Rehoming the Rescue Pug

[tall grass pugs]

To one extent of another, all rehoming suggests rescue, either from a shelter, a very bad situation, or a financially strapped family downsizing and unable to take their beloved family pet. But when we rehome to a prospective pug parent, are we giving them an 'owner's manual' welcoming the pug to their house. Many new owners assume that the pug is just as thrilled to be with them, as they are thrilled to have the pug. Maybe and maybe not----maybe an older dog is politely shocked by a new environment. Let's work at making sensible suggestions at helping to integrate a dog into a new home. I'll go first. The new owner should be encouraged to sequester existing pets like cats in a different room. Not every pug has ever seen a cat, and a new home with something clawed that spits and rubs is a trauma in itself. The same thought applies to existing dogs who certainly believe the house is theirs because they were there first. Introductions can go slow with careful management and mutual reassurance. What else can we put on an Owner's Manual for good transitions to the forever life?

[Wonka & Nilla]

There is an awesome sticky by Pugpillow with lots of helpful suggestions here: Tips for new pug parents (Recommendations for new adopters)

[sassismom]

I Never bring a new animal (I sit friends pets) into the house they go to the back yard then I bring my gang out one at a time to say "hello" they then allow the interloper to come into the house!