Meet the dogs available for adoption and Our New Arrivals!

Adoption Requirements:

Be 21+ years old and allow for an in-person or virtual home check
As applicable, landlord confirmation that dogs are allowed in the home.
As applicable, veterinary confirmation that any current dogs in the home are spayed/neutered and any current pets are up-to-date on veterinary care including vaccinations, unless a medical exception is provided by the veterinarian.
Able to pick-up the dog within the Portland Metro Area within a week if approved to adopt.
Out-of-area adopters, prior to applying, please contact us to verify the dog you are interested in is able to travel long distances either by car or airplane.

Check out our Adoption Process and Adoption FAQs to understand the full requirements before you submit an application. Any specific requirements needed will be listed in each dog's biography below, as applicable.

Approved applicants or prior PPR adopters: no need to fill out a new application, please email our Adoption team and let them know which dog you are interested in.

Available dogs

Pookie was being given away for free on facebook and a good samaritan picked him up and gave us a call. It was clear Pookie had not been cared for. He was not neutered, he had a horrible airway, he was vomiting and had diarrhea all the time. Ultrasound, xrays, labwork surgery...he has had it all this past month. There was a lot to work through, but we have finally got him over all that and life is looking pretty good!

Pookie is a loving, affectionate 8-year-old who is an expert cuddler and a very social guy who wants to be close to his people. He gets along with other dogs, loves car rides, and walks nicely on leash.

He’s crate trained and can manage periods alone, but he’d be happiest with someone who works from home or can spend most of the day with him. He’s looking for his best friend. Pookie can have a little sass and a spirited streak, so if you like your pug a little naughty Pookie would provide plenty of entertainment.

Pookie goes potty outside when he’s kept on a schedule. In a new place, he may mark, so a belly band can help him settle in while he gets comfortable. Pookie does have some weakness in his back legs, so he won't be able to manage a lot of stairs or jump on and off furniture, but he loves to go for walks and can still get around just fine.

If you’re looking for a sweet, social companion with plenty of love to give—and excellent cuddling credentials—Pookie could be your guy.

Pookie

Age: 8 Years
Sex: Male
Breed: Pug
Weight: 17 lbs
Energy Level: Low/Medium
Personality: Loving, attached, a bit sassy
Cats: Not tested with cats but probably ok
Dogs: Good with other dogs
Children: Good with older children
Medical Notes: Has GI disease that requires a prescription diet
Ideal Home: A family that is home more often than not and a home without a lot of stairs
Adoption Donation: $300

Meet Devo! Blind? Yes. Slowing down? Not a chance!

Devo is a handsome, fawn-colored pug with a big personality, an even bigger heart, and absolutely no idea that being blind is supposed to slow him down! This sweet boy is full of confidence and navigates new surroundings like a champ. He adjusts surprisingly quickly to unfamiliar spaces and doesn’t let his lack of sight stop him from enjoying life.

Things Devo LOVES:

Walks! This boy absolutely LOVES going for walks. Just because he can’t see the world doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to explore it!
Being your shadow. Wherever you go, Devo wants to be right there with you. Kitchen? He’s there. Living room? He’s there. Bathroom? You guessed it!
Other dogs. Devo enjoys the company of friendly canine companions and would be happy to share his home with another easygoing pup. No cats.
Naps. Let’s not forget he’s still a pug! When he’s not out exploring or following you around, he’s perfectly content snoozing the day away.

A Little More About Devo:
Devo may be blind, but his ears work overtime! He’s a bit of a neighborhood watch captain and likes to announce when he hears something unfamiliar. Garbage truck? Alert! Strange noise outside? Better let everyone know! His barking isn’t aggressive. It’s simply his way of saying, “Hey, did you hear that?!” The good news? He’s easily redirected with a little reassurance.

Devo’s Dream Home:

Devo would thrive in a quieter home with someone who is around much of the day. He loves companionship, enjoys a predictable routine, and would appreciate a family who understands that sometimes he needs a little reassurance when the world gets noisy.
He doesn’t need someone to feel sorry for him because he’s blind. He needs someone who sees just how capable, loving, and wonderful he really is.

If you’re looking for a loyal walking buddy, a professional napper, and a devoted little shadow who will love you endlessly, Devo might just be your guy!

Devo

Age: 4 Years
Sex: Male
Breed: Pug
Weight: 22 lbs
Energy Level: Medium
Personality: Loving, brave, confident
Cats: No cats
Dogs: Good with mellow dogs
Children: Good with older children
Medical Notes: Blind and takes seizure medication
Ideal Home: Devo will need to live in a quiet home and neighborhood and someone that is home more than not.
Adoption Donation: $400

Rosita aka Rosie is a tender heart that would love to stare deeply into your eyes forever. This smart girl was living a rough life in Tijuana before moving to the PNW. As she starts to feel better her sweet little personality is really starting to shine. She’s been treated for a tick borne illness, and got a head to toe tune up at the vet.

She is getting used to the rainy weather and loves to toast by the fireplace and sunbath in any patch of sunshine. Potty training has been smooth for this smarty, and she has a minimum of 5 spins before going potty so it’s easy to catch it and escort her outside.

She’s very food motivated and loves praise! Her foster sister are great snuggle buddies but her dream would be to be in your lap all day.

Rosita

Age: 4 Years
Sex: Female
Breed: Pug
Weight: 18.5 lbs
Energy Level: Medium
Personality: Sweet, easy-going, happy
Cats: Not tested with cats but probably ok
Dogs: Good with other dogs
Children: Good with children
Medical Notes: None
Ideal Home: Rosie would fit in anywhere
Adoption Donation: $600

Submissions Closed - Reviewing Current Applicants

Harlow is a very sweet little lady who deserves a chance to experience all the good things life has to offer. After spending her early life being exploited for the exaggerated features that make pugs so recognizable, she’s now learning what it means to feel safe, loved, and simply be a dog.

Harlow has some physical challenges that her future family will need to understand. Her flat face and deep facial wrinkle have contributed to breathing difficulties, and she recently underwent surgery to help improve her comfort and breathing. She also has arthritic hips and is sensitive to heat, which limits how much activity she can comfortably enjoy. Harlow isn’t going to be your long-distance hiking buddy, but she’s happy to join you for a short stroll before continuing the adventure from a stroller or carrying pouch!

Harlow is a sensitive soul. She can be fearful of new people and unfamiliar situations, and even being picked up can be scary for her. She sometimes pancakes to the ground out of fear, even with people she knows and trusts. She needs a patient family who will respect her boundaries, let her build confidence at her own pace, and understand that earning her trust is a journey worth taking.

Once Harlow feels safe, her sweet personality really shines. She becomes adorably wiggly and happy around her trusted people, loves affection, and especially enjoys cuddling up in bed with her favorite humans. We expect her playful side to continue emerging as she gains confidence.

Another confident, friendly dog in the home would be a huge benefit for Harlow. She tends to warm up to other dogs much faster than she does to people, and having a canine role model has made a world of difference in her foster home. A confident dog helps her feel more secure, gives her someone to learn from, and shows her the ropes of being a dog. She would do best in a relatively calm, quiet household without lots of new visitors or constant commotion. Respectful, dog-savvy teenagers may be a good fit, but no younger children, please.

Harlow is also making wonderful progress with potty training! With a consistent routine, a little patience, and the example of the other dog in her foster home, her accidents have become almost nonexistent. Because she is still hesitant to potty on leash, a securely fenced yard is a must for her future home.

Harlow has already come so far, and we can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for her. She’s looking for a loving, supportive family who will celebrate her little victories, help her navigate the world at her own pace, and show her just how wonderful life can be. In return, she’ll offer you a whole lot of sweetness, wiggly greetings, and cuddles. ❤️

Harlow

Age: 3 Years
Sex: Female
Breed: Pug
Weight: 16 lbs
Energy Level: Low/Medium
Personality: Sweet, loving, nervous in new situations
Cats: Not tested with cats but probably ok
Dogs: Good with other dogs
Children: Older children only
Medical Notes: Arthritic hips that do not require treatment now, but may in the future
Ideal Home: A quiet home with fenced yard and a family that is home more often than not and at least one confident resident dog.
Adoption Donation: $600

Submissions Closed - Reviewing Current Applicants

Smalls is a well adjusted, good natured pug that would probably get along with anyone he met! He loves playing with toys and he has a lamby bed he loves.

Smalls really likes dog friends and would do best in a home with at least one dog companion that is friendly and likes to cuddle. He also likes to play with dog companions.

Smalls notifies you when he needs to go out for potty and seems to be well potty trained. Like many male dogs, he tends to mark when he is in a new environment, but once he settles in this diminishes. He should have some belly bands on hand for "special occasions" when he goes somewhere new.

Smalls has all the good qualities you want in a pug and will make a wonderful snuggly companion looking for a quintessential pug!

Smalls

Age: 5 Years
Sex: Male
Breed: Pug
Weight: 25 lbs
Energy Level: Medium
Personality: Well-mannered, sweet, easy-going
Cats: Not tested with cats but probably ok
Dogs: Good with other dogs
Children: Good with children
Medical Notes: Needs to lose some lbs
Ideal Home: Another dog companion or two in the home
Adoption Donation: $550

Darling bonded pair Drake and Rihanna (Riri) are extremely close and do everything together. They adore attention and cuddles from their humans as well and make the best couch buddies.

They are perfectly house trained, good on leash for walks and they snooze together at night, preferring to snuggle with their people on the bed of course! They have lived with kids and also get along well with other dogs. A fenced yard with sunning spots will be their dream come true!

Both dogs were spayed and neutered and had major dental surgery while under our care, so they are feeling great and good as new!

Drake and Riri are such a delightful pair and are ready for their loving forever home.

Drake & Rhianna Bonded Pair

Age: 7 years & 5 years
Sex: Male & Female
Breed: Boston Terrrier/Pug Mix & Pug
Weight: 20 lbs &21 lbs
Energy Level: Medium
Personality: Loving, devoted, playful
Cats: Not tested with cats but probably ok
Dogs: Good with other dogs
Children: Good with children
Medical Notes: None
Ideal Home: They would fit in anywhere!
Adoption Donation: $800 for the pair

Adorable Rita came to us from Tijuana. We don't know exactly what her life was like before, but we know it was not good. Sometime in her short life her tail got damaged. We are not sure if someone attempted to dock it on their own or if she suffered some other sort of trauma, but it was damaged.

Rita is such a happy loving little girl. She gets along with everyone and especially loves having dog friends to play with. She is active and loves a good game of tug. She also lives with kids and does great.

Rita was spayed and had a dental as well as had her airway done. She is a very healthy girl. As far as her tail injury. This does cause some issues with pooping, but....we have dialed it in and really these issues are minimal. We give her plenty of fiber, make sure she has access to outside frequently and really it is a non issue. We are happy to explain more about this if you are interested, but certainly this is a very minor issue compared to the fabulous dog you would be getting!

Rita

Age: 2-3 Years
Sex: Female
Breed: Pug
Weight: 13 lbs
Energy Level: Medium/High
Personality: Energetic, curious, friendly
Cats: Not tested with cats but probably ok
Dogs: Good with other dogs
Children: Good with older children
Medical Notes: Tail injury that has caused some damage to the nerves that manage pooping
Ideal Home: A home with another canine companion
Adoption Donation: $500

Submissions Closed - Reviewing Current Applicants

Polo is the definition of a lap dog! During the day, he prefers to spend most of his time glued to your hip and sharing your seat. He is very playful and energetic, and does very well on a leash for a long walk. At night, curling up under the blanket next to you will make him a happy boy. This way he’s nice and close and ready for his morning belly rubs.

Much of Polo’s brain is occupied with thoughts of his next snack. He is very food motivated, which makes him a good listener! He quickly bonds with people, but can be a tad possessive at times, which is why being in a single-pet household is a must for him. However, he doesn’t mind meeting new dogs outside of the house.

Polo is potty trained, crate trained and has used a doggy door.

Polo loves ripping apart squeaky toys, going for car rides, walking to the park, and basking in the sun on a warm day.

If you are looking for a devoted friend who thinks you are perfect in every way, Polo is ready for the job!

Polo

Age: 3 Years
Sex: Male
Breed: Pug Mix (check out my breed mix in the photo gallery!)
Weight: 19 lbs
Energy Level: Medium/High
Personality: Friendly, loving, talkative
Cats: Not good with cats
Dogs: Good with dogs in public, but needs to be the only dog in the home
Children: Not tested but probably ok with older children
Medical Notes: None
Ideal Home: A family that is home more often than not, no shared walls with neighbors. Should be the only dog in the home.
Adoption Donation: $350

New Arrivals - Available Soon!

If you love a Puggle and a senior one at that, Rusty is a wonderful boy! Rusty has good energy for a senior, he gets along with other dogs and yes he has that puggle nose that never stops!
He needs to get caught up with some vet care for skin allergies and a dental, but then he should be ready to go.

Age: 12 Years Sex: Male Breed: Pug Mix (Pug Beagle)