Sometimes when life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. That's what I did when I my owner and I became homeless. I joined a transitional living center for pugs, called S.N.O.R.T. My foster family lives in New Jersey, near Philadelphia. Although I'm loving this foster situation, I'm willing to travel again if it means having a permanent family. What I want most out of life is my own forever people, my own dog bed, bowl and to never have to move again. At 12 years old, I prefer a quiet pug life where I don't have to share my important prizes with any other dogs. Quiet days & afternoon naps sound just fine to me. Secretly, I feel my forever family should be retired or work from home....that way they can spend as much quality time with me as I want!
If you are reading this and thinking this might be the right time for you to adopt a head turning senior black pug like me, I first want you to know that I am deaf. My vision is good and I will keep a watchful eye on you, so if you want my attention, it's easy for us both! I also want you to know that I have excellent people manners. For example, I ride well in the car, rarely bark, and I am polite when I meet other dogs and children on my daily strolls. Foster mom will describe me as 'quirky' and what she is saying is that I do not care to share my favorite prizes (bed, bowl, treats) with other dogs. Since I am a bit inconsistent with whom and when, the S.N.O.R.T. people think my ideal environment would be as an only dog and without children under 5 who may not understand my pug language. It's ok with me if you have small people and dogs visit, just as long as they don't want to share my favorite prizes. Foster mom easily solves this by picking up my bed and bowl before company arrives. I'm fine sharing space with the resident cat, who I mostly ignore.
I work hard on my figure and am a svelte 17 pounds, easy enough to carry if you must. I do have some age related arthritis, so stairs are very intimidating for me. I'd love one floor living, and/or someone to give me lift when there are steps involved or to hang out on the sofa when we watch tv in the evenings. I promise to politely share space with you and not demand your lap like an unruly youngster or boy dog.
When I first came to S.N.O.R.T. they helped me clear up some ear infections with medicine. I was also positive for Lyme disease and just finished my 30 day antibiotic treatment. The S.N.O.R.T. living center also also took care of my spay surgery and dental cleaning.  My current diet consists of all beef. I have allergies to chicken and it makes my paws so itchy and sore, so please do not give me chicken kibble. The only current medicine I take is Galliprant for arthritis.
I realize I am a bit quirky, but I also have a lot of personality to offer the right pug enthusiast and I really want a person or family of my own. Are you my forever person? If so, submit your application so we can meet.