CuppaPug Rescue - Adoption Guide

 

Adopting a pug is a life-changing decision that requires careful consideration. Pugs are loving, loyal companions, but they also require time, financial commitment, patience, and a strong understanding of their unique needs. At CuppaPug Rescue, our goal is to ensure that every pug finds a safe, happy, and well-matched forever home. Our Unique Adoption Process We take a fresh and practical approach to pug rescue, welcoming adopters from all walks of life, including families with young children and homes without gardens. Each pug in our care is placed in a nurturing foster environment—spending four to eight weeks at our pug café.

 

This allows us to assess their needs, provide them with love and stability, and carefully match them with the perfect family. During their stay, visitors can meet, bond with, and apply to adopt these wonderful dogs, giving them the second chance they deserve.

 

Step-by-Step Adoption Process

 

1. Visit CuppaPug To adopt, you must visit the café to meet the pug you are interested in. This allows us to learn more about you, observe interactions with the pug, and assess compatibility—especially if you have children or another dog.

 

2. Application by Invitation If we determine a good potential match, we will invite you to apply. You will need to email us with details about yourself, your visit, and the pug you’re interested in.

 

3. Application Submission Upon receiving your email, we will provide a full application form for you to complete.

 

4. Video Home Check If your application is successful, we will conduct a video home check to ensure a safe and suitable environment for the pug. If you do not have a garden, we will ask to see where you plan to walk and toilet the pug.

 

5. Approval for Adoption If you pass the home check, you will be approved for adoption. If your application is not successful for a particular pug, it can be considered for another pug in our care.

 

6. Trial and Foster Period ○ The adoption begins with a 2-3 day home test to see how the pug settles. ○ If the initial period goes well, a three-month foster period follows. This allows time for full integration into your home and lifestyle. If it doesn’t work out, you may return the pug without judgment, helping us understand what didn’t work for you or the pug.

 

7. Final Adoption After the three-month foster period, the pug officially becomes part of your family.

 

Important Considerations

● Renting a Property: If you rent, we require a copy of your lease and confirmation from your landlord or estate agent that you are allowed to keep dogs.

● Children and Other Pets: If you have children or another dog, they must meet the pug before adoption to ensure compatibility.

● Donation: A donation fee of is asked between £500 - £1,000, depending on the pug’s age and health requirements. Some may already be neutered and simply need a new home.

 

100% of the fee supports our rescue efforts.

 

Adopting a pug is a rewarding journey, and we are here to guide you every step of the way. Thank you for choosing to rescue and give these wonderful dogs a second chance at happiness!