PUGSLEY - PUG (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Pug (short coat). **Pugs are prone to lots of major health issues, like heat stroke, eye issues, and skin allergies, so we are specifically looking for a pug-savvy home for Pugsley.** Pugsley is a gentle soul eager for love! Pugsley is estimated to be 6 years old and is a sweet and affectionate guy who bonds strongly with his people. Unlike most pugs, he can be shy when meeting new people and in new situations, so he is looking for a patient family to help him continue to gain confidence. Once he makes himself comfortable, he is a goofy guy who loves his soft, squeaky toys and cuddling on the couch. Pugsley currently weighs about 20lbs. Pugsley was found as a stray after he was hit by a car. He was brought to the animal shelter and found to have a fracture of the femoral head. Thanks to the wonderful UC Davis Fracture Program, he was able to get a procedure called a femoral head ostectomy, and he was transferred to our care to heal in a foster home. Pugsley has made a great recovery and is back to normal activity. The only special care he will need is to stay at a lean weight to keep him healthy (which is already important for pugs). Pugsley is a loyal companion who is quick to become your BFF with a gentle touch and tasty treats (he is a pug after all!). He warms up quickly to women and has learned to make friends with men after a slow introduction. He is a submissive guy who just needs patience to thrive. He would love a quiet home with people who can shower him with love. He is a total cuddlebug who will make himself comfy in your lap while you lounge at home, but is also a big fan of his daily walks in the cool morning/evening weather. Like all pugs, he makes the funniest little grunting and snorting noises and snores the night away. Pugsley doesn't seem to have been taught any tricks in his previous life, but we love him anyway. Pugsley has done very well living with other small dogs, but can easily be overwhelmed by bigger or in-your-face dogs. He likes his dog friends to be easy-going like him. He also would have no problem being your only pup. Pugsley has done very well living with cats, and is respectful of their space (but he will try to get into the litter box). Due to his shy personality, Pugsley would do best in an adult-only home or with respectful kids over 10 years old. Pugsley appears to have been taught how to pee on a pee pad in his previous life and is still adjusting to pottying outside. He will need a family committed to continuing his training, or be okay with him being pee pad trained. Pugsley does well in his crate for short periods and needs to be crated when alone, as he will get into things he's not supposed to when not supervised. He is happy to sleep through the night in a dog bed in the bedroom, but would probably be happy to join you in bed if you let him. Pugsley has been doing well living in an apartment, but housetraining may be easier in a home with a yard. Pugsley had a skin infection when he came into our care, and we suspect that he has a flea bite allergy. He should be kept up-to-date with monthly flea preventatives to prevent any further skin irritation. Pugsley is such a wonderful guy, and he is going to make someone very happy! If you think that might be you, submit an application today! Pugsley's adoption fee is $500. Apply to adopt here! form.jotform/52017002013129/ Applications are also available on the website (.yolospca) It can take up to 3-5 business days to hear back once you have submitted an application. The Yolo County SPCA is a private, not-for-profit, foster home-based animal rescue organization and does not have a shelter. All our animals awaiting adoption are in foster homes. Our adoption fees help us cover the cost of spay/neuter surgery, microchip and registration, and rabies vaccination (if over 4 months of age at intake or spay/neuter) for all animals. Dogs are tested for heartworm, started on preventatives, and given a DAPP vaccination. Adult dogs are up to date on their vaccinations prior to adoption. Puppies will be current on the vaccinations appropriate to their age. The adopter is responsible for additional vaccinations as necessary after the adoption. For more information about an animal, please email dogsyolospca. For more general questions, please see our website at .yolospca.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Shedding Amount:	High

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Low
  Fence Required:	6 foot
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Breed
  Other:	Apartment Appropriate Leash Trained Crate Trained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Timid Affectionate Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Heat Sensitive Up-to-date on Vaccinations