AdoptION APPLICATION PROCESS

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Adopting from Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia means welcoming a loving, sweet, snorting pug into your family. It is also a serious, long-term, and potentially expensive commitment. We love pugs and our job is to help the pugs in our care find homes that are a great match for their unique personalities, behaviors, and needs.

We get it - pugs are irresistibly adorable with their squishy faces and wrinkly charm. But their cuteness comes with a side of "spunk." They can be stubborn, mischievous, and prone to certain medical conditions throughout their lives. These special needs mean they may not be ideal for everyone, especially first-time dog owners. Pugs are true companion animals; they crave attention and do best in homes where someone is present and able to give them all the attention they deserve.

WHEN SHOULD YOU APPLY TO ADOPT? 

If you are interested in adopting a pug, please go ahead and complete the adoption application so we can begin processing it. You can view bios for pugs available for adoption, however not all pugs in rescue are listed on our website. Before posting a bio, we review all approved applications and make matches whenever possible.

We do not adopt on a “first come, first served" basis; we take the time to personalize each adoption. We look at each application, assess each pug’s individual needs, and make a decision that is in the best interest of the pug. This ensures that every pug finds the perfect forever home for them, creating a successful and happy match for everyone.

A FEW NOTES BEFORE YOU APPLY

Everyone at Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia is a volunteer; we do not have any paid employees. From fostering pugs and attending vet appointments to fundraising and paperwork, we juggle it all alongside our busy lives, families and jobs. We strive for timely responses but most of our days are hectic, so email is our primary communication channel.

Your application will NOT be processed until all the required information is received. This includes paying the application fee, completing the adoption application, and submitting vet records for all pets you have had during the past 3 years. (You don't have to currently have other dogs to apply; some pugs are just fine being only dogs).

THE ADOPTION APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Submit Adoption Application – There is a $20 non-refundable application donation (see link at the bottom of this page). This is paid via credit card (you do not need a PayPal account).

2. Vet Records - We want to see detailed records for AT LEAST THE PAST 3 YEARS OF CARE for current dogs/cats and any who have passed in the last 3 years. Please CONTACT YOUR VET immediately and ask them for your pets' health records. To ensure we receive the records, have the records emailed to YOU and then you forward them to PugRescueFLGA@gmail.com  We will NOT move forward with processing any application until adequate vet records have been received. 

3. Landlord check/Verification of home ownership

4. Telephone Interview – A volunteer will contact you to discuss your application, pug experience, what you are looking for in a new pug, etc. 

5. Home Visit – A volunteer will visit you and your family to ensure your home is pug safe/friendly and to answer any questions you have about the process. 

6. Finding the best pug match – We will work with our foster families to review your information in relation to our available pugs. When a possible match is found, we will give you the opportunity to talk with the pug’s foster family and, if it is a good match, schedule a meet and greet with the foster pug prior to adoption. 

• Submit a $20.00 non-refundable application processing donation using the button below.  This is processed via Paypal -- you do not need to have a Paypal account to pay; you will be given the option to pay by credit card using the blue button below.
•  Once payment is made, you MUST select "RETURN TO MERCHANT" and you will be directed to our online adoption application.
• Complete online adoption application and click SUBMIT at the bottom of the form.

If you are unable to complete our online application form or aren't redirected to the form, please contact us.