Due to the extremely low number of pugs in our rescue and the high number of applications we have been receiving from within the state, we are only considering in-state applications at this time. Hopefully, this low number of pugs being relinquished is a good sign for pugs in general. Utah residents can try Pugpals.org in Boise, Idaho. In Wyoming, check with Wyoming Pug Rescue.

Thank you for considering the adoption of a Pug!  Before you decide to adopt a pet, please consider the time, effort, and funds (estimates at $800 or more annually for food, supplies, vaccinations, and veterinary care) necessary to properly maintain an animal.  Responsible pet ownership requires a commitment to provide care and companionship for the life of the animal.  The decision to adopt a pet is an important one.

Here’s how our adoption process works:

Each pug is placed into a foster home, provided with veterinary care including vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, a microchip, and if needed, they are spayed or neutered.  CPR will also provide care for acute conditions, even those which may require surgery.  Because the Rescue does not pass these costs along to either the foster home or the adopting home, please consider making a donation to CPR to help us continue this important work.

A home visit with a CPR volunteer is required for all adoptive families.  Why do we do this?  We believe this one-on-one meeting is helpful because it gives you an opportunity to speak with a CPR volunteer about the pug, discuss his/her unique needs, and for them to assist you in matching a pug to your lifestyle.  We want a perfect match for you!

An adoption contract will be completed at the time of adoption, and CPR does not refund adoption fees.  If after adoption, there is a need to re-home your pug, simply return the Pug to the Rescue for re-adoption into a new home.

Adoption Fees:  Our standard adoption fees are listed below.  Some pugs will have a reduced adoption fee, please check the adoptable pugs page for more information.

Adoption Fees:

Puppies up to one year of age $500
Dogs one to three years of age $450
Dogs four to eight years of age $400
Dogs nine years of age and older $200

 

See our list of pugs available for adoption

To ensure that you and your pet will be happy for years to come, we need to take time to discuss your and the animal’s individual needs and personality traits.  Please take a few moments to carefully read and complete this application.

2024 Calendar!


The 2024 Colorado Pug Rescue calendar is now half price! Click here to order.

King Soopers Cards

In 2022, 118 households triggered more than $5,300 in donations to Colorado Pug Rescue. The donations cost them nothing. They simply linked their King Soopers or City Market loyalty card to Colorado Pug Rescue. A portion of the total transaction amount for every linked card is donated to us. Won’t you join them? For sign up information, please visit www.kingsoopers.com/i/community/community-rewards

Spark Good

Walmart.com customers and Walmart app users can choose to round up their purchase total to the nearest dollar at checkout for a donation to Colorado Pug Rescue through the Walmart Spark Good program. To participate, please sign up and select us here.

Volunteer!

Volunteer to help with a variety of tasks and/or to be a foster home. Please click here for more information.

CPR Volunteers

If you are a CPR volunteer, click here to access the forms and documents you need.