Remember, most rescue organizations will visit your home before allowing you to adopt.

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