Zach’s Heart Under Siege

Zack is just four years old, full of life, love, and energy. But his heart is under siege. Surrendered for being “too active,” this joyful pug now faces a deadly diagnosis: caval syndrome, a rare and life-threatening complication of heartworm disease. His only hope lies in a high-risk, life-saving surgery at Texas A&M University. Learn more and donate.

Update Oct 4: We’ve already raised nearly $3,000 of the $8,000 needed for Zack’s procedure — and we just received phenomenal news. Our very generous donor, Mr. B, the beloved mascot of Cade Black, is back with another donation match offer to help Zack get the surgery he urgently needs. This is an incredible opportunity. Please help us help Zack — donate today. No amount is too small. Every dollar brings us closer to the match and gives Zack the chance at a healthy, happy life.

Pug Rescue of Austin’s Pug-A-Thon

Help us reach our most critical fundraising goal of the year by November 8th so we can rescue, heal, and rehome more pugs in need. Every donation counts, so give today!

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Pug lovers, t-shirts are here!

Our t-shirts are live on the website and ready for you to snag! Choose local pickup or shipping—whatever works best for you.

Classic Logo Shirts | Peace, Love & Pugs | The dashing Jack Pugington

We’ve got a great range of youth sizes, but hurry—adult sizes are limited and will go fast! Every shirt helps support our pugs in need. Don’t wait—grab yours today!

Don't let the pugs get all the treats!

Read bios and view pics of all of our rescue pugs and pug mixes currently available for adoption!

Learn how you can help! We are always looking for reliable transporters, fosters, application screeners and more!

Together, we can create a brighter future for pugs in need. Help us ensure that no pug is left behind.

View a list of all of our upcoming events including meet and greets, fundraisers and social events.

 

 Meet our Pugs & Pug Mixes

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Pug Rescue of Austin typically has more than eighty available dogs at any given time. Not all available dogs are listed on our website and new dogs come in often.

Once you have been approved to adopt, an adoption coordinator will review all available dogs with you to help you find the best new addition to your family.

 

We Save Lives

Our goal is to never say no to a pug or pug mix in need. Most of the pugs we rescue have been in abusive, neglectful situations. We’re able to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome over 200 pugs and pug mixes a year thanks to the help of our outstanding medical partners, our network of transport volunteers and foster families, and donations from big-hearted pug lovers.

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Upcoming Events

Meet & Greets, Pug Meetups, Fundraisers and more! 

We’d love to see you at some of our Upcoming Events.

Reminder: We do not do same day adoptions, but our events are a great way to meet some of our available dogs!

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About Pug Rescue

Pug Rescue of Austin is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of abused, neglected and unwanted pugs. We do not discriminate on the basis of health or age.

Our mission is to provide a safe, caring and humane refuge for abandoned pugs and to ensure quality adoptive homes. Pug Rescue of Austin promotes responsible pug ownership through public education about the unique needs of pugs and a mandatory spay/neuter policy.

We are a volunteer based organization with no paid staff. We rely solely on donations and fundraisers to cover the medical expenses of our rescue pugs.

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