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Pug puppies and dogs in New Bedford, Massachusetts

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PLUTO

Pug Chihuahua

Male, 3 mos
EAST FALMOUTH, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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PLUTO is an 8 week old chi pug mix. 4 pups in the litter and they are all funny little clowns that will keep a smile on your face. Coming to Massachusetts in September www.sunnypawsrescue.org
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Pretzel

Pug Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Vineyard Haven, MA
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 Pretzel!  Pretzel is a young pup who is bursting with happiness, playful energy, and affection. This cheerful boy has not stopped smiling since arriving in his foster home and is always eager to be part of whatever his people are doing. Pretzel does wonderfully with dogs of all sizes and happily follows their lead. He has also been gentle and curious with cats and is doing great with his foster family’s two-year-old daughter. He can jump up when excited, so his family should be prepared to continue working on polite greetings. He loves long walks and walks nicely on leash without reacting to other dogs. After getting his exercise, he settles down for cuddles and is perfectly content curling up on a lap or beside his person. He also enjoys car rides, plush squeaky toys, back rubs, and following his people from room to room. Pretzel sleeps through the night in his crate and is working on potty training. This affectionate, adaptable boy would enjoy an active home that will include him in walks and adventures while leaving plenty of time for snuggling on the couch. He would likely enjoy having a playful canine companion, but his greatest priority is being close to his people and receiving plenty of love and attention. With his adorable underbite, constantly happy expression, and loving personality, Pretzel is the complete package for a family ready to welcome an enthusiastic little shadow into their lives.   This dog is up to date on vaccinations and is spayed or neutered. (Please note: Puppies under 3 months old may not be sterilized prior to adoption. If this is the case, your adoption coordinator will provide guidance on the process.)   To adopt or learn more about this dog, you must complete an adoption application, which can be found on our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com.   PLEASE READ:     •    If a dog or puppy is listed, they are currently available for adoption. However, they may already be pending an adoption, and their profile may not yet reflect this.     •    All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of the posting date.     •    Unless explicitly stated, Sandy Paws Rescue does not guarantee the breed of any dog. Breeds listed are educated guesses made by shelter staff, volunteers, or veterinarians. Many of our dogs are mixed breeds, often with pit bull-type genetics, resulting in a wide variety of physical traits and temperaments.   Our dogs come from various situations, such as kill shelters, owner surrenders, or as strays. It is likely both parents were mixed breeds as well.   Sandy Paws Rescue does not have a public shelter in Massachusetts. Our dogs reside in private foster homes or boarding kennels in the South until adopted. Many dogs are spoken for prior to transport or release from state-mandated isolation.   For information on adoption fees, procedures, or FAQs, visit our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com.   The FIRST step in adopting from Sandy Paws Rescue is to submit a completed adoption application.   ##2834428##
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Cash Moore

Pug

Male, Senior
Saunderstown, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Adoption Donation  $ 399 Location: RI  (Transportation costs included to the Northeast , plz ask for more details) Age: approx 8 years old Weight: 21  lbs. MEET CASH! - AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Have you ever met a dog who is literally the definition of "Nice"? Let me introduce you to Cash, our absolute sweetheart of a foster. At 8 years old, this classic pug (look at that tongue-out pose! ) has been through a very difficult time. He was found with his beloved owner, who passed away, and he waited faithfully by their side for several days before being found. Understandably, this has left him with some anxiety. He has a lot of love left to give, but he needs to know he isn’t being left behind again. Cash is looking for a forever home where he won't be left alone for long periods. A pet parent who works from home, is retired, or simply has a companion for him would be perfect. He is a truly sweet and gentle boy, and as a true pug, he will tell you his second-favorite thing in the world is mealtime (the first is you). I am currently fostering him and he is ready to show a new family how good he can be. Are you the one who can give this loyal senior a happy second act?  If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out an application on our website  www.fohari.org  and email my foster parent for more information:  diliam2004@yahoo.com Please verify the location and readiness of this dog with us.  Because we save lives from various locations through out the United States, some dogs may not be in New England yet, nor ready for immediate adoption.   Our adoption application can be found here: https://fohari.org/application/  Our Adoption Process:   Go to our website and select the animal you are interested in. ALL animals are in foster homes as we do NOT have a  shelter where you can visit. Some animals are in foster care in New England, and some are located in other states. If the initials following the animals name are a state, then that is the state where the animal is located. If initials are not a state, then those are the initials of the foster home outside of New England and you will not be able to meet the animal ahead of time. Complete our online application You will be contacted by phone or email by the foster parent  or a member of our adoption team and will have the opportunity to find out more about the animal, and ask any questions that you have to ensure the animal is a good fit for your household. If the animal is local, you can meet the animal, but you would not be able to take the dog home until you are approved to adopt.  From our end, we will check references and schedule a home visit.  If you live in an apartment, or a condo, we will need to verify permission to own the animal from your landlord or condo board. Please let your vet’s office and references know we will be contacting them. If your  references are positive, we will schedule a home visit by a volunteer. Please try to accommodate the home visit volunteer as most  have busy schedules. Delays in the visit will result in a delay in the adoption. Once you are approved, you will receive an e-mail with your  adoption contract attached. This e-mail will have details about pick up, the balance of the adoption fee that is owed, etc. Please email your signed & witnessed contract and pay your adoption fee in full, and for any animals located out of state, you will be contacted for details about transport to New England. Once you have paid your adoption fee in full and sent back your contract, you can make arrangement to pick up your animal from the foster home or from transport depending on where the animal is located. Please bring a harness, collar, ID tag and leash when you are picking up the dog unless otherwise instructed by the foster parent. Our extensive approval process is intended to ensure the best fit between our animals and adopters. Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) reserves the right to deny any adoption application with or without disclosure of cause. Your adoption fee helps to cover the cost of all age appropriate vetting and transportation. FOHARI.ORG makes no explicit or implicit guarantees in reference to the health, temperament and/or the breed of the animal. The animal is adopted ‘as is’, and the adopter assumes all responsibility for treatment of any and all existing conditions or any other conditions of physical or temperament changes that may occur. FOHARI.ORG will provide the animal with the basic vaccines, heart worm test and sterilization of dogs and cats before adoption if the age and current health of the animal permits. While FOHARI.ORG makes every effort to place only healthy animals, FOHARI.ORG cannot guarantee the health of any animal, and shall not be held responsible for any medical expenses that may be incurred. Rescuer will provide information received from the veterinarian exam, observations on the temperament of the animal and a best guess of the breed. Friends of Homeless Animals Inc. (FOHA) ASK ABOUT OUR TRAINING REBATE! Thanks for caring How to Help:  If you would like to HELP any of our special rescued dogs by making a donation or to place a deposit for a dog, you can use this secure & safe site on Paypal - please click on symbol below:     How to Contact us:  By phone between the hours of 10 AM and 7PM at 401-234-4499 By Email at friendsoha@yahoo.com Enter the dogs name in the subject line. Thank you! FRIENDS of HOMELESS ANIMALS, INC.  is a RHODE ISLAND NON PROFIT 501 (C)(3) RESCUE September 26, 2026, 8:15 am
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PUA/URGENT

Pug American Bulldog

Male, 1 yr
CRANSTON, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
As a Rescue do not euthanize dogs but dogs that are listed as URGENT are still waiting to be saved from animal control and they do euthanise. We can only save them when space is available or have an adopter. Meet Pua! This little pug mix boy is your new pint sized best friend! At 1 years old he has the goofiness of a puppy, but the sweetness of a lap dog. Pua is full grown at 30lbs and is the perfect size for any family or household. He is super sweet with all people and very dog friendly. He loves to run around the yard and then ends it with in your lap. The best part about Pua is his underbite! He is heartworm negative and ready to find his forever home.
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OLIVER

Pug Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, Adult
Johnston, RI
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
RPACI is a non profit rescue, and currently possess our 501C3 to operate as such. Please visit us on Facebook: Rebecca's Paws and Claws in Remlap and our website: www.rpacirescue.org. All dogs from this rescue are transported from Alabama to the Pennsylvania/ New England/ Virginia area and delivered in Pennsylvania, Virginia and RI. Each dog will come fully vetted. Price also includes transportation and a Health Certificate as required by law. There is a 100.00 deposit required at the time of adoption to secure the transport crate. The remainder of the fee will be paid once you pick up the dog. Naturally the 100.00 comes off the total owed at pick up. It will be refunded if for any reason you decide you do not want to adopt, unless the transport has already left.with the dog. To get a application please email: saveapreciouspaw@gmail.com You can also visit our website Rpacirescue.org to fill out an adoption application
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Crayola ('Ray-ray')

Pug

Female, Young
Wakefield, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. To apply to adopt this dog now, complete our adoption application   HERE To see our upcoming events where you can meet some of our dogs, please see   HERE Age: 3 Years Weight: 27 lbs (as of 8/28/26) This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped. Meet Crayola (Ray-ray), the young, sweet, and endlessly amusing pug who brings joy wherever she goes. Known for her friendly and goofy nature, Ray-ray is a playful companion who loves interacting with other dogs. Despite her cuddly demeanor, she's quite the playful clown, always ready to lighten the mood. While she may need some obedience training, her eagerness to please makes her a fast learner. Adopting Crayola (Ray-ray) means welcoming a bundle of happiness and affection into your home. An adoption donation is required for each adoption; please see   HERE   for more information about this. To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website:   Adoption Application - SOS Animal Rescue League in Rhode Island (sosarl.org)   **Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.September 25, 2026, 7:47 pm

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19.6 miles

Sunny Paws Rescue

36 FAITHS WAY, EAST FALMOUTH, MA 02536

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22.8 miles

Sandy Paws Rescue inc.

PO Box 1772, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

29.2 miles

Friends of Homeless Animals of RI, Inc.(FOHA)

Saunderstown, RI 02874

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

29.7 miles

Go Dogs Go Rescue Inc - RI transport

CRANSTON, RI 02921

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

30.8 miles

Rebecca's Paws and Claws Inc.- New England

Johnston, RI 02919

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

32.9 miles

Save One Soul Animal Rescue League

PO BOX 498, Wakefield, RI 02880

Pet Types: dogs

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48.8 miles

Baypath Humane Society

500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA 01748

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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