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Pug puppies and dogs in Cranston, Rhode Island

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WHISP/URGEN

Pug American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
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 WHISP Your New Best Friend! 🐾 Looking for a loyal companion with a wagging tail and a heart full of love? She is your girl, who's ready to find her forever home! She is a bit on the shy side, comes round quiet. This girl is full of vetted and petite. Oh her under bite is the cutest ever. She would thrive in a loving home ready to continue their journey. She is dog friendly and fully vetted.

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WHISP/URGEN

Pug American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
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 WHISP Your New Best Friend! 🐾 Looking for a loyal companion with a wagging tail and a heart full of love? She is your girl, who's ready to find her forever home! She is a bit on the shy side, comes round quiet. This girl is full of vetted and petite. Oh her under bite is the cutest ever. She would thrive in a loving home ready to continue their journey. She is dog friendly and fully vetted.
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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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T.J.

Pug Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr
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
Introducing TJ! 🩷 TJ is a 1-year-old Pug/Small Terrier mix with the cutest personality! She’s funny, goofy, and full of life, and she’s always ready to run, play, and have some fun. This girl has plenty of energy for adventures, but once playtime is over, she’s more than happy to settle in for some snuggles. 🥰 TJ is a social little sweetheart who does great with kids, cats, and other dogs. She’s currently working on crate training and house training and is doing really well with both! She’s spayed, fully vaccinated, and ready to find a forever family who will love her silly personality just as much as we do. ❤️
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Stella Hanson

Pug Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Saunderstown, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Adoption Donation   $ 499 Located:    RI   Age: approx   3-4   years old  Weight:  14 lbs Meet Stella! This gorgeous girl was found abandoned in a tiny crate with her sister, and when we were asked to help, we obviously said YES.  Stella is now living the foster-life VIP experience while she waits for her forever family to discover what we already know: this girl is something special! ❤️ She can be a little shy and nervous when she first arrives somewhere new. Give her a few days to decompress, though, and suddenly you have a sweet, cuddly, affectionate little shadow who has decided you are her person and personal pillow. Stella is wonderful with other dogs and has a gentle, mild-mannered personality. She pretty much meets everyone and says, “Hi, nice to meet you. Where are the snacks and cuddles?”  She has been to the vet and thankfully no health issues were found. Her spay surgery is already scheduled, so she’s checking all the boxes for her happily-ever-after! What Stella really wants is a home where she can be loved, spoiled, cuddled, adored, and treated like the tiny queen she clearly believes she is. If you’re looking for a sweet, gentle best friend with a little shy-girl personality and a LOT of love to give, Stella may just be your girl. ❤️ 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:  luvpups02818@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 8, 2026, 9:24 am
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Rolo

Pug

Female, Adult
Plainfield, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Pug mixRolo is a funny little girl with the silliest “talking” ability. She is crate trained and doing very well with house training. She gets along well with dogs and children...we just don’t know about cats. Please send us your phone number to hear more about Rolo!March 19, 2026, 12:17 am
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Freya

Pug Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 10 yrs
Hopkinton, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Freya, a sweet girl with a heart as big as her adorable build! She's a crowd favorite thanks to her gentle, affectionate nature and loves nothing more than snuggling with her people, taking leisurely walks, and soaking up the sunshine. Freya gets along wonderfully with other dogs, loves people of all ages, and is mostly house-trained. Like any true foodie, she's very food motivated (mealtime is her favorite time of day!), so she'll happily work for treats. She is still learning to love car rides, and not announcing everything she sees when looking out the window.—but she's quick to settle and has been an easy guest in her foster home. After a big life change, Freya quickly blossomed once she realized she was safe and loved in her foster home. Now she's ready to find a forever family to call her own. If you're looking for a loyal, loving companion to share your couch, your walks, and your heart, Freya may be the perfect match 🌟Please ask our adoption team about Freya's medical needs.

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Luna Rae

Bulldog Shar Pei

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Cranston, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Luna Rae is a loving girl who is looking for a family that understands her and is willing to accommodate her individual needs. Once she trusts you, she's a loyal companion who enjoys spending time with her people and being part of the family. Luna Rae would do best in a home with older children who can respect her space and boundaries. She's looking for a calm, patient family that will continue to help her feel safe and supported while setting her up for success.
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DALE

Bulldog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Cranston, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Dale is a puppy that approaches life with one simple philosophy: if it can be wrestled, chased, rolled on, or enthusiastically body slammed, it's worth doing. Personal space is more of a suggestion to him and gracefulness has never been on the agenda. Dale prefers to launch his entire body into every activity with complete confidence and let the details sort themselves out later. Dale has mastered the art of making absolutely everything more entertaining. Every toy is the greatest toy ever invented. Every new friend deserves an immediate celebration. Every room has enough space for activities. He lives life at full speed, powered almost entirely by enthusiasm and questionable decision making. Some puppies carefully consider their next move. Dale has chosen a different path. He simply commits. Full send. Every single time. When the zoomies finally run out, this goofy little guy is more than happy to curl up beside you, snore like he's just completed a marathon, and recharge for tomorrow's adventures. If your home could use a little more laughter, a lot more personality, and someone who treats every day like the Catalina Wine Mixer, Dale is ready to make himself comfortable. Starting the Application Process To begin the adoption process, please fill out an application online and then visit us during adoption hours. Click here to fill out our dog adoption application: https://tinyurl.com/8usxu6bh Click here to fill out our cat adoption application: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HORI/Cat Adoption hours take place at: EGAPL Heart of RI, 44 Worthington Road, Cranston, RI. Tuesday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 PM 7:00 PM, and Saturday: 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or place an animal on hold. Our team reviews applications carefully to help make the best possible match for both the adopter and the animal. What to Bring With You For an application to be considered complete, we must have all required documents. Please bring or email the following: - Proof of homeownership This may include a tax form, deed, mortgage statement, or similar documentation.ORLandlord approval If you rent, we need a copy of your lease clearly stating that you are allowed to have the type of pet you are applying for, or written and signed consent from your landlord. - Up to date veterinary records, if you currently have pets. Vet records should show proof of current vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery for animals already living in your home. You may bring hard copies with you during adoption hours or email them to HeartofRIAdoption@gmail.com Requirements to Adopt from EGAPL Heart of RI To adopt from us: - You must be a Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont or Maine resident. We are unable to adopt to residents living in Massachusetts due to policies in that state. - You must be at least 21 years old. - Everyone living in the home must be aware of and involved in the adoption.All household members must meet our team before an application can be approved. They do not all need to come in at the same time. - Any current dogs in the home must complete an onsite meet and greet with the dog you are hoping to adopt. - Current pets in the home must be up to date on veterinary care and spayed or neutered. Once veterinary records have been reviewed, our team will schedule an onsite meet and greet with the dog you are hoping to adopt and any current dog or dogs in your home. We want to help make sure the match is safe, appropriate, and successful. Please do not bring your dog with you when you first apply. Our team will contact you to schedule a meet and greet if your application is moving forward. Helpful Reminders There is no set timeline for how long it takes to process an application. Our team does their best to review applications as quickly as possible. We kindly ask that you do not send duplicate emails asking for updates, as this can slow down the process.We do not do same day adoptions. Submitting an application does not mean you are approved to adopt a specific animal. We are looking for the best match for each animal based on their needs, personality, age, energy level, medical history, and the home environment. Adoption Fees Adoption fees help us continue to provide lifesaving care to animals in need. EGAPL Heart of RI is a nonprofit animal rescue and does not receive state or federal funding. The cost of veterinary care, food, supplies, staffing, transport, medications, and daily shelter operations has increased significantly.While adoption fees do not cover the full cost of caring for each animal, they help offset a portion of the medical care, housing, and support each pet receives before going home. Every adoption also helps make room for the next animal who needs safety, care, and a fresh start. DOGS Puppies under 1 year: $675 Adult dogs 1 year and older: $575 Dog adoptions include, as age appropriate: Spay or neuter surgery Rabies vaccine Distemper/parvo vaccines given while in our care, based on the dogs age and vaccine schedule Leptospirosis vaccine started while in our care, when age-appropriate Bordetella vaccineInitial deworming Heartworm testing, when age appropriate Microchip Flea and tick prevention or treatment while in our care Basic medical evaluation and care while at EGAPL Adoption counseling and take home guidance Please bring a leash and collar with you at the time of adoption, or ask our team what size is best for your new dog. CATS Kittens under 1 year: $425 Adult cats 1 year and older: $325 Cat and kitten adoptions include, as age appropriate: Spay or neuter surgery Rabies vaccine FVRCP/distemper vaccines given while in our care, based on the cat or kittens age and vaccine scheduleInitial deworming FeLV/FIV testing, when age appropriate Microchip Flea treatment or prevention while in our care Basic medical evaluation and care while at EGAPL Adoption counseling and take home guidance Please bring a secure cat carrier with you at the time of adoption. A Note About Puppy and Kitten Vaccines Puppies and kittens require a series of vaccines as they grow. We provide as many age appropriate distemper vaccines as possible while they are in our care, but young animals may still need additional boosters after adoption.Your adoption counselor will review your pets vaccine record with you so you know exactly what has been done and what may still be needed with your veterinarian. A Note About Leptospirosis Vaccines for Dogs We start dogs and puppies on the leptospirosis vaccine when age appropriate. Because some dogs are adopted before the booster is due, the full lepto series may not be completed before adoption. Your adoption counselor will review your dog's vaccine record with you and let you know whether a booster is still needed with your veterinarian. After Adoption Veterinary Care We recommend setting up an appointment with your veterinarian shortly after adoption. This helps your new pet establish care, allows your veterinarian to review their medical and vaccine history, and ensures they stay on track for any boosters or follow up care they may need. Flea and tick prevention, as well as heart worm prevention for dogs, are typically prescription products. Your veterinarian can help choose the safest and most appropriate preventatives for your pet based on their age, weight, medical history, and lifestyle. Why Adoption Fees Matter Every animal who comes through our doors receives individualized care. Some arrive healthy and simply need vaccines, spay/neuter surgery, and a safe place to land. Others need emergency care, diagnostics, treatment for parasites or infections, dental care, behavior support, special food, foster care, or weeks to months of daily shelter care before they are ready for adoption.Your adoption fee helps support that full circle of care. It helps the pet you are bringing home, and it helps the next animal who needs us. Thank you for choosing adoption and for supporting the lifesaving work of EGAPL Heart of RI
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Khaleesi (Kali)

American Bulldog Bulldog

Female, Young
Cranston, RI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Khaleesi (Kali)'s Story Khaleesi (Kali) is a fun girl that brings lots of laughs. She has a big personality and sings every morning at breakfast time. "Wooo wooo wooo" She is working on her leash skills and training hard. She is medium to low energy depending on the temperature lol over 75 she prefers hanging out inside in the ac watching your favorite show or movie with you on the sofa or playing with her toys. We will continue to learn more about her as she continues to decompress and settle into her foster home. Unfortunately, no cats and no small animals for this girl. HandsomeDansRescue.org

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Go Dogs Go Rescue Inc - RI transport

CRANSTON, RI 02921

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Rebecca's Paws and Claws Inc.- New England

Johnston, RI 02919

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4.3 miles

All The Paws Animal Rescue RI

971 Mcallister Drive, Johnston, RI 02919

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17.2 miles

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

Saunderstown, RI 02874

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Ozark Homeward Bound CT Extension

Plainfield, CT 06374

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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32.1 miles

Baypath Humane Society

500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA 01748

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Sunny Paws Rescue

36 FAITHS WAY, EAST FALMOUTH, MA 02536

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