Rescuing A Pug

Pug rescue facilities are people or organizations that rescue Pugs from less then ideal environments. The advantage Pugs have when they end up at a Pug rescue facility, as opposed to a facility that rescues a variety of crossbred dogs, is that the people running the facility are experienced at handling Pugs.

They know all about the breed’s health issues and are ready to handle the dog’s personality quirks. People running Pug rescues know instinctively what type of person will be a good match for a Pug. A Pug rescue is so experienced at handling Pug’s they are able to customize a variety of tests to find out how much the Pug’s past has damaged their mental health.

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.

Because of the Pug’s troubled background there is a good chance that you and your family will have to make some adjustments in your day to day lifestyle before bringing your newly adopted Pug home. Just because you have adopted a Pug that the Pug rescue says is suitable to live in a house with other pets doesn’t mean you can bring the Pug home and expect it to immediately integrate itself with your other household pets.

Ask the people running the Pug rescue lots of questions about the Pug you are adopting. Dogs that come from abusive situations can have mental phobias that require additional care. In addition to any mental concerns ask the rescue about the dog’s physical health. Pugs are susceptible to allergies and other respiratory problems.

It is important to make sure that your new Pug and small child get along. When they are together make sure you supervise them the first several times they play together. Parental supervision goes along way towards preventing accidents from happening. Good planning and common sense will make introducing your adopted Pug into your family a smooth process.

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