Calling Mrs. Polka Dot! (NWR)

[Krissie]

Totally not wedding related - but how did you find your puggie girl? D and I are looking to adopt a pug but our options in the DC/MD/VA area seem to be rather limited.

Ok, I will make this wedding related ... um, are you having a polka dot wedding cake?

 

[Krissie]

Oh! And I see that you just posted a photo of a second pug! Inquiring minds want to know

 

[Future Mrs Polka Dot]

I''m so excited you are thinking about a puggy! Our first pug we got from a breeder in Ohio - it was our first dog and we honestly didn''t know anything about rescuing. But our breeder was great and fantastic (though not convenient to DC!)

I highly recommend the rescue organization we just got Chloe from! It is called Midatlantic Pug Rescue and they work out of our area (DC/MD/VA). They are a wonderful organization. Some pug rescue organizations can be a bit intimidating or judgey, but I found MAPR to be great!

You have to go through a process and there is often a few weeks of waiting to get approved and wait for the perfect pug to come along. Don''t be intimidated - they check your references and come to your house for a home visit. But really, they are super nice and they are very eager to find great families!

I wish I could give you more info - I think I''m not allowed to post my email address here - how do PSers get in touch off the board??

 

[Future Mrs Polka Dot]

Date: 4/30/2008 2:19:36 PM
Author:Krissie
Totally not wedding related - but how did you find your puggie girl? D and I are looking to adopt a pug but our options in the DC/MD/VA area seem to be rather limited.

Ok, I will make this wedding related ... um, are you having a polka dot wedding cake?

Haha...no, but I totally thought about it! I am obsessed with polka dots and I am going to incorporate them in subtle ways, like in our welcome baskets and our favors!

 

[Krissie]

Date: 4/30/2008 11:24:22 PM
Author: Future Mrs Polka Dot
I''m so excited you are thinking about a puggy! Our first pug we got from a breeder in Ohio - it was our first dog and we honestly didn''t know anything about rescuing. But our breeder was great and fantastic (though not convenient to DC!)

I highly recommend the rescue organization we just got Chloe from! It is called Midatlantic Pug Rescue and they work out of our area (DC/MD/VA). They are a wonderful organization. Some pug rescue organizations can be a bit intimidating or judgey, but I found MAPR to be great!

You have to go through a process and there is often a few weeks of waiting to get approved and wait for the perfect pug to come along. Don''t be intimidated - they check your references and come to your house for a home visit. But really, they are super nice and they are very eager to find great families!

I wish I could give you more info - I think I''m not allowed to post my email address here - how do PSers get in touch off the board??

YAY! Thanks! I have seen Mid Atlantic Pug Rescue listed on the Petfinder site - good to know that you recommend them! We have a 14 lb. rescue kitty (part Maine Coon) who''s just about the sweetest thing ever, and I don''t think he would have a problem with a pug simply because he peacefully coexisted with animals before we adopted him ... but I want to make sure the pug is OK with the kitty! I am sure it will take a while to find the perfect fit.

 

[Future Mrs Polka Dot]

Ooh, I love cats! Sadly, FI is allergic!

If you look on their site (go directly to their site and you can see more than what''s on petfinder), you can see that they often lists which puggies get along with cats. They all have cute little bios But really, I loved that rescue organization and everyone working for them. I''m actually planning to start volunteering with them once I''m finished with the bar examination (just here and there, helping make phone calls or do home visits!)

If you have any questions, just let me know! And as for general pug advice, you have lots of us here on PS!

 

[Krissie]

Ok, I just filled out an application! I have no idea what they''re looking for in terms of pug parents, so I was just brutally honest! Have you seen the doggie Hayden on their site? 4 Y.O., looks sweet as can be!! I also like Chico, although he''s on medical hold.

 

[Future Mrs Polka Dot]

I''m so glad you filled out an application! I also love Hayden and Chico - they are such cuties. Also, you should know that they have lots of other pugs available for adoption that they don''t even list on their website. Chloe was never listed on the websire. I think the website ones are those that they try to highlight because they are slightly harder to place. So...there are lots of potential puggies out there for you!

Keep me updated on how it goes!