Evergreen Pug Rescue

10/22/2026

🐾 HOW HAS NOBODY SWOOPED UP THIS LITTLE GUY YET?! 💚

Seriously, look at that face! 😍 Goofy is 5 years old, absolutely adorable, and still waiting for someone to realize what a little gem he is!

This sweet boy loves his toys, chasing a ball, and soaking up all the belly rubs he can get! He can be a little shy when meeting new people, but give him a little time and you'll discover the fun-loving personality we've all fallen for.

And his absolute FAVORITE thing? OTHER DOGS! 🐶❤️

Goofy gains so much confidence from canine companions, and having a furry friend around really brings out his playful side! We're hoping to find him a home with at least one friendly resident dog who can be his buddy.

Goofy does have hip dysplasia, so keeping him at a healthy weight and being mindful of his comfort will be important. But that certainly doesn't stop him from enjoying the good things in life!

❤️ And a little something about Goofy's story...

Goofy came from a wonderful family who truly loved and cared for him. Unfortunately, when the financial responsibility of managing his hip dysplasia became more than they could comfortably take on, they made the difficult decision to surrender him. It wasn't a lack of love, and we have nothing but compassion for a family who wanted to make sure their boy would be cared for.

Now it's time for Goofy's next chapter! At just 5 years old, this little guy has so much love, laughter, and companionship to offer.

💚 Come on, Team Goofy! Let's get this sweetheart HOME!

🐾 Apply to adopt at www.evergreenpugrescue.com
Location: Washington state

10/21/2026

Let’s share and help find Jenny a home!!!

I feel a bit discouraged and brokenhearted for the older dogs we are fostering. I have a house full of wonderful, sweet pugs, yet it has been months since anyone got adopted and we haven’t seen a single inquiry on them either.

Today I would like to highlight Jenny. She has been with us for 171 days. She came from neglect and suspected abuse. Her pelvis was broken as was her femur though that fused back together albeit incorrectly. Her intestines were outside her abdominal cavity in a massive hernia. Her digestive tract was full of rocks which she had eaten to quiet hunger.

We fixed all we could fix and are left with a happy, active dog that still runs around with joy with only a minor limp. Jenny is 10, she loves toys, kids and has been a good friend to every dog in my home. She is kennel and potty trained, sits on command and knows to wait for her food.

I hope that Jenny doesn’t hit 200 days in foster care because she honestly deserved to be adopted a long time ago for all she’s been through.

As the holidays approach I hope that perhaps people may consider giving the gift of permanency to one of these fantastic seniors and I jopw that perhaps Jenny would be so lucky to be one of them.

10/20/2026

❤️ Save a life. Open your home. Foster a pug!

Ever wonder what it takes to foster? A little room, a lot of love, and a willingness to help a pug on their way to happily ever after!

Can we guarantee every pug will arrive with perfect manners? Nope!

Can we promise they’ll be potty trained? We wish! 😂

Can we promise supplies, veterinary care, guidance, and a team ready to support you? Absolutely!

Fostering isn’t about having the perfect home or welcoming the perfect pug. It’s about giving a dog a safe place to land, a chance to settle in, and the love they deserve while waiting for their forever family.

Every foster home gives us the opportunity to say YES to another pug in need!

We’re looking for foster families throughout Washington State. Could you open your home? 🐾

https://evergreenpugrescue.com/dog-foster/

P.S. California friends, we need you too! Foster homes in California help us give more pugs a chance at a brighter future!

10/19/2026

🍥 Life is sweeter with a little Cinnamon Roll! ❤️

Meet Cinnamon, our adorable 13-month-old sweetheart who's ready to find her happily ever after!

When Cinnamon first arrived in the Pacific Northwest, she was a little overwhelmed by all the excitement of her big adventure. But sometimes these little nuggets just need a little time to find their footing, and WOW, has Cinnamon blossomed!

She's GREAT with other dogs and kids, and we're loving watching more of her sweet personality shine through every day! Cinnamon is still building her confidence, and occasionally she needs a little extra reassurance, even from familiar faces. But that's all part of getting comfortable in a new world, and she's making wonderful progress!

We're looking for a family who will embrace the journey with her, celebrate the little victories, and give her the encouragement she needs to keep blossoming. A home with another friendly dog could be a wonderful bonus for this social little girl!

This Cinnamon Roll has all the ingredients to be something pretty special. She's already come so far, and we can't wait to see how much sweeter life gets from here! ❤️

Who's ready to add a little Cinnamon to their family recipe? 🐾💕

Location: Washington state
Apply: Visit our website, link in profile!

10/19/2026

🌲🐾 PUPdate! Happy Tails alert! 🐾🌲

🐾 Meet Bernard: The Bestest Bernard Ever! ❤️

At 10 years old, Bernard was looking for something every senior pug deserves: a peaceful home where he could relax, feel comfortable, and just be himself.

After coming to Evergreen Pug Rescue in April, Bernard received the medical care he needed to feel so much better. With a little help from his rescue and foster teams, he was ready for his next chapter—and in June, Kimber welcomed him home to Portland, Oregon! 🥰

So, how’s retirement treating this distinguished gentleman? Well, don’t let the gray around his muzzle fool you. Bernard may enjoy naps with his favorite chicken toy, but he’s also a playful little powerhouse! His favorite games involve chewing, tugging, and shaking toys with serious enthusiasm. Vigorously, of course. 😂

He’s learned to use his dog door to explore his very own yard, gets ridiculously excited when his car harness comes out for a trip to the nature park, and makes friends with people almost instantly. He even celebrated Pride Month with a rainbow plushie! 🌈🐶

Bernard does have some ongoing medical needs, including prescription food and daily eye care, but thanks to the wonderful veterinary teams who cared for him before and after adoption, his skin allergies, ear issues, and dry eye are well-controlled.

Kimber is also helping him learn new ways to feel comfortable during vet visits, using his favorite motivator: TREATS! Apparently, Bernard is quite willing to negotiate. 😉

Kimber, thank you for seeing the wonderful boy beneath the medical needs and giving Bernard a home where he can feel safe, loved, and free to be his delightfully playful self.

And Bernard? Keep shaking those toys, making new friends, and enjoying every adventure. At Evergreen Pug Rescue, we happen to agree with your family:

You really are the bestest Bernard ever! ❤️🐾

10/18/2026

🐾❤️ A Little Larry Update!

One thing we've learned in rescue is that every dog has their own journey, and sometimes the best thing we can do is adjust the plan to help them succeed!

When Larry came to Evergreen Pug Rescue, we knew he'd been living with other pugs, so we expected he'd settle right into a foster home with other dogs. But after his long journey to Washington, Larry showed us he needed a little extra support navigating all these changes.

And that's perfectly okay!

Rescue isn't always an easy transition for every pup. Some settle in overnight, while others need more time, patience, and encouragement to find their footing.

For Larry, that meant spending some time with our wonderful trainer, who graciously opened her home to him. And we are SO incredibly thankful she did!

The updates have been fantastic! Larry is doing great with her dogs, learning that his crate can be a comfortable place, and building confidence. His trainer suspects some of his initial uncertainty may simply come from limited exposure to new dogs and situations. Next up? Some field trips to help him experience more of the world!

Here's something we're really proud of at Evergreen Pug Rescue: We don't shortcut care for our pugs. Not medical care. Not emotional care.

Sometimes that means extra veterinary care, sometimes more time in foster care, and sometimes, like with Larry, professional guidance to help set him up for success.

And now, it's time to begin the search for Larry's happily ever after! ❤️

We're looking for someone patient, consistent, and willing to celebrate the little victories as Larry continues to blossom. If you're local to the Seattle-area, he's a eligible for foster-to-adopt as well!

Because rescue isn't just about finding dogs homes. It's about giving them the foundation for happy, successful lives.

Sometimes the journey takes a little longer, but the happily ever after is worth every step.

Let's find Larry his people! ❤️🐾

Location: Washington state
Apply: Check out our website linked in profile

10/18/2026

🐾 Good Adopters Do Their Homework! ❤️

Today we're sharing a little education that we have a feeling rescue volunteers EVERYWHERE are going to thank us for! 😂

We LOVE seeing people excited about adoptable dogs! But there are a few comments that rescue volunteers know all too well...

📍 “Where are you located?”
Check the post, Facebook bio, business profile, or heck, Google us! We're not a secret society! 😂

💬 “Send me info!”
We've already done the homework for you! Our website is full of information about our dogs and adoption process.

🐾 “How do I apply?”
This one gets us every time! 😂 Visit the website! The application and instructions are right there.

✈️ “I'd adopt, but I'm 3,000 miles away!”
Great! Have you read our out-of-state adoption Q&A? We're happy to work with adopters willing to travel to Washington!

❤️ Here's why this matters.

Every time a volunteer stops to answer a question that's already been answered, that's time away from helping the dogs. Multiply that by dozens of comments every week, and it adds up!

And here's something important: If you've applied, followed the process, and responded to our emails, we already know you're serious! You don't need to comment on every pug that captures your heart to be considered. You're already in our adoption process, and you know how to reach us!

We're not saying don't ask questions. We're simply asking you to take a little initiative first.

Read the post. Explore the website. Follow the process. And if something isn't clear, we're happy to help!

This isn't just an Evergreen thing. Rescues everywhere are run by hardworking volunteers who could use a little help making their time count.

Good adopters do their homework. It makes a great first impression, and it lets us spend more time doing what matters most: saving dogs! 🐾❤️

10/18/2026

🎃🐾 MONSTER MASH PUG BASH — WHAT A DAY! 👻💜

We had the BEST time, and we're still smiling thinking about all the pugs, costumes, laughs, and wonderful people who made today so much fun!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out, volunteered, and helped make this such a special day. We couldn't do it without this amazing pug-loving community! 🧡

📸 NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Drop your favorite Monster Mash Pug Bash pictures in the comments! We want to see all those adorable faces, hilarious costumes, and unforgettable moments.

We're not quite ready for the fun to be over, so let's relive it all together! 🐾💕

10/17/2026

🎃 It's MONSTER MASH PUG BASH DAY! 👻🐾

We may be busy getting ready for a whole lot of pug-filled Halloween fun, but we couldn't let today go by without giving one of our adoptable sweethearts a little spotlight!

💕 MEET KATIE! 💕

At four years old, Katie is proving that being a proper little lady is practically her superpower!

She's sweet, smart, wonderfully well-mannered, and has settled into her foster home like she's been there forever. Seriously, this girl understood the assignment! 🥰

🐾 Loves people, kids, and other dogs!

🏡 Fully house-trained — not a single accident!

🐀 Even politely ignores her foster family's pet rats!

🛏️ Believes bedtime snuggles are an absolute necessity!

Katie isn't asking for much. Just a family to love, a cozy bed to share, and a place to call her own. ❤️

While we're celebrating all things pug today, we're hoping someone out there sees this lovely little lady and realizes she's exactly who they've been waiting for.

🎃 Help us give Katie her moment in the spotlight! Share her post and help this wonderful girl find her happily ever after!

🐾 Apply to adopt at www.evergreenpugrescue.com
Location: Washington state