Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Capone.
19 pounds of compact, snuggly, very-good-boy energy.
Capone was found as a stray, which is wild considering how solid he is as a companion. He loves other dogs, is good with dog-savvy cats, and settles beautifully into home life. He is potty trained, crate trained, rides well in the car, and listens well. He also loves food, which is important information for a pug.
At home, Capone is a top-tier bed snuggler and an excellent little buddy. He is affectionate without being clingy, social without being overwhelming, and generally just easy to live with. He also happens to be a fantastic photo subject, as you can clearly see.
Medical honesty, because we do not gloss over things:
During one exam, a vet mentioned a possible heart murmur. However, the veterinarian who performed his neuter and monitored him under anesthesia noted no cardiovascular abnormalities at all. Given that Capone was worked up at the time of the initial exam, this is very likely situational. Stress, excitement, and panting can absolutely cause transient findings, especially in brachycephalic breeds. Capone has shown zero clinical signs of heart issues. No exercise intolerance, no collapse, no concerning symptoms. Just standard pug noises, because pugs are… pugs.
Placement requirements matter here, so read this part carefully:
Capone will only be placed in a home with pug experience or very relevant brachycephalic breed experience.
He will not be placed in a home with cats who have never lived with dogs before.
Weight management is non-negotiable. Pugs are not meant to be fat. Keeping Capone lean and fit is critical to his long-term health, breathing, joints, and overall quality of life. Applications will be reviewed with this in mind.
Capone is a great little dog who deserves a home that understands the breed, respects their limitations, and commits to doing right by them.
If that’s you, apply.
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.
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