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Pug puppies and dogs in San Mateo, California

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Jello

Pug

Male, Young
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.This dog will be at a meet and greet event on Saturday, April 6th at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express from 12-3pm, unless he/she is set up and adopted prior to the event. Those interested in meeting the dog can come out to our meet and greet event. We no longer do application approval onsite. Anyone adopting has been previously approved and set up to meet prior to the event. Adoption Fee: $700   Jello is a 4 month old Pug mix (currently 6.6 pounds) who is as lovely as can be and can’t wait to make your life sweeter! Jello and his brother, Pudding, came to our rescue after being saved from a hoarding situation. When we originally arrived, we didn’t even know these sweet boys existed, but we refused to leave any dog behind so into the rescue they came! While we aren’t sure what Mom or Dad looked like, we suspect these brothers will remain under 15 pounds fully grown. We will be looking for individual homes for each puppy as we do not place siblings in the same home.    Jello is the leader between the two boys but only in planning the social calendar! Jello adores his toys and lives his life aiming to have more fun every day! He is an absolute character and brightens any room he enters (or more accurately comes crashing into with his brother right behind him). Jello loves playing tug of war and is figuring out how to play fetch. Jello loves cuddles as well, and often wraps his hands around an arm or hand when he is ready to snooze so he can make you nap with him! He will never say no to climbing into an open lap for some scratches as he gives out puppy kisses. This sweet boy is cute enough to eat and lives up to his namesake by making life better by the day.  Pudding is a true Mama’s Boy and would love spending his entire day being coddled and snuggled if he could. Don’t let that make you think he doesn’t like to play though! Pudding can get down with his brother and loves snatching toys and zooming away with them as fast as his little legs can carry him. Pudding practically melts when he gets belly rubs and will often fall asleep on his back as he gets loved on. Pudding follows his brother around faithfully but doesn’t let Jello take advantage of him! He will happily flop down on top of Jello when he decides it is time for a nap and then he is off in dreamland!    The brothers start their day at 7 AM with breakfast as their pen is cleaned out. They spend some time playing with each other and their toys after breakfast. They are working on basic training and have already started learning quite a few tricks! Throughout the morning, they play together and nap together in an adorable cycle until 1 PM, when they eat lunch. Once the foster family comes home, the puppies spend their evening getting their zoomies out as they race around the house before flopping over for naps. They have dinner at 6 PM and enjoy some boiled chicken with their kibble. They get some time in the yard to sniff and play after dinner, where they also work on some more tricks. After it gets dark, everyone comes inside and the puppies enjoy some snuggles on the couch until they go to bed at 8 PM in their pen.  The puppies get along well with dogs of all ages and sizes. They were polite with the resident cat. They love people and adore their human foster siblings. Jello and Pudding will require continued socialization and training to ensure they grow up to be the perfect pups we know they can be! We expect any interested home to provide a plan for training once the puppy joins your household.    Jello is only an option for homes who have owned a dog in the last 5 years. Kids in the home should be over the age of 8.April 26, 2024, 9:10 pm
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NYT: Sudoku

Pug Pekingese

Male, Young
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.This dog will be at a meet and greet event on Saturday, April 6th at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express from 12-3pm, unless he/she is set up and adopted prior to the event. Those interested in meeting the dog can come out to our meet and greet event. We no longer do application approval onsite. Anyone adopting has been previously approved and set up to meet prior to the event. Adoption Fee: $700   The NYT Games Puppies are a litter of playful puppies who can’t wait to help you complete your daily game rotation! These puppies are 3 months old and we think they are a mix of Shih Tzu x Pekingese x Pug x Beagle (ok we really put on our sleuth caps but may need a few ‘hints’). These puppies were surrendered to us at 8 weeks old as the result of an oopsie litter. We promised to find all four of these boys the best forever homes and they can’t wait to make life joyful for their new families!    Spelling Bee: Bee is a total Mama’s boy who loves giving kisses as he snuggles into your lap. He weighs 10 pounds as of March 27. He adores his canine companions and would love a sibling in his new home. Like any good Puggle, Bee will do just about anything for a treat or a cuddle so he will be a total goofy joy in your home! Bee also knows how to strike a pose as you hit “Genius”, so a model dog is in your future!  Connection: Connection is Mr. Personality who lights up any room he tumbles into! Connection weighs 10.2 pounds as of March 27. Connection is the most confident of his siblings, and loves roping his brothers into long wrestling sessions as he zooms around the yard. Connection doesn’t have a shy bone in his body and he totally knows that he is the world’s cutest puppy! With his Shih Tzu coat, you will want to pet him for hours at a time as you puzzle over the daily Connections puzzle, and he is happy to be by your side as you win!  Crossword: Crossword is the biggest cuddlebug who has the softest fur and the sweetest personality. He weighs 7 pounds as of March 27. Crossword loves to give kisses and his favorite spot is wherever you are (or a soft blanket). Crossword is figuring out this whole toy thing and has discovered that toys magically appear in his pen whenever he nibbles on a finger. This gorgeous Pekingese mix also loves being brushed and doted on. With Crossword by your side, you will hit a new high score every day!  Sudoku: Sudoku is a sweet and sensitive pup who can’t wait to blossom in his forever home! Sudoku weighs 7 pounds as of March 27. Sudoku is the most laid-back of the brothers, preferring to let his brothers try new things before he gets involved. Once he knows and loves you though, he is all in! Despite his small size, he dutifully watches over his brothers as their protector, which is absolutely adorable. You’ll find Sudoku ready to help you check off easy, medium, hard AND expert mode (just as long as he gets a cookie out of it)!   The puppies start their day at 8 AM with a trip outside to zoom around and potty before they come inside for breakfast in a cleaned out pen. They spend their morning cycling between sleep, snacks, and playtime with each other. They love a good puppy pile and are always eager to follow the leader in endless circles. After lunchtime, they get some outside time as long as the sun is out and get to sniff out adventure. In the evening, they have dinner and then get one-on-one snuggle time with their foster family before heading to bed to start again. The puppies have been well socialized with dogs of all ages and sizes. They have been introduced to cats and were respectful. They will require continued training and socialization, especially with people, so we will be looking for homes with a strong plan for training. We will be looking for individual homes for each boy, as we do not place siblings together. Don’t let someone else beat your high score, adopt one of these cuties today!    The NYT Games puppies are only an option for homes who have owned a dog in the last 5 years. Kids in the home should be over the age of 8.April 26, 2024, 9:10 pm
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NYT: Bee

Pug Corgi

Male, Young
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.This dog will be at a meet and greet event on Saturday, April 6th at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express from 12-3pm, unless he/she is set up and adopted prior to the event. Those interested in meeting the dog can come out to our meet and greet event. We no longer do application approval onsite. Anyone adopting has been previously approved and set up to meet prior to the event. Adoption Fee: $700   The NYT Games Puppies are a litter of playful puppies who can’t wait to help you complete your daily game rotation! These puppies are 3 months old and we think they are a mix of Shih Tzu x Pekingese x Pug x Beagle (ok we really put on our sleuth caps but may need a few ‘hints’). These puppies were surrendered to us at 8 weeks old as the result of an oopsie litter. We promised to find all four of these boys the best forever homes and they can’t wait to make life joyful for their new families!    Spelling Bee: Bee is a total Mama’s boy who loves giving kisses as he snuggles into your lap. He weighs 10 pounds as of March 27. He adores his canine companions and would love a sibling in his new home. Like any good Puggle, Bee will do just about anything for a treat or a cuddle so he will be a total goofy joy in your home! Bee also knows how to strike a pose as you hit “Genius”, so a model dog is in your future!  Connection: Connection is Mr. Personality who lights up any room he tumbles into! Connection weighs 10.2 pounds as of March 27. Connection is the most confident of his siblings, and loves roping his brothers into long wrestling sessions as he zooms around the yard. Connection doesn’t have a shy bone in his body and he totally knows that he is the world’s cutest puppy! With his Shih Tzu coat, you will want to pet him for hours at a time as you puzzle over the daily Connections puzzle, and he is happy to be by your side as you win!  Crossword: Crossword is the biggest cuddlebug who has the softest fur and the sweetest personality. He weighs 7 pounds as of March 27. Crossword loves to give kisses and his favorite spot is wherever you are (or a soft blanket). Crossword is figuring out this whole toy thing and has discovered that toys magically appear in his pen whenever he nibbles on a finger. This gorgeous Pekingese mix also loves being brushed and doted on. With Crossword by your side, you will hit a new high score every day!  Sudoku: Sudoku is a sweet and sensitive pup who can’t wait to blossom in his forever home! Sudoku weighs 7 pounds as of March 27. Sudoku is the most laid-back of the brothers, preferring to let his brothers try new things before he gets involved. Once he knows and loves you though, he is all in! Despite his small size, he dutifully watches over his brothers as their protector, which is absolutely adorable. You’ll find Sudoku ready to help you check off easy, medium, hard AND expert mode (just as long as he gets a cookie out of it)!   The puppies start their day at 8 AM with a trip outside to zoom around and potty before they come inside for breakfast in a cleaned out pen. They spend their morning cycling between sleep, snacks, and playtime with each other. They love a good puppy pile and are always eager to follow the leader in endless circles. After lunchtime, they get some outside time as long as the sun is out and get to sniff out adventure. In the evening, they have dinner and then get one-on-one snuggle time with their foster family before heading to bed to start again. The puppies have been well socialized with dogs of all ages and sizes. They have been introduced to cats and were respectful. They will require continued training and socialization, especially with people, so we will be looking for homes with a strong plan for training. We will be looking for individual homes for each boy, as we do not place siblings together. Don’t let someone else beat your high score, adopt one of these cuties today!    The NYT Games puppies are only an option for homes who have owned a dog in the last 5 years. Kids in the home should be over the age of 8.April 26, 2024, 9:10 pm
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Sicily

Pug

Female, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.Adoption Fee: $800   Sicily is a 2 year old Pug who is serving up slices of love and kisses for her forever home! Sicily was surrendered with her Pug pal, DogFather, to a shelter in Southern California. These two purebred pugs will be seeking separate homes as they deserve places of honor in their forever homes. For Pug lovers, you won’t find better than Sicily. She’s got the humor, the loud snores, the adorable face, and the love only a Pug can provide. If you want an Italian adventure all packaged up in a wagging tail and a smiling face, stamp your passport with Sicily!    Sicily is a lover gal with a heart full of Pug snorts and snuggles! This girl is looking for her forever bestie who wants to take on every adventure with her. According to her foster, she is one of the sweetest dogs ever to anyone she meets. She is a fabulously confident dog who loves the outdoors and getting her tan on, as long as her people are nearby. She is also very smart and has already proven that she picks up on new tricks quickly. She was clearly loved in her former home as she knows how to hop into a lap for some cuddles! Sicily is hilariously energetic but also a lounger at the same time. She can run circles around the garden chasing bees and butterflies, but also happily takes long naps in a warm lap.  Sicily starts her morning with a big stretch and excitement for the day ahead! She heads to the backyard with her foster siblings and does her business. This smart cookie is fully house trained which is fabulous! After breakfast, Sicily spends her day following her foster parents around the house awaiting her cuddle sessions. After some cuddles, Sicily tucks herself into her dog bed for a morning nap and snore session. In the afternoon, Sicily plays with the resident dogs in the backyard, getting up to goofy antics. She gets a long walk in the afternoon and is the happiest gal as soon as the leash comes out. After dinner in the evening, she gets more cuddles and kisses before she heads to bed!  Sicily adores other dogs and makes best friends wherever she goes. She LOVES walking and could easily hike up the highest peaks, as long as you’re ready for a snorting soundtrack. She is well trained and does not have accidents in the house. This girl knows how to keep a house clean! Sicily’s dream home is a home where she is adored and doted on, because she knows she’s adorable. She can even help with puzzles, but she’s known to snore on top of them. Bring home silly Sicily today!    Sicily is an option for homes who have owned a dog previously, even if that experience is less recent. Kids in the home should be over the age of 8.April 26, 2024, 9:10 pm
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Peach

Pug Chihuahua

Female, Young
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.Adoption Fee: $700   Peach is a 3 month old Pug x Chihuahua (Chug) mix who can’t wait to taste the sweetest things in life. Peach was only two days old when she came into our rescue with her Mama who has since been adopted. We don’t know who dad was, but we know he passed his cute genes along to the girls. Peach and her sister Chrysanthemum have grown up into adorable puppies who are now excited to find their paw-fect forever homes! We expect these puppies will be in the 6-8 pound range when fully grown, as Mama is pretty petite herself. Looking for a springtime treat? Bring home a sweet Peach!    Peach has blossomed into a sassy, silly, adorable, and loving girl in the time she has been with us. She is adorably playful and has such a unique personality. She knows just how cute she is and she knows how to work her cuteness to her advantage when the treats come out. She constantly shows off her silly side as she drags big toys around, playing keepaway from her sister, before she tumbles over with a big “oof”. But then she’s right back up again with a smile on her face and a wag in her tail. It’s been such a treat watching Peach’s personality grow by leaps and bounds as she’s grown into an adorable gal. This girl has so much personality it’s almost impossible for her to keep it all inside her little body. What more could you ask for? The puppies wake up around 7:30 and eat breakfast while their pen is being cleaned. Only the finest for our princess puppies! During the day, the puppies alternate between playing, eating, cuddling, and napping on top of each other. They love their soft dog bed and they love dragging their ever-expanding collection of toys around their pen. They have also decided they are WFH pros and will try to scamper across the keyboard of their foster mom when she isn’t looking. They have dinner at 7 PM and then spend a few hours playing with their neighbor who adores getting his energy out with these amazing puppies. They head to bed at 10 PM and snuggle together as they dream of adventures ahead.  Peach has been socialized with the neighborhood dogs and loves her playtime. She would be a fantastic addition to a home with a resident dog who wants a playmate or as a solo dog to head out on adventures with. Peach would love heading out to puppy school with her new people, and we will be looking for homes who are prepared for all that comes with puppy rearing. If you’re looking for a sweet addition to your home, you’ve met your match with this sweet Peach!     Peach is only an option for those who have owned a dog in the last 5 years. We will be looking for separate homes for each puppy as we do not place siblings together. Kids in the home should be over the age of 9.April 26, 2024, 9:10 pm
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DogFather

Pug

Male, Young
Palo Alto, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped.  * If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.Adoption Fee: $800   The DogFather is a 5 month old Pug who is ready to make you an offer you can’t refuse: adopting him! The DogFather came to us as an owner surrender when his former home decided they weren’t so ready for a puppy after all. We took one look at his adorable little face and knew he’d find his perfect second chance in no time. Unlike his fictional counterpart, our DogFather isn’t the head of a crime family, but it would be a crime for you not to adopt him. He is a purebred Pug so we will be seeking a forever home who is ready for all that comes with flat-faced breed ownership.     The DogFather is a super sweet, gentle, loving dog with a heart of pure gold. He is a total velcro dog and would love nothing more than spending his life making YOU happy. He is a quick learner because he learned that following tricks makes treats rain down from the sky. He truly spoils anyone who meets him with kisses and snuggles. He is so eager to fill the role of “man’s best friend” for his forever home. He adores affection and attention, and would be thrilled to spend his days on your lap or in your arms. Like any good Pug, he is playful but not overly energetic. He is content with some playtime but is soon looking for a lap to snuggle into for a nap. He’s low maintenance like that! Our favorite thing about The DogFather is that he comes with a bestie: his stuffed hedgehog that he carries around with him anywhere he goes. A true two for the price of one!  The DogFather starts his morning at 7 AM with a trip outside to the bathroom before he comes inside for breakfast. After he snacks, he spends his mornings snoozing and playing with his tennis balls. He gets lunch at around 11 AM, as he is still a growing boy, and then gets some cuddles on the couch. In the afternoon, DogFather gets a walk and he loves trotting along with his foster people. In the evening, he eats dinner at 6 PM before spending some more time playing and zooming around the house on his stumpy little legs. He loves to try and sneak a few yummy snacks from the table but his puppy dog eyes haven’t swayed us yet. Good luck to you! In the evening, DogFather snuggles on the couch and gets his daily allotment of kisses and rubs. After one last potty break, he goes to bed in his crate where he snoozes through the night.  DogFather gets along with dogs of all ages and sizes. He plays very well with his canine pals and would do well as a sibling to an existing dog. He could also thrive as a one and only dog. He adores people and especially loves those who give him extra treats! DogFather is just starting his obedience and leash training and will be the star of any puppy school he attends! We’re calling it now: he will be the best in show! If you’re looking for a handsome and hilarious companion, you’ve met him with DogFather!    The DogFather is only an option for those who have owned a dog in the last 5 years. We will be prioritizing homes with experience with flat-faced breeds. Kids in the home should be over the age of 7.April 26, 2024, 9:10 pm

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