Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Santanas rescue story began in Ensenada, Mexico, after a heartbreaking photo surfaced showing this beautiful pug tied up outside on rubble with little protection or care. Determined to help him, The Pug Queen Foundation coordinated transport from Tijuana so Santana could safely make his way to veterinary care and begin his second chance. As part of standard rescue protocol, Santana received extensive veterinary care upon arrival, including testing, vaccinations, neuter surgery, and time to safely decompress and recover. After arriving alongside several other rescued pugs from Tijuana, Santana quickly settled in and absolutely thrived. A previous adopter had hoped to bring Santana home to Montana, and for a long while everyone believed that would be his happily ever after. But due to transport challenges and unexpected life circumstances, those plans ultimately changed. Rather than continue waiting indefinitely, it was decided Santana deserved the opportunity to finally find the loving forever home he has been ready for all along. Now, Santana is making his way to Evergreen Pug Rescue from The Pug Queen Foundation so he can continue his journey toward the loving family he deserves. And truly this boy is just one giant baby at heart. Santana is incredibly affectionate and absolutely loves his people. He gives endless kisses, adores cuddling, and happily snuggles up with both humans and other pugs. Hes playful, social, and thrives around friendly dogs who enjoy running and wrestling alongside him. Hes also very athletic and surprisingly agile. Santana loves to run, play tug-of-war, and would likely thrive in a more active home that enjoys outdoor adventures, walks, or even hiking. Because of his athletic ability, a securely fenced yard and strong safety awareness are extremely important this boy can easily clear a 4-foot fence and may even surprise you beyond that. But underneath the athleticism and playful energy is an incredibly sensitive, loving dog who simply wants affection, connection, and stability. Dont let his size fool you Santana is truly a soft-hearted cuddle bug wrapped up in a bigger pug body. Some veterinary records place Santanas birthdate around 11/7/2023. However, age estimation in rescue dogs especially dogs with unknown histories is never an exact science. Based upon the extensive time spent with Santana by The Pug Queen Foundation, along with his behavior, maturity level, energy, and overall presentation, they strongly believe Santana is closer to 2 years old. Please visit our website to learn more about this amazing pug and begin the adoption process!
