VOLUNTEER
We always need foster families in the US and South Korea. If you want to foster, please fill out our application below. Fostering a pug is a great way to learn more about the breed and immensely helpful if you are considering adoption.
VOLUNTEER BY FOSTERING
Our dogs are fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and chipped (foster dogs are registered to PRK until they are adopted). We ask that foster families take their foster dog to the vet when necessary. We reimburse all pre-approved vet expenses and meds. We can start foster families off with basic supplies such as dog food, pee pads, belly bands (for males), ear cleaning solution, and facial folds wipes. We ask that you provide additional supplies, such as a dog bed, treats, kibble, and shampoo. Sometimes we have other donated supplies that we can offer.
STEP 1: APPLICATION REVIEW
All adoption applications are forwarded to the foster parent for review. We work together with you to decide on the best home for the pug.
STEP 2: MEET & GREET
This can be an in-person or video meet & greet. An in-person meet & greet can be done at your home, the potential adopter’s home, or at a local dog park.
STEP 3: HOME CHECK
We typically will conduct home checks via narrated video but, if convenient, we or the fosterer can perform an in-person home review (please consult PRK for assistance).
STEP 4: Final Drop Off
Arrange a day and time that works best for both parties and be a part of shaping your foster pug’s future!
We always need foster families in the US and South Korea. If you want to foster, please click on the pink button below to complete a foster application.
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All our pugs receive veterinarian approval certified with a health and vaccination certificate before arriving in the U.S. This certificate shows their microchip number; DHLPP, rabies, Bordetella, canine cough, and canine coronavirus vaccinations; and spay/neuter. On occasion, medication may be sent for eye issues, etc. When our pugs arrive in the US, they are, to our knowledge, healthy and not contagious. If your pets are current on their vaccinations, maintain healthy diets and lifestyles, and are not immune compromised, then the health risk should be minimal.
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Contact PRK directly for approval and then schedule a visit with your local veterinarian. We reimburse for all pre-approved vet exams and medical treatments.
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Yes. If foster parents meet our requirements for adopting, they have the first choice to adopt their foster pets. We give foster families the first 2 weeks of the fostering period to decide. During this time, we won’t promote the dog as available for adoption.
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The fostering period ranges from 3 to 8 weeks. The average length of time is 6 weeks. However, if the foster pug needs additional rehabilitation, the fostering period could extend longer. We work hard to swiftly find forever homes for our foster pugs to minimize attachment.
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Some are, but most are not. Pugs recently rescued and going to foster homes in Korea are typically not housetrained, meaning they are not potty trained and might chew on things. Some rescue pugs have never even lived or stepped indoors. Some have never even stepped on grass.
Rescue pugs with previous pet owners will likely be pee pad trained. Rescue pugs might also exhibit more anxiety. These dogs will require more TLC, attention, and training.
Our pugs that come to the US to be fostered are, at minimum, pee-pad trained.
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER PASSENGERS!
Are you flying from Korea to the US?
We need FLIGHT VOLUNTEERS to fly with our smallest pugs, who can fly in-cabin (fitting under the seatback in front of you). By flying with our rescue pug, you would help alleviate the pressure for us to find foster families in Korea. This frees up foster family availability so we can rescue more pugs. This is especially helpful when the airline’s summer embargo is in effect. From May to September, we cannot fly pugs to the US in cargo.
We will make the flying process easy for you!
We pay for the pet seat. Note that the pug will count as one of your carry-on bags.
Our shipper meets you at the check-in counter at the airport with the pug ready to go in their carrier and with extra supplies to keep them comfortable
On the US side, a volunteer/fosterer/adopter will meet you at baggage claim to pick up the pug
Everyone wins!
Contact us with your flight info: dates, arrival city, and airline. hello@pugrescueofkorea.org or DM @pugrescueofkorea