Adoption Application 

Thank you for your interest in adoption with Pug Rescue of Austin.

Please make sure you read through the application completely and fill out all of the required fields. You will be prompted for your non-refundable $15 processing fee when you submit the application. 

Once your completed application has been received you will be contacted soon by an application screener (and the total screening time and approval can be around 2-4 weeks time).

Returning Foster or Adopter?

If you have been approved to adopt or foster through Pug Rescue of Austin in the last 10 years, you may be eligible to use our new “Rapid Renew” Application.

Before you start your application, here’s some of the information you will need:

  • Spouse/Roommate Contact Information

  • Landlord Contact Information (if you rent)

  • Employer Contact Information

  • Contact information for any veterinarians who have seen your pets in the last 3 years

  • Contact information for 3 references (Only 1 can be a family member)

Be sure to let your references know to expect our call. Please ask them to return our calls in a timely manner. This is will help prevent any delays getting you approved.

For the best experience, this form should be completed on a laptop or desktop computer.

Next Steps

  • Please add courtney.meyer@pugrescueaustin.com, kimberly.buckhout@pugrescueaustin.com, and amanda.kopp@pugrescueaustin.com as safe senders in your email contacts.

  • If you are approved to adopt a pug, your application is forwarded to our Adoption Director. She will then work with you to match you with a pug.

  • You can meet several dogs at our public meet & greets. Once you know the pug you want, we can arrange a trial visit. The pug comes to stay with you for a week to ten days and should you choose to adopt, we will email you the contract and payment instructions. (See adoption fees)

When you’re approved to adopt, you’re also approved to foster!

Your help will not only give these dogs a chance at a better life, but it will also help us continue our mission of rescuing and finding homes for abused, neglected, and unwanted pugs. Pug Rescue of Austin will cover all medical expenses and provide food, so all you need to do is provide a temporary home and lots of love.

Please consider opening your heart and home to a pug in need, or spread the word if you know someone who might be interested in applying to become a foster. Together, we can make a difference and give these deserving dogs the love and care they so desperately need.