MidSouth Pug Rescue Adoption Application

Full Name

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Address

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Names and ages of everyone living in household

List all pets currently in the home, including type, breed age, general disposition and whether they are spayed/neutered

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Pug I'm interested in:

Will you consider a pug other than your preference?

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List all pets previous owned, including type, breed, how long you owned them and a brief description of why you no longer own them.

Additional Comments

Please read the following common pug charactistics and understand them before proceding with the aoption application.

- Breathing problems – Pugs commonly suffer from breathing problems and snore in their sleep.

- Inability to cool off during Summer – Pugs have small noses and these small noses make it difficult for them to cool themselves off in hot weather. Be careful not to exercise it in such conditions as they can become overheated.

- Generally not very good at temperature controlling their body – In winter, protect your pug from the cold by clothing him in a winter dog coat.

- Vulnerable eyes – Pugs have big beautiful eyes but these eyes are very sensitive.

- They shed A LOT! Pugs owners are generally no strangers to this breed’s shedding habits. Arm yourself with de-shedding tools to combat all this shedding if you’re fond of your house.

- Need facial care – Those wrinkles that hang down a pug’s face? You need to keep it clean so they don’t result in infections.

- Gain weight easily – Pugs tend to gain weight faster than you can say “Taco”! It is because of the limited exercise they get. So if you’re thinking of getting yourself a pug, you should be aware it can be heavy on your hands. Refrain from overfeeding it and play with it whenever possible to maintain a healthy weight range.

- Separation anxiety – Pugs can become very attached to their owners and suffer from depression and even become heartsick if left alone for long.
Require healthcare

– Pugs are prone to skin conditions and allergies. Pugs are not medically low-maintenance pets!

- Not good with authority. Pugs have a hard time relinquishing control to their leaders. They may not respond to your commands easily and this can make lead-training a bit of a task. However, if you stick to it, you will notice your pug slowly acknowledging your authority.

After reading the above, does everyone still agree that a pug is best for your household and lifestyle?

What type of dwelling do you live in?

Do you own or rent?

If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have a dog?

Do you plan on moving in the near future?

Do you have a securely fenced-in yard?

If yes, what type of fence is it?

Do you own a pool? If yes, how do you plan to ensure a pug's safety around the pool?

Where do you plan for your pug to sleep?

Why do you want to own a pug?

Would you be willing to allow us to visit your home prior to adoption?

Would you consider adopting a special-needs pug?

What type of needs are you prepared to handle?

How much time will you allow for you and your new pug to adjust to each other and how do you plan on making this adjustment?

What will you do if you encounter possible behavioral problems with your pug?

What circumstances, in your mind, would justify giving up a dog?

Do you understand that, should the adoption not be a good fit, the pug MUST be returned to us? This is a condition of adoption and is not negotiable.

How many hours a day would your pug be in a crate if you choose to use one?

What will you do with your pug if no one is at home during the day? (For example: Let it roam free? leave it free but restrict access to certain rooms? keep it in a crate, lock it in a specific room like the kitchen or bathroom?)

What will you do with your pug while on vacation? (For example, kennel it, leave it with a neighbor or family member, etc)

Do you agree to provide, at the very least, all veterinary recommended vaccinations and flea/tick/heart worm preventives?

What type of flea & tick preventative do you plan on using for your new pug?

Do you understand and agree to provide basic hygiene such as bathing, ear and wrinkle cleaning, nail trimming, etc?

What method of Id do you plan to use?

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Relationship

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How did you hear about MidSouth Pug Rescue?

MSPR Adoption Application

Pug Preferences

Past Pet Information

Important information about Pugs:

Questions about your living arrangements

What regular Vet/Clinic do you use or plan to use?

What emergency clinic do you plan to use?

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