Colorado Pug Rescue

• Male, age 11 months.
• ADOPTION PENDING

• Male, age 6 years
• Adoption Fee: $300

Pugsley is an adorable and an approximately 6 year old neutered male pug. He is super duper friendly and loves to be around humans and animals. He would definitely do best as an addition to a family of humans or pets because he does not like to be left alone. He doesn’t have chronic health problems although he is a little overweight and had ear infections in both ears when he came into care. The reason he came into foster care was because his previous owner became very ill and had to go to hospice. He had two little brothers who were turned over to a shelter. Pugsley is an active boy and can go for long walks or wrestle with other dogs. He has a big personality and is very lovable.

• Male, age 5 years
• Pending vet care and evaluation

Meet Gizmo! He is a lovable 4-year-old bundle of energy who is searching for a life long companion. He is a very social dog who gets along well with cats and loves to play with other dogs. He is very talkative and will let you know what he does or does not want. He is very active and loves to go on walks around the neighborhood and play with his toys at home. He is also crate trained and housebroken. However, Gizmo will need time, structure, attention, and routine to keep him from marking his territory when he adjusts to a new or unfamiliar environment. Overall, he is just the sweetest guy around and needs a family who will give him the love, patience, and attention he deserves.

• Male, age six years
• Housetrained; uses doggy door.
• Good with kids over 12
• Good with other dogs

Hello! My name is Buddha. I was relinquished to Colorado Pug Rescue by my elderly owner whom couldn’t care for me anymore. I am very sweet and loving and want nothing more than to be my forever parents’ shadow. I am housetrained and will go to the door and let you know when I have to go out. I’m also able to use a doggie door. I should mention I’m not real comfortable being picked up and held but will gladly jump up next to you on the couch to be loved and give love. I’m great with dogs but have never been around cats. I would prefer a home with no young children. Older children 12 and up would be awesome.

If you want to be my forever home, please ask for me on your application.

Hercules (13 yrs – right) and Yoda (12 yrs – center) came to Colorado Pug Rescue because our owners had decided to put them to sleep because of their medical issues. Luckily, a kind-hearted soul at the shelter contacted CPR and asked them to help us before it was too late. CPR was literally a life saver!

Hercules went blind when he was very young.  Hercules has adjusted quite well because he has been blind almost all of his life. Yoda went blind a few years ago, most likely from diabetes. Due to his diabetes, Yoda gets daily insulin injections and he eats a special food.

Hercules and Yoda are pretty attached and are enjoying spending their golden years together. The third musketeer (left) in the photo is their foster sister Peanut.

• Male, age ten years
• Housetrained; can use doggy door
• Crate trained
• Good with cats and small dogs
• Special needs – blind and diabetic

Hey! Bubba, here. I’d like to tell you a little about me, but first let’s get that 300-pound gorilla out of the way. I’m blind. I have no eyes. There. That’s better. Despite no eyes, I have a lot of expressions. I’m silky soft and very cuddly.

I am going through Colorado Pug Rescue for the second time. My human dad died a few months ago, and he left me to CPR. My foster mom used to visit Dad and me, so I’m not scared. Actually she says I’m fearless and a happy boy. I jump up and down from the sofa. My foster moms gave me a lamb’s wool chew toy, and I carry him around. I bring him up on the sofa with me and chew on him. They think it’s funny. I sure like my “man”. I’m not destructive, though.

I go outside to do my business, but it’s helpful to keep me on a schedule and make sure I get outside a few times a day. Dad kept the door open, so I’m used to going out anytime I wanted. I can do a doggie door; just be patient with me as I learn where things are. I’m not crazy about being crated while you’re at work, but eventually I’ll settle down and sleep until you get home.

One of the cats seems to have adopted me and rubs his head against mine at bedtime. I do just fine with cats and other small dogs.

I like to sleep with my people. I sleep all night. Just rub my chest, and I’ll start snoring in a minute or two. I get restless in the very early morning if I need to go outside but will go right back to sleep if you let me have a few minutes outside.

I’m diabetic. I need an insulin shot and breakfast or dinner at 8:00, am and pm, so you should be someone who can handle my schedule. The shot is incredibly easy. We could adjust the time over a period of weeks if you had to, but I need the shot and food 12 hours apart. You will want to make sure I don’t get into anyone else’s food and just eat mine. I don’t get treats, just hugs and rubs and lots of TLC. My current bottle of insulin is only half empty after three months. You can get my insulin and syringes at Walmart without a prescription. The cost is $25 for the insulin. For 100 syringes, it’s about $14 and lasts about 50 days. I do need my blood glucose to be checked occasionally. Everyone at Animal Health Care Specialists thinks I’m just the cutest guy. They all have to greet me and rub my head. I really like Dr. Schulman.

So, here I am. If you think you could give me a forever home, we should meet. Really, I’m an easy guy to like, and I adapt quickly. That’s B-U-B-B-A. I’m the diabetic one. Hope we can connect soon!

• 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?

• 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.

• 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!!