MidSouth Pug Rescue

02/09/2025

Miss Mindy Moo’s babies shall henceforth be called….
Fawn Male: Max
Brindle Female 1: Martha May
Brindle Female 2: Cindy Lou

Thank you so much to everyone who made naming rights donations! Y’all gave the nuggets wonderful Christmas-themed names in honor of their birthday AND raised $145 for their care!
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02/09/2025

Reminder that we still have the “name the puppies” contest going on. I’ll be drawing the winning names at 5pm Central time today.

Make a $5 donation via Venmo () and put your name suggestions in the “what’s this for?” box.

The two brindles are girls and the fawn is a boy. They were born on Christmas Day 2024 and their momma is named Mindy Moo.

02/09/2025

Gus has been adopted! His new family includes MSPR alum Piper (formerly Dixie). Congratulations to Gus and thank you to his adopters for continuing to support rescue! ❤️🐾

02/08/2025

Look at all the sweetness we just took in! 😍😍

These nuggets need names! So, we’re going to let you guys name them. Make a $5 donation via Venmo () and put your name suggestions in the “what’s this for?” box. We’ll draw the winning entry tomorrow evening. The two brindles are girls and the fawn is a boy.

01/31/2025

We are so excited about this fundraiser! Y’all mark your calendars and tell your fur babies to work on their poses!

01/31/2025

Update: Gus has a home visit scheduled for this weekend. Paws crossed it’s a perfect fit and the beginning of his happily ever after!

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Please welcome Gus to the rescue! ❤️🐾

This handsome young man is about a year old and already neutered. He’s being fostered in a home with other dogs and an older child and he loves everyone! He hasn’t been tested with cats though.

Gus is still very much in his crazy, energetic puppy stage. So his forever home can expect allll the zoomies! He’s still working on learning to go potty outside but he’s a smart boy and is catching on quickly.

Gus’ adoption fee is $500 and our application can be found at midsouthpugrescue.org. If you already have an application on file with us and would like to be considered for Gus, shoot us an email at [email protected].

01/20/2025

🚨 What Could Happen to an Unspayed Female Dog/Cat? 🚨

Pyometra is a serious, life-threatening infection that affects the uterus of unspayed female dogs and cats. It’s caused by hormonal changes and is most common after a heat cycle when pregnancy does not occur. The best way to protect your pet from pyometra is by spaying them, which completely removes the uterus and ovaries, eliminating the risk of this condition.

Key Facts About Pyometra:

What it is: A bacterial infection in the uterus that causes it to fill with pus. It can be fatal if not treated promptly.

Cause: Primarily caused by hormonal fluctuations that happen after a heat cycle, especially when pregnancy doesn't occur.

Prevention: The most reliable way to prevent pyometra is by spaying your female pet before they reach sexual maturity.

Symptoms: Signs may include:

Increased drinking
Lethargy
Swollen v***a
Bloody or pus-like vaginal discharge
Loss of appetite
Abdominal discomfort

Treatment: If diagnosed, the only effective treatment is surgical removal of the infected uterus, commonly known as an ovariohysterectomy or spay.

Remember, spaying your pet isn’t just about preventing unwanted litters — it’s a proactive step to protect them from serious health conditions like pyometra. If you notice any signs, please contact your vet immediately.

01/15/2025

Did you know that you can set up recurring monthly donations by clicking the “Donate Now” button on the home page of our website? midsouthpugrescue.org

Thank you so much to the folks who have already signed up for this option! $20/month is $240/yr for the pugs!

01/14/2025

Mr Pugglesworth has been adopted! 🎉

Congratulations to him and his new family! ❤️ 🐾

01/02/2025

Heartbreaking update. Little Molly passed away yesterday evening. She just had too many health issues and her little body couldn’t battle anymore. 😭

Thank you to the many people involved in getting her to us and caring for her. It’s devastating when a group works so hard to save a baby and we lose her anyways. She was receiving around the clock care and absolutely knew love in her short time with us. 💔

The year ain’t over until that ball drops at midnight. One more 2024 intake!

This tiny girl is on her way to us. She’s 6 weeks old and was surrendered to a vet’s office because she needs eye surgery. Huge thanks to Nashville Pug Rescue for the help with transport!

She won’t be available for adoption until she’s old enough to spay but she’s going to rack up some pretty hefty vet bills right off the bat. If anyone needs a last minute 2024 tax deduction, we’re a 501(c)(3) charity!

01/01/2025

Our annual intake video. 🥰 We took in 17 pugs (or pug adjacent) in 2024.

If you have one of these babies, please let us know how they're doing. Heck, if you have a MSPR alumn from ANY year, drop us an update!

12/31/2024

The year ain’t over until that ball drops at midnight. One more 2024 intake!

This tiny girl is on her way to us. She’s 6 weeks old and was surrendered to a vet’s office because she needs eye surgery. Huge thanks to Nashville Pug Rescue for the help with transport!

She won’t be available for adoption until she’s old enough to spay but she’s going to rack up some pretty hefty vet bills right off the bat. If anyone needs a last minute 2024 tax deduction, we’re a 501(c)(3) charity!

12/29/2024

1/6/25 Update: His foster struggled to choose from all the awesome applications we received but she did pick a home that she thinks best fits his needs. Mr Pugglesworth has a home visit today! Fingers crossed that it’s a perfect match!

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12/29/14: Please welcome Mr Pugglesworth to the rescue! This cutie is appx 2yrs old. He’s great with the kids and other dogs in his foster home. He IS a young dog though so he has young dog energy and habits. He’ll be happiest in a home with children or similarly aged/size dogs to play with. He’s also a chewer so he needs to be watched when you’re home and crated when you’re away so he doesn’t chew something he shouldn’t. He’s doing well with his house training and should excel with consistency.

Mr Pugglesworth’s adoption fee is $400 and the application can be found at midsouthpugrescue.org. If you already have an application on file with us and would like to be considered for him, shoot us an email at [email protected].

12/27/2024

Update: It looks like we have an adopter lined up for these sweet boys! ❤️
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Senior pug people…take a look at these sweethearts! 👀 😍

Percy and Cam need a soft spot for their golden years. Percy is the pug. He will be 12 in June. He’s a typical pug who just wants to be near you at all times. Cam is his Chug BFF. He will be 13 in January and spends most of his time happily napping.

Both boys need to drop a few pounds to take some of the strain off their old man joints. We’ve put them on joint supplements to help with that as well. They have been fine with the other pugs in their foster home. They haven’t been exposed to cats in their time with us so we don’t know how they may respond to feline family members.

Percy & Cam have been together most of their lives and we really don’t want to separate them. Their lives have been upended enough recently. Their combined adoption fee will be $200.

If you have room in your heart and home for these distinguished gentlemen, please complete an adoption application at midsouthpugrescue.org. If you already have an application on file, just shoot us an email at [email protected]

12/14/2024

Heads up…the dog flu is already hitting some states pretty hard and it’s sure to continue spreading. There’s no cure for dog flu. All you can do is keep them as comfortable as possible. So, talk with your vet about prevention!

https://www.dogflu.com/outbreak-map/

12/13/2024

Fun times with the pugs at Memphis Botanic Garden tonight! 🎅❤️🐾