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    4.5 (105 reviews)
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    Me and Bagel, my new son, adopted from Pug Nation. =)
    Anthony S.

    Had a wonderful time adopting from Pug Nation. They have an extensive interview process, but it just shows that they care about where their dogs are going. It was an easy process though. The facility itself is fantastic, they have the coolest greeting area for pugs to meet their potential owners. They really do seem to care about all their dogs there, and every staff member I came across was an incredibly nice person. And when you adopt, you also get a big pack of really high quality food. The prices of adoption are also totally fair. So overall, I think I will always come back to Pug Nation if I find myself searching for an additional family member. Every dog I met was sweet, and they all need a good home.

    Stephanie M.

    I cant say enough about Pug Nation, last year was a bad year for my family. We lost our 14yrs old chuggle in Febuary 2024. We knew we wanted to bring another pug home. Very easy process, went to look at a certain pug that I really wanted to bring home but my daughter fell in love with Fauntleroy 2yr old pug mix, now Chewbacca. We have had him now for 2 weeks.He is such a sweet baby boy, shy but starting to warm up to us. If your looking for a pug dont go to a breeder go to Pug Nation they have so many pugs that are waiting for there forever home.

    While there was a multi step process to get my pug, it was well worth it! I actually loved that they are so detail oriented in the application process to ensure that their pugs find a forever home. Once I came to the center, the staff was so sweet and allowed me to spend a good amount of time with any pug that may be a good fit. I now have my boy Benny

    Our Little DJ!

    We recently adopted our dog from Pug Nation. She is a little angel and I love the fact this organization is about rescuing these dogs. The application process is a little drawn out, but I understand. They want to make sure they go to good homes. Once you are in their system though, the process is much easier.

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    My husband and I adopted Rush and Leia and they are doing great! They are very sweet and gentle and snuggly dogs and we couldn't be happier! The adoption process went smoothly! We took them to our RV trailer and they fit right in! They are good travelers and we look forward to many adventures with them in the future! When they finally arrived to their forever home, they adjusted nicely. Rush is a "momma's boy" and Leia just loves being with her humans.

    We have adopted two pugs from Pug Nation and have had great experiences both times. The staff is so helpful and wants the best for the pugs! We love our babies!

    Angela R.

    We adopted our pug from Pug Nation in 2023. The experience was amazing- they really took the time to help us find a dog that was going to be a good fit. We met with a few dogs before we fell in love with Mr. Feeny (formerly, Cedric). He has been the best dog! This is definitely the place to go to rescue a pug.

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    Jeannette A.

    We fell in love with Hermes when we visited and met several pugs! Pug Nation was so helpful in allowing us to come back and get him a week later. The work and love they give to each and every pug is so inspiring!!! We are so blessed to have him in our lives. We look forward to another adoption soon! Gwenn and staff were most accommodating!

    Pug Love

    I have adopted from pug nation for over 10 years. All I can do is say thank you to them for all they do! The pugs, the care, the love - all of it is extraordinary. They really care and ensure the dog is adopted into the right environment, the owners are connected to all. Never mind all the amazing events they hold each year. Absolutely the best!

    Daisy

    We have adopted four senior pugs from Pug Nation (first two girls, then two boys) and have had great experiences both times. Gwenn and her staff are great with providing support throughout the process. We love our babies and will be sure to adopt more dogs from them!

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    Lily C.

    Meet Opal. She is a 5 yo pug we adopted in March. She was originally scooped up as a stray in Bakersfield before being sent to Pugnation Pug Rescue in Carson. A few things we've learned about Opal so far... -She is mellow. Like SUPER mellow. -She loves to sleep curled up in a tight little pug ball next to me in bed. It doesn't matter that we sleep in a king-sized bed; she's not happy unless her snoring little pug body is pressed up against me, nudging me to the edge. And speaking of snoring... -She snores, snorts, and rumbles very loudly even by pug standards. You can usually hear her coming from two rooms away. This girl will never be an assassin. ...and most amazingly... -Like Olive, she pees in a handstand. Not only that, she also poops in a handstand. We're still trying to understand the physics of how she does that. Needless to say, we love her to bits. Even our grumpy little min pin rescue Olive seems to enjoy her company (and that's saying something)! Many, many thanks to Gwenn, Christine, and Shannon of Pugnation for matching us with Opal. If you are ever thinking of adopting a pug, they are the ones to contact. The process to adopt is not an easy one - first you fill out an application, and if that's accepted, you schedule a house check. During the house check, you do an extensive walk-through of your house and surrounding area. Also, every person living in the house must be present so they can be interviewed. If you are approved, you go to their physical location to speak to an adoption counselor and get matched with a pug. Opal, we love you and are so happy you've joined our family! @pugnationla #rescuedog #rescuepug

    We had an amazing experience at Pug Nation! We adopted Argyle (now Franki) a couple weeks ago and he has been the perfect addition to our family. All of the staff were very helpful in making sure we found the perfect fit. We were an out of state adoption and Gwenn and her team did everything to make sure everything went smoothly. 10/10 recommend Pug Nation LA and we will definitely be returning when we are ready to add another addition!

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    James H.

    So happy to have found this place, and our new furry friends. We adopted two funny boys from Pug Nation, one pure Pug, and one Pug/Chihuahua mix. The folks at Pug Nation were kind enough to sit with us several times, introduce us to different dogs until we found two that we thought were a good match for each other and our home. We adopted Derwin and Pawsli, each with an interesting back story of their own. Derwin was a stray, about a year and a half old, and Pawsli was a few months old born in the shelter. They are both super loving, and hilarious in their own unique ways, and became fast friends as soon as we got home. They've been with us now just over a month and a half without ever even having a fight. Other than never fighting they have acted like brothers since day one. The team at Pug Nation do all seem to genuinely care for the dogs there, and want to find the best homes for them. I honestly, can't imagine a smoother transition from shelter to home. They even provide a few weeks of free food thanks to a partnership with JustFoodForDogs, microchip implants for all dogs, and more. Thanks!

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    8 months ago

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    Thank you - so glad the process went smoothly

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    7 months ago

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    Thank you for your kind review and thank you for adopting Kaeru.

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    2 months ago

    The people obviously care about the dogs and it is a clean well run place. We rescued from here and are very happy.

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    Thank you!

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    6 months ago

    Absolutely the best experience we have ever had. We are in love with our Pug babies. I can't recommend enough.

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    Thank you so much we appreciate it.

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    3 months ago

    Amazing organization! Everything from how the place looks, how kind everyone there is to the amazing care every last pup gets.

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    Thanks so much. We appreciate your kind words.

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    Thank you for your positive review and for adopting

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    Thank you so much, Michele, we appreciate you!

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    Thank you - we love your family!

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    Thank you kisses to Opal!

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    Thank you so much for your kind review. Kises to Franki!

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    Thank you so much - so good to hear the process worked well.

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    Thank you and love the pictures!!! They are lucky girls.

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    Thank you! Glad Lady Jane is fitting in well :)

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    Thank you so much and kisses to Taro!

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    Thanks so much for your nice review and for giving Mojo a chance!!!!

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    Ask the Community - Pug Nation Rescue

    Where is this place at , im driving around and i cant seem to find it?

    We are in Carson but appointment only so address will be provided when you make an appointment

    We have been driving about 20 min trying to find this place and it seems to be gone or is in a storage unit what is the exact address?

    There isn't a sign or anything we almost missed it too, there's a Pug maniquín on the roof top corner

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    Gwenn and the gang are amazing, loving and caring people who dedicate their lives to caring for these pugs...

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