S1 EP07: Should I adopt or buy a Puggie?

The Pug Life Show

In this weeks episode I am talking to you about buying from a breeder or adopting a rescue.

I've always felt that the Universe gave me Louis just when I was ready to be a Pug-mom for the first time, but finding your pawfect Puggie isn't always that easy or simple. Not to mention having to decide if should you use a breeder or adopt a rescue.

All options have pros and cons and we'll look at them all so you can decide if your pawfect Puggie is a rescue or a pup from a Breeder.

01:13 - Options for first-time pug pawrents

01:55 - Adopting through a rescue

04:16 - Adopting my current puggie Charles & his brother Winston

05:17 - Adopting my first pug Louis

06:41 - The pros and cons of adopting a rescue puggie

09:24 - Extra things to know when it comes to adopting a pug

11:21 - Finding a reputable ethical pug breeder

13:56 - Backyard breeding and puppy farming

16:58 - Purchasing a pug from a pet shop

Check out the organisations talked about in the Show here:

- PugsSOS: https://www.pugs-sos.com/

- Pug Rescue & Adoption Victoria: http://www.pugrescue.org.au/

- Saffron on the Hill: http://www.thehill.org.au/

- Oscar's Law: http://www.oscarslaw.org/

- RSPCA: https://www.rspca.org.au/

- Dogzonline: https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/breeders/pug.asp

- Perfect Pets: https://perfectpets.com.au/ss/st/Breeder+-+Dogs/pt/Dogs/b/Pug

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And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug.

NEXT WEEKS EPISODE:

I have always thought of Rescue Foster Carers as Super Hero's - they take in surrendered Puggies who may have had a rough start to life and give them a home, as well as the love and attention they never got, but deserved so that they can be ready for their fur-ever loving home when they're ready.

In my mind, that would take a lot of guts, love and patience .. and then tissues, hugs and kisses when they happily head off with their fur-ever family leaving you behind to prepare yourself for the next beautiful soul that will need your love and attention.

This episode isn't just about the beautiful Puggies who are in care, and can I just say you're going to love Pippy the rescue Puggie who was on the Show, it is also about the amazing work that Foster Carers do, and what it takes to be a Foster Carer to a rescue Puggie as told by Donna from PugsSOS (WA)