Pug Nation Rescue of Los Angeles
501(c)3Dedicated to the rescue, care, and placement of abandoned, neglected, unwanted, displaced, and abused pugs. Saves and adopts out hundreds of pugs annually from Southern California.
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The Global Pug Rescue Directory
Bella & Otis have been sniffing around the world โ with plenty of treat breaks โ to find real rescues helping pugs find their forever homes. No fake leads, no dead ends. Just fourteen good ones, ready for your call.
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4Countries
June 2026Last Updated
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Fourteen pug-specific rescues, verified and organized by country. Search by name or city, or filter by country below.
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US United States 8 Rescues
DFW Pug Rescue Corporation
501(c)3Founded in 1996, one of the largest pug rescue organizations in the US. Rescues ALL pugs regardless of age or medical condition. Now adopts to all lower 48 states.
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501(c)3All-volunteer nonprofit. The only pug rescue in Texas that accepts pug mixes as well as purebreds โ no discrimination on the basis of health or age.
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501(c)3Rescues pugs in need in Arizona, provides medical care and emotional support, and places them into loving permanent homes. Educates the public about the pug breed's specific needs.
Visit WebsiteMid-Atlantic Pug Rescue
Volunteer-RunAll-volunteer group rescuing pugs across MD, VA, DC, GA, NC, SC, and TN. No paid employees โ everyone gives their time and talents freely.
Visit WebsitePug Rescue of Northern California
501(c)3Rescuing and rehoming pugs throughout the Northern California region.
Visit WebsiteCompassionate Pug Rescue
501(c)3South Florida volunteer-run rescue accepting all pugs regardless of condition, nursing them back to health and finding them loving forever homes.
Visit WebsiteEvergreen Pug Rescue
Volunteer-RunRescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes pugs across Washington State regardless of age or health condition.
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Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association
Charity #276067Founded in 1973 โ the charity arm of the Pug Dog Club, Britain's oldest breed club. Operates across all of the UK through 9 regional areas.
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Charity #1164018Breed-specific UK charity (formerly Muffin Pug Rescue) rescuing pugs and pug crosses across England and Wales, with a network of volunteers, foster parents, and adopters.
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Registered CharityDedicated to fundraising, fostering, and re-homing pugs in need across the UK since 2020.
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Pugalug Pug Rescue
Registered CharityToronto-based charity acting as a bridge between a pug's past life and its forever home. Has rescued over 412 pugs since becoming a registered charity in 2006.
Visit WebsiteUnder My Wing Pug Rescue
Volunteer-RunOttawa-based non-profit run entirely by volunteers, dedicated to being a bridge between a pug's past life and its better future.
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Pug Patrol Rescue Australia
Charity ABN 42 453 596 973Established in 2017. Committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of pugs and other brachycephalic breeds. Operates across NSW/ACT, South Australia, and SE Queensland.
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Bella & Otis Investigate: Your Adoption Questions
The most common questions our reporters get, answered in plain English.
How do I adopt a rescue pug?
Start by browsing the rescues above and picking one near you (or one that ships snout kisses nationwide). Most ask you to fill out an adoption application, complete a home check or reference call, and meet any available pugs in foster care before finalizing the adoption. Timelines range from a few days to a few weeks.
Why do pugs end up in rescue?
Pugs are surrendered for all kinds of reasons that have nothing to do with the dog: owners facing illness, moving, allergies, or financial hardship. Rescues step in to provide medical care, foster homes, and a path to a stable, loving family.
Is a pug rescue different from a shelter?
Yes. A breed-specific rescue like the ones listed here focuses only on pugs (and sometimes pug mixes), usually operates through a foster network rather than a physical shelter, and has deep experience with pug-specific health issues like breathing, skin fold, and joint care.
How much does it cost to adopt a pug?
Adoption fees typically range from about $250 to $600 USD depending on the organization and the dog's age and medical needs. That fee usually covers vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, microchipping, and any urgent veterinary care received in foster care.
What should I ask a rescue before adopting?
Ask about the pug's known health history (especially breathing and eye issues common to the breed), temperament around kids and other pets, what's included in the adoption fee, and what post-adoption support the rescue offers. A good rescue will ask you just as many questions back.
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