Moogie (# 565) is a loving 7 month old apricot male. He's on the larger side, weighing almost 25 lbs, but can turn on a dime and loves running around outside. He is extremely affectionate, loves stuffed squeaky toys, and has a nice collection of chewy bones that he likes to play with. He came to KPR from a very loving home that had to surrender him because his owner’s medical condition prevented her from taking full care of him. He is in great health, up to date on all shots, and has been neutered. Moogie is 98% housebroken, is crate trained, and knows basic training skills (sit, down, shake).

Adopted - December, 2008

Charlie (# 660) is estimated by the vet to be approx. 1 year old.  After being rescued from a shelter, Charlie is on the road to a new life. He is getting some extra food and attention because he is underweight.. You can see his ribs, pelvis, and the bones in his feet. He weighs 15.5 lbs and is fairly tall. While food aggressive at the moment, he is becoming less aggressive as time passes. He may just need to know that food will be coming day after day.

He is up to date on all of his shots and tests now and has no known medical issues. His fosters are working on housebreaking and tell us he does well with training pads and loves to be outside.

He is definitely still a puppy because he wants to play, play, play…and play some more. He naps occasionally and kisses as much as he can. He’s also good about chewing hands and feet and pawing or barking when he is not getting attention. He is good with cats, except when he wants to play and they are confused by his behavior then he barks and chases them. He doesn’t try to hurt them.

Charlie prefers to sleep in the big bed with his foster, the other pugs, and cats. He will nap on the floor (carpet) or sometimes he will hang out in a dog bed.

Adopted - December, 2008

Miss Priscilla or Miss Priss (# 554) is an eight month old bundle of energy. Her family was moving out of state and didn't want to take her with them, so they surrendered her to Animal Control. Fortunately for this little pug, Animal Control contacted KPR.

Miss Priss is still very much a puppy and LOVES to play and run. She weighs around 12 pounds. She can climb a low baby gate and needs to be watched closely when outside in a fenced area because she has a tendency to climb out unless she is kept occupied. So far this has not been a problem for the foster home. She also loves to cuddle up with you while you're watching TV at night. She ignores the cat. She gets along great with the foster’s human 1.5 year old grandson. She gets along good with other dogs, but tends to aggravate an older dog so a home with younger, more energetic dogs would be ideal. She plays wonderfully with her foster brother, but annoys her foster sister with her playfulness. She loves to climb up on the back of the couch and survey her domain. The foster home is working on potty training. She is doing well, following the lead of her foster brothers and sister. In fact, she is catching on quickly and hasn't had an accident in the house for several days. Prissy just wants to love and be loved in return. Her foster says, “She is absolutely one of the sweetest little gals I have ever met.”

Adopted - December, 2008

The vet thinks Mollie (# 557) is a Pug/Min Pin Mix and it shows in her athleticism. The vet estimates she is around 2 years old, but her foster parents tell us she is very "puppy-like" in her playfulness.  This energetic girl sails easily over a three foot baby gate. She is very cute and has a bobbed tail. She is housebroken and will do her “business” when given the verbal cue word: “busy”. Chew toys and fetch are two things that bring her joy. When leaving her alone for any length of time it is best to crate her because she loves to find things to chew.

Mollie would be happiest in an active household where she has the opportunity to be the Alpha dog. A home with kids old enough to know how to be gentle and not tease her would be ideal. She will follow her master around the house and always wants to be right next to people when they are home. At the end of the day when she has played hard, she will climb up in your lap or lay next to you on the couch. She likes to snuggle in bed at night to sleep under the covers at your feet.

Adopted - December, 2008

Toby (# 558) will make a great little pet for someone. He is 4 years old and well potty trained.  He will scratch at the door or go to the door and then look back at you to signal he needs to go out. This little guy is quiet, but likes to play…especially with adults. He is a little shy with kids, but getting more comfortable being around them. He gets along great with the foster’s other 3 dogs.

Toby loves to be outside and go for a long walk with his fosters every day. At night, he sleeps in his crate without a sound, except puggy snoring!

Adopted - December, 2008

Rocky (# 562) is 16 months old and was surrendered to KPR by a concerned member of the owner’s family.. This pug’s story is so heartbreaking because while he is getting excellent care now…well, he just seems to be searching for something. His foster tells us that he can run really fast and almost got away from her and her husband after a walk one day when they were removing his collar. He loves to go for walks.

Unlike most pugs, he isn't a big eater and doesn’t really care for treats. At meal time he eats very slowly. His foster will coax him to eat, but says he always eats his two meals every day. He gets along great with the other 4 dogs in his foster home. He is friendly with dogs and people. We have been told that he grew up with cats and loves them, but there are no cats in his foster home. At night he will lay around his foster dad’s neck. He is certainly a snuggle pug and will even lie on your chest or lap or at your feet. He just enjoys being close and having company!

Rocky was recently neutered and is also now up to date on all of his shots. His foster parents have been spoiling him with a new collar, leash, harness, toys, etc. He also just got a large new crate that he sleeps in at night now. The first night he was a little whinny, but he adapted quickly and so the next night he went in, went to sleep, and never made a sound.

Adopted - December, 2008

This is Sophie (# 551), a playful, active pug puppy mix.. She is approx. 4-5 months old and working on crate and potty training. Somewhat of a chewer, her fosters are also working on that as well. She plays with other dogs and even gets along with the baby goat! Her puppy energy means that while Sophie loves to play with the kittens at her foster family's house, they keep an eye on her so the play doesn't get too rough. Same thing with kids, she gets along great with kids, but can be too much for the really little ones. The adult cats are just ignored by her.

Adopted - December, 2008

Mickey (# 662) is an engaging little pug that has the best house manners. He's about 1 year old and is completely housebroken. We're quite certain that Mickey would make a delightful addition to any family, as he's such a loving little boy. He enjoys running around the backyard, playing with stuffed toys and sleeping with his favorite pillow nearby. Underweight and looking a bit shabby, Mickey wandered up in the yard of a dog lover who did her best to find him a home. When the Good Samaritan was unable to find him a family, they contacted a pug lover who then turned Mickey over to KPR. Mickey has Demodex and his currently undergoing treatment. His hair is growing in nicely in the areas that were most affected. Mickey does very well with kids, and other dogs and will be happy to snuggle up next to you each and every day and night! This sweet boy deserves a happy home. Can you find it in your heart to give Mickey the secure loving family he so richly deserves?

Adopted - December, 2008

Daisy (# 552) is an 11 month old female. She has the most loving personality of any dog that we have ever met. She just wants to be loved by everyone. She jumps up, sits in your lap, stares at you with those big brown eyes, and your heart just melts. She is housebroken and sleeps in her crate at night. She gets along great with the other dogs, and is very curious of our pet bird. When we took her to the vet, she told us that Daisy is as pretty of a pug as you could ever get.

As you can tell from the information above that was provided by Daisy's foster family, it was love at first sight. We are happy to report that this little pug has already found her forever home and is being adopted by her fosters.

Adopted - December, 2008

Lucy (# 634) is a tiny little girl weighing an adorable 14 pounds. She is 4-years old and comes to KPR after she was rescued from a breeder. Her foster home is certain that she has spent her entire life in a kennel, as she gets very stressed when crated or placed in any kind of enclosure even briefly. Lucy really loves being around people and has not had a single accident since her foster home stopped kenneling her. She does have a pre-existing hip issue, which will be surgically repaired. Due to this, the vet indicates she may develop arthritis as she ages, but it won't keep her from living a normal life and can be easily managed by maintaining her weight and other arthritis management programs. This hasn't slowed Lucy down one bit and she does not appear to be experiencing any pain. Lucy adores her foster mom and wants to be by her side every single moment. She has gotten along really well with the other dogs and cats and is really starting to enjoy toys and treats. Lucy loves her new life being part of a family instead of breeding stock. We think that you will agree that this petite girl is simply adorable!

Adopted - December, 2008

Charlie (# 539) is around 4 years old, neutered, and up to date on all his shots. Charlie’s foster mom says that he is the sweetest little pug she has ever met and a perfect gentleman. The only time he makes noise is when she must put him in his crate to go to work. He simply loves to be right by his human’s side at all times. He is very much a “Velcro Dog”. Charlie is housebroken, rides incredibly well in a car, and is truly wonderful with children.

Although Charlie is great with kids, he would probably do best in a home with older children who understand that he is completely blind because he can be easily frightened if approached too quickly. It is also preferable that he find a forever home without stairs because while he can learn to navigate and get around, he may stumble or fall down stairs. There are many informative websites with hints for helping blind dogs, so please check them out. Dogs are much better equipped than humans to deal with blindness since they rely so heavily on other senses, such as sounds and smells.

Charlie needs a home where he can be loved and spoiled like he deserves! Everyone who meets him instantly falls in love with his sweet and gentle spirit so he is definitely going to make someone a terrific companion and TV buddy. Please do not let his blindness stop you from seeing that Charlie is a wonderful and handsome pug.

Adopted - November, 2008

Meet two tiny girls, Emma (# 654) and Lola (# 655). They weigh in at a petite 10-12 lbs each. This bonded pair of 4-5 year old females are calm and even tempered so they get along great with other dogs and kids. They are also in good health, housetrained, and incredibly well behaved. They enjoy walks, rides in the car, cuddling, and lots of attention…especially being rubbed and scratched! Their foster parents tell us that they enjoy sleeping in the bed with them, but that the two pugs also like comfy dog beds.

Adopted - November, 2008

Smokey (# 541) is a pug mix, possibly a Chug (Chihuahua & Pug). She weighs in at a slender 18 lbs, but this little girl loves to eat! She has been to the vet where she was given a clean bill of health and brought up to date on all her shots. The vet estimated her to be around 2 years old. This little dog is great with cats, dogs, kids, and even house guests. She is good in different situations from bath time to people visiting to taking walks or riding in the car. She really enjoys walks and will potty outside, but her favorite thing to do is go “bye bye”. She gets excited and absolutely loves to ride in the car. This sweet dog has her foster parents wrapped around her paw and gets to sleep in bed next to her humans.

Adopted - October, 2008

Trevor (# 492) is a spunky 1 year old boy weighing in at 11 pounds. His foster home says he is everything a pug should be - he's cute, sweet, snuggly and loves everyone he meets. Since he's still a pup, he's got a lot of puppy energy for play and then crashes asleep at the end of the day. Trevor is crate trained and will sleep there at night but he really prefers to snuggle up under the blankets with his foster parents. He is working hard on his potty skills and is ready for his new family to take him home.

Adopted - October, 2008

Meet Bubbles (# 616), a 3 year old female "Bug" (Boston Terrier/Pug mix). Bubbles came to KPR mainly because her owners could no longer afford her. She is a little skinny right now, but her foster home is working to get Bubbles to her correct weight. Bubbles is a very loving girl and gets along with most dogs once introduced properly. She gets along great with kids and likes to chase cats given the opportunity, but will stop once the cats hide. Bubbles is housebroken and crate trained. A baby gate won't stop this little girl - she can scale right over the top! Bubbles loves to run and play but does like to steal toys from other dogs.

Adopted - October, 2008

Suzie Q (# 652 ) & Frank (# 653 ) would be devastated without each other. Suzie weighs in at 18.5 lbs and Frank at 21 lbs and they are in excellent health. Suzie Q & Frank are 3 years old.  They are a bonded pair and they exhibit typical sibling behavior by rough housing one minute and then loving each other the next. They watch out for one another and always know the others whereabouts.

Frank is extremely lovable and will sit on your lap for hours if you let him. Suzie is more adventurous and is really cute with other dogs. She makes sure all dogs in the household are aware of her presence by barking at them to keep them in line whenever she thinks they are misbehaving. Both pugs love to give kisses... They also both love to run when outside, which is why their foster strongly recommends their forever home have a fenced yard. They will make someone great companions and would be a wonderful addition to any family.

Adopted - October, 2008

Henry ( # 369 ) is a very laid back Gentleman whose age is between 5 and 6 years old. Henry was born with an underdeveloped right eye, which has no vision capabilities, but he gets around fine without it. Henry prefers to spend his days lounging around in his foster Dads recliner looking out the window or watching Television.

As the evening moves in, Henry will casually move over to the big bed where he settles in for the night. Every once in a while, he will feel like a game of tug of war with his furry foster siblings, but for the most part, he is a couch potato. Henry is easy to win over. All you need do is give him a few vigorous belly rubs throughout the day and he will be your friend for life. Henry requires inexpensive eye drops to protect the vision of his good eye and he is very polite about having them put in.

Adopted - October 2008
 

Jaynie (# 623) is estimated to be 3-4 years old.  She is a very gentle, loving spirit that just wants her humans to love her as much as she loves them. She gets along well with other dogs and loves squeaky toys, treats and a chew roll. One of her favorite games is to get her squeaky toy and shake it in front of the other dog's faces to entice them into a tug of war match. Jaynie is doing well with her crate training and is very eager to please. This smart little girl is also doing well with her housetraining. Her foster parents patience has been paying off and indicate that she is very cooperative.

Adopted - October, 2008

Introducing Tori (# 546), a precious petite 12-pound pug. Tori is approximately 2-3 years old and recently gave birth to five pups in a shelter. Sadly, only two of her babies survived. Tori's foster mom says that Tori is a pure delight! She is completely housebroken, loves stuffed toys and enjoys the company of other dogs. Tori is a people pug and thrives when she spends quality time with her foster family. She walks well on a leash and likes to take car rides.

Adopted - October, 2008

Prince Harlem, aka Harley (# 618), is a wonderful 6 year old black pug. He has no serious health issues and is at a good weight of 19 pounds. Harley does have floating knee caps, which don’t bother him in going up or down steps. He has had no accidents in his foster home and is crate trained. Harley gets along well with other dogs, ignores cats and does wonderful with children. He has been with a 20-month old that likes to wrap her arms around Harley and cuddle with him on the floor. He has also done well with the older children next door – he likes to run and play with them in their yard. Harley enjoys short walks on his leash and loves to go on car rides. At his foster home Harley is very laid back and wants to be near you. He really enjoys having his belly scratched and loves his special playtime.

Adopted - October, 2008

Introducing Chip (# 635), an adorable, sweet Bug (Boston Terrier / Pug mix). Before coming to KPR, Chip’s name was Quazzy, but his foster family calls him Chip because he looks so much like his brother Pipsqueak (also a KPR dog) – he’s a chip right off the old block!

Chip just turned 2 in July and he weighs in at a perfect 17 pounds. As you can see by his pictures, this little guy is as cute as a button! Chip is a little unsure in new situations, but warms up quickly. His tail never stops wagging and he is an all-around happy dog. Chip is super sweet – he loves to cuddle, loves to be petted and loves to give lots of kisses. He recently started playing with toys and adores other dogs. This little guy doesn’t have an aggressive bone in his body. He will chase cats if given the opportunity but will stop with a firm no. Chip is learning to walk well on a leash.

Adopted - October, 2008

Hi – my name is Mogli (# 644) and I’ve had quite an adventure! The vet says I’m about 5 to 6 years old and I am a lover boy. Somehow I ended up at a shelter in the Indianapolis area. When the shelter people scanned me they discovered I had a chip and belonged to someone in Fort Wayne, almost 140 miles away! When my owner couldn’t be located, the nice people at KPR bailed me out of the shelter. Under KPR’s care I got all my shots, was neutered and also treated for ear, eye and skin infections. I feel a lot better now and am enjoying my new adventure of being in a loving, stable environment. My foster family says that I am a typical pug – I love to cuddle with people and like to stay close by. I am crate trained and love sleeping with my foster family. I am a laid back sort of fellow and am learning some basic commands. I have already worked my way into my foster family’s heart and they say that I would make a great companion - I have terrific manners and want to please.

Adopted - October, 2008

Bruno (# 545) is a happy-go-lucky 3 year old boy who loves to romp and play with the gang. He gets along great with other dogs, but does like to chase cats. He isn’t sure what to do when they stop running and so he doesn’t hurt them. He has the cutest personality and genuinely seems to be listening to every word when humans are speaking to him. He is learning to potty outside and fortunately, he learns quickly. He will do almost anything for a treat and already has his foster family wrapped around his paw.

Bruno is a pug mix with unusually short front legs that really add to his cuteness without slowing him down…although he may require a boost now and then, such as getting into a car. He also has some really adorable markings that include a white chest and little white paws. Bruno loves belly rubs and back scratches.

Adopted - September, 2008

Buddy (# 607) is a very happy 2 year old boy that loves to play with soft toys and chew on his bone. Buddy is your typical "velcro dog" that loves to follow his people from room to room. His foster home continues to work on his housetraining and have found that belly bands and crating work well. Buddy loves to sit by the window and watch the world go by. He gets along well with other dogs and loves to take a ride to the pet store and have kids pet him.

Adopted - September, 2008

Little Man Nicholas (# 540), who is estimated by the vet to be 9 years old, was abandoned by his previous owners who tossed him out the window of their moving vehicle. They couldn't even be bothered to stop the car in order to dump him to fend for himself. Luckily for this little pug there was a Good Samaritan nearby who witnessed this appalling action and stopped to help him. Little Man was shaken, sore, and scratched up, but otherwise fine considering this terrible trauma he suffered.

His foster mom has taken him to the vet and so he is up to date on his vaccinations. He had a skin problem but with the meds the vet gave him this is clearing up nicely. The vet has also recommended a monthly dose of Rimydl.

Little Man Nicholas is a very patient pug & is good at bath time. He likes chew bones and any kind of treats. Like most pugs, he has a healthy appetite and enjoys being held and loved on. He potties outside and hasn't had any accidents inside. He sleeps in a crate and his foster mom says he will get in his kennel by himself (with the persuasion of a treat) and while he usually cries a little at first once the lights are turned out he is quiet until morning. He gets along great with all of the other dogs in the house. He is a little skittish around new people, but warms up fast. His foster mom says he is an absolute sweetheart and deserves to have someone love him.

Adopted - September, 2008

Sheeba (# 612) is a 2-3 year old female Bug, Pug and Boston Terrier mix, that is full of life and loves nothing more than to play and have fun. Her foster mom says you can’t help but to love this little girl. She is a very happy dog who loves to be doted on. Sheeba gets along well with other dogs and will chase cats given the opportunity, but she does not mean them harm. Sheeba is an all-around great dog - maybe she would be the perfect fit in your home?

Adopted - September, 2008

Jack (# 550) is such a cute little fella that when asked for a photo for this site, his foster mom sent us 18 to choose from. She said he is absolutely adorable and she couldn’t quit snapping pictures of him. We hope this great personality shines through the photo we chose. He is such a PUPPY! It is believed that he is under 1 year old. He is doing good with potty training. He gets along great with kids, cats, and pugs. Jack sleeps in a gated room on a doggy bed with his foster brother, Little Man. They are great roomies and very comfortable together, but Little Man will soon be moving out since he is probably getting adopted. We sure hope Jack soon finds a home of his own as well. He certainly deserves it.

Jack is very loving, playful, and curious. His foster mom thinks he may still have his puppy teeth since when he is playing or trying to get your attention, he will “play-bite”. His foster mom is hoping to break him of this habit before he is adopted. Jack eats slow and hasn’t yet learned that he needs to finish off his food before walking away from the bowl. Although, the “vulture pugs” in the foster home are more than happy to clean up his bowl for him…foster mom is working on this too!

When asked for more information about Jack to share on the website, his foster mom told us, “Jack is a wonderful little boy! I want to keep him SO bad! I just haven’t figured out how…4 pugs of my own was the limit, but Jack is so precious.” This means that if you are reading this and searching for an adorable little pug puppy of your own…well, you had better fill out the adoption papers on this one soon before his foster mom decides she cannot part with him.

Adopted - September, 2008

Molly (# 527), 2 yrs. old and Percy (# 528) (aka Pugsley), 3 yrs. old have been together since Molly was 8 weeks old. Both are 17 pound bundles of joy. They love to take walks, ride in the car, and play in the yard. They love people, constantly want a lap or a hug and vie for attention like human siblings. They get along great with their foster family's Pug and lab/shepherd mix.

Molly will cuddle all day and has a "purr" when she's contented; Percy loves to cuddle too but is more independent and will explore on his own, but always comes back for a hug, kiss and a cuddle. They both curl up around their foster parents' necks like babies and are so lovable and loving. They run up and down steps like pros, love to lie on the cool green grass under the trees, are crate trained and sleep in it together at night, and spend all day very close to each other. Molly grooms Percy all the time. Percy grooms her a little too but guys aren't so into clean ears and faces! They lived with a cat and three birds, but we have no info on how they all got along together.

Adopted - September, 2008

Ruby (# 536). You can't look at Ruby without smiling! She is just incredibly sweet and loving to everyone she meets. Even the other dogs in the home are smitten with her.

Sadly, this 8 year old full figured girl was surrendered when her owner was placed in a nursing home. Her foster family is giving her some much needed attention by getting her treatment for eye infections and once this is cleared up she will only require the simple task of daily eye drops. The vet has also placed her on a diet to lose 8 lbs, but don't let her size fool you, she is still very active. Her foster family reports that this nosey pug will even follow you from room to room just to see what you are doing before going back to relax on the couch.

Ruby has won the hearts of her fosters and they say that she will be a wonderful addition to anyone's family. Ruby is housebroken and is being described as a beautiful pug, inside and out.

Adopted - September, 2008

Maggie (# 319) has one of the most pronounced personalities in a dog ever seen! She is a 6 year old female with the energy and warmth of a puppy. She LOVES attention from anyone and gets along well with children and other dogs. While she was not around cats for an extended period of time (just a weekend), she did not try to hurt them, but was instead just curious. Maggie is a little chubby and will always be because of her prescription diet that is high in fat; she must have this in order to keep her bladder crystals away. She must only have carrots and watermelon aside from her doggy food. She is housetrained and lets you know when she needs something with an adorable purring sound. Her favorite spot is anywhere she can be touched and have a human friend close by! She is a perfect companion!

Adopted - September, 2008

Louie (# 538) is a real rags to riches story. He was rescued at the 11th hour from a shelter that was about to euthanize him and now he is in a home filled with toys and love being pampered by foster parents. Now all that is missing in his life is you.

This 7 year old pug has been described as the perfect gentleman. He is intelligent and very well mannered. His potty habits are impeccable. This smart pug knows most common commands (sit, stay, down, come) and is very obedient. His favorite things are a scratch behind the ears and a good tummy rub…oh, and marshmallows! We are told that he just loves treats!

Louie has been neutered and is up to date on all of his shots. He is a happy, healthy pug looking for someone who will love him for the rest of his life.

Adopted - September, 2008

Nella May (# 549) is a very happy girl! You'd never know she's 3 years old, as she is as energetic and playful as a puppy. She already loves her "sisters" - a 7 yr. old Jack Russell terrier Jasmine, an 18-year old Persian BB and a 6 year old Siamese mix Zephyr - and will cuddle right up to nap with any of them that will let her! She also loves her chew toys and FOOD!!!! Because she's part terrier, she handles stairs and running (she's gone on a 3-mile jog with her "mom") with little effort. She loves going on walks with Jasmine and meeting the neighbors and their doggies. She makes friends quickly and is very trusting. She enjoys bath time and has even been swimming in our pool (with her life jacket on, of course!). Now that she's settling into her new home, she's doing well with housebreaking. She is crate trained and does excellent sleeping in it at night. She is happy-go-lucky and is very happy to be "home". (Note: Her foster family decided to adopt her immediately.)

Adopted - September, 2008

Meet Gus (# 544) , he is a 4 ½ year old black pug who weighs about 24 lbs. He likes to play and loves affection. He has not met a person that he didn’t like and is very tolerant of his 6 month old foster brother who LOVES to crawl all over him all day long. He is a very gentle soul who just wants to be near his person. He likes walks and loves his treats. He would eat all day long if you would let him and does tend to get whiny when dinner is running late. He is potty trained and even likes his crate, if you need him to hang out there for a while. He knows basic commands like “sit” and “stay” and will even “stay” with a treat in front of his face. Gus is also an amazing acrobat. He could stand on his back legs all day long for the right incentive. He would be a fantastic addition to any family as he is truly a wonderful boy.

Adopted - September, 2008

Tink (# 537) is a 10 month old apricot pug who was rescued from a shelter. She was accused of biting a child on a bike and as a result was scheduled to die; however, details on this situation were sketchy. The child “bitten” had no visible injuries and shelter staff were skeptical about the report. A worker kept this puppy at her home and after no concerns about aggression and certainly not viciousness, the shelter surrendered the puppy to KPR. Tink’s foster parents report that aggression has not been a major issue since living with them and that while Tink seems afraid of bicycles and has barked and even growled at people on occasion that they have been able to quickly correct any unwanted behavior. The foster parents are falling in love with this sweet pug and report that she is responding well to training. She appears to be a puppy that just needed some guidance to grow into a healthy, balanced dog.

She is crate trained and housetrained, with only a few accidents, probably because she is still learning how to alert her foster parents when she needs to go potty. She knows the command 'sit' and is working to learn other new commands. She has the 'chase' part of fetch down, but hasn't quite figured out she needs to bring it back to keep the game going. She's very curious and loves to hunt bugs in the yard and stretch out in the grass on a warm day. She enjoys cuddling and would probably be happy if the only thing she ever did was sleep in your lap. As for walks, unless you intend on going on one, you might want to spell the word out because just saying ‘walk’ is enough to send her running for the leash.

Tink is a great dog but would probably fit best in a family without children until her behavior is better understood. She has done very well with the foster family's 7-year-old cat and has no problem with other dogs.

Adopted - September, 2008

Little Guy (# 630 ) is your typical 2-year old male pug -- cute, cuddly, sweet tempered and affectionate. He loves treats, he loves toys and loves to follow you around. Little Guy was picked up by animal control and now he's on his way to a new life. His foster mom says Little Guy is extremely well behaved and is house trained. He is non-aggressive and likes using the doggie door. Little Guy currently weighs in at 17 pounds and is just as perfect as can be. His foster mom summed him up as follows: "Little Guy is such a good little dog that he is almost boring..."

Adopted - September, 2008

Jessy (# 519) is a 6 yr old petite little girl that weighs about 14 pounds and is full of energy. We know nothing about her past, other than she was heavily bred and recently had a litter. She was dumped at a shelter after hours, apparently because she has demodex mange. She would have been euthanized within a couple of days if KPR had not taken her.

She gets along well with other dogs, but wants to be the boss. She loves stuffed toys and eats well. She would probably be best with a submissive male. We do not know about cats.

Adopted - August, 2008

Macy Lea (# 610) is a 5 year old petite female who is full of energy and kisses. She comes to KPR from a loving family whose husband deployed to Iraq and they no longer had the time to devote to her. Macy loves to be your shadow and follow you around all day. She is fully housebroken, leash & crate trained, and knows several commands: sit, stay, lay down, etc. In her foster home Macy lives with two foster brother puggies and a toddler and does exceptionally well with all of them! Macy is the biggest cuddle bug and loves to sleep in her foster mom and dad's bed every night under the covers. In her past Macy has had a few instances when she has nipped due to what is called "fear biting" but her foster mom reports that this has not happened since she's been in their home. She is protective of her food dish and when she has a rawhide bone. Macy Lea is a wonderful, sweet little girl looking for her forever home.

Adopted - August, 2008

Hello there, my name is Lucy (# 529). I used to be known as Maggie but since I didn't respond to that my new humans named me Lucy, I like it much better. I lived with my old family for 8 years and then they decided that my hair was more than they could stand, so I went to this place with all these other guys and gals that looked like me, the humans called it Pugapalooza, and then I went home with my new humans! Anyway my new home is just perfect for me I get all the loving I can handle and then some! I never have accidents in the house and I will sit and speak for my treats, Cheerios...yummm! I am the sweetest puggie anyone could ever want and I am so happy to have found a place where I am appreciated for the gorgeous girl that I am! Thank you KPR for finding me my forever home!

Adopted - August, 2008

Wink (#  520) is a handsome, comical boy who loves to be the center of attention. He is three years old, in perfect health and has plenty of energy. He is missing one eye, but this doesn't bother him, so please don't let it bother you! He gets along well with everyone and never met a stranger. He loves to be by your side, whether its for a game of catch or napping on the couch. He is a quick learner especially if it involves food! He is crate-trained but doesn't really want to go in-he wants to be with you! He walks on a leash but could use some practice. He is potty trained but will need some patient, consistent reminding before he is completely reliable inside. He loves to be outside and is not a nuisance barker, but he will let you know when company arrives. He has a sweet, eager to please personality who just yearns for love and attention. He would make anyone a darling companion and lifelong buddy.

Adopted - August, 2008

Ollie (# 531) is a 6-8 year old black pug, She is great with kids, babies, cats, and other pugs. She still plays sometimes but would like to lay around most of the time. She does have a tumor in her right eye that will need to be taken out prior to adoption, she also has some skin tags on her belly that might stay or go- they cause her no harm. She likes to hang out and watch the other dogs mostly, but she likes chew bones, stuffed animals, and having her tummy rubbed. She has dry skin, but her foster mom is working on that and it's already improving! She's great in her cage at night. She loves treats! She has good manners at feeding time, even with 4 other dogs! She wags her tail is always happy to greet you when you home. She doesn't seem to be a "lap dog" (yet) , but she does want to be close to you. She's a very sweet little lady. Perfectly behaved and no accidents inside.

Adopted - August, 2008

Hello, my name is Ricky (# 532). I am almost 2 years old! I’m a pug in search of a forever home. You know that special place with lots of love and belly rubs every day. I love belly rubs! Oh, and kisses too! In my foster home, I like to rest on a pillow or sit in someone’s lap. I just want to be next to people. I like other pugs and small dogs. I even like cats…although at first I may be a bit scared when I meet a new cat. I am the kind of dog that likes to take short walks and I’m potty trained – I go outside! I think the car is fun to ride in and that the bed is the best place to sleep. As a well-mannered pug, I only want to make my people happy and receive attention. I have lots of kisses to give and all I want in return is love.

Adopted - August, 2008

Winkie (aka Buford) (# 522) is an 11 month old fawn boy. He only has one eye, and he lost one of his legs in a car accident as a puppy. This doesn't hold him back at all, and he isn't on any medicine or undergoing any continuing vet care. He is very sweet and well-behaved, and loves chasing tennis balls in the yard. He gets around very well- you really don't even notice that he has three legs! He gets along great with other pugs and cats. He does have a little puppy in him, and wants to play with everyone and everything, but he is extremely smart and catches on quickly. He is very good with pottying- he has only had one accident since being with us (and that was probably due to him adjusting to a new food). He has never had an accident at night and is GREAT in his crate for 8 hrs. at a time. He doesn't whine or cry. He's very loving and will sit on your lap and rub his head on your chest.

Adopted - July, 2008

Billy Bob (# 456) came to KPR after his beloved owner was placed in a nursing home. Billy is 13.5 years 'young' and loves to spend his days lounging on the couch. He gets along well with his foster brothers and sisters and would probably get on well with older children, as he's more of a couch potato than a playmate. Billy is about 95% housebroken and is just as sweet as can be! He has had issues with kidney stones in the past and needs to be maintained on a special diet to ensure they don't return. If you have an empty spot on the couch, this special senior boy would be glad to fill it.

Adopted - July, 2008

Rocky (# 619) is a 3-year-old 20-pound male who is full of life. This lively little guy loves to run and play in the yard and also likes to go on long walks. Rocky’s foster mom says he is an excellent walker on the leash and when he walks, he holds his head up high and trots like the proud and happy fellow that he is. Rocky has been a perfect gentleman in his foster home – he has had no accidents in the house and does fine when taken out regularly. Before coming to KPR, Rocky spent most of the day in a crate and he now just wants to be the center of attention. He loves his new life and being part of a loving family. Rocky’s foster home does not have cats or children, but they indicate he gets along well with the other pugs in the home. He loves to give kisses and will not hesitate to show you how much he loves you. When it comes to bedtime, he would prefer to cuddle up with you on the bed, but he will politely go into his crate when asked and sleep throughout the night without making a peep. Rocky is very good with baths and will stand in the bathtub very still until he is clean. He loves playing with toys and will be a great partner to play fetch with.

Adopted - July, 2008

This is Sullie (# 399). She is 4 years old, completely housebroken, spayed, gets along great with kids and other dogs and she has no known health issues. Her previous owner had her since she was three months old, but recently started his own business and was having to crate Sullie for 16+ hours a day. He knew it wasn't fair to her so he surrendered her to KPR. Sullie's foster family fell in love with her and adopted her. Sullie loves to play fetch with stuffed toys, but hates rain and snow.

Adopted - July, 2008

Roxie (#184) was adopted in spring 2007 by a very loving older couple. The husband passed away and Roxie was wonderful company for the wife. When the her owner had to move to California, Roxie was surrendered back to rescue. The good news is that one of the surrendering owner's friends who knew and loves Roxie adopted her. Roxie loves her new Mommy and her new canine bro Toby. She also had a good chance of seeing her other Mommy if she gets back to Kentucky for visits.


Adopted - July, 2008

Introducing Lily (# 606), a 5 year old fawn sweetie. Lily not only loves to ride in the car, but she also knows some simple commands such as no, sit, stay, outside, treat and kennel up. Lily loves to play but can sometimes be possessive of stuffed toys, but with supervision she does fine. She is crate trained and will often go into her crate just to relax. Lily loves to follow her humans will will even jump into the shower with you! She is great on a leash and loves to play outside. Lily is completely housebroken and would do well with a family where she can thrive on attention and love.

Adopted - July, 2008

Lucy (# 393) is a very special, loving little girl. She is estimated by the Vet to be 6 - 8 years old.  Like all puggies, she, of course, lives to make me happy and wants to be in my lap or right next to me at all times. When I come home from work, she is jumping and yipping to say hello and that she missed me. That is always followed by lots of kisses. What makes her so special is that she has no eyes. She was apparently born without her left eye and developed severe glaucoma and a growth on her right eye. Her former owner(s) apparently could not care for her and luckily Kentuckianna Pug Rescue found out about her, rescued her, and arranged for the vet care that she needed. Her vet determined that the best course of treatment was to remove her right eye as well. You would never know it! Within a few short hours she found her way around our house and yard and hasn't missed a beat. She gets along great with her foster brother Pug Pax. They just follow each other and me everywhere.

Lucy is housebroken with routine attention, schedule, and trips outside. She does great staying home with Pax while I go to work. They sleep side by side at night and eat together like they are at a buffet. Lucy just wants to be loved and to give love. She's only been around a 9 month old baby so I can't say how well she manages children. She loved him though. He liked to pull her ears and she just gave him a face full of kisses. She never once misbehaved or reacted. She is very sweet, very loving, and very very special!

Adopted - June, 2008

We call Emma (#611) our “miracle bug.” She was on “death row” at a shelter when KPR President, Amy Carpenter rescued her. She had been returned to a shelter three times because of her high-energy. When we met her, it was love at first sight. Emma energetically bounded into our lives and stole our hearts. In just the short time we have had her, she has charmed her new pug brother, Sir Bozworth (age 6) and two pug sisters, Penny (age 11), and Zoe (age 4). Boz has attention-deficit disorder and loves all of her boundless energy. She will play with him non-stop until he’s had enough and goes and hides from her. Sir Boz will share anything with her, except his food. Penny lets Emma romp all over her and even bite her ears and tail. Zoe doesn’t quite know what to make of her because she was always the baby. We love to hold her and look into her little face. Her eyes shine with happiness and she brings such joy to our family.

Emma began limping badly this past weekend and we took her to the vet. We discovered that one of her rear legs is ½ inch shorter than the others due to a previous knee injury. She may require surgery in the future. In the meantime, she isn’t letting that keep her down.

Welcome home, precious Emma! We love you unconditionally. No more “return to shelter” for you!

Adopted - June, 2008

Gizmo (# 378) is a young (approx. 2 - 3 years old), action packed bundle of love! He spends his days playing with toys and other pugs, and taking naps! His favorite activities include: eating, giving kisses (big sloppy ones), playing with toys (he is not happy until the stuffing is gone from his stuffed toys), taking naps, getting his belly rubbed, and running around the yard like crazy!

Adopted - June, 2008

Tootsie's Rescue Success Story and more photos!

Tootsie (# 525) is a 3 year old female puggie that has a real zest for life. She has lived outdoors for the past year or so. Her owners wanted her to have a better life so they surrendered her to the rescue. She lost one of her eyes earlier this year due to an accident. She is very tiny and petite weighing in at around 12 pounds. She is very loving and loves to sit by you. If you don't pay her attention when she feels she deserves it, she will talk to you about it. Tootsie gets along great with kids, but is very excitable, so would probably be best not to be around very small children, as she may jump up on them and accidentally knock them down. She loves everyone and she totally ignores my cat. She gets along great with her foster pug brothers and sister. She loves to play fetch and will do this for as long as someone will play with her. Tootsie's previous owner said she was not housebroken, but she has not had an accident in my house yet. If kept on a schedule she should be fine with patience and love.

Adopted - June, 2008

Hi my name is Theo (# 605) and I'm 2-3 years old. My best friend and I were picked up by Animal Control and brought to the shelter. When my owners called the shelter they came to pick up my buddy, but left me there. But that's ok, because some nice people pulled me out of the shelter and here I am - ready for my new home. As you can see, I am very handsome. I am a laid back guy and I love to go on walks but I'm not too sure about a harness yet. I love to play tug of war with rope and fleece toys. When the other dogs don't want to play with me, I get my humans to play for a while. I'm learning that it is OK to be held, petted, and loved-on. I am a gentle guy so I would be good around children and other dogs. I just want to be loved and am looking to finally get settled so I can give unconditional love and show my family that I am the best.

Adopted - June, 2008

Bugsy (# 487) is a 3-4 year old male Pug/Boston Terrier Mix or a "Bug". Bugsy comes to KPR after his owners divorced. He has a beautiful brindle coat and a stub tail. Bugsy is housebroken and is mindful of his owner. He is crate trained and loves to sleep under the covers with his foster mom. Bugsy has shown some signs of aggression towards his foster brothers and sisters, so he will be placed in a home where he can be the king of the castle or with a submissive dog. Like most dogs, Bugsy likes to chase cats. He loves to play with his younger foster brother, however he can sometimes play a little rough.

Adopted - May, 2008

Mr. Snuggles (# 374 ) is a fawn male between 7 - 8 years old. Snuggles is a very loveable friendly dog that needs a forever home. He had a rough life before making it to his foster family, but is doing well now. Snuggles can't see as well as he would like to right now due to discoloration of his pupils, but does great with what vision he has. His foster mom is treating him for a sinus infection. Snuggles has some scars on his fur near his tail due to scratching and having nobody around to take care of the problem for him, but he's thankful to be safe now and loved.

Snuggles loves to be with family, he loves kids, and plays with his foster pug brother. He is potty trained, and will use a crate with no problem. Snuggles is ready to fill your home with lots of pugs love. His foster mommy said whoever gets him will be smothered with kisses, and lots of affection.

Adopted - May, 2008

Larry's Pals for Pugs!

Perry & Susan Byers
 

Rocky's Pals for Pugs

The Lindsey Crew
 

Ali ( # 364) is your typical, fun-loving young pug. He is about 2-3 years old and when he gets excited he spins around in circles. Ali weighs in at 19 lbs, has a tight double roll tail and is as healthy as can be. He loves to play and run with his foster pug brother and also enjoys spending time with his foster family. Ali is crate trained and does not mind sleeping there at night, although he would prefer to sleep in bed with you!  While Ali is a loving little boy, he does not care to have his collar grabbed. We are not sure why he reacts to having his collar grabbed, but are hopeful that once placed in a loving, patient home he will learn this is not a bad thing. Ali is very eager to please and would do well in a home with children that can respect his boundaries.

Adopted - March, 2008
 

Adopted - March, 2008

They both love to go on walks and be little explorers, but they're equally excited about laying in a heap on the floor for a belly rub. Bandit is the "little brother" type of the two, and always wants to be the center of attention. Scooby is one laid-back dude, waiting his turn for some lovin'. While Scooby likes to sleep on his back with his paws flailing all over, Bandit falls asleep standing up and leaning against something. It's really funny to watch him slide down slowly until he finally pops his head back up, only to drift into sleep again! They sleep in their crate together at night, are house-trained and are good with kids. Bandit and Scooby are an amazing pair that deserves all the love in the world!

Adopted - February, 2008

Adopted - January, 2008

Beau (# 251) is approximately 5 years old. He is in need of a diet, as he weighs 29 lbs.  He loves his stuffed animal and fluffy sleeping pillow, but he also likes the chance to snuggle under the covers with his people on really cold nights! He can sit, shake and lay down and walks really good on a leash.  Beau loves car rides. Companionship is very important to him.

Adopted - January, 2008

Billy (# 458) is black male between 2 - 3 years old, weighing 18.5 lb. He is very friendly with everyone, including children and other dogs, and is very content to snuggle with you at all times. Sweet Billy lived his life in a puppy mill before being rescued by KPR. Once his previous owners were done with him, they dumped him at the local pound. Despite his past, Billy is the most gentle little man. He does great on a leash, has already learned to "sit" and has begun the house training process. Billy is in good physical shape and has a beautiful black shiny coat. When Billy had his teeth cleaned, the vet had to remove some, but he eats just fine, just like a normal puggie! He also takes to the crate with no problem and is quite the snorer. Whoever is fortunate enough to adopt Billy is lucky indeed - he is a very affectionate, loving dog.

Adopted - January, 2008

Peyton - Six beautiful babies were abandoned and left for dead in a cardboard box on an Indianapolis area football field. Their Mama Pug was in the box with them, already dead, bless her little Puggie heart. A seven year old little girl found them and told her Mother, who thankfully found KPR. Once in KPR's hands, the babies were checked out by a Vet and then placed in a KPR Foster home where they received round the clock feedings, care and attention. Sadly, despite our best efforts, we lost all but one of the babies. Peyton was the only survivor. 

Peyton continue to thrive and grow, thanks to his wonderful foster momma, who fed him and cared for him round the clock.  In November, 2007, Peyton was placed with his forever family.  He is a happy, healthy thriving puppy! He now has a Sister named Daisy. She is an adorable, well behaved Puggle. Peyton enjoys romping with his Sister who is very attached to him already!

Through a DNA test, it was discovered that Peyton is half Pug and half Pekinese. 

Adopted - January, 2008!



 

Daisy (# 373) is nearly 1 year old. She came to KPR through some unfortunate circumstances. First, her owner moved away and gave her to some friends.  The friends kept her for two months and then decided that they couldn't keep her. Fortunately, they decided to contact KPR. We were able to put her directly into her forever home with the Phillips family in Louisville. Daisy loves to play with her new dog sibling and they have a wonderful time together. They play all day long.

Adopted - January, 2008