Adoption is at the heart of everything we do. Whenever a pug is surrendered into our care, our hope and aim is that whenever a pug is healthy and ready to go on to a new life, we can find them their perfect new forever home.
This is where our adopters come in! We’re always on the look-out for people who might be able to offer the perfect and permanent safe haven for a pug in need. We usually have a waiting list of people who are looking to adopt and when pugs become available, we’ll always try to place them in the home that best suits their particular needs.
If we’re unable to find the perfect match from the people on our list, we may from time to time put out appeals on our Social Media platforms, so it’s always worth keeping an eye on these.
There may be many reasons why a pug is surrendered to PWR. For example, often it’s the case that there has been a change of circumstances in the surrenderer’s living situation, meaning that they are no longer able to properly care for their pug.
Although it’s hard to believe, in extreme cases a pug may even have been abandoned. We have had instances over the last few years where pugs have been found wandering the streets and local authorities or kind people pick them up and they then find their way to us.
Sadly, there are also instances where a pug’s owner may have passed away and other family members are unable to take on the responsibility. Whatever the reason, we’ll always be available to step in and make sure the pug is safe and well cared for.
They really do come in all forms, and all different types of personality, which is why we asses them and do our best to ensure that they find a home that will suit their specific needs. For example, some pugs will be completely happy around other dogs, children or cats, while others won’t be, so it’s very important that our surrenders aren’t placed in environments where they won’t be comfortable.
Some pugs will be best suited to being the only dog in the family, while others will thrive on being surrounded by other dogs. More often these days, we also see pugs surrendered in pairs, often completely bonded and needing to stay together in their new life. When this happens, we’ll always make sure that they are adopted together.
We also take in surrendered pugs at all ages, from puppies to pugs in the later years of their life, all looking for a loving place to feel at home. So, if you’re thinking of applying to adopt, please consider older pugs too, as they still have so much love to give and deserve a new home every bit as much as younger pugs do.
Occasionally pugs will come with special needs, which could mean regularly administering medication, help with getting around, deafness or even blindness. Remarkably, pugs with sight issues are usually very self-sufficient and still manage to live an active and fulfilling life. We’re always on the look-out for adopters that have experience of dealing with more challenging adoptees, so if you think this might be you, then please apply!
Where pugs come into our care with more severe health issues, they will usually be paced with one of our experienced and dedicated fosterers, who will take care of them and ensure that they live their best life. We always commit to being responsible ongoing for any pre-existing health issues, which is why we constantly rely on donations from our wonderful supporters, so if you could help us out with a donation, it will go a long way to giving a better life to a pug in need!
Before applying to adopt a pug, please consider becoming a PWR Patron by setting up a monthly donation of however much you’d like to give. As a registered charity we completely rely on public donations to carry out our work, which is undertaken by our dedicated volunteers.
The Pug is a unique and special breed, requiring a unique and special home. Pugs are always rehomed with the applicant most suited to the specific needs of each individual pug.
An adoption fee will apply, which is non-refundable. Before proceeding to the ‘Adoption Application Form’, please read the following ‘Guidance Notes’ and instructions on ‘How to Apply’, which includes the adoption fee information.
Please note that all applicants must reside in England or Wales and be aged over 21.
To apply to adopt a PWR pug, please tick the checkboxes below to confirm that you have read, understood and accept the above ‘Guidance Notes’, as well as our full Terms and Conditions, which can be read or downloaded from the links below. Once you have done this, please click the ‘apply‘ button below to complete the adoption form in full, including the ‘About Yourself’ section, which will enable us to determine your suitability for a rescue pug. Please bear in mind that all pugs are rehomed to the most appropriate environment to suit their particular needs.
If your application is successful, an adoption fee will be payable prior to you picking up your pug. These fees allow us to continue to rescue pugs in need and to help pay for vet fees and transportation costs.
PWR adoption fees are as follows:
Pugs under one year – £500 / 1 to 2 years – £400 / 3 to 4 years – £350 / 5 to 7 years – £300 / 8 to 10 years – £200 /
11 years & over – £100
(Please bear in mind that these are minimum fees, should you wish to donate more than this, your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated)
A £100 discount (£50 for each), will apply when adopting a Bonded-Pair of Pugs.
A cleared payment prior to adoption will be required, adoption fees are non-refundable.
Please note that applications are currently only open in the following PWR regions:
The South East, Central, East of England, West Midlands & East Midlands.
Having read these guidance notes we politely request you now read our full Terms and Conditions here which you are required to agree to before adopting.
You can also download a PDF of the Terms & Conditions here.
We regularly feature the stories of pugs who have found their new forever homes and the wonderful adopters who have welcomed them into their lives. We’ve included a selection below and you’ll find many more in our ‘News’ section…
We have many wonderful adoption stories on our ‘News’ page, so if you’d like to see more, just head over …
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Wareham Road, Poole
Dorset, BH16 6FA
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