Miller has received his medical clearance to be adopted.  Applicants that have received a letter indicating their application has been approved pending the commitment to adopt a particular Pug after which time a home visit will be conducted and where the entire family including current dogs have interacted with him can request to be considered to adopt him.  Because of the circumstances from which these Pugs came from, each request will be considered and every attempt will be made to place him in the best possible situation for Miller to thrive in.  The date that the family and other dogs interacted with Miller must be included in the request to be considered for adoption.  Requests for consideration to adopt Miller will only be considered when submitted by e-mail to pugluv@michiganpugrescue.com.  place “Miller”  in the subject line.  Telephone calls will not be accepted.

Miller is one of the 15 Pugs Pug Luv rescued from a puppy mill.  He is 6 months old..  Miller was seen by the Cardiologist on 9/28/15 as a result of a heart murmur.  He had a cardiac ultrasound after which the Cardiologist recommended that no treatment is necessary at this time.  She said that when he is put under for any procedures he will need to be monitored closely and that the condition is considered a very low risk.  He will need to see the Cardiologist again in 6 months and again in a year to determine that the condition does not escalate.  It is recommended he go to a family that is prepared to except the cost of follow up cardio care and the slight risk that if the condition were to worsen he would need medication and possibly a surgical procedure.  He has been microchipped, been neutered, vaccinated for Rabies, DHLLP, Bordetella, heart worm, fecal and blood tested.  As is the case with dogs that come from a puppy mill they are not housebroken or socialized.  Patience will be the utmost to acclimate them to human interaction so they can learn what it is to be cared about, loved and in a situation where they are not just used to produce puppies.  He must be coaxed to come out of his crate but once out enjoys playing.  His potty training is going well although he does still have accidents.  He loves to run in the yard.  Patience will also be very important with regard to his potty training as with any dog when relocated they must learn to tell you and you must learn to read them about potty signals.  This will be even more important with these Pugs as the movement from the puppy mill, to the vet, to a foster home and again to their new home may be traumatic for them.  The potty training that has taken place  may revert until he is acclimated to his new home.  If you are not prepared for all of the issues that are part of the process, do not apply to adopt one of these Pugs.

  If you are interested in adopting any of the Pugs currently residing with Michigan Pug Rescue, please go to our web site, michiganpugrescue.com go to the Adoption info section where you will find the Adoption Application to download, print, complete and submit to begin the adoption process.