Gertie’s Safe Place for Pugs

06/06/2026

If you are located in the Dallas or DFW vicinity, your volunteer support would be greatly appreciated! A significant number of pugs in need are from the El Paso and Juarez borderlands region. Recently, three pugs were transported to Dallas from our area last Monday, and an additional three are scheduled for transport next week. A substantial proportion of the featured pugs originated from our locality. They provide invaluable assistance in managing the considerable influx of pugs requiring care!

🚨 Our fosters are FULL!

As of June 2, we have 28 pugs currently staying in our Keller vet clinic, more at our Dallas vet clinic, and more expected to arrive in the coming days. While we are incredibly grateful for our veterinary partners and the care they provide, this is not sustainable for us, the pugs, or the clinics.

Our full-time fosters are full. Our respite fosters are full. Many of our foster families have already taken on two or even three pugs at a time to help us keep up with demand. Despite that incredible generosity, we still have 28 pugs waiting because we have no foster homes left for them to go to.

Every day a pug remains in boarding costs the rescue $25+ per day, money that could otherwise go toward medical care, surgeries, medications, and future rescues.

If you’re in the DFW or Frisco area, please consider fostering.

You choose your foster pug. You choose your availability. You can take breaks when needed. Even a short-term foster placement can make a tremendous difference.

👉 Apply to foster here: https://www.dfwpugs.com/become-a-foster

If you’ve already applied, please be patient as our volunteers work through application approvals. Make sure any pets in the home are up to date on vaccinations and Heartworm preventative. Make sure you have given your vet authorization to release records to us, that will help speed up the process. 🙏 If you’d like to help us speed up this process, please apply to volunteer on our website.

05/27/2026

Oh goodness, who is looking for an adorable puppy! Marisol over at Finding Meadows: Pet Rescue Team has so many! Puppies will be fully vetted just looking for a safe, loving home forever! You should go over to her page and see all the cutie patooties available for adoption! 

05/25/2026

This post is for my beautiful girl Gertie. And for every dog I have loved and lost. I know you are always here with your mommy.

I’m here, you know.
In the quiet spaces between your thoughts,
In the soft light that brushes your face,
In the smile you wear when you think of me.

I didn’t go far.
I’m in the sunflowers that turn their faces toward the light,
In the birds that greet the morning with song.
Every time you smile,
It’s like I’m right there beside you.

I watch as you move through life,
And I know it’s not easy.
But remember, love, I’m still with you.
I’m in every breath of wind that stirs the trees,
In the warmth you feel when the sun touches your skin.
These are my whispers to you,
Telling you I’m never really gone.

Every flutter of a butterfly,
Every soft rustle of a leaf in the wind—
That’s me,
Just a breath away,
Reaching for you,
Reminding you that love doesn’t end.

You don’t have to see me to know I’m here.
I’m the peace in your quiet moments,
The joy in your laughter,
The comfort in your tears.
I live in the beauty of the ordinary—
In the way sunlight dances on water,
In the way rain kisses the earth.

I’m here.
Always here.
In every butterfly,
Every sunflower,
But it’s your smile—
That radiant smile,
That pulls me through the distance,
Brings me back,
Now, always, forever—
It brings me back
To you.

05/16/2026

One year ago today, our special Gabriel was up in Washington looking for his forever family! Boy did he luck out! He was found by a young boy who thinks his Gabriel is absolutely perfect! I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome 🙂 

05/13/2026

Oh my goodness, they even have them in a black Pug! 

05/13/2026

Ha ha ha I need these for my birthday y’all! 

05/08/2026

Wonderful Friday morning news to share! Kolette Fuqua-Williams has welcomed Rex, a deserving furry friend, into her family, while Cindy is waiting with excitement for her new tiny companion, Penelope. This journey was filled with moments of pure joy and kindness. I'm thrilled to see these beautiful bonds form between humans and canines. Saving lives takes a village, and I'm grateful for the people who make it possible. Leonor Ruiz, your kindness and patience with Rex are truly appreciated, especially when plans fell through and he was returned to your care temporarily. My heartfelt thanks also go to Azalea Paredes, whose friendship, generosity and support mean the world to me and this rescue. Karen at Pawsitive Rescuers has been a rock, offering guidance and reassurance throughout my rescuer journey. To all of you, I'm so thankful for your support! Your dedication to finding the right homes for our furry friends is truly life-changing. And the good news doesn't stop there! Dragon, the beautiful white deaf puppy, may soon find his forever home in Denver! Thanks to Marisol at Finding Meadows: Pet Rescue Team for saving him and keeping him safe while we search for his forever home. Marisol has some amazing puppies for adoption that can be transported to your area. And please don’t forget that sharing posts can make all the difference, so let's keep spreading the word! Kolette Fuqua-Williams Leonor Ruiz Azalea Paredes Pawsitive Rescuers Finding Meadows: Pet Rescue Team