Jax has an adoption pending  home visit

Jax 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 Jax to thrive in.  The date that the family and other  dogs interacted with Jax must be included in the request to be considered for adoption.  Requests for consideration to adopt Jax will only be considered when submitted by e-mail to pugluv@michiganpugrescue.com.  place “Jax”  in the subject line.  Once the family has committed to adopt Jax and prior to the home visit the family must meet with the "Pug Luv" Veterinarian so the family is aware of the conditions and possible future issues with Jax's Vasculitis.  Telephone calls will not be accepted.

Jax is one of the 15 Pugs Pug Luv rescued from a puppy mill in mid September.  He is 4 years old..  He has been microchipped, 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 were not housebroken or socialized.  He is marking in the house and his potty training is a work in progress.  He gets along well with children, other dogs and is very laid back.  He is still somewhat skittish which over time will resolve itself as he learns to trust people more and becomes more accustomed to noises and sudden movements.  He has a tendency to howl at night when placed in his crate..   Patience will be the utmost to acclimate him to human interaction, noises also movements and to gain his trust to learn what it is like to be cared about, loved and in a situation where they are not just used to produce puppies.  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.  He has some issues with blood flowing to his ears.  A biopsy has been performed.  The biopsy revealed he has Vasculitis, a disease that restricts the blood flow to his ears.  He has been treated for the condition. 

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.