Our Adoption Process

Q: What if I need more time to decide if I want to adopt the dog?

A: You are welcome to take time to decide if the dog is the right fit for your home. After the meet-and-greet, the foster will take the dog back to their home. You may contact the rescue if you decide to move forward with the adoption. Please note that we do not hold dogs while a decision is being made, so if another family is ready to adopt immediately after a meet-and-greet, they would have the option to do so.

Q: I live out of state. Can I still adopt from Arizona Pug Party and Rescue?

A: Yes! We accept applicants within the U.S. and Canada. Adopters are responsible for traveling to Arizona to pick up their pug, either by driving or flying. In limited situations, we can help coordinate a transport company to bring the dog to you; however, all travel to and from the dog remains the adopter’s responsibility. If an in-person home visit is not possible, a video home tour will be required.

Q: Do you have any programs for senior citizens to adopt?
A: Yes! We offer a Seniors-for-Seniors program, which pairs applicants aged 65 and older with our senior pugs (8 years and older) for a discounted adoption fee. This program is designed to help senior dogs find loving homes and to make adoption more accessible for senior adopters. 

Q: What if it does not work out and I need to return the dog to the rescue?
A: As part of our adoption contract, any dog adopted from Arizona Pug Party and Rescue must be returned to us if the adoption does not work out. This helps reduce the burden on our community and local shelters. Adoption fees are non-refundable; however, in some cases, we may offer to transfer your fee as a credit toward another dog in our rescue that you wish to adopt within two weeks.