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Pug puppies and dogs in North Carolina

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Below are our newest added Pugs available for adoption in North Carolina. To see more adoptable Pugs in North Carolina, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Charley

Pug/Pug

Male, Adult
Wilmington, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained,
Story
Charley is a happy dog, loves to play with anyone and great with other dogs. He does have skin allergies and would require monthly shots OR ongoing antibiotics.
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2025 - 3005 Petunia

Pug

Female, Adult
Summerfield, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Story
Please contact Cathleen (cathleen.pronc@gmail.com) for more information about this pet.Http:/www.pugrescuenc.com/images/PRONC_Express.jpgPetunia is around a 2 year fawn female pug. We do not have any previous information on her as she was rescued from a local shelter. We will learn what we can in her foster home. She will need a secure fenced in yard to keep her safe this time. Petunia has been jealous of the laid back pug in her foster home. She would be best suited as the only pet in the home. She also does better with older children.  Petunia is spayed, microchipped, up to date on routine shots, heartworm negative and current on heartworm prevention. She is fostered in Durham, NC and her adoption fee is $450.00. Please put in your adoption application on our website www.pugrescuenc.org to be considered. All pug must be indoor dogs and kept up to date on heartworm prevention and flea and tick. We only adopt to states surrounding NC and VA.     Adopt A Pet. . .  Save A Life!http://www.apugrescue.org Http://www.pugrescuenc.org Email us:  admin@pugrescuenc.org      April 30, 2025, 7:59 am
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Trooper

Pug/Chihuahua

Male, 8 yrs
Troutman, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
**PLEASE BE SURE YOU ARE READY TO ADOPT WHEN REQUESTING AN APPLICATION** 4-2-25: "Hi everyone, my name is TROOPER, and my story is a sad one, but with you, I will have a happy ending! You see, I am an 8-year-old Pug Chihuahua mix, about 27 pounds (need to lose a few pounds!), fully vetted, chipped and HW negative. My owner adopted me as a young puppy and had me all this time. Oh the life we had together, it was wonderful, but sadly, things went awry, and I tried and tried to get him to wake up, to no avail. His family had the Police and Animal Control come to do a wellness check, but it was too late--my beloved owner had passed, and I laid on him, protecting him for several days. I didn't realize they all were there to help me, so I wasn't too overly friendly at the time. Well, they took me to the shelter, but was kind of Mr. Bossy Pants with others who tried to show me love. I was corrected each time I did that, and I am learning that that is not the correct behavior for a cute guy like me! I will need an owner who will keep me in line, and who will show me who is the "Boss" in the family. I do respond to correction well and have been behaving great in my foster home! I do my business outside, and am crate trained, as well as walking great on the leash! I don't know how I am with cats or children but am good with the other dogs in my foster home. I do need an owner who will understand me, knowing I need that firm guidance, and then how happy we both will be!! Do I sound like a guy you'd like to have in your life? Just email my Foster Mom at citizens4animals@yahoo.com and we can make it all happen!!" "Thank you for taking the time to learn all about me! I look forward to meeting you!!" Love, TROOPER **GOOD VERIFIABLE VET REFERENCE REQUIRED**
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Leopold

Pug/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Fayetteville, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
This little pug mix may have a serious expression, but don’t let that fool you—he’s a devoted companion who loves to be near his people. With his adorable twisty tail and quiet charm, Leopold is the perfect little sidekick for someone who appreciates a dog with a touch of old-soul wisdom. He’d do best in a home without young kids (8+ recommended) and with someone who understands his thoughtful nature. If you’re looking for a loyal, low-key best friend, Leopold is your guy!
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Brownie

Pug/Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Holly Springs, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › This doggie came in from a hoarding situation where over 40 animals were rescued. Despite his rough start, he is gentle and full of love—just a little shy at first. With patience and a calm, stable home, he'll blossom into the loving companion he's meant to be. At just one year old, he has his whole life ahead of him and is ready to find a family who will show her the kindness he deserves. Could that be you?Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.May 4, 2025, 6:43 pm
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2025 - 3003 Maya

Pug

Female, Young
Summerfield, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention,
Story
Please contact Cathleen (cathleen.pronc@gmail.com) for more information about this pet.Http:/www.pugrescuenc.com/images/PRONC_Express.jpgMaya is a 1 year old brindle pug that was rescued from a puppy mill. She had eye surgery to close down her eyes medial canthoplasty to protect her eyes. She will need prescription eye drops, Tacrolimus and follow ups at an eye specialist, for the rest of her life. To protect what vision she has left. Maya loves to play with dogs her size but is afraid of larger dogs. She is great with the pugs of all ages in her foster home. She needs someone willing to work with her on house training using positive reinforcement. She is trained to washable pads. She is also fearful of men. She needs a secure fenced in yard as she hasn't learned to leash walk. These are all things she can learn with someone willing to work with her. Spayed, up to date on routine shots, microchipped, heartworm negative and current on heartworm prevention. She is fostered in Virginia Beach VA and her adoption fee is $450.00. Please put in your adoption application on our website www.pugrescuenc.org under the available pug tab.  update: The eye specialist has determined that Maya does not have glaucoma. It is severe dry eyes with pigmentary keratitis. This must be treated with prescription drops for life so she does not loose anymore vision. The medications have helped and Maya is seeing more. Current schedule one drop is 3 times a day and the other 4 times a day. This will best be managed at an eye specialist. This is a 15 year plus commitment. Maya needs a home with another small dog that likes to play. This will also help her gain confidence. Maya also needs a fenced yard as she will try to bolt if scared. Someone that is able to do the eye medication and follow ups at an eye specialist is absolutely essential.   So we have gotten in a new rescue pug. As you can see her eyes were neglected. Two vet visits, one at the eye specialist and we are still without answers as to exactly what we are dealing with. This poor girl who never had a name, spent all her days in a puppy mill making babies. Thankfully they decided to sell her. A Good Samaritan stepped up, paid her bail money, and broke her out to get her to us to get the care she needs. Please meet Maya who isn't even a year old yet! What we know she can only see light. No shapes or anything. She has severe pigmentary keratitis. She has this thick black pigmentation covering her eyes. They cannot even see in the back of her eye. The first vet did eye pressures which were 45 and 50. Normal is less than 25. Today they were normal… maybe that is because we started glaucoma meds or maybe the pigmentation gave a false reading. Hopefully we will get the answers next week at her recheck. She will need long term eye medication and possibly surgery, medial canthoplasty at the very least but the specialist is waiting to see her response to the drops. Either way she will be on LIFELONG prescription drops. We got her shots done, thankfully heartworm negative but she did have whip worms in her stool. So she is getting treatment for those. Maya will still need to be spayed and microchipped. Maya is scared but super sweet and is the happiest in your lap. Probably because she cannot see the world around her. This poor girl is not even 1 year old and suffered for that year. Her eyes are like having sandpaper rubbed on them. I know we all just donated for Max’s bill which we are still paying but if you would like to donate towards Maya’s bill. You are welcome to do so through the website or with paypal www.pugrescueofnc@gmail.com  Maya will be on medical hold until we have a handle on her eye needs and she is spayed. Her eyes will be a lifelong commitment with prescription drops. Thank you everyone for helping these very needy pugs. Like a lot puppy mill dogs and blind dogs, Maya would do better with older children as she spooks easily. She is not good around loud noises. She is good around other dogs that are laid back and easy going. She needs lots of time to adjust to a new environment and house training.    Maya is fostered in Virginia Beach, VA Her adoption fee will be $500.00 We are not making an adoption decisions on her at this time until we know her needs and she is ready for adoption.    ALL PUGS MUST BE INDOOR DOGS. They need to be on monthly heartworm and flea and tick prevention. We only adopt to states surrounding NC and VA.   Adopt A Pet. . .  Save A Life!http://www.apugrescue.org Http://www.pugrescuenc.org Email us:  admin@pugrescuenc.org      April 30, 2025, 7:38 am

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Pug shelters & rescues in North Carolina

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Pug puppies in North Carolina. Browse these Pug rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations

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Citizens for Animal Welfare

P. O. Box 631, Troutman , NC 28166

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville

Candler , NC 28715

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pug Rescue of North Carolina, Inc.

PO Box 94, Summerfield , NC 27358

Pet Types: dogs

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Hart-2-Heart Rescue

Greensboro , NC 27455

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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