Most people are familiar with the concept of rescue organizations that help abused or neglected pets, normally dogs and cats, find a new home. The types of rescue facilities people are most familiar with are facilities that deal mainly in animals of a crossbred breeding. The best most rescue facilities can do is guess at what type of breed the animal is based on their appearance. There are several dog rescues that deal exclusively with one particular breed.

The advantage of a rescue that rescues Pugs is that all the people involved know the breed inside and out and are better able to deal with the personality quirks and health problems common to the breed. Most Pug rescue facilities make sure that the Pugs they adopt out are neutered and up to date on all their vaccinations and shots. Many of the Pug rescue facilities put the rescued Pugs through extensive testing to see how well they will get along with other household pets and small children before they offer them up for adoption.

Before a person is able to adopt a Pug from a Pug rescue there are a few things they need to consider. The first thing the potential adopter needs to consider is cost. Just because you are adopting a Pug rather then buying a Pug puppy doesn’t mean you’re getting a free dog.

The Pugs that end up at Pug rescues don’t get there because they have had an easy life. There are a few that are brought to a rescue because their previous owners died or no longer in a position to care for them. The Pugs who come from that type of situation are normally happy, well adjusted representatives of their breed. The problem is that the most of the Pug at a Pug rescue have come from puppy mills or abusive owners.

Dogs that come from abusive backgrounds don’t always react to situations the same way a dog from a happy past reacts. These reactions often mean that the dogs adopted from rescues don’t do well in homes with small children or other pets. In some severe cases the Pug is so insecure that the person adopting the dog finds it difficult to leave the Pug at a kennel or with a dog sitter.

Adopting a Pug from a Pug rescue can make you feel like you are doing something to improve the world, but before committing yourself to a adopting from a rescue center you need to sit down and really think about your situation. Do you have the time and patience needed to deal with a dog that has a troubled background? Keep in mind that dog’s have a long life span, you should plan on devoting at least fifteen years to the Pug you get from a Pug rescue.

Before bringing your new Pug into the home give it a chance to explore your home and yard before letting your other pets loose. If you have several dogs or cats, don’t introduce them to your Pug all at once. A large pack of pets can intimidate your new Pug.

It isn’t unusual for Pugs that have been rescued to have other health issues that will require medical attention; many of these medical conditions will require care for the rest of the Pug’s life. Are you in a position, financially, to provide the Pug with the medical care it will need for the rest of its life?