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Quick Facts:
Name: Gus
Breed: Pug mix
Age: 2 years old
Weight: 22 lbs.
House-Trained: 99% there!
Crate-Trained: Yes
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Not tested
Good with Kids: Not tested, but open to a meet and greet!
Energy Level: Low
Fence Required: No
Dog’s Location: Garner, NC
About Gus’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Gus is a Pug mixed breed. A Pug mix is typically a sweet natured, people loving companion with a charming blend of goofiness, affection, and easygoing energy. They often inherit the Pug’s cuddly, Velcro dog tendencies along with the mixed breed bonus of added resilience and personality quirks that make them wonderfully unique. Most Pug mixes adore being close to their humans, enjoy simple routines, and bring a warm, humorous presence to the home.
Their ideal home is one that offers steady companionship, gentle structure, and lots of love, since these dogs thrive when they can be near their people and included in daily life. They fit beautifully into many lifestyles — families, singles, or couples — as long as they get affection, light daily exercise, and a cozy spot to nap. A home that appreciates a cuddly, low maintenance, people oriented dog will bring out the very best in a Pug mix.
What to Love about Gus:
Gus loves being near his person, happily curling up beside you, offering sweet snuggles, and showing off his adorable little snores during nap time! Food motivated and eager to please, he enjoys the occasional chew toy, loves his neighborhood walks, and has been great on a leash. He sometimes whines when he sees new dog friends because he’s excited to say hello, and he’s wonderfully playful and social with other dogs. He hasn’t met kids or cats yet, but he’s open to a meet and greet and, given how much he loves people, he’ll likely do well with respectful children.
Low energy and full of charm, Gus has the cutest napping positions — smushed in the corner of his crate or belly up on the couch next to you — and he’s the kind of dog who adapts easily to many different homes and lifestyles. With his affectionate nature, silly personality, and love for companionship, Gus is so ready to find a family to call his own and shower them with love!
Gus’s Glorious Highlights:
• Affectionate cuddle bug — loves being near his person and snuggling close
• Goofy little charmer — full of adorable quirks and silly expressions
• Food motivated learner — eager to please and easy to train with treats
• Dog friendly playmate — playful and wonderful with other dogs
• Kid curious companion — hasn’t met kids yet but likely to do well with respectful ones
• Cat meet ready — open to meeting cats to see how he does
• Low energy lounger — loves naps and has the cutest sleeping positions
• Great leash walker — enjoys neighborhood strolls and exploring
• Friendly greeter — may whine when he sees new dogs because he wants to say hello
• Adaptable family dog — easygoing, affectionate, and ready to fit into many types of homes
Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: crisisdogsnc/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!