What is a rescued Pug?
A rescued Pug is
one, which has been relinquished by its owner for a variety
of reasons or a Pug who has been saved from the torment and
torture of a Puppy Mill. Often a Pug is sold by a pet store
that is only interested in a sale. The new family without
regard to the cost and/or responsibilities of maintaining
the Pug buys the Pug on a whim. It was not discussed with
the new owner about the time and patience required for
housebreaking or the need to have a male Pug neutered to
help to avoid “marking” once the Pug reached puberty. A Pug
may have been abused and removed from its home, or it may
have been rescued from a puppy mill, family members may be
allergic to the Pug, or the death or illness of its owner
may occur resulting in the Pug no longer having a home.
Sometimes a family’s life style is not considered when the
Pug is acquired and/or they find the
Pug.
Our
organization’s goals and objectives.
It is our belief
that every Pug should be in an environment where they are
loved and safe. Although we do not believe in the puppy
mill industry, we also do not believe that any Pug should
be faced with a life inside of a puppy mill. We have
therefore taken the stance that whenever we have the
opportunity to buy a Pug’s freedom we will do so. When
these Pugs are placed on the auction block or just offered
for sale at a puppy mill, other mills are invited to the
sale. As a result, the Pug will either be sold or if no
other mill wants the Pug, it may be destroyed. It is
therefore our belief that although our money does in fact
benefi t the mill, it frees the Pug and in some cases saves
its life. All pugs are examined by our Veterinarian and
treated for any health issues that may be present,
immunized against Rabies, Distemper, Corona, Bordetella,
microchipped, spay/neutered, Heartworm and Fecal tested.
After observing the Pug to determine what type of home best
suits the Pug’s personality, it will be placed in a home
where the love and care of the Pug is a priority. We will
take in any Pug whose health will allow it to live in an
environment that provides an acceptable quality of life.
Any Pug that is not adoptable due to health issues will be
permanently placed in a loving foster home to live out
their life with dignity and without pain. If it were not
for your assistance we would not be able to accomplish our
goals. no longer fi ts in. A change in lifestyle also
occurs through divorce or an employment change, and results
in the Pug being left without a home.
Why
we rescue from puppy mills.
A puppy mill is
a commercial breeder who breeds dogs
solely for profi t. Their cramped, crude, filthy conditions
and constant breeding distinguish them. At times, as a
result of the constant breeding,
these dogs are unhealthy and genetically defective. Female
dogs are bred from the fi rst time they go into heat and
are bred every cycle. They become so worn down that their
puppies are often born dead because they have not been able
to provide the unborn puppy with the nutrition needed. The
dogs do not have human contact other than when they receive
their food and occasionally when their cages are cleaned.
Cages are usually stacked on top of each other and as a
result, the urine and feces drip onto the dogs below often
times creating health issues. Often times a mill will sell
some of their dogs to other mills and/or breeders at
auction. When these auctions occur we send representatives
in as breeders to purchase and forever free the Pugs from
the continued torment and torture of living in a mill.
Donations
and fund raising.
We are a
nonprofi t corporation registered in the State of Michigan.
None of our volunteers receive compensation for their
efforts. Everyone within our organization donates their
time because they love Pugs and believe every Pug deserves
a loving, safe and happy home. All income is derived from
donations and through fund raising. Donations evolve from
various sources. Individuals, groups and/or corporations
contribute their services, supplies and monetary donations.
If you are interested in
volunteering,
fostering
a rescued Pug, or making a
donation
to our rescue program, please contact Larry Nathan. Your
monetary donations may be sent to:
Michigan Pug Rescue
23927 Wesley
Farmington, MI 48335
Our program can
always use any of the following supplies:
Crates, bath towels, and harnesses.
MICHIGAN PUG RESCUE
Rescue
Chairpersons:
Larry
and Kathy Nathan
248.473.8389 (phone)
248.471.9717 (fax)
pugluv@michiganpugrescue.com
www.michiganpugrescue.com