Posts Tagged ‘Fawn Pugs’
- Female, age six years
- Housetrained
- Good with cats and other dogs
- Special needs – anxiety medication
Suki is a very sweet girl with beautiful manners. She is happy, affectionate and loves attention. Suki knows how to respect the space of other cats and dogs in the house, and she knows basic commands.
Suki does have an anxiety disorder. When excited, she is subject to anxiety attacks which can last over an hour. She is presently taking tranquilizing medication to help with this. During an anxiety attack, Suki’s breathing becomes loud and labored. When Suki’s anxiety is high, she also chases her tail frantically. Suki does not like closed spaces such as a crate, but at night she sleeps very calmly, quietly and peacefully in her bed.
Suki will need a calm loving home where she can have plenty of attention, and her forever family must be willing and able to continue with Suki’s medication. If you think you are the family she needs, please put Suki on your application.
- Male, age six years
- 22 lb.
- Good with kids
- Good with other dogs
- Special needs – blind
Hi!! My name is Samuel Adams, and I am a six-year-old male pug. Because I am blind, I need a little TLC (for example, I would prefer a home with minimal stairs for my safety). Although I can’t see, I do have my other senses and can learn fairly quickly to get around new surroundings. I LOVE, LOVE to be around people of all ages and other dogs. Probably fine with cats, too. I am an active, spunky guy and have lots of love to give. May I cuddle with you on the couch??
I am working on learning the rules of the house in my foster home. I will let you know when I need to go outside and when I want to come inside, but sometimes I confuse where I should go potty, so my foster home uses belly bands with me when inside. My foster family believes that once I learn all the rules, I will have minimal “accidents.” I am a really good boy and will follow your voice when called. I also know how to sit when asked. I have a lot of love to give and am looking for a patient adoptive family. Will you give me a chance, and do you have that special home for me?
- Female, age four years
- Housetrained; crate trained
- Good with other dogs
- Please no children
- Adoption Fee: $300
Hi! My name is Emily. You can also call me Emmy, EmmyLou, or LuLu; I respond to them all. I consider myself a very unique-looking pug. I may look a little scary with my front teeth poking out and with what looks like a scowl on my face, but trust me, I am really just a teddy bear. I am house trained (although I have had a couple of accidents, but who doesn’t?), obedient (I can roll over on command, lie on command – well, I actually rollover on the lie command as well, and sit). I love to run around and play with my foster sister (who I do recognize is the boss) and sleep curled up with her. I also love being around my human foster father, especially if he wants to rub my chest. I can be a bit of a pain regarding this as I just don’t want him to stop. I will paw at him to continue rubbing my chest until he gives me a firm “NO”.
Now, I must tell you a few things about myself that you may not like. First, I have a problem with new people in my life. I tend to bark at them for about 15 minutes or so. On the positive side, that is about all it takes for me to get used to you, but don’t force yourself on me or I might get a little snappy. Just let me get used to you; it only takes a few minutes. If you have a treat, that will definitely show me you are a good person. Next, I am a talker; boy am I ever! When I am outside, I like to let the whole world know that I am there. If there are other dogs or people across the fence, I just can’t shut up! I have been told that I am getting a bark control collar to help me work on this annoying habit. As I am a smart girl, it should not take me too long to learn to control myself when I am outside. Lastly, I believe that treats are only for me. I have a hard time being patient when it comes to treat time; I like to try and keep everyone away from my foster father during this time. So, if you have other dogs that get treats, you will probably have to work out a system. Since I am number three in the pecking order, I get my treat last. I get my treat when I go into my crate, then I am all happy and ready for a nap.
- Female, age six years
- Housetrained; crate trained
- Must be only dog
- Special needs – blind
- Special needs – requires daily eye drops and daily glucosamine
Hello! My name is Sandy. My life started out very rough. I was a puppy mill breeder. The first three years of my life were spent in a cage. What little human interaction I experienced wasn’t positive. I was so fearful of humans, and I was left blind and with knee issues. Thankfully, Colorado Pug Rescue took me in and helped get me healthy. For the last three years, I have been living with my foster family, who adopted me. Once I got my confidence, it became clear I needed a home without other dogs. I want my owner all to myself!
I have learned so much about life as a pug. I will never trust strangers, but I am learning to trust my humans. With time and patience, I will trust and love new my owner. I love to go on walks, and I am great on leash. Since I am blind, I do rely on my owner to help let me know when a step or curb is coming up. If you let me know, I have no problems tackling the terrain. I get around the house perfectly and have no issues going up or down stairs. If you have a back yard, I love to explore and lie in the sun. I also love going for rides in the car, chewing bones, cuddling and getting a good leg and belly scratch! I am looking for a mellow home that doesn’t have other dogs. I just want someone who will love me for me. I promise I am worth it!
- Male, age nine years
- Housetrained; crate trained
- Good with older kids
- Good with cats and submissive dogs
- Special Needs: Has osteoarthritis of the hips and degenerative disc issues, he will need life long medication
- No stairs.
- Adoption Fee: $100
Cosmo was born on Christmas Day nine years ago. He is a lovable guy whose favorite activities are sitting in laps and taking walks around the park. Cosmo does like to be the dominant dog, but he gets along with his foster sister pug and foster brother Havanese and shows no interest in his foster feline brothers. Since Cosmo enjoys the companionship of other dogs and doesn’t like to be alone, he would do best in a home with another dog that is not dominant.
Cosmo is crate trained and housetrained. Although he did some marking when he first arrived at his foster home, after the first week with his foster family, the marking stopped. Cosmo loves treats so is easily trainable. He does appear to have some joint stiffness (for which he takes Cosequin), so stairs can be a bit of a challenge; he would probably prefer a home with few or no stairs. Small children alarm Cosmo, but he would be fine in a home with teens.
Before Cosmo came to Colorado Pug Rescue, he was home alone a lot and very lonely. He is looking forward to a forever home where he will receive all the love and attention he deserves.
- Female, age ten years
- Housetrained; can use doggie door
- Good with other dogs
- Adoption Fee: $100
Reyna is my name and I am an 10 year old with a very playful demeanor. I have a perfectly loving heart that is incapable of meanness or aggression. I was raised and bred with 2 males and maybe that’s why i’m such a wallflower, always waiting for my turn to be loved. I have awesome manners when it comes to eating and I always do my business outside. I love playing with my other buddies in my foster home and I get lots of running in – boy, am I fast. I also love to “talk” when I’m playing. Toys are of no interest to me so you won’t have to buy me any! Walks are a favorite of mine and I’ll follow you anywhere and I’m not afraid of the car either. Oh, and I love everyone I meet.
I’ve had a one sided masectomy to rid me of some lumps that turned out to be low grade tumors – and they should never return, but I need someone to make sure new ones never come again. Most of my teeth have removed due to neglect by my previous owner, but I do really well with small kibble. All furbabies my age should take cosaquin daily, and I eat my tablet every morning. Please don’t pass my by because you don’t see the smile in my heart, maybe you will be the one that can put that smile on my face too.
- Female, pug/Chihuahua, age three years
- Housetrained; crate trained
- Good with kids over 13
- Good with other dogs and cats
Hi! My name is Charlotte. I am a pug/Chihuahua mix. My owners took me to a shelter because they were moving.
I am very sweet and will follow my person around like a shadow. I give kisses and love to be in your lap. New people have to go slow with me, but I do warm up, and I bond really fast. I need an owner with a firm but fair hand. See, I can become very protective of my human and sometimes have an attitude with some of the other dogs in my foster mom’s house. I think cats are okay, but if they run from me, then the chase is on. A home without cats would be best. I’m also really not found of big dogs.
If you have room in your life for a sweet loyal companion, please apply for me.
- Male, age eight years
- Good with kids
- Good with cats and other other dogs
- Special needs – medication three times daily for seizures
This is Chico. This is Chico’s tongue. Chico likes to be goofy, and that tongue? Well, you can always count on its being around. Chico is a youthful eight years old and a big giant HAM. He loves to cuddle and to beg for belly rubs, as you see in the picture. This guy is bursting with personality, love and affection. Chico getsexcited. Sometimes, his brain can’t slow down, and he has seizures. He has had them since he was just two years old, but there are many efforts being made to control them better. He is epileptic with no signs of a tumor or head trauma. He takes three pills a day to inhibit the seizures, but sometimes stress, excitement or too long without his meds will trigger a seizure. Maybe he is just used to it, but Chico doesn’t seem to think much about it and within minutes is the same ol’ goofball.
Chico’s tongue is displayed all the time, for his lack of teeth. Although he should eat wet food, he loves the challenge of dry food with just a bit of water added. He is still learning to use outside for tinkles but has made loads of progress since he has been training with us. He loves to have doggy friends, but also doesn’t mind being the center of attention. Cats and children are no problem for this stud; we think he just considers it more attention!
Chico will make a forever family very happy and keep them entertained for hours with his goofiness. Though he is currently seeing a specialist for his seizures, he is ready to become the new puggy love of your life!!
- Males, age five years
- Housetrained; crate trained
- Good with cats and other dogs
- Good with older kids
- Must stay together
Jeff and Smutt are a bonded pair that came into the rescue because of their owner’s serious illness. Jeff is a ball of energy who sleeps with one eye open, always ready to play. He is working on not jumping up and does know how to sit. Smutt, on the other hand, came to us severely obese. He has bursts of energy but also likes heavy doses of relaxation time. Since coming into rescue, Smutt has lost a couple of pounds, and his endurance on walks is much improved. However, he has more weight to lose and will need to remain on a strict diet.
Jeff and Smutt both love running in the nearby field, regular walks, lots of attention, cuddling together, and fresh vegetables as treats. Though both dogs are very good natured, Jeff would probably be better with no small children due to his jumping on people.
If you’re looking for two expressive, affectionate pugs, Jeff and Smutt would be a great addition to your family.
Jeff by GEORGE VK Photography
Smutt by GEORGE VK Photography
Jeff and Smutt by GEORGE VK Photography
- Female pug/terrier mix, age three years
- 17 lb.
- Good with kids
- Good with other dogs
- Special needs – blind in right eye
- Adoption Fee: $300
Wendy is a pug/terrier mix who is approximately three years old. She came to Colorado Pug Rescue from a shelter in Missouri. She is in very good health with the exception of her right eye. That eye shows evidence of a past injury but doesn’t seem to bother Wendy. However, she doesn’t have vision out of that eye.
Wendy is super sweet and has a lot of energy. She loves sunbathing, going for walks and playing with her foster sister. She will need a little patience and training on a leash, as she will pull. Wendy gets along with other dogs but will chase cats, birds or rabbits. She has a very calm demeanor and does well with children. She is housetrained but has had just a few accidents, which I chalk up to not getting her outside right before bedtime.
Wendy does the cutest little dance when it is time to eat, and she likes chew toys. The terrier in her has been known to try to bury toys in the yard and even dig a little. Wendy will need a back yard with a good fence. When she first came to the rescue, she acted very timid and a little scared of quick movements and noises, but no longer. Now she is calm, sweet, loving and likes her belly rubs. Please consider giving this precious little girl a forever home.
- Female, age nine years
- Housetrained
- Good with kids
- Best as only pet
- Special needs – daily Dasuquin for arthritis pain
Miss Petunia is the reincarnation of the Queen of Sheba – at least she acts like she is! Although she is a pint-sized little gal, she has a big heart for her human companions. Petunia is about eight years young. She’s no spring chicken, but she’s no old hen, either. She has plenty of years of love left to give and receive. She is deaf and has to have one Dasuquin daily to help ease her arthritis pain. Her foster mom also gives her Tramadol (disguised as a piece of cheese) whenever she’s had a lot of activity with her five other companions.
Petunia can be a dominating figure to other furbabies unless they are capable of putting her in her place, and if you have another furbaby that is submissive, you will have to take the reins and make sure that Petunia knows her dominating behavior will not be tolerated (gentle, firm and consistent teaching works best). She would prefer’ however, that she be your only “kid”.
Petunia is not much of a barker. She uses the doggie door and loves a less active lifestyle. Petunia will look for you if she doesn’t see you around; she worries about those she loves, like a good puggy should. Her biggest handicap is that she has to share herself with so many others, and that means less time for her “royal highness”. She is a happy little bundle, so if you’re looking for a lap warmer this winter, Miss Petunia is good for you!
- Male, age ten years
- Crate trained
- Good with kids
- Good with other dogs, cats, and all other pets
- Special needs – growth on eye surface will have to be watched for increased size
Mushu is a handsome, sweet, loving little guy who is 10 years young. He spent all of his 10 years with one family until they became too ill to care for him. While they were devastated to give him up, they knew they couldn’t give him the life he deserved.
Mushu has a crate that he stays in when we are gone. He loves to have a treat and then “kennel up”! When we are at home, he is a velcro dog. He wants to be where we are, preferably curled up next to us. He also loves to curl up in bed with us and stay all night! Toys are a must for him – small balls, tug of war, etc., are things he loves to play with. He does great with other dogs, kids, cats, neighbors, guinea pigs… You name it, he loves it! Due to the transitions he has been through, he will probably need to be on leash in the house until he gets the “lay of the land.” Two or three weeks of this supervision will curb any thoughts he might have about marking.
Mushu has one health concern. There is a swelling or growth on the surface of one eye. This has been evaluated by an eye specialist, who determined Mushu’s vision is not affected and he is not in any pain. The growth will have to be watched and reexamined if it becomes larger. If treatment is required later, it would be done with one or more of several different ointments, using the least amount of medication necessary to control the inflammation.
Mushu is a fantastic dog, and we, his foster family, will be sad to see him go.
Lucky is a GREAT dog! He is thirteen years old and very loving and playful for his age. Lucky enjoys other dogs but loves nothing more than his teddy bear. Lucky struggles with occasional seizures, eye ulcers, & cataracts. Lucky came to CPR in November 2010 after his family lost their home due to foreclosure.
- Female, age seven years
- Housetrained; crate trained
- Good with kids
- Good with other dogs
- Special needs – phenobarbital twice daily for seizures
- Adoption Fee – $300
Hi! I’m Lily. I am a lively seven-year-old girl. In fact, my foster mom had a hard time catching me being still to take a photo. I am housetrained, and I like everybody, especially men and kids. Kids do need to realize that I might be a little snappy if someone tries to interfere with my food when I am eating. Other than that, I am a real sweetie.
My foster mom says I am not afraid of anything. I am crate trained and prefer to sleep in my kennel at night. It is my cozy quiet place. I tend to shed a lot, even for a pug.
I do have one health issue. I must take phenobarbital twice a day to prevent seizures. Aside from that, I am a healthy girl. I need a forever home with an active family and would be great alone or with another smaller dog. Please apply for me if I sound like the right dog for you.
2025 Calendar!
The winners and runners up in Colorado Pug Rescue’s sixteenth annual photo contest appear on the pages of this glossy 8 1/2 x 11″ wall calendar. The calendars are $20 apiece plus tax and postage. All proceeds go to Colorado Pug Rescue for the medical care of our foster pugs. Go here to order.