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With Thanksgiving just around the corner and the Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year holidays following close behind, we're entering one of the busiest times of the year for our rescue. From mid-November through early January, we experience a significant increase in surrender requests at a time when foster homes and volunteer availability are extremely limited. Our rescue is run entirely by volunteers, many of whom will be traveling or spending time with their families during the holidays. While we remain committed to helping every pug in need, coordinating surrenders may take longer than usual.

We will contact you within 24 hours of receiving your surrender information to discuss your situation and determine the next steps. However, please understand that it may take 2 weeks or longer to coordinate an intake, depending on foster home availability and your pug's individual needs. Our goal is to ensure every pug receives the proper care, veterinary attention, and placement they deserve. The more advance notice you can give us, the better we can plan and coordinate an appropriate foster home.

If your situation is not an emergency, we kindly ask that you consider waiting until after the New Year to surrender your pug. This gives our dedicated volunteers, who generously give their time throughout the year, an opportunity to enjoy a much-needed break with their own families and pets.

If you are facing an urgent situation that cannot wait, please indicate this on your surrender form and provide as much information as possible. We will do our best to prioritize urgent requests, but immediate intake cannot be guaranteed. If your pug is experiencing a medical emergency, please seek veterinary care immediately rather than waiting for a response from our rescue.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we navigate the busy holiday season.