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Bay Area Pug Project, 607 Elmira Road Box 179, Vacaville, CA (2026)

07/31/2026

We need foster homes ASAP.

If you’ve been thinking about fostering, this is your sign to raise your hand. Right now, we have a long list of pugs waiting to come into our rescue. The only thing standing between them and their future is having an open foster home to welcome them.

When you foster with Bay Area Pug Project, we cover all medical expenses and provide as many supplies as we can through the generous donations we receive from our Amazon and Chewy wishlists. All you need to provide is a safe home, love, and patience while we handle the rest.

We’re looking for fosters throughout the Bay Area and surrounding regions. As long as you’re willing to drive a bit for veterinary appointments and meetups, we’d love to have you on our team. We currently have foster families in the San Francisco, Oakland, Marin, Walnut Creek, Brentwood, and Sacramento areas.

Right now, several of our amazing fosters are returning to the office after years of working from home, while others are taking well-earned vacations. At the same time, some of our adoptable dogs have received little to no interest, which means foster homes aren’t opening up as quickly as we hoped.

If you can’t foster, you can still make a huge difference. Share our adoptable dogs, tell your friends about fostering, or support our rescue by sending supplies through our Amazon or Chewy wishlists.

Every share, every donation, and every foster home means another pug gets a second chance. Thank you for believing in our mission. We truly couldn’t do this without you.

07/30/2026

We rescued Pudding Cup humane society in the Bay Area, where she was struggling in the stressful kennel environment. At pickup, we noticed a large lump near the base of her tail that hadn’t been in her records, so we made sure it got examined when we got her spayed.

While under anesthesia, our veterinarian removed what turned out to be a mass. It looked unusual under the microscope, so it was sent to a pathologist for testing.

We just received the results: the mass is a low-grade Stage II mast cell tumor.
Mast cell tumors are one of the most common forms of skin cancer in dogs, and while hearing the word “cancer” is never easy, we’re hopeful because it was caught early and removed completely.

As with any cancer, there’s a chance it could return, but the good news is that Pudding Cup has no idea any of this is happening. She’s healing beautifully, her staples don’t seem to bother her at all, and she’s spending her days doing exactly what a happy pug should be doing: hanging out with her foster siblings, soaking up cuddles, and enjoying the summer sun.

She’ll be ready for her new home soon; if you’re interested in giving this beautiful girl a chance please reach out.

07/30/2026

Freddie is adopted!

Blake and Ally are huge pug lovers who were hoping to add a young, active pug to their family. Their senior pug, Gus, was ready for a companion, and Blake was excited to have a hiking buddy. When they saw Freddie on our social media, they knew they had to come meet him.

Freddie’s journey didn’t start out easy. He was found as a stray in May, battling parvovirus. Thanks to the dedicated care he received, he made a full recovery and spent the next few months thriving in a loving foster home while waiting for the perfect family.

When Freddie met Gus, the two clicked right away, and the decision was an easy one. Now renamed Gizmo, he’s settling into his new home where he’s already incredibly loved. We know he’ll enjoy a lifetime of adventures, cuddles, and being completely spoiled.

Happy tails, Gizmo!

07/29/2026

Meet Sebastian!

This boy is all about people. He loves being held, happily greets new friends, and is never far from his humans if he can help it. He’s active, curious, and always ready to see what you’re up to, but his favorite place is curled up beside you.

We estimate this handsome pug to be about 5 years old. He was found as a stray wandering a warehouse district in San Francisco, and although he was microchipped, his registered owners never responded. Once his stray hold was complete, the shelter reached out to us for help.

Sebastian has an old bite wound on his back that’s healing nicely. He also has a pretty unique fur pattern that looks like a reverse pug stripe! It’s one of the many things that makes him special.

He’s also a big fan of treats and gets along wonderfully with other dogs, especially off leash. Since he’s been through so much change, he’s a little anxious when left alone, so we’d like to see him go to a home that will either bring him everywhere, is comfortable working on separation anxiety, and/or is home most of the day.

The shelter noted a cracked canine, so we got Sebastian in for a dental. It was clear he hadn’t received much dental care before coming to us, but he’s now feeling much better. He’s neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and is being fostered in the East Bay.

If you’re looking for an affectionate, friendly pug who will happily keep you company on walks, adventures, and the couch, Sebastian is ready to be your new best friend.

Adopt: www.bayareapugproject.org/dog/sebastian

07/28/2026

Sacramento, save the date!

We’ll be taking over Oak Park Brewing Co. on Sunday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a crew of adorable, adoptable pugs looking for their happily ever afters. Grab a cold one, soak up the puggy snorts, and who knows? You might head home with your new drinking buddy… who prefers water and treats.

See you there!

07/28/2026

Thank you KIPRITII_Service for once again sending over several boxes of dog toys for our foster pugs 😍

07/28/2026

Meet Vina!

Vina is a sweet and sassy girl with plenty of personality. Her favorite things include carrying around plush toys, exploring the neighborhood on walks, and snoozing on her back as close to her people as possible.

She enjoys playing and cuddling with her mellow male pug foster brother, but she’s definitely the boss of the relationship. She’d do best as an only dog or with a calmer, more submissive male dog, since she’s definitely an alpha female. Her previous owners told us she’s four years old.

Vina walks beautifully on leash and loves getting out for daily adventures, which is perfect because she’s working on shedding a few pounds. Vina definitely needs to slim down to help with breathing, heart health, and her joints. She may occasionally bark at people or other dogs while on leash, but off leash she’s incredibly social and will happily climb right into a new friend’s lap for cuddles. We haven’t tested her with cats, but she’s very interested in them on walks and would likely chase them.

She’s mostly potty trained and is getting used to the door door. With patience and reassurance, we’re confident she’ll be house trained once she’s settled into a forever home. She’s also crate trained, although she’d much rather be wherever her people are.

Vina came to us as an owner surrender after her family welcomed a new baby and could no longer provide the time and attention she deserved.

Overall, Vina is an easy, lovable companion. She isn’t destructive, doesn’t bark excessively, and does a wonderful job matching the energy of her people. Whether you’re heading out for a walk, taking a car ride, or spending the evening curled up on the couch, Vina is happiest right by your side.

She’s spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and being fostered in Sacramento, CA.

Adopt: www.bayareapugproject.org/dog/vina

07/28/2026

Kettle Corn is adopted!

After saying goodbye to their beloved pug, MuShu, Lorry and Kurt took the time they needed to grieve before opening their hearts again. When they were ready, they knew they wanted to welcome another little girl into their family to love and spoil.

They came to our last Lafayette adoption event to meet the adoptable female pugs in our care, and it didn’t take long for Kettle Corn’s sweet personality to win them over. They knew she was the perfect match.

Kettle Corn came to us from Contra Costa Animal Services after she and three other pugs were reported as abandoned. The person responsible had been referred to our rescue as a surrender option but instead chose to abandon the dogs, avoiding the surrender process and shelter fees. Thankfully, we were able to bring two of the four pugs into our care and give them the fresh start they deserved.

Kettle Corn is now going by the adorable name Suki, and we think it fits her perfectly.

Happy tails, sweet girl!

07/27/2026

Meet Muffin!

Muffin is an adorable young pug with a big heart and an even bigger personality. She’s cuddly, curious, and delightfully silly, with the sweetest little grunts and snorts that are guaranteed to make you smile. We estimate her to be about 2 years old. We pulled her from Oakland Animal Services, where she was found as a stray.

Muffin loves being with her people and is happiest when she’s included in everyday life. Whether she’s following you from room to room, curling up on the couch, or entertaining herself with a toy or puzzle mat, she simply wants to be part of the family.

She has a wonderful balance of playful and relaxed. Her perfect morning starts with a potty walk to sniff and explore, followed by breakfast. Then come the cutest zoomies, a game of tug, and playtime with her favorite toys before she happily settles in to relax. A couple of leisurely 20-minute walks each day and a little playtime are all she needs to stay happy and content.

Muffin has been wonderful with children and happily greets adults of all ages. She’s learning that keeping all four paws on the floor earns the best attention. She’s also curious about other dogs on walks, usually stopping to sniff or watch them.

She’s house trained and quickly learned her routine in foster care. She sleeps quietly through the night in her crate and is comfortable being crated for a few hours when home alone. She’s food motivated, knows “sit,” walks nicely on leash while taking in all the interesting smells, and rarely barks.

If you’re looking for a loyal little shadow who will keep you company, make you laugh with her funny pug noises, and happily snuggle after a little playtime, Muffin is ready to find her forever family. She has so much love to give and can’t wait to meet the lucky family who will call her their own.

She’s spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and being fostered in San Ramon, CA.

Adopt: www.bayareapugproject.org/dog/muffin

07/26/2026

Dill Pickle is adopted!

After saying goodbye to her beloved dog, Gonzo, last year, Tera felt the silence in her home more than she expected. She was ready for a cuddly companion and had become curious about pugs, so she reached out to us. While she initially had her eye on another dog in our rescue, she and her mom came to our Lafayette adoption event to meet everyone in person. The moment she met Dill Pickle, the search was over. As it turns out, she’d always wanted to name a dog Dilly, so it felt like fate.

Dill Pickle came to us from Contra Costa Animal Services after he and three other pugs were called into animal services as abandoned. The person responsible had been referred to our rescue as an option for surrender but chose instead to dump the dogs, avoiding the surrender process and shelter fees. Thankfully, we were able to pull two of them into our care.

Now, Dill heads to work with Tera every day, soaking up all the attention and giving back endless cuddles. Her boss has even changed their mind about pugs, so we anticipate some future pug owners in the future! Tera told us she’s been loving the honeymoon phase, and we couldn’t help but laugh as we reassured her that, with pugs, the honeymoon never really ends.

Happy tails, Dill Pickle!

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