Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia

Foster a Pug. Help Save a Life.

Without fosters, we can't rescue pugs

Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia does not operate a shelter. We help pugs and pug mixes throughout Florida and Georgia entirely through a network of volunteer foster families.

Foster homes give rescued dogs a safe, loving place to stay while they receive veterinary care, settle into a home environment and wait for their forever families. The number and types of dogs we can help depend directly on the foster homes available.

We understand that fostering is a big decision. It takes time, patience and plenty of love. PRFG provides guidance, approved veterinary care and ongoing support throughout the foster experience.

Types of Foster Homes Needed

Foster categories describe different capabilities—not permanent assignments. Many foster families can help in more than one way, and you may accept or decline any proposed placement.

General Foster

Provides everyday care for a medically stable dog until adoption. Placements typically last from several weeks to a few months. General fosters provide daily care, transportation to scheduled veterinary appointments, basic medications when needed, regular updates, photos and information for the dog’s adoption biography.

Senior Foster

Provides a patient, comfortable home for an older pug who may need a slower transition, medication, mobility assistance, more frequent appointments or help with age-related changes such as reduced vision, hearing loss or accidents. Senior placements may be short- or long-term.

Heartworm-Treatment Foster

Provides a calm, controlled home for a heartworm-positive dog during treatment and recovery. These fosters must be able to restrict activity, give medications as directed, attend scheduled treatment appointments and monitor for possible complications. Treatment commonly lasts several months, and PRFG provides detailed instructions and support.

Medical or Special-Needs Foster

Cares for a dog with ongoing or more complex medical needs, such as chronic eye disease, seizures, diabetes, neurological or orthopedic conditions, incontinence or multiple medications. Prior experience is helpful but is not always required if the foster is comfortable learning and following an individualized care plan.

Post-Operative Foster

Provides a quiet recovery home following surgery or another medical procedure. These placements generally last from several days to several weeks and may involve activity restriction, medications, incision monitoring and transportation to follow-up appointments.

Intake or Quarantine Foster

Provides a safe first placement for a newly arrived dog whose health or exposure history may be incomplete. The foster must be able to keep the dog separated from resident pets as directed, follow sanitation precautions, monitor for symptoms and assist with the initial veterinary visit. Quarantine generally lasts at least two weeks.

Short-Term, Emergency, or Vacation Foster

Provides temporary care when a dog needs an immediate placement, transportation creates a gap, or a regular foster family is traveling or needs brief respite. Placements may last from one night to approximately two weeks. Even limited availability can make an important difference.

Forever Care Foster

Provides a stable, permanent foster home for a PRFG dog who is unlikely to be adopted because of advanced age, terminal illness or significant chronic medical needs. PRFG retains ownership and supports approved veterinary care while the foster provides long-term love, comfort and quality-of-life support.

You Do Not Have to Do It Alone

PRFG works with foster families to make appropriate matches based on experience, household members, resident pets, schedule, transportation ability and the individual needs of each dog. We provide coordinator support, approved veterinary care and condition-specific guidance.

Whether you can foster for a few days, several months or for the remainder of a senior dog’s life, you can help give a pug a safe and loving future.

Foster Locations

In order to provide excellent care for our foster pugs, we have established working relationships with several vets in Florida and Georgia.

** We are currently looking for fosters in these areas only. To apply to foster, you MUST be willing and able to get your foster pug to the vet when needed.

IN FLORIDA - We have approved vets in: