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[StephnGracie]

Hey everyone, we just got a pug. My cousin no longer could care for her pug because she is pregnant (she is, not the pug) and has two other dogs, she knew we were looking for a dog, so she offered Gracie. Gracie is about 2 years old, and loving. She is not spayed, my mom says she's only been in heat once and I shouldn't worry about it but I live in an apartment complex. If you have any great advice on how to transfer a pug from one owner to another, I love to listen.

[The Pugdads]

Hello! to Pug Village! You're up awfully late tonight!

You're going to LOVE it here! I think most Pugs are quite adaptable, as long as you give them LOTS and LOTS of love! Oh! And food!

People will probably chime in about spaying sweet Gracie. In the long run, you'll end up with a healthier Pug. Others will have more info on that!

Explore the main page of this site! There's TONS of info. And feel free to ask lots of questions, but MOST OF ALL.....


Post pictures of Gracie!!! We LOVE pictures here!

[Lisa&Izzy&Aggy]

Welcome to the village. I would definitely get her spayed right away. You don't want every dog in the complex hanging around at your door. I don't have any advice about the owner transition. We'd sure love to see some pictures.

[Snifter]

All I would suggest on the owner transition is to keep her on the same diet initially, and if you want to change, do it gradually over the course of a couple of weeks.

Find out what her toilet schedule is and try to stick to it if you can.

Otherwise just fit her into your routine immediately. It's going to be a big change for her, but if you try to change your routine to something that you can't keep up with long term then you will just give her more upheaval when you eventually settle into your ideal routine.

[StephnGracie]

We're going to get her today, YAY..
Thanks to everyone for all of your advice, I'll post pictures as soon as i can...I like everyone else love pictures....I think she will fit perfectly to my routine, since i'm pretty sure she has none with my cousin, they never trained her for anything. Once more, thanks bunches

[TNPUGMOMOF2]

Welcome, I am in Jackson, TN! Not too far! Definately get Gracie spayed, it's so much better for her. I am Marci and I am owend by Lola and Bella... and new foster boy Jersey!

[Millie'sMichael]

Welcome! Our Millie was about a year old when she came to live with us. One thing I found important was to spend as much time as possible with her in her new home so that she knew she wasn't being abandoned when we left. It's good that you're getting her just before the weekend. That way the two of you can hang out together for a few days before you go back to work.

I agree with the others that you should have her spayed right away. Millie went into heat right after she came to live with us, and it was a royal mess...blood everywhere.

You're in for a great, great time!

[Pugdawg1]

Congrats!!! I bet she'll do wonderfully. I definitely would get her spayed asap. Saves SO much hassle, and it's much healthier for her.

[bumble]

Welcome from Chicago!

[Imon]

Hi, and welcome! Nice to meet you and Gracie.

Pugs seem adaptable about attaching to new people, so as long as she gets lots of cuddling and you hand-feed her some delicious treats at first, she'll probably do just fine. A friend of mine adopted a 6-year old pug from a rescue and he transitioned just beautifully. And he'd been well-loved and in a very caring home before he was turned in (elderly couple, one going into an assisted-living facility and the other wasn't up to caring for the dog alone), but he still didn't pine or fuss.

When I had female dogs, I had them spayed since I wasn't going to breed them and I lived in an apartment building at the time. No way I wanted to deal with a female in heat on the elevators and in the hallways - both for the mess and for the nuisance of male dogs following us, not to mention accidental matings.

Hope you and Gracie have a very happy New Year together!