PUG NATION Rescue of Los Angeles is a non profit organization dedicated to the rescue, care, and placement of abandoned, neglected, unwanted, displaced and abused pugs, giving them a second chance in a loving and caring “forever” home. We’re all volunteers who donate our time to make a difference in the pug world. It’s a constant financial struggle so your donations are most appreciated.

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Pug Nation Adoption Fairs

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Saturday, May 11th, 2013 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Saturday, June 1st, 2013 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Victoria

Victoria developed a really virulent strain of kennel cough. It was drug resistant and she now has pnuemonia. She is in an oxygen cage, struggling for every breath.

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Dahlia & Beth

Meet DAHLIA & BETH. Two 10 year-old sisters left at the shelter yesterday. We got them out as soon as they were available today and took them straight to one of our vets. Sadly, they are in really bad shape. Dahlia has a huge mass/tumor on the lower right side of her stomach as pictured, she has not been spayed, she can barely walk as she is so overweight, her teeth are rotting and ears are infected. Her sister Beth is also overweight and also cannot walk very well, is not spayed, her teeth and ears are equally bad. Just like OSCAR, these girls were badly neglected before they were disposed of - at the same shelter! It’s heartbreaking. It’s also very touching how extremely bonded they are – one won’t walk unless the other one does. We need your positive vibes and prayers that Dahlia’s tumor is nothing serious because Beth would be lost without her sister; and that besides the tremendous neglect that we can see, there aren’t any hidden problems with either girl. We are eternally grateful to all of you who have reached out to save OSCAR, and if you can, please help us save DAHLIA & BETH! These two adorable loving senior sisters deserve a life where they are cared for, loved, wanted, and treated with dignity at this noble age. Please make a donation if you can, nothing is too small and anything is appreciated. We will keep you updated on their progress and again, please keep them in your prayers and send them your love – we have seen what the power of that love can do! Please SHARE! THANK YOU!! ♥

NuNu - My Forever Home

My partner and I adopted NuNu on one of our “monthiversaries.” We were talking about rescuing a dog, and my partner very much enjoys pugs—we went to a Pug Nation LA Adoption Event to just “take a look” and ended up completely falling in love with one and taking him home that same day. NuNu’s previous owner was a Korean man who left the country and relinquished NuNu to a no-kill shelter in Pasadena. From there, Pug Nation took him, and now we are so lucky to have him. He has such a great personality and such a sweet face, when we walk him people come up to us all the time and tell us how cute and beautiful he is. NuNu’s favorite things to do are to play with his yellow duck toy, lie and sleep on soft things, and like many other pugs, eat. He is extremely loyal and will follow my partner around everywhere. NuNie is the greatest gift, and now whenever we celebrate being together, we celebrate him coming into our lives. Thank you Pug Nation!"

Lucy Liu - My Forever Home

"Lucy Lui ~ Formally "Poppy", one of our rescued mama pug, Lily's, puppies. Here is her success story: My new home is great and my new family gives me lots of love! I always have someone to play with & I have plenty of toys. When I'm not playing with my toys I love chasing the kids around the house, I have a crazy obsession with bitting hair especially long hair (my mom & the twins say they don't like it so I am working on breaking that habit), I love bitting my dads knuckles (my teeth are really sharp but he's tough & my good looks help keep me out of trouble). The twins like to dress me up. I can't say it's my favorite thing but I'm a good sport about it. I miss my mom during the day while she's at work but luckily my dad is home with me all day. When my mom comes home I greet her with loud yelps (still working on my bark) & tons of kisses (she picks me up, gives me tons of kisses right back & lets me lick her face). Although she's gone all day she makes up for it (I get to sleep in bed and cuddle with her and dad all night). My parents tell me I sleep with my eyes open, I didn't believe them but they have the pics to prove it.
I can't go on walks or play in the grass yet, I need to wait until I'm done with my vaccinations. Mommy says I could get distemper along with other disease so I know she keeps me away from other dogs for a good reason. My mom bought me a new pee pad & its made out of synthetic grass. I'm really starting to get the hang of it, this way I'll know what to do once I can go on real grass. I still have accidents from time to time but my parents are very patient & always reward me with a healthy treat when I make it on the "grass". Oh yeah, I had what I think was my first bath 2 weeks ago. It was scary at first but my mom was very gentle & after I was done I was so soft & smelled yummy!"

If you've adopted a pug from Pug Nation, please let us know about their life in their new home. Better still... if you haven't adopted a pug yet, consider creating a success story of your own by giving a pug a forever home. You will not regret it.