We recognize that various circumstances may lead families to seek rescue assistance, and we understand how difficult this decision can be. It is a very hard decision to make and even harder to actually do – but sometimes, things just don’t work out. Our greatest fear is that someone will feel so desperate that they consider giving or selling their dog to a stranger. Without the required references and home checks performed by rescue groups, dogs run the risk of being placed into unhealthy and abusive homes. We want to ensure your loved one gets the home they deserve.
Our mission is not to judge but to help. We are committed to treating you with kindness, respect, and complete confidentiality.
Before you make the decision to surrender, give away, or sell your dog, we may be able to help you find solutions that will allow you to keep your dog as a member of the family. While we can't guarantee miracles, we do have extensive experience dealing with a multitude of issues and can certainly offer suggestions and alternatives to giving up your dog.
We understand that sometimes despite best efforts it is necessary to surrender your dog. In this case, we feel the best solution is for Bay Area Pug Project to take the dog and find them a new, loving home.
Based on urgency and foster home space availability, Bay Area Pug Project takes in dogs surrendered by their owners. Please understand that because we have very limited resources, it's necessary for us to prioritize the dogs we take into rescue. Shelter dogs in danger of being euthanized are given first and top priority. Next are dogs in need of immediate health care that their owners cannot provide. Then, owner surrenders are considered. Please be patient with us and we will do our best to work with you to ensure the safety and well-being of your dog.
Bay Area Pug Project knows that surrendering your dog is a very difficult decision, but sometimes - it is the only one to make. If you choose to surrender your dog, you'll be asked to complete a surrender contract. Your signature on this contract represents a permanent decision on your part. This legally binding contract gives full ownership of the dog to Bay Area Pug Project. This allows us to provide veterinary care and down the road, legally adopt out the dog to a carefully pre-screened 'forever' home. Please note: We consider adoptions through our organization to be closed, meaning that we do not reveal the identities of either the surrendering or adopting parties. This ensures your privacy, as well as the privacy of the adopter, will be protected.
Once you submit your request, the team will reach out to discuss your dog and your circumstances. We will ask for medical records and pictures, and once approved we will discuss timeline and handoff.
We are a foster-based organization, so your dog will be placed in a loving and caring home with one of our volunteers.
We'll evaluate their medical needs and take care of the ones our veterinarian determines necessary.
Once everyone agrees the pug is ready for adoption, our adoption team gets to work finding them their new home!
While each adoption scenario is different and we can’t divulge specifics, we’ll do our best to provide you updates if you request them.
Being 100% foster-based, we’re committed to always having a stable foster home before we bring your pug into rescue. Depending on your location and situation as well as our foster home availability, it can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.
No, but we appreciate any donation you may consider making.
It’s nice to send items that’ll make the pug feel at home through the transition - so if they’ve got a pet bed or a favorite toy, those are great to send along.
We do request you send some of the food they’re used to eating, if you have some.
If you choose to rehome your pug independently, please be extremely cautious, especially when using platforms like Craigslist or Facebook. The wrong placement can mean the difference between a safe, loving home and an uncertain fate. Some individuals seek to buy dogs for resale, and there’s no guarantee of the care your pug will receive.
By entrusting your pug to a rescue organization, you ensure they are placed in a vetted, responsible, and loving home.
The decision to surrender your pug to rescue is final.
Requests to return pugs surrendered to rescue will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the Board of Directors. In addition, the rescue must be reimbursed for any incurred expenses.
