Adoption Eligibility and Policies

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

In the majority of cases, we require a yard to have a fence that is at least 4' high. Gates must be latched up high and/or locked. We will need to see a video of the fence line and any gates during the interview process. If you live on multiple acres or in a state that does not typically have fenced yards, please proceed with the application. 

All resident dogs in the home or on the property must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all core vaccinations.

For dogs under 4 months old, adopters must be home to feed the puppy the recommended 3 times a day. The puppy must not be left alone or crated for more than 4 hours at a time.

Adopters must have a care plan in place for the dog if they will be away for more than six hours. Be ready to discuss this during the interview!

Adopters must be able to travel to pick up their dog from their foster area in Northern California. We do not ship dogs nor do we allow transportation services to bring the dog to you (flight nannies). Depending on where the foster lives, the nearest airports may include: Sacramento, Oakland, and San Francisco International. We do not hold dogs, so if you cannot travel to pick the dog up within the week or so of your virtual meet and greet, we will move on to the next adopter. If for some reason you need to return the dog, you will be required to travel to give them back to us.

Pugs are indoor dogs who thrive in a comfortable, climate-controlled environment. Due to their short snouts, they are highly sensitive to heat, cold, and humidity, making extended time outdoors unsafe. We do not approve adopters who keep their dogs outdoors.