Cutest Pug Contest!!

Does your pug have that special “it” factor? Do people squeal over how adorable your pug is when you go out? If so, please enter him or her in our photo contest, where you (with help from your family and friends) can help determine the winner! The deadline for submitting photos is December 26, 2009 (contest officially begins on January 4, 2010. We will have three rounds to narrow down the cutest pugs, and the winners will be announced in March.

HOW TO ENTER

After November 1, pick the cutest picture (or two) you have of your pug and either e-mail them or mail* them to SNPR along with a $10.00 tax-deductible donation by December 26, 2009. Please include your name, phone number, and your pug’s name with the picture! We will only post on the website the pug pictures that are deemed usable and appropriate. After entering, tell all your friends, neighbors, family members, classmates, co-workers, and other acquaintances to go to www.rescuepugs.com and vote for your pug’s picture.

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS & DEADLINES

People can vote by sending in a $1.00 donation for each vote they want applied to the pug they think is the cutest. (For example, if you donate $10.00, you would get 10 votes; if you donate $20.00, you would get 20 votes). Donations can be sent by mail* or through Paypal on the website. Be sure to specify which pug you are voting for so we can apply your votes toward the pug’s total count. There is no limit to how many times a person can vote.

On January 25, 2010, we will narrow it down to the top ½ of the vote-getters. The process will then start over again for the pugs left in the contest.

On February 15, 2010, we will narrow it down to the top ½ of the vote-getters. The process will then start over again for the pugs left in the contest.

On March 1, 2010, we will narrow it down to the top ½ of vote-getters of the pugs left in the contest. The process will then start over again for the pugs left in the contest.

Then in March, at our St. Pugtrick’s Day event, we will announce the finalists and the winner of our 2010 Cutest Pug Contest!!!

We will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner. All winners will receive a Petco and/or Petsmart gift card and a “chew toy” basket. In addition to that, the 1st place winner will receive other miscellaneous gifts and a pug bio with pictures on our website and our MySpace and Facebook pages through the end of 2010. All winners will also receive special donated items from local retailers, and of course, BRAGGING RIGHTS!

Please e-mail your pictures to rescuepugpics@aol.com .

Or mail* them in along with a donation to:

P.O. Box 20875, Las Vegas, NV 89112

Pug Meet Ups-Upcoming

Saturday Nov 7th at 6:30pm-The District at Green Valley Ranch in front of the Coffee Bean.
Saturday, Nov. 14th at Noon-Bark N Basin park, off of Alexander and Tenaya.

Pug O Rama slideshow

The link our pictures is: http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk218/SouthernNevadaPugRescue/Pug%20O%20Rama%202009/

Pug O Rama pictures...

Zoe the co-host of Pug O Rama here...you might have noticed a little thingie around my neck, that was a camera! I was able to take pictures of my viewpiont as co host during Pug O Rama. Here are a few of my pictures:





You can see all of my pictures here:
Zoe Cam

To see more Pug O Rama pictures, visit our SNPR album here: SNPR Facebook

Pug-O-Rama 2009 Information

For complete details, visit: http://rescuepugs.com/

NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!
Pug-O-Rama 2009 will be held on Saturday, October 17th at Silver Springs Recreation Center Amphitheater in Henderson (1951 Silver Springs Pkwy) from 11 am to 3 pm. We will have costume contests, prizes, and raffles-and all proceeds go to the vet care of the pugs in rescue.

Animal Laws-Effective October 1, 2009

The 2009 Nevada State Legislature passed important animal related laws which take effect October 1, 2009.

SB132: Limits the amount of time a dog can be tethered or chained to a total of 14 hours out of a 24 hour day and determines how it can be tethered; requires that ties and chains must be at least 12 feet.

AB199: Makes it unlawful to own a fighting dog.

AB15: Requires signage in a veterinarian’s office when a locality requires spaying/neutering; requires localities to post at parks signage if the locality legislates spaying and neuter; requires pet stores to provide the name and address of the breeder and to post local regulations regarding spay and neuter; requires that puppies and kittens be 8 weeks old before they can be sold or transferred.

Franky the Pug from Elko, NV...

Is now a Vegas pug!

Meet Franky – he was flown to Vegas via a private plane of foster, Barry Lasko, a local dentist in Henderson, on Friday, 9/11. He was stray in a kill shelter in Elko, NV. The shelter was very cooperative and drove Franky to the airport and even brought Barry some sandwiches from the local restaurant! Barry generously paid for the fuel for his plane to fly up and spring Franky and asked that any donations we received be put towards Pug-O-Rama and medical bills.

He is skinny and our vet believe he has had some kind of trauma on his left side, was attacked, abused or hit by a car, and it was left untreated, whatever it was. He can’t see out of his left eye but it is normal looking, and his lip on the left side – the top one has what looks like a bite mark in it and his lower lip hangs really low. He was taken to our vet for his shots, a neuter and a lip tuck! There is one picture of the “before” of his lip and a few of the “after”.

Our vet believes he is about 6-7 years old. His left leg also has a limp/​drag/​wobble to it, but he gets around alright- this is also being contributed to whatever he went thru in his past. His vision in his right eye seems to be a little compromised, but he seems to hear fine. He also has ear infections in both his ears and is being treated by ear meds. He seems to be a happy and loving pug – lavishing in any attention he gets. Is there someone who can accept this special pug as the special little guy he is? He’s just looking for a loving home to spoil him like he has never known it before.

Many thanks to everyone who emailed us about this guy, to Barry for flying him to us, and to the shelter for being so concerned about this guy.

More pictures can be found on our webpage: www.​rescuepugs.​com

ALSO-IF YOU ARE ON FACEBOOK, don't forget to join the Southern Nevada Pug Rescue group-it's a great place to keep in touch. We are also on twitter @​SNPR_​PugRescue

Update on SNPR Alumni, Mr. Bigglesworth

Mr. Bigglesworth was adopted June 5th. He now has his 3 sisters to play with, Sadie, Trixie, and Coco. He and Coco play all day long, and he is a much loved member of his new family.

Sadie

BEFORE:

SNPR received a call from a family who said that they had a 5 year old female who was having some "issues". We got sweet little 14 pound Sadie to the vet and found out what an understatement that was. Sadie was covered in urine, and the smell was so foul from infection. The vet immediately did a urinalysis to see what was going on. After the urinalysis, an x-ray was in order. The x-ray showed poor Sadie has a bladder stone even bigger than her actual bladder. The stone has ripped her bladder and caused major kidney damage as well. The vet said that this is the worst case of bladder stones he has ever seen.

Poor Sadie has been suffering with this stone and multiple untreated bladder infections for years! YEARS! The vet said that urinating with a bladder stone that size with infection is the same as "peeing razor blades". This poor pug has been suffering for years through this. And that is not all. During the years of suffering, this pug has also been bred repeatedly with virtually no vet care. Multiple whelpings and kidney and bladder damage has caused her to have nerve damage in her back legs that also causes some major problems for this sweet baby.

AFTER:
Sadie made it out of her extensive surgeries and is quickly realizing how nice it is not to be in so much pain. Our vet said Sadie has a bit of a tough road ahead during her recovery but he feels she has made a huge step in the right direction. Because Sadie has lived with a bladder stone that was larger than her actual bladder, she really does not have a whole lot of control over her urination right now. The bladder and her muscles are not in synch with each other so she will have to learn how to regain her strength. Her back legs are in better shape and the vet thinks she will have better use of them now that she is not in so much pain. All in all, the surgery was a success! And the absolute best news is that the vet said Sadie's spirit made 100% turn around and she is even giving puggy kisses to everyone! We will keep you updated on her progress over the next few days.

If you are interested in adopting Sadie, she will need someone committed to providing her a prescribed diet and distilled/purified water. This will reduce the chance of her having stones come back. She will also need an x-ray at least 1 time a year or even every 6 months to spot any problems before they get out of hand. This is not a lot to ask for a little girl who has suffered so much.

After only a week in her foster home, Sadie is happy, spunky, and full of energy. Her foster mom says she is a great dog, with lots of love to give. Even after all she has been through, her spirit shines brightly. We are so glad this little girl is on her way to a better life.

Otis needs your help!

Meet Otis. He is 11 years old, and he came to SNPR as his owner lost his wife, Otis's Pug Momma, and now has to face foreclosure on their home. He gets along with other dogs and cats, his foster brother and sister are having so much fun with him! Otis has a super sweet temperament, can you find it in your heart to give this little guy a loving forever home for the rest of his life.

Here is where your help and good thoughts are needed!

Since entering rescue, Otis has had a rough few days. On arrival at his new foster mom's house, we noticed Otis had several large lumps that needed to be seen by a vet ASAP. Monday morning Otis went to see our vet and had the four lumps biopsied. The initial tests show that the lumps are mast cell tumors. Otis is scheduled to have all four tumors removed Saturday so the vet can determine what grade they are and what our plan of care will be for the rest of Otis's life. Because of the tricky location of one of the lumps, and the fact that there are four all together, this surgery will cost SNPR over $1,000 dollars. Otis has lost his mom, his dad, and his home of 11 years, and now is facing a tough recovery road ahead. We are asking for your help with Otis's veterinary care. This has been our toughest year financially and it is only because of your help that we have been able to continue to take in these special need pugs. Any bit of help you can give is 100% tax deductible, and is much appreciated!

You can donate directly to his care at: http://rescuepugs.com/adoptme.htm

Farewell, Oliver

Oliver, (Formerly Rag-A-Muffin) went to the Rainbow Bridge. Oliver was one of the first rescues for SNPR. He came in under extreme circumstances. The landlord at an apartment complex found what he thought was a dead pug in an abandoned unit and when he went to remove him he realized he was still alive. Barely. SNPR got the call on the hotline to help this poor animal who had been left to die alone. He had depleted his body of fluids and was now blind and deaf. He had gashes and sores all over from who knows what. He had a severely collapsed trachea. We named him Rag-A-Muffin due to the shape he was in. Our special board member Dawn who has always taken a liking to the “oldie moldie’s” took him into her home and has cared for him for nearly 4 years. She renamed him Oliver. Oliver has spent the last few years having to be hand fed, one piece of food at a time, twice daily. He has gotten to know what unconditional love means and for that we are all so grateful. With Oliver going to the bridge he takes with him a special part of SNPR but an even bigger part of his mommy Dawn’s heart. Dawn, we are so grateful for you for opening up your home and heart to Oliver. We are sorry it could only be for a few years. We will see you at the Bridge Oliver.

Where is Sofia?

Cute pic from Sofia's Daddy! Can you spot her in her favorite place?

SNPR Needs Foster Homes

Have you ever thought about fostering? Wonder what’s involved? It’s pretty simple. Are you a loving, responsible pet owner? Think you could handle one more pug to cuddle? If the answer is yes, then fostering is for you! The number of pugs we rescue goes up every year, and we need more foster homes to keep up with those numbers.

Foster homes are the backbone of any rescue group. The more foster homes we have, the more Pugs we can take in. Our goal is to never turn a Pug away because we don’t have room, but that goal depends on the Las Vegas community helping us by fostering. Pug rescue is not possible without our wonderful foster homes. Please, if you have considered fostering, now is the time.

If you have adopted from us in the past, you are already approved to foster, just email SNPR at: saira@rescuepugs.com, and we can put you on our foster list. If you have not adopted from us yet, please visit www.rescuepugs.com, and click on “Adoption Application” to fill out a foster application (specify foster home in the space provided), and someone will call you to set up a house check. All current pets must be fixed. You can also contact us if you have any questions about fostering, just email saira@rescuepugs.com

Fostering is not for the faint of heart. It takes a tremendous amount of courage and love to let a Pug move on to their forever home when the time comes. Some you will push out the door, while others may be tough to let go, but in the end it is ALL worth it! These little Pugs are cute but they may not be perfect. They sometimes come with a little extra baggage and may need extra time, patience, and love. All veterinary bills will be paid by SNPR. You just provide the lap to snuggle in, and a warm, cozy place for the Pug to rest. One of the best rewards is seeing that scared little Pug who came into your home leave happy, healthy, and confident-ready to start a new life in their forever home.

Remember, if you have adopted from us, someone loved your Pug enough to foster him or her. Can you do the same for another little one who needs you now?

New Pug Scrub Date!

An Exclusive After Hour Pug Scrub at the Soggy Dog will be held on Saturday, August 1 from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. With any donation made to SNPR, Dog Washes are discounted to $10.00!

Hope to see you all there. Please spread the word!

The Soggy Dog is located 1/2 mile south of I-215, on the corner of Stephanie and Horizon Ridge, behind Metro Pizza.

You can see pictures from our last Pug Scrub on our blog:http://rescuepugs.blogspot.com/2009/06/pug-scrub.html

Help Save Pug-O-Rama

As you may know, the economy has taken its toll on Southern Nevada Pug Rescue. We have had to weigh our priorities and make tough decisions. Luckily, every time we feel like we are most certainly going to have to stop taking in pugs, heroes come forth and donate enough money to take in the next curly-tailed surrender. Because we are barely getting by financially, we are faced with having to possibly cancel Pug-O-Rama.

Pug-O-Rama is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We normally raise enough money at the event to cover a huge portion of our vet bills. If we are forced to cancel this event, it will be devastating for SNPR.

Here Is How You Can Help!

Because almost every penny raised this year has had to go toward vet care, we do not have the funds we need to put on an event like Pug-O-Rama. Normally through the year we raise enough money to cover vet bills, as well as supplies, so every pug leaves rescue with a brand-new harness and leash. But this year, with the ever-increasing number of pugs needing rescue and vet care, we simply could not afford to order harnesses and other miscellaneous things we have ordered in the past, and that is also why Pug-O-Rama is now in question.

By sponsoring a portion of Pug-O-Rama, it would help us make the event as special as it has been in years prior without affecting the immediate care of any pugs needing to enter rescue. To make a donation, please go to www.rescuepugs.com and click on "donate". Please indicate that your donation is for the event. Below is a list of costs needed to proceed with the planning of the event.

Pug-O-Rama Expenses
Park Rental = $300.00
Park Insurance = $500.00
Water and supplies = $500.00
Truck Rental = $200.00
Stamps and printing for mailer = $400.00
We also need the following items to make the day a success. If you have any of these items and could donate them, we would be grateful. As always, your donation is 100% tax deductible.

· Folding tables
· Pop-up tents
· Banners
· Stamps
· Misc. pug items and donations for raffle baskets (gift certificates, prizes, etc.)
· Water, soda, juice, etc.
· Battery-operated radio
· Microphone
· Sound equipment

Anyone who makes a monetary donation or donates an item listed above will be featured on our web site as a Pug-O-Rama Sponsor. If you choose to be a sponsor and would like a booth or table at the event, you can contact Jennifer for details at Jennifer@rescuepugs.com.

You can donate at: http://rescuepugs.com/save_pugorama.htm

Farewell, Mini

Sad news for SNPR today. Rescue pug Mini went on to the Rainbow Bridge leaving her mommy Sue and SNPR Alumni pug brothers Pumba and Nash here missing her dearly. Mini was a special addition to Sue's brood of boys and it wasn't long before she had both boys wrapped around her little fingers, err, rather paws! Our thoughts are with you and the boys, Sue. We are so grateful that Mini got to live in such a wonderful "pug crazy" home.

SNPR would like to send a special "thank you" to Sue and the other select few who know how special it is to adopt an older pug from rescue. Although it is hard to lose them from your lives, it is so very special to give them a loving home for whatever time, no matter how long or short, they may have with you. In the end, you will get back more love than you ever imagined.


See you at The Bridge, Mini.

Congratulations to SNPR Alumni, Emmi!

Congratulations to Emmi, who is now a certified therapy dog! Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting Emmi knows that she is a special little pug who now gets to help others.

Emmi came to rescue after being abandoned without food or water in an apartment. She was in bad shape, but her spirit shone through!


Smug as a Pug

Donate and Receive a Portrait Session from Pet-ographique

Why Adopt A Rescue?

WHY ADOPT?
*Adapted with permission from Almost Home Dachshund Rescue (almosthomerescue.org)

My parents always advised me never to buy a used car, because I would just be buying “somebody else’s problems.” Unfortunately, that’s how some people view rescue dogs-as dogs that weren’t wanted because they had problems and didn’t make good pets.
In the vast majority of cases, that’s just not true! Most dogs who come into rescue were not given up because they were “bad dogs” or had behavioral problems. Unfortunately, many people buy dogs without thinking about the time, effort, and expense involved in keeping a dog. These dogs end up in shelters, or along the side of the road, or, if they’re lucky, in rescue. In fact, the most common reasons a dog ends up with a rescue organization include the following:

• The owners don’t have time for the dog.
• The owners find that they can’t afford either basic vet care or the expense involved in treating an illness or injury.
• The owner dies or goes into a nursing home.
• The owners divorce and neither party can keep the dog. (You would be amazed at how many dogs we get as a result of divorces!)
• A young couple has a child and no longer has time for the dog, or the dog no longer fits into their “lifestyle.”
• The owner is moving to an apartment building that doesn’t allow dogs.

We also get pugs from kill shelters, where they have ended up because they were lost, and from puppy mills, where uncaring owners have used the dogs as breeding machines and don’t need them any more. Some dogs who have been prisoners of puppy mills turn out to be the most loving and affectionate dogs we see; it’s as if they know they have left their miserable pasts behind forever.

This is not to say that all of our rescue dogs come to you with perfect manners and are perfectly socialized and housebroken. Dogs who have been neglected and abandoned need training and gentle discipline to become good canine citizens. But so do the puppies people buy! And a rescue dog usually needs much less training than a pup. Pugs that come through SNPR always spend time in a foster home before they are placed in an adoptive home. During that time, they are evaluated (in terms of their personalities-how well they deal with other dogs, with children, and so on) and trained (housebroken, socialized) if necessary.

Another myth is that rescue dogs are, by definition, inferior to dogs bought from a breeder or pet store. Dogs who are rescued came originally from show breeders, pet stores, and hobby breeders-they run the gamut when it comes to origin. They are a cross-section of the dog population, and, as such, are no more or less likely to have genetic problems than any other dog.

Reasons to Choose a Rescue Dog

Those of us who volunteer in rescue all have at least one rescue dog, and we know what terrific pets they can be! Here are some reasons to consider a rescue dog, rather than buying a puppy, if you are ready to add a dog to your family.

You’re not starting from scratch. When you buy a puppy, you’re essentially bringing an infant into your home…a completely untrained, unsocialized little critter who thinks the crate you bought for him is a jail (and who cries to get out…at 3 AM!), the newspaper you put down for him to squat on is a wonderful toy to be shredded, your new shoes are much tastier than rawhide, and your best carpet is an excellent substitute for grass when nature calls! Because rescue dogs spend time in foster homes before they are adopted, they come to you with at least some social skills and some degree of housebreaking!
Training is easier. Whatever additional training needs to be done with a rescue dog will be much easier than training a puppy. It’s like the difference between training a one-year-old child and an eight-year-old. Dogs who have been around for a while just “get it” faster than puppies-especially housebreaking!

The bond is strong. Dogs who have not gotten off to the best possible start in life-who have been neglected or even abused-tend to be very loyal and affectionate. Remember that dogs are pack animals, and they take their treatment by the “pack”-their owners and families-very much to heart. A dog that has been neglected or abandoned once is usually eager to become part of a loving pack, where she feels safe and secure, and is likely to act accordingly. We find that rescue dogs are generally eager to please their new owners. Rescues often want to be in your lap at all times and will follow you from room to room, just to be near you.

Fewer vet fees. Rescue dogs have had physical examinations, have been spayed or neutered, and are up to date on shots. When you buy a puppy, you pay for the dog AND for puppy shots, spaying or neutering, and any other basic medical expenses.

What you see is what you get. When you buy a puppy, you can never really be sure what type of dog you’re going to get. All puppies are cute and playful, but their adult personalities aren’t visible until they’re about two years old. So you don’t know whether you’re getting a dog who wants to play all the time (ALL the time!) or a couch potato. When you rescue a dog, you know what the dog’s personality is like and whether it fits with what you want in a dog companion. You also know, in advance, about any problem areas the new owner will have to address.

It teaches your children good values. Face it-we live in an extremely materialistic society, in which TV teaches kids that everything can be bought, that they should get their parents to buy them everything, and that anything worth having costs a lot of money. Adopting a rescue dog for your family presents a wonderful opportunity to teach your children basic values of compassion and caring, and also about the value of second chances.

Why Aren’t Rescue Dogs Free?

We are asked this question frequently. Some people think that, since they are willing to take a homeless dog off our hands, we should give them the dog without an adoption fee.
Well, that would be nice, and in a perfect world, it would be possible. But vet care for our rescue dogs costs money, which our members must recover, at least in part, in order to go on rescuing. Each dog AT MINIMUM must have a physical examination, receive any required vaccinations (for rabies, parvo virus, etc.), and be spayed or neutered. Oftentimes they need much more than that, often requiring expensive bladder stone surgery or other medical care.
Please keep this fact in mind: The adoption fee for a rescue dog is usually somewhere between $100 and $300. The going rate for a puppy at a pet store--a puppy that, in all likelihood, came from a puppy mill--is anywhere from $500 to $1500. And you still have to pay for vaccinations and spaying or neutering on top of that. Rescue dogs are a bargain! Plus you are helping to be part of a solution to the overpopulation problem in our city, and gain a wonderful companion as well.

Meet Buttercup

Buttercup has been with us for awhile and is ready and waiting for her forever home. She had been bleeding for a year prior to her release to rescue, and was needed emergency bladder stone surgery.

Bladder stones are an extremely painful condition. Often, a pet who has been previously housetrained will start having accidents in the house. Your pet may stay "down" in the squatting position longer than usual, as these stones pass like tiny pieces of glass. You may notice many, many tiny spots of urine in the house, or dark colored spots as this urine contains blood. Please, if you have a pet who is bleeding, or is having frequent urination, please take them to the vet immediately. .

Buttercup is learning to relax and enjoy her foster brothers and sisters. She loves to play. However, she does have a tendency to be a little pushy, so she'd probably do best with another laid back dog.

Read more about her on our website www.rescuepugs.com

Pugs looking for homes...

Please repost, or spread to people in the Las Vegas area who may be looking for a pug. We have many wonderful pugs in, of all ages!

Max and Casey:
These wonderful boys are looking for a home where they can stay together. They are both sweet and happy go lucky. Casey is the black, Max is the fawn.



Kobe:
Kobe is a big boy who has a lot of puppy energy! We believe he is about 1 1/2 to 2 years old, and is sweet. He would do great with another high energy dog.


These are just a few of our pugs. To see all adoptable pugs, please visit: www.rescuepugs.com.

Mini Muffin

Mini Muffin is 5 years old and had a litter of puppies sometime in the past. She came into rescue on 6/7 and was breathing badly. She went to the vet today with her counter-part Harley Boo Bear for a check-up and shots. The vet suspected she had a very bad elongated soft palette and wanted to keep her to check her out more thoroughly. Our vet called to say, yes her soft palette was in need of surgery.

The vet performed the surgery, which removes excess skin in her throat – she had so much extra skin, he had to go in again and remove more, as the first removal wasn’t enough. For the next few days she will be boarded in the surgical side of the vet’s office, so they can monitor her condition 24 hours a day. If she can make it thru the next few days, she should be out of the woods and can come to a sedate foster home for about a 2 week recovery period. After healing from her surgery and losing a few pounds, she will be breathing like she has never taken a breath before.

She is a happy little girl and we suspect she will be a ray of sunshine in her new home. She also likes hanging out on the couch and sleeping on the people bed. She got along well with her overwhelming foster brothers and sisters. Can’t you see adding this sweet little girl to your family and showering her with love and attention?

Her surgery and boarding will likely be upwards of $1,000 and while the rescue does not have the money to pay for the surgery, we couldn’t let her go on the way she was. Could you find it in your heart to donate towards her surgery, so SNPR can continue to help all the pugs that find their way into rescue. I know we are all feeling the pinch of the economy and we don’t want to ever turn away a pug in need or not get him/her the medical attention they need. Please donate today! SNPR and all future rescues thank you for your continued support.

You can make a donation towards Mini's vet costs by visiting www.rescuepugs.com.

A few of our new pugs

Meet some of our newest Pugs.

Casey and Max are a bonded pair of brothers. Both are adorable, sweet, and very good boys!





Chloe is a 6 month old female-all puppy energy!


For information on these pugs, and the many more that our in our rescue, please visit: www.rescuepugs.com

Foster Homes Needed!

SOUTHERN NEVADA PUG RESCUE NEEDS FOSTER HOMES!

Have you ever thought about fostering? Wonder what’s involved?
It’s pretty simple. Are you a loving, responsible pet owner? Think you
could handle one more pug to cuddle? If the answer is yes, then fostering
is for you! The number of pugs we rescue goes up every year, and we need
more foster homes to keep up with those numbers.

Foster homes are the backbone of any rescue group. The more foster homes
we have, the more Pugs we can take in. Our goal is to never turn a Pug away because we don’t have room, but that goal depends on the Las Vegas community helping us by fostering. Pug rescue is not possible without our wonderful foster homes. Please, if you have considered fostering, now is the time.

If you have adopted from us in the past, you are already approved to foster, just email SNPR at: saira@rescuepugs.com, and we can put you on our foster list. If you have not adopted from us yet, please visit www.rescuepugs.com, and click on “Adoption Application” to fill out a foster application (specify foster home in the space provided), and someone will call you to set up a house check. All current pets must be fixed.You can also contact us if you have any questions about fostering, just email saira@rescuepugs.com

Fostering is not for the faint of heart. It takes a tremendous amount of courage and love to let a Pug move on to their forever home when the time comes. Some you will push out the door, while others may be tough to let go, but in the end it is ALL worth it! These little Pugs are cute but they may not be perfect. They sometimes come with a little extra baggage and may need extra time, patience, and love. All veterinary bills will be paid by SNPR. You just provide the lap to snuggle in, and a warm, cozy place for the Pug to rest. One of the best rewards is seeing that scared little Pug who came into your home leave happy, healthy, and confident-ready to start a new life in their forever home.

Remember, if you have adopted from us, someone loved your Pug enough
to foster him or her-can you do the same for another little one who needs
you now?

Pug Scrub Video!

Pug Scrub-III

Pug Scrub-Part II

Pug Scrub!

SNPR Pug, George

SNPR Pug, Zeus




Thank you to the Soggy Dog for having us!

SNPR Event at the Soggy Dog-May 29th!

An Exclusive After Hour Pug Scrub at the Soggy Dog will be held on Friday May 29th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. With any donation made to SNPR, Dog Washes are discounted to $10.00!

We would love to see as many PUGS come in as possible. We are hoping to make a fun video of the event and add it to the web site. Please bring your Pugs and Pug Friends to the Soggy Dog for our exclusive Pug Scrub and maybe even get an SNPR Board Member to help you Scrub your Pug! The more Pugs, The more fun it will be!!! Hope to see you all there.

Please spread the word!


The Soggy Dog is a do-it-yourself dog wash where you can enjoy washing your pet in a fresh, clean environment, knowing he is in safe hands.....your own. The Soggy Dog is located 1/2 mile south of I-215, on the corner of Stephanie and Horizon Ridge. They have a collection bin where you can drop off items we need, such as harnesses and leashes! Please visit their website: www.​thesoggydog.​com

Butters and Miss Sofia-The Finale (for now!)

The story from the last post, continued...


As a member of SNPR since March 2005 and as one who promotes the need for anyone who shows interest to seeks out and provide a forever home to any rescue, I discovered that God works in mysterious ways in rewarding those who preach this gospel.

I had not been to the dog park nearby our home since Ginger’s passing for a few months. Hot summer weather, an increase in my work schedule, and the overall malaise that permeated my thoughts about having to go there without our “Big Mama” seemed to preclude the opportunity to go.

In Early November, I was at the dog park on a day which I usually do not go, and had stayed later than I usually would have. In short, I was there on a different day and different time that I had ever been, but I was compelled to take Butters and Jade to the park to run and play. While there, a very nice woman named Jenny asked me about the kids, and then shared with me an incredible story.

Jenny said that about three months earlier a coworker told her about his family pet. It was a little female Pug that he had purchased in early 2007 at a pet store for his family of five kids because they all wanted a dog. Unfortunately, the all too familiar scenario played itself out: a few months after getting the puppy home they kids no longer wanted to provide the required care, he was busy at work, and the mom already had her hands full with her five kids (all under the age of twelve). So, this little Pug puppy was put into her small when not being played with, and starved of the love, attention, and affection any little one deserves. This coworker had finally decided that he was just going to take the now one and a half year old puppy to the shelter and have her put down. Jenny heard this and quickly intervened. She convinced her coworker to let her take this little Puggie, and she did, despite already having three large dogs already in her home.

Jenny did the right thing, and wanted to make absolutely certain that she was able to find the right home for this little girl. Jenny didn’t want to run an ad and didn’t just want to take the Pug to any shelter, as she was fearful someone would just take her to use as a breeder. So, Jenny had this little one at her home until she found the answer.

Jenny was the park on a day of the week and a time of the day she usually does not attend... the same as me. We talked, and I was able to tell her about SNPR and the wonderful work they do, and that had the privilege of having had four rescue Pugs, three of whom direct from SNPR and one on our own. She agreed that SNPR would be a great option, and would discuss this with her husband when he returned from his business trip in about a week or so. I gave Jenny my name and number and told her to call me at any time, and also gave her the contact info for SNPR.

When I got home later that day, I mentioned that I felt I had done my good deed for the day by being in the right place at the right time to provide this vital information.

I did not get Jenny’s name or phone number at that meeting. I believed that if it was meant to be, she would call me, but I truly believed that she would definitely reach out to SNPR after talking it over with her husband. We talked about it in our home on and off again for a couple of weeks, with the persistent question, “If this little girl becomes available, can we foster? Or, do we want to think about opening our home to her?” We decided that fate would deliver the answer, if and or when such an answer was available.

About four weeks later, late on a Tuesday afternoon, I got a call from Jenny. She told me that they agreed that SNPR would be a great choice, and that she and her husband were definitely impressed with the passion I had expressed in speaking of SNPR and of our Puggies. She asked if I could come by that evening, and I said I had to work until 9PM, and could we do it the next day. She said that she was a night owl, and any time was okay, and that any other day would be difficult. So, at 10:15PM on June 24, 2008, I walked into Jenny’s home and met Sofia.

Sofia had the most engaging eye contact I had ever seen, and it was obvious she had an endless supply of love within her just bursting to get out. I took out my cell phone to take a picture, and she immediately sat up and posed. She came right to me, and Jenny remarked that she had never gone to anyone else. It was Jenny’s belief that Sofia knew in her heart that I was there for her. By this time, we had assumed that Jenny had decided to keep her or found another home or had even been in contact with SNPR. We had also decided that if we were blessed to get the call from Jenny, we would open our hearts and our home... provided there was a good match with Jade and Butters. We figured that the worst case scenario, we would foster until SNPR could find her a forever home. To us, it was a no lose situation, and we knew we had to act.

I brought Miss Sofia home about 11:30ish, and as soon as I placed her in front of Jade and Butters, we were amazed how quickly they bonded. Jade showered her with kisses, and Butters immediately had his BFF. It is true: from that moment one Butters and Sofia have been the absolute best of friends. They play with each other all the time, share blankets, and thrive on each other’s company. Jade has become more active due to this increase in energy level in our home, and she is acting as young as any two year old. I have never seen Jade happier than she is right now.

The Good Lord gives and takes away... and by whatever you call it, luck, good timing, or divine intervention, we were able to once again be blessed.

All in all, we have had five rescue Pugs come into our lives in four years:
Miss Dolly Pugdon on May 7, 2005
Miss Ginger “Big Mama” on March 16, 2007
Miss Jade “Jay-jay” on March 16, 2007
Butters “Stinky Butt-butt” on June 13, 2007
Miss Sofia “Fifi” on June 24, 2008

We can never show enough love to Jade, Butters, and Sofia for all the happiness that have brought into our lives... but we try every single day to make sure they know they are the most precious gifts we have ever received, and that our love for them knows no bounds.

We are eternally grateful for all those at SNPR, from KC & Rudy and to all those who dedicate so much of their time, efforts, and personal funds to provide loving forever homes for all the little ones. Thank you KC & Rudy for Miss Dolly, and for Ginger & Jade. Thank you Renee for picking up Ginger & Jade and allowing us into your home to meet these two angels. Thank you to whomever mentioned this litter of puppies that were about to be sold to a puppy mill pet store. Thank you to Jenny and Heinrich for rescuing Sofia and finding it in their hearts to allow her to come home with us.

Most of all, we want to say thank you to Dolly, Ginger, Jade, Butters, and Sofia for allowing us to the honor of being in their lives. We will always be grateful more than any words can say.

Butters (Jade & Ginger's Story Con't)....

From Dolly Pugdon, Jade and Ginger's Dad-their story continued:

As I have said, Jade and Ginger came into our lives at a special time. Their arrival reminded us of the values that we all hold dear: that we are to be available to provide a forever home when called upon.

Dolly’s loss devastated us; Ginger & Jade’s arrival brought two bright new lights into our lives.

Ginger’s passing a year later was almost too much to bear, but Jade was still with us and learning to become more trusting with people, and we had added to our family a few months prior an amazing little guy names Butter.

Jade & Ginger were happy at last after many years of abuse, and they had learned to love and be loved. Then, a friend of a friend at work said that she knew of a man whose Pugs had just produced a litter, and that he was going to sell the puppies to the first available privately owned pet store if he couldn’t find homes. Naturally, we were stunned to hear that this was going to happen, and while we knew we couldn’t adopt all five pups, we felt the obligation to try to prevent even just one from going through that ordeal. We firmly believed then, as we do now, that these pups could very possibly end up in rescue after a few months or years, but only after having gone through one of so many scenarios we have all heard about.

So, on a June 13, 2007, we drove to Sandy Valley and picked up Butters at the tender age of 8 weeks young.

Ginger immediately became a watchful and protective guardian, while Jade acted as a big sister and seemed to show him how things were done in their house. Butters accepted them right away, and they accepted him just as fast; he was family from Day One.

So, when on March 6, 2008, Ginger went over the Rainbow Bridge, Jade was not alone... she had Butters. It was obvious they missed Ginger, and Butters seemed to keep looking for her around the house, not understanding where she was.

Once again a family of two Puggies... but only for a while. CONTINUED IN THE NEXT POST!

Nevada Dogs Need Your Help

The Nevada Legislature is currently considering legislation (S.B. 132) that would restrict a person from cruelly tethering a dog.

Dogs are naturally social creatures who thrive on interaction with human beings and other animals. A dog kept chained in one spot for hours, days, months, or even years suffers immense psychological damage. An otherwise friendly and docile dog, when kept continuously chained, becomes neurotic, unhappy, anxious, and often aggressive.

S.B. 132 has passed the Senate and now awaits action in the Assembly.​Please make a brief, polite call to your Nevada assemblymember to urge support for S.B. 132 to prevent the cruel chaining of dogs outside


To find out who to call, and to send an email in support of the bill, please visit:The Humane Society Action Page

SNPR Alumni Update-Jade & Ginger

Jade and Ginger helped heal some of the pain after Dolly Pugdon passed away. From their daddy:

We had the blessing to have had Miss Dolly Pugdon with us, and her passing left an amazingly large and painful hole in our hearts. Nothing could ever take her place, but we learned we were soon to be blessed again.

I firmly believe everything happens for a reason, and that we are called upon when we are needed the most. It was only four days after Miss Dolly went over the Bridge that we got a call from Rudy. We talked about Dolly and cried together, and then Rudy delicately brought up the fact that we had thought about a second Pug in our home for some time. She mentioned that two sisters were being picked up that very day from an abusive situation, and she and KC really wanted to keep them together for their happiness. When she told their story, how could we not open our hearts.

Jade and Ginger were about 3½ years old, and their lives had been no treat. Their family had decided to move and just leave them behind. They were left with his mom or her mom, in what was thought a caring home. This woman clearly did not want Jade and Ginger because we were told she kept they locked outside during the day, and then crated them into one small crate together at night. No love, no warmth... nothing.

Then it went from bad to worse. A neighbor said he would take Jade and Ginger to provide them with a loving home, but what he did was took them for breeding purposes. We don’t know how long he had them, but it was apparent they had at least one to two litters each. When he was through with them, he wanted to be rid of them, and somehow they ended being picked up by SNPR. That’s when I got the call.

I remember the day we met them. They were very much afraid of humans, and who could blame them? They had not had a positive experience thus far, and they had no reason to trust people. They were very dirty, had ear infections, and definitely could use a good meal and a few snackies.

Jade warmed up a little bit after a few minutes, allowing Eldan to pet her and show her we meant no harm. Ginger was very standoffish, and only after some patience and persistence and a snackie did I finally get her to come near me. I talked to her and continued to show her that I had love for her, and she finally allowed me to get close enough to pet her and put on a harness and leash to take her home.

That afternoon, after two baths and a nice meal, Jade and Ginger felt comfortable enough to roam the house and yard. Soon they knew they were home and they were loved. It took about two weeks for them to learn to not sleep curled up against each other as they had done when they were in the crate. They had their own little beds near to each other. They followed us each and every step we took every day. They knew and we knew that they were in their forever home.

I mention the trust issue with people because they finally learned that all humans were not bad and abusive. They learned to trust others we met. It was slow progress, but love conquers all.

Ginger and Jade even learned to open up their home to a new addition, a puppy whom we rescued straight from the litter. He was to be sold off into a mill, but through a friend of a friend we learned about him and brought him home at the tender age of 7½ weeks. The girls never once turned against him, and they showed signs of nurturing and caring for him, and showing him the rules of the house. Ginger has become our “Big Mama”, keeping the little guy in line.

Then, the unthinkable. It was just about one year to the day when we lost Miss Dolly and our hearts were heavy with thoughts of her when Ginger suddenly started to have a seizure. I rushed her to our doctor, and he said he could keep her calm but the seizures were showed no sign of stopping. Two days later, Miss Ginger, our “Big Mama”, quietly and peacefully went over the Bridge in her sleep. Once again, my heart was torn in two.

Ginger’s portrait sits next to Dolly’s. I still cry for both of them and cannot never express how much love they brought into our lives.

One thing I will never forget – about a week before Ginger left us I was just sitting on the couch and she did something she had never done before.. While she would usually sit next to me, this time she jumped on my lap on pressed herself tightly against me, resting her head just below my chin. We sat motionless like this for a while, expressing our love for each other in a special way which can never be fully described by words. Our trust and love was complete... our hearts were one.