Connecting seoul mates since 2009
Let’s give pugs A second chance at life
Butters, adopted in 2024We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating unwanted, neglected pugs in South Korea. We find them forever homes in South Korea, or we fly them to the U.S. to their new families. We are a group of committed volunteers, and our needs are ongoing. Join our Pug Pal Program as a monthly donor to help us sustain our mission of saving more pugs from euthanasia!
HOW TO ADOPT
100% of the adoption fee goes towards the rescue and rehabilitation of our pugs.
PUGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
See our pugs who are looking for their forever homes.
BECOME A PUG PAL MONTHLY DONOR
What you get by giving $20/month* minimum:
Rights to name our next rescued pug!
Membership to the PRK Pug Pal Program
Free pug-themed gift and other future gifts!
Whether your donation is $20 or $50—it’s possible to create a big impact for a small amount each month! To set up a monthly donation, enter the amount you’d like to donate each month, click the “Make this a recurring donation” box.
*Eligible after 3 months of consecutive donations
upcoming events
Chuseok Fall festival fundraiser
October 11, 2025
Whaley Park in Long Beach, CA
Join us for a fantastic afternoon celebrating Korean culture and our beloved pugs. Our incredible rescuer, Kim, is traveling all the way from Korea to attend! She is excited to reunite with all the lovable pugs she's rescued and see how they’re thriving in their new lives.
SHOP MERCH!
Strut your support for Pug Rescue of Korea with apparel, hats, and mugs.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Help save pugs’ lives!
DONATE
As a 100% volunteer based rescue, we rely on the generous support of people like you. Your donation goes directly towards the care and travel expenses of rescuing a pug.
PUG PALS PROGRAM
What you get by giving $20/month* minimum:
Free pug-themed gift, rights to name our next rescued pug, membership to the PRK Pug Pal Program, and future exclusive thank-you gifts and perks!
SHOP
Buy official PRK apparel and help save a pug!
FOSTER OR VOLUNTEER
Fostering a pug is a great way to learn about the breed and helpful if you are considering adoption. Since we are foster-based (no facility), we always need fosterers in the U.S. and South Korea.