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Pug puppies and dogs in Lawndale, California

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Lacey

Pug Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Redondo Beach, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet super sweet and fun loving LACEY! She is outgoing and super friendly with all humans, she enjoys dogs who like to play and are nice to her. She is about 25 pounds and is such a cute mix, her little squished face is boxer like and her body is pug, chihuahua and other breeds! She is fully grown so we don't expect her to get any bigger. She is a foodie and easily trained with her food motivation. She loves walks and is house trained. She is ready to meet YOU, are you interested in meeting this sweet girl? let us know by completing our questionnaire and we'll reach out to you: www.gonetothedogsrescue.org/adoption-application
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Goyo T

Pug Chihuahua

Male, Young
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Goyo Chill, Loving, and Friendly With Everyone—Even Cats! Breed: Pug Chi Mix Gender: Male | Age: 9/28/2024 Weight: 21 lbs (small) Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats ✔️ Personality: ❤️ Loving | Very Chill | Affectionate | Friendly Medical: ✔️ Neutered | ✔️ Vaccinations Up to Date Location: Los Angeles, California Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. ❤️ Personality & Breed Information Goyo is an adorable Chug mix weighing approximately 21 pounds, and his personality is just as lovable as his little face. He's a very chill, loving boy who is friendly with everyone—including dogs, children, and cats. Goyo has an easygoing nature and enjoys companionship without needing to make everything complicated. He's the kind of little guy who can happily be part of everyday family life—hanging out with his people, enjoying a leisurely walk, getting some affection, and then settling in nearby to relax. As a Chug mix, Goyo may share some of the breed's typical qualities. Chugs are often affectionate, social, playful, charming, and strongly attached to their people. Many are happiest simply being included in whatever their family is doing. Goyo's naturally relaxed personality makes him especially endearing. He doesn't need nonstop excitement to be happy. Love, companionship, comfortable places to relax, and people who enjoy having him around are much more his style. Training, Adjustment & What to Expect Although Goyo is already an adult, every dog needs time to understand a new home and routine. Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, so his adopter should be prepared to continue reinforcing house manners, leash skills, basic commands, recall, and household boundaries as needed. His naturally friendly personality is a wonderful foundation, but consistency and positive-reinforcement training will still help him understand what his new family expects from him. The 3-3-3 Rule 3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe 3 Weeks to understand his new household routine 3 Months to fully settle in, build trust, and feel at home These are guidelines rather than deadlines. Even a friendly, easygoing dog like Goyo deserves time to settle in at his own pace. Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care Goyo is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations. His future family should continue routine veterinary examinations, recommended vaccine boosters, parasite prevention, dental care, nail care, quality nutrition, healthy weight management, appropriate exercise, and veterinary treatment whenever necessary. Because Goyo is a French Bulldog mix, his family should also be mindful of possible brachycephalic, or short-nosed, characteristics. Dogs with shorter airways can be more sensitive to heat, humidity, and strenuous exercise. Goyo should have access to cool indoor spaces and fresh water during warm weather, and his family should watch for excessive panting, overheating, or breathing difficulties. Keeping him at a healthy weight is also particularly important. Adoption Information If you are interested in adopting Goyo, please complete an adoption application: https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions Ozzie and Friends Rescue is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs in need and helping them find safe, loving forever homes. While based in Southern California, we coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. Our goal is to give every dog the best possible chance of finding the right family and a home where they will be loved and cared for throughout their life. Adopting Goyo means committing to his veterinary care, safety, companionship, training, and happiness for the rest of his life. Goyo is friendly with dogs, kids, and cats, but what he really seems to love is simply being close to his people. He's chill, affectionate, and ready for a comfortable life filled with love. Give Goyo a cozy place beside you, and he may decide that's exactly where he belongs.October 16, 2026, 9:57 am
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Dizirella N

Pug

Female, Adult
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Meet Dizirella A Little Pug With a Big Heart and a Forever Home Waiting Breed: Pug Gender: Female | Age: 4 Years DOB: October 11, 2022  Weight: 7 kg / 15 lbs Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown Personality: Affectionate | Playful | Charming | Companion-Oriented (Typical Pug Traits) Medical: Spay: Unknown | Vaccinations: Up to date | Microchip: Not Provided Location: Los Angeles, California Transportation: Safe transportation coordinated for approved adopters throughout the United States. ❤️ Personality & Breed Information Dizirella is an adorable 4-year-old Pug weighing approximately 15 pounds. With her charming little face and compact size, she's ready to find a family who will give her the love, comfort, and companionship every dog deserves. Pugs are often known for their affectionate, playful, outgoing, and people-loving personalities. They tend to form strong bonds with their families and enjoy being included in everyday activities. Whether it's relaxing on the couch, following their favorite person around the house, or enjoying a little playtime, Pugs often make wonderful companions. At four years old, Dizirella is a young adult who has moved beyond the early puppy stage while still having plenty of life ahead of her. She would benefit from a family that enjoys spending quality time with their dog and can provide gentle daily exercise, mental enrichment, positive-reinforcement training, and plenty of companionship. Because Pugs are a flat-faced breed, Dizirella will also need a family that understands the importance of protecting her from overheating and excessive physical exertion. With the right home, this little girl has the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful life filled with affection, security, and companionship. Training, Adjustment & What to Expect Like any rescue dog, Dizirella will need time to adjust to her new home, learn her family's routine, and become comfortable with her surroundings. Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, so adopters should be prepared to continue working on house manners as needed, leash walking, basic commands, recall, calm greetings, and household boundaries. Pugs can be clever and food-motivated, making positive-reinforcement training, patience, and consistency especially helpful. Short, enjoyable training sessions and a predictable daily routine can help Dizirella settle into her new home while strengthening her bond with her family. The 3-3-3 Rule 3 Days: Time to decompress and begin feeling safe. 3 Weeks: Time to understand her new household routine. 3 Months: Time to build trust, settle in, and begin feeling truly at home. These are guidelines rather than deadlines. Every rescue dog adjusts at their own pace. Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care Dizirella's spay, vaccination, and microchip status have not yet been confirmed. Her adopter should review her available medical records with a veterinarian and determine whether she needs vaccinations, spaying, microchipping, parasite prevention, or other routine veterinary care. As a Pug, Dizirella has some important breed-specific needs. Breathing & Heat Sensitivity: Pugs are brachycephalic, meaning their short facial structure can make breathing and temperature regulation more difficult. Dizirella should be kept cool, especially during warm weather, and should never be pushed into strenuous exercise. A veterinarian should assess her breathing and discuss any concerns. Healthy Weight: Maintaining a healthy body weight is particularly important for Pugs because excess weight can increase breathing difficulties and put additional strain on their joints. Skin, Eyes & Dental Care: Pugs may require additional attention to facial folds, eye health, and dental hygiene. Regular veterinary examinations can help identify and manage potential concerns. Her ongoing care should also include quality nutrition, gentle exercise, appropriate grooming, nail care, routine wellness examinations, and veterinary treatment whenever necessary. Adoption Information If you are interested in adopting Dizirella, please complete an adoption application: https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions Ozzie and Friends Rescue is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs in need and helping them find safe, loving forever homes. While based in Southern California, we coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. Our goal is to give every dog the best possible chance of finding the right family and a home where they will be loved and cared for throughout their life. Adopting Dizirella means committing to her training, veterinary care, breed-specific needs, safety, companionship, and happiness throughout her life. Dizirella may be small, but she has a whole lifetime of love and companionship to share. At four years old, she's ready for the comfort of a forever home, a family who understands her needs, and someone who will make her feel like the most important little Pug in the world. Every princess deserves her happily ever after—and Dizirella is waiting for hers. Add a clear adoption-ready opening summary October 16, 2026, 9:57 am
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Wezley

Pug

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Gardena, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Wezley is about 4 years old, just over 20 pounds, and fully aware that he has opinions.He came to us after being relinquished because he started resource guarding his previous owner from her husband. Wezley takes his people very seriously, what can he say! In the right home, this is something that can be worked on. He is currently on medication for anxiety, and with structure, training, and continued socialization, he has a lot of potential to improve.Now that you know the serious part, here’s the real Wezley:He is a velcro pug in the truest sense. He wants to be near his person, always. He loves cuddles, sunshine, car rides, walks, running around, and rolling in grass like it’s his job. Then he’ll flip the switch and happily go off to sleep on his own like nothing happened.He also knows a ton of cues already: sit, stay, down, spin, roll, speak, wait, shake, outside, and all variations of “food” and “treat.” He is very smart and very food motivated, which is a big advantage for continued training.He does have some things he’s not a fan of, including nail trims, ear cleaning, loud noises, some male humans, and some larger dogs. So he’ll do best with structure, clear boundaries, and someone who understands dog body language and management.Since being with us, Wezley has actually done well with other dogs and all the people he's met! He can groom and relax with other dogs and enjoys being part of a calmer group energy. He also really likes people and is very into attention and belly rubs once he trusts you.Wezley is a lot of dog in a small body. Smart, affectionate, intense about his people, and full of personality. He’s not a beginner dog, but in the right home, he’s going to be deeply loyal and very attached to his person. He knows exactly who he is. Now he just needs someone who’s ready for that! Could that be you? Please inquire today!
Special Needs
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Sidekick *special needs*

Pug

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Gardena, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Sidekick! 22 pounds and 5 years old, he first came through a local shelter way back in 2022. At the time he was just a normal happy Pug who was adopted and went off to start his life. But four years later he found himself back at that exact same shelter except this time, he was a completely different dog.He was having a very hard time keeping his balance. His back legs stood unusually wide apart, his steps were exaggerated and unsteady, and every now and then he'd lose his footing and take a tumble. Even eating could be tricky because he gets little tremors when he's trying to reach his food.The shelter was concerned and overwhelmed by his condition, so we brought him into Pug Nation and started looking for answers. Sidekick eventually had an MRI, and unfortunately, it gave us one. His cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for coordination and balance, has undergone degeneration. His condition is called cerebellar abiotrophy, a progressive disease that causes the cerebellum to gradually deteriorate. There isn't a treatment that can reverse it, and eventually his condition will progress.We can't tell you is exactly when, Sidekick could have a limited amount of time. But he could have years. We simply don't know what his timeline will look like. What we do know is what Sidekick is doing with the time he has right now. He's living. And he's really, really good at it.Sidekick is curious about everything. He loves attention and absolutely melts when someone gives him affection. He's a cuddler. He's a sweetheart. He's mellow, gentle, and genuinely happy to be around people. And despite the fact that his body doesn't always cooperate with him, Sidekick doesn't seem particularly interested in letting that stop him from enjoying himself!He gets along wonderfully with other dogs and has been great with everyone he's met. He isn't looking for a complicated life. He wants someone nearby, a comfortable place to rest, some affection, and the chance to be included. Sidekick is a special-needs dog, and his future home will need to understand that his condition is progressive. He needs a patient person who won't mind helping him navigate his environment and who can give him the supervision and care he'll need as things change. Ideally, his person won't be gone for long hours and will either have experience with special-needs dogs or be willing to learn.Because of his prognosis, Sidekick is available either as a long-term foster or through a hospice adoption. We know the word “hospice” can sound heavy. But just look at Sidekick! Right now, he's not thinking about the future. He's thinking about who's going to pet him. He's thinking about what that noise was. He's thinking about whether someone has snacks. He's thinking about what he can investigate next! He's just a happy little dog who wants to be loved.And if his time is shorter than we'd like, then we'd like every single day of it to be full of soft beds, warm laps, gentle hands, good food, and someone telling him what a good boy he is. We'd really like the rest of his story to be about being loved. If you think you could be that person for him, please inquire today!
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Kelvin *Special Needs*

Pug

Male, 8 yrs 3 mos
Gardena, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Kelvin is not an easy dog to write about, because his story is complicated and we refuse to reduce him to the worst moments of his life. He is about 8 years old and was found roaming the streets before being impounded. At the shelter, they reported that he was behaving aggressively and told us he would be euthanized. We knew he was a difficult case. We also knew we had to go get him to give him a chance at life.Kelvin is deeply afraid. We cannot know exactly what happened to him before he came to us, but his most serious behavior occurs almost exclusively when someone tries to put a leash or harness on him. In those moments, his fear and anxiety take over. He may circle, redirect toward his own tail, or strike out at the person handling him. His tail also appears to have been partially amputated in the past, which makes his fixation on it even more concerning.Outside of those situations, Kelvin can be a genuinely sweet boy. There is a softer dog in there who wants connection, but certain things clearly make him feel unsafe. He is not walking around looking for trouble. He has very specific triggers, and right now he does not know how to cope with them.We need to be extremely clear that Kelvin is not a dog for a first-time owner, he needs someone with experience handling fearful dogs, plus the time, patience, training, and willingness to move entirely at his pace. He should not live with small children, and we believe he will do best as the only dog in the home.Kelvin may never become the kind of dog who wants to be picked up, passed around, or immediately cuddled by strangers. That is okay. A good life does not have to look the same for every dog. We truly believe Kelvin can have a safe, comfortable, quality life with the right person.Kelvin does not need someone who expects him to be perfect. He needs someone willing to prove, slowly and patiently, that he is finally safe. If you have the experience and heart to give a dog like Kelvin a real chance, please inquire today!

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Pug shelters & rescues in Lawndale, California

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1.6 miles

Gone to the Dogs Rescue Inc.

Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

3.4 miles

Ozzie and Friends Rescue CA

Los Angeles, CA 90303

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

4 miles

Los Angeles County: Carson/Gardena

216 W. Victoria St., Gardena, CA 90248

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

4 miles

Pug Nation Rescue of Los Angeles

PO Box 484, Gardena, CA 90248

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

4.8 miles

The Lovejoy Foundation, Inc.

1121 W.Hillcrest Blvd. Inglewood,CA 90301, 11-5pm Sat, and 11-5pm Sun, See facebook for more info, Inglewood, CA 90301

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

5 miles

South L.A. Animal Care Center - Los Angeles Animal Services

1850 W 60th St, Los Angeles, CA 90047

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

8.1 miles

Pet Harbor

PO Box 5248, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

8.2 miles

Countryside Dog Rescue Inc.

Culver City, CA 90230

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

9.2 miles

Smooch Pooch Dog Rescue

San Pedro, CA 90732

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

10.2 miles

Fur Baby Rescue

3030 S Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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