Bay Area Pug Project

Bay Area Pug Project We're a volunteer-run 501(c)(c) nonprofit dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitating, and rehoming of pugs in the San Francisco Bay Area. EIN: 33-3528004.

Rocky is adopted!Evelyn and Richard were looking for a friend for their pug Duke, and they knew they wanted a young, act...
09/06/2026

Rocky is adopted!

Evelyn and Richard were looking for a friend for their pug Duke, and they knew they wanted a young, active pug who could keep up with their adventures. Camping, canoeing, fishing, and plenty of fun outings? Rocky sounded like the perfect match for them.

Rocky came to us after being surrendered when his owner moved, just shortly after he had been adopted from a shelter. Through all the changes, this happy puppy kept his sweet, playful spirit.

Now he has a best friend, an adventure buddy, and a family ready to make a lifetime of memories with him. We couldn’t be more excited for this little guy!

Happy tails!

Meet Oso!This giant teddy bear (hence the name) is a total sweetheart with a total pug personality. He’s 1.5 years old, ...
09/05/2026

Meet Oso!

This giant teddy bear (hence the name) is a total sweetheart with a total pug personality. He’s 1.5 years old, active, playful, silly, and goofy. He’s crate trained, doing great with potty training, and wonderful with kids. He loves to play with toys and is gentle with his little human friends.

Oso was surrendered after getting into fights with his littermate and father. This is to be expected, with several unfixed and/or related dogs. Getting him out of that situation and neutered was a priority, and he adjusted well to the change.

Oso is a confident guy, but there’s one major thing he needs to do in order to feel even better: lose a significant amount of weight. At his current size, he’s showing signs of a collapsing trachea, which is affecting his breathing. Soft palate surgery will help prevent further airway damage, but we don’t feel comfortable putting him under for that at this weight. If an adopter can help him lose 5 pounds by the beginning of February, we will take him to our vet and pay for the procedure.

Most of all, Oso needs an adopter committed to helping him get healthy and become the happiest, healthiest version of himself. This big teddy bear has a lot of love and life ahead of him! He’s neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and being fostered in Vacaville, CA.

Adopt: www.bayareapugproject.org/dog/oso

Tim is adopted!Two years ago, Danelle and Mark said goodbye to their beloved pugs, Simon and Sissy, and ever since, ther...
09/04/2026

Tim is adopted!

Two years ago, Danelle and Mark said goodbye to their beloved pugs, Simon and Sissy, and ever since, there’s been a giant pug-shaped hole in both their hearts and their home. They knew it was finally time to bring some much-needed pug love back into their lives, and they hoped to find a young pup who could give them years of companionship, laughter, and affection.

Enter Tim.

We pulled this silly, energetic boy from Solano County Animal Care after he was found as a stray. In foster care, Tim was everything you could want in a young pug: goofy, playful, affectionate, and always ready to keep things interesting.

We had a feeling Tim would bring Danelle and Mark exactly the kind of joy and energy they’d been missing, so we made the introduction. And the rest was history.

Tim is now Timmy, and he’s already settling into his new life with his people. They’re even planning to add a pug sibling to the family next year once Timmy is settled in.

From a stray with no idea where he belonged to a cherished family member with a whole future ahead of him. We’d say he landed exactly where he was meant to be.

Meet Bruno!Bruno is an adorable pug mix that came to us from our local shelter after being hit by a car, and we’re so gr...
09/03/2026

Meet Bruno!

Bruno is an adorable pug mix that came to us from our local shelter after being hit by a car, and we’re so grateful for shelter partners who reach out and give us the opportunity to help dogs like him right from the start.

He arrived with a broken pelvis and hip, but in true pug fashion, he was still determined to walk and wag his tail despite the pain. His pelvis will heal on its own, but his hip required a Femoral Head Osteotomy at UC Davis on August 20. His recovery requires ramps or stairs and no jumping off furniture, and luckily, he picked up the routine quickly in his foster home. He’s recovering beautifully and now just needs time, rest, and plenty of love.

Bruno is approximately 3.5 years old and weighs just 16 pounds. We suspect he’s a Beagle or Chihuahua mix, with short little legs and the sweetest personality. He’s fully potty trained to a dog door, gets along wonderfully with dogs of all sizes, and absolutely loves people. His favorite place is curled up on a bed with his favorite human or another dog.

He’s playful but also has a nice chill side, making him a wonderful age and temperament for someone looking for a fun companion who also loves to cuddle.

Bruno is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and does not need any additional surgical follow-up. He is currently being fostered in Antioch and would love to meet you!

Adopt: https://bayareapugproject.org/dog/bruno-2/

It’s September, which means it’s officially spooky season in our book. Why wait until October?!We’re kicking off fall wi...
09/02/2026

It’s September, which means it’s officially spooky season in our book. Why wait until October?!

We’re kicking off fall with our brand-new merch collection, and we’re obsessed. A huge thank you to Emi & Poe | creativity x artist life x pugs for creating this adorable design! We love teaming up with local artists to create amazing art that helps support rescue.

The design is available on a variety of items, so head to our Bonfire store and pick your favorite. We earn about $5 from every item sold, so every purchase helps us continue caring for pugs in need.

Shop here: https://www.bonfire.com/bapp-halloween-2026/

Summer is adopted!Melissa and Dominic were looking for a small, cuddly, playful, and social dog to join their family. Th...
09/02/2026

Summer is adopted!

Melissa and Dominic were looking for a small, cuddly, playful, and social dog to join their family. They already had a senior dog named Tootsie, who was a little more selective about her friends, so they wanted a dog who loved everyone and everything.

Curious about the pug breed, they came to our Sacramento adoption event to meet some dogs and learn more. We talked with them about the pug’s medical and emotional needs, and they decided they were ready for all the love, snorts, and personality that comes with being a pug parent.

We told them about Summer, an active and sweet young pug who was awaiting her spay and wasn’t at the event that day. They were immediately interested, so we connected them with Summer’s foster family. And the rest is history!

We pulled this beautiful girl from a Central Valley shelter after she was found as a stray. The moment she arrived in rescue, Summer bounced around like the happy, playful dog she is. We knew any family would be lucky to watch this sweet girl grow up, and we’re so happy she found hers.

Her new family decided to keep her name, and they are completely in love with her. Every day, Summer gets to wind down curled up with one of her human siblings, living the life of royalty she absolutely deserves.

Welcome to the pug club!

Welcome to rescue, Dolly Rae.Dolly Rae was found as a stray alongside another pug and recently taken in by Contra Costa ...
09/02/2026

Welcome to rescue, Dolly Rae.

Dolly Rae was found as a stray alongside another pug and recently taken in by Contra Costa Animal Services. When she struggled in the kennel environment, we were asked to step in and give this sweet senior a chance. She’s estimated to be around 10 years old.

With the sassiest little grumpy-old-lady face, we fell in love immediately. It’s clear Dolly Rae has had a rough life. She’s had multiple litters of puppies, her coat was ravaged by fleas, and her mouth smelled absolutely awful. We got her to our vet for a full workup, dental, and spay, expecting she’d have quite a bit of work ahead of her.

During her exam, our vet discovered that Dolly Rae can barely open her jaw. The sunken appearance of her face is actually from significant muscle atrophy, likely the result of an untreated infection in her past. Her jaw also made anesthesia and intubation more challenging, so our vet did what he could safely and reasonably do for her dental given the circumstances.

Understandably, Dolly Rae prefers soft foods, and she is very happy to eat them! She’s incredibly friendly and social, loves going for walks despite her weaker back legs, and absolutely adores being brushed. In fact, daily brushing is helping remove the scabs left behind by her flea infestation.

So for now, Dolly Rae is enjoying her new life of daily salon appointments, soft meals, leisurely walks, and plenty of love. We’re going to spoil this sweet old lady while we help her gain some weight and get her coat and overall health back on track.

Once she’s feeling better, she’ll be ready to find the forever home she should have had all along. For now, we just want Miss Dolly Rae to know what it feels like to be comfortable, cared for, and loved.

Polly Pocket is adopted!And she’s our first-ever international adoption! Nicole and Lewis traveled all the way from Albe...
08/31/2026

Polly Pocket is adopted!

And she’s our first-ever international adoption! Nicole and Lewis traveled all the way from Alberta, Canada to bring this resilient little pug home after falling in love with her story.

We introduced Polly in July after pulling her from the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency. She was severely underweight, covered in fleas and ticks, and suffering from a painful mouth abscess caused by a foxtail. Over the past month, she’s healed, gained weight, and blossomed in her foster home.

Nicole and Lewis lost their last dog earlier this year and knew it was time to welcome another companion. Experienced with medically complex dogs and fostering, they wanted to rescue a small pug who could travel with them. With few pug rescues near them, they expanded their search into the U.S., prioritized the states that had the most rescue pugs in need, and found us!

They knew they’d have to wait until Polly was healthy enough to travel, and they patiently did. When they finally got to hold her, there were happy tears all around. Her new name is Molly, and she’s doing wonderfully. We’re so grateful she found adopters who were willing to cross an international border to bring her home.

Pug meetups are BACK!
Join us Sunday, September 20 at 2 pm for a Bay Area pug meetup at Joaquin Miller Small Dog Park. I...
08/31/2026

Pug meetups are BACK!

Join us Sunday, September 20 at 2 pm for a Bay Area pug meetup at Joaquin Miller Small Dog Park. It’s a fully-fenced park with ample parking.

📍 3590 Sanborn Dr, Oakland, CA

See you there!

     

Lila is adopted!Stephanie and Truson had been missing their pug, who they lost in 2023, and after some time, they felt r...
08/31/2026

Lila is adopted!

Stephanie and Truson had been missing their pug, who they lost in 2023, and after some time, they felt ready to welcome another pug into their lives. When they came across Lila’s profile, they were immediately charmed by her sweet smile, cuddly personality, and obvious love of being close to her people.

Lila came to rescue alongside another dog after their family decided they no longer wanted dogs. We were so happy to have the opportunity to give her a fresh start and find the forever family she deserved.

And now she has exactly that. Lila has found a family who plans to take her everywhere, curl up with her on the couch, and shower her with all the love and attention she could ask for.

Happy tails, Lila!

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Vacaville, CA
95687

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