About Pug Rescue of Austin
We Save Lives
Pug Rescue of Austin is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the rescue, healthcare 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. We promote responsible pug ownership through a mandatory spay/neuter policy and public education about the unique needs of pugs.
Our Team
Our History
Non-profit Documentation
Determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service regarding our Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status on December 12, 2011
“Other professional fees” refers to our organization’s vet bills (majority), as well as fees that include PRA storage, software, and other needs. PRA has no paid staff and is all volunteer run.
2024 by the Numbers
Our 2024 intake was 164 pugs.
129 were purebred and 35 were mixed. Of the 35 mixes, 19 came in as puppies (< 6 months old at intake). The most prevalent mix was Chug (12).
At the time of intake,
42 were less than 6 months old;
24 were 6 to 12 months old (including estimated yearlings);
60 were 1 to 3 years old;
25 were 4 to 6 years old;
7 were 7 to 8 years old;
4 were 10 to 11 years old; and
2 were at least 14 years old (Samwise and Ling Lu).
We adopted out 146 dogs in 2024.
115 were purebred and 31 were mixed. Of the 31 mixes, 18 came in as puppies (< 6 months old at intake).
81 were male and 65 were female.
100 were Fawn, 28 were Black, 13 were Brindle and 5 were other colors.
At the time of adoption,
29 were less than a year old;
58 were at least a year old but less than 3 years old;
47 were at least 3 years old but less than 8 years old;
9 were at least 8 years old but less than 12 years old; and
3 were at least 12 years old. The oldest was Beans at 14.95 years old.
Their average time in rescue was 164 days. Their median time in rescue was 115 days. Here is a breakdown:
6: 30 days or less
21: 31 to 60 days
28: 61 to 90 days
23: 91 to 120 days
17: 121 to 150 days
13: 151 to 180 days
25: 6 to 12 months
11: 1 to 2 years
2: more than 2 years