Dedicated care for Pacific Northwest pugs
We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pugs and pug-mixes across Washington. Through dedicated veterinary support and foster care, we give vulnerable dogs a secure second chance.
Clinical standards meets local compassion
Pugs face unique physiological challenges, from respiratory vulnerabilities to corneal risks. We address these realities directly, funding essential surgeries and specialized veterinary care before placement.
Our foster network ensures every dog recovers in a warm, monitored home environment, equipped with breed-specific training and resources for long-term health.
The hands behind the rescue
We combine veterinary expertise with regional logistics to manage every rescue safely.
Dr. Clara Vance, DVM
Marcus Thorne
Sarah Lindqvist
Overseeing all medical intake, surgical rehabilitations, and breed-specific health protocols.
Coordinating our regional foster network, emergency surrenders, and shelter partnerships.
Managing the multi-step vetting process to match rehabilitated pugs with lifelong homes.
Transparency in action
How are donations allocated?
Do you accept out-of-state applications?
One hundred percent of public donations directly fund veterinary treatments, surgeries, and specialized medication. Operational overhead is covered by private founders.
We prioritize placements within Washington and Oregon to ensure our medical team can support the dog's transition and follow-up clinical care.
How can I support medical needs?
What is foster-to-adopt?
You can sponsor a specific pug's surgery or join our monthly guardian circle to provide predictable funding for emergency veterinary intakes.
Our unique placement model allows prospective families to foster a pug during their final medical rehabilitation phase before finalizing the adoption.