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 an 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. 

Interested in Adopting? Please Start with an Application. 

If you see a dog on our website or social media that you're interested in, the first step is to complete an adoption application. We know it's exciting to find a potential match, but we’re a volunteer-run organization—and time spent answering questions via social media or email is time taken away from caring for the pugs who need us most.

We kindly ask that you do not request to speak with a foster home or ask for a phone call  unless you've submitted an application. Once your application is received and reviewed, our team will contact you if it's a potential match. Thank you for understanding and helping us focus our time where it’s needed most—on the dogs in our care.

Please understand that we receive multiple applications for young and healthy pugs, but ultimately, only one adopter can be chosen. If you are not selected for the pug you applied for, please do not take it personally or view it as a reflection on you as a person. We know it can be disappointing, but if you are approved to adopt, we would be happy to work with you to find another wonderful match.  

Additionally, if you have room in your heart and home for a senior or special needs pug, please consider adopting one. These deserving dogs receive far fewer applications, yet they have so much love to give.

Your application will NOT be processed until all the required information is received. This includes paying the application donation, completing the adoption application, and submitting vet records for any pets you have had during the past 3 years.

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 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. Submission of home photos and Landlord check (for renters): If you rent, please check with your landlord before applying to ensure you can have a pet or additional pet and any fees associated. As part of the adoption application process, we will ask that you send us pictures of the inside and outside of your home. This helps our volunteer to prepare for the home visit and identify anything that may need to be addressed.

4. Telephone Interview – A volunteer will contact you to discuss your application in detail.

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.

After you successfully complete the application review process and are matched with a dog for adoption, the contract to complete the adoption will be paperless. 

When it is time to finalize the adoption, you will receive an email with information about your new pug and a text message with a link to review & sign the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. 

The entire process is completed through our ShelterLuv software system and takes less than 3 minutes! If you have any questions along the way, our volunteers will glady answer them.