Who We Are

Who We Are
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Michigan Pug Rescue, "Pug Luv" is a non-profit 501(c)3 (EIN: 38-3530377) animal rescue organization registered in the state of MIchigan. Since April, 2000 "Pug Luv has been the leading Pug Rescue organization in MIchigan. We accept Pugs and Pug mixes regardless of their medical issues. We are dedicated to finding loving, caring and safe, furever permanent homes for rescued, displaced, and homeless Pugs.

Our organization in composed of a network of volunteers and is funded through both fundraising efforts and the generous financial support of private individuals and commercial entities.

"Pug Luv" has saved over 700 Pugs and Pug mixes.

We do not have a physical location for you to visit. All of the Pugs are housed in private foster homes. Our Foster Homes are private residences and are not open to the public to visit the Pugs.

None of our volunteers receive compensation for their efforts. Everyone donates their time and efforts because they believe that every Pug deserves a loving, safe and caring home while making the transition from their previous circumstance to their forever home. . The sole purpose of the organization is to accept Pugs into the program that are in need of finding a home, provide any and all needed Veterinary care, provide temporary housing in foster homes that treat the rescued Pug as if it were their own and place the Pugs into a forever home that meets the needs of each Pug and is loving and safe.

The organization has no affiliation with any breeders.

What is a Rescued Pug?
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A rescued Pug is one which has been relinquished by its owner for a variety of reasons, divorce, allergies, financial situations or relocation of the family where the Pug cannot be taken along. A Pug that was released to a shelter or picked up as a stray, a Pug who was removed from a home because it was being abused or neglected.

Often a Pug is sold by a pet store that is only interested in gaining a sale. The new family, without regard to the cost and/or responsibility of maintaining the Pug, buys the Pug on a whim. It was not discussed with the new owner about the time and patience required for housebreaking, or the need to have a male Pug neutered to help prevent "marking" once the Pug reached puberty or a female Pug spayed to prevent pregnancies or health issues.

A Pug who has been saved from the torment and torture of a Puppy Mill by representatives of the rescue secretly attending a puppy mill auction and purchasing Pugs at the auction.

Michigan Pug Rescue's Goals and Objectives.

It is our goal to provide every Pug with a loving, safe and happy home. Every Pug should be in an environment where they are loved, safe and cared for both physically and mentally.

Our rescue is foster home based and most of our volunteers have at least one Pug of their own. They have vast knowledge of the Pug breed. Veterinary costs far exceed adoption fees collected each year. MPR is supported by private donations and fundraising..

Every Pug is examined by our Veterinarian and treated for any and all health issues that may be present, immunized against Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Lepto, Flu, micro-chipped, spay/neutered, a complete blood panel, Heartworm and Fecal tested in addition to any other medical needs the Pug may have. When our Veterinarian feels the Pug should see an Ophthalmologist, Dermatologist, Orthopedic, Internal Medicine or other specialty Veterinarians they are referred for an appointment with them,.

After the foster family has observed the Pug to determine what type of home best suits the Pug's personality, it will be placed in a home where the love and care of the Pug is a priority. We take in Pugs whose health will allow it to live in an environment that provides an acceptable quality of life. Any Pug that is deemed not to be adoptable due to health issues is permanently placed in a loving foster home to live out their life with dignity and without pain. If it were not for your assistance, we would not be able to accomplish our goals.

Why we rescue from puppy mills

A puppy mill is a commercial breeder who breeds dogs solely for profit. Their cramped, crude, filthy conditions and constant breeding distinguish them. At times, as a result of the constant breeding, these dogs are unhealthy and genetically defective. Female dogs are bred from the first time they go into heat and are bred every cycle. They become so worn down that their puppies are often born dead because they have not been able to provide the unborn puppy with the nutrition needed. The dogs do not have human contact other than when they receive their food and occasionally when their cages are cleaned. Cages are usually stacked on top of each other and as a result, the urine and feces drip onto the dogs below which can create health issues. Often times a mill will sell some of their dogs to other mills and/or breeders at auction. When these auctions occur, we send representatives in as breeders to purchase and forever free the Pugs from the continued torment and torture of living in a mill.
At times a puppy mill is shut down by local authorities and the Pugs become available for rehabilitation and subsequent homing.

Donations and Fundraising

All income is derived from donations and through fund raising. Donations evolve from various sources. Adoption donations, individuals, groups and/or corporations that contribute their services, supplies and monetary donations. "Pug Luv" participants in various activities to raise money to cover the Veterinary costs of the organization such as Charity Poker, Kroger Community Rewards and Amazon Smile.

To foster go to the Adopt/Foster tab on the left of the home page or to volunteer go to the Volunteer tab.

Monetary donations are tax deductible, go to the Donate tab on the left of the home page or;