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June 25, 2024

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Pug Partners of Nebraska

#100 in United States, #2 in Nebraska, #2 in Omaha
#3 in pug

http://pugpartners.com

kristi@pugpartners.com

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Fort Calhoun, NE

Pug Partners of Nebraska is a 501c3, non-profit organization comprised of dedicated volunteers who are committed to rescuing and re-homing pugs in need. We believe that all pugs deserve a chance to be loved and to love a human companion. The majority of our rescue pugs come from what is called a puppy mill (a mass breeding facility), and we are very dedicated to these special dogs and providing them with the life they deserve. Our main purpose is to provide all of our rescue pugs with a loving foster home, quality dog food, medical care, and any other need that they may have while in our care. Our ultimate goal is to place each pug into a forever family that will continue to show the pug love, attention, and provide the care that they each deserve. We strive to educate our adopters and the public about our wonderful pug breed. Although pugs are quite different from most breeds, we want to show people how amazing these small dogs can be, and how they are great companions. Vision Statement Pug Partners of Nebraska provides a service to the community for pugs in need, by rescuing purebred pugs that are in shelters, puppy mills, whose owners can no longer care for them, and for those who have become lost/abandoned and to place them in a loving and safe permanent home where they will be loved and cared for as companion pets. Goals of Pug Partners of Nebraska To accomplish our mission, Pug Partners of Nebraska strives to: • Rescue adoptable pugs from a variety of situations and place them into loving foster homes until their permanent home can be found • Treat all pugs like our own, by giving them behavioral and medical attention that they need • Act as advocates by protecting and advancing the pug breed by encouraging responsible pug ownership and by rescuing pugs from unsafe or abusive situations • Carefully screen all volunteers to ensure that the most knowledgeable pug experts in the community are on board with pug Partners’ mission • Help reduce the pet over-population crisis by ensuring that all pugs adopted through our rescue are spayed or neutered • Have useful information available to those interested in adding a pug to their family • Provide the community with superior knowledge of the pug breed • cooperate and network with other animal rescue organizations in the community and world-wide • Incorporate programs to help the rescue succeed and involved more volunteers Pug Partners History One random July evening in 2008, Jessica Kamish was surfing the web looking for a sister for her current 3 year old pug Rocky. She came across the website for Midwest Pug Rescue where a banner read, “Foster homes needed in Omaha, NE.” As Jessica was the president of the Omaha Pug Club, with membership of more than 150 pug lovers, she was sure that she could find a couple of fellow pug lovers who would open their homes and hearts to a pug in need and foster for the rescue. An email was sent out to the address listed on the website, and an email was quickly received back that there was a 6 year old female who was found in O’Neil, Nebraska who needed a foster home. At this point Jessica sent an email to the pug club asking for foster homes. One couple replied immediately, Megan and Josiah (Si) Hollibaugh. They had just adopted two pugs from another rescue and wanted to help out a pug in need. With much contemplation, Jessica and her fiancé Matt decided to go ahead and take on this 6 year old puppy mill pug and give fostering a try. They named their foster pug Lily. Lily changed Matt and Jessica’s life. As a puppy mill survivor she had never experienced life outside of a kennel. There were so many firsts, and they found glory in the small things. The experience touched them both and they wanted to become more involved. Shortly after deciding this, Lily became part of their family. Jessica soon began getting emails about all the pugs needing rescued in Nebraska and Iowa. At this time, the only pug rescue in the area was Midwest Pug Rescue in Kansas City, MO, and it was obvious that the rescue need was great in the Nebraska and Iowa area as well. Jessica continued to seek out additional foster homes to help with the influx of pugs that needed rescued in the area. Megan and Si were the first foster home to take in a foster pug after Jessica. Their first foster was Yoda, a three year old mostly blind male who was surrendered to the Council Bluffs Animal Shelter. They too were touched by their fostering experience and wanted to find a way to help the pugs in need even more. After finding it hard to stay in contact with the pug rescue in Kansas City, Jessica, Matt, Megan and Si decided that it would be best to start up their own rescue and run it the way that would work best for them. Pug Partners of Nebraska was created in December 2008, and the EIN number request was filed with the IRS. In January 2009, a generous Omaha lawyer agreed to help the group file their 501(c)(3) paperwork. On January 30, 2009 the state certified Pug Partners of Nebraska’s Articles of Incorporation. Since then, Pug Partners of Nebraska has rescued over 900 pugs. We have over 20 foster homes, many volunteers, and have countless happy-ever-after stories about the pugs PPN has rescued. As the rescue has increased in size, Pug Partners added new positions to better help them rescue more pugs in need. In July 2009, positions were added to include a foster qualifier, foster coordinator, adoption qualifier, and adoption coordinator. In January 2010, these roles were further condensed to include a foster director and an adoption director. In March 2010, the positions began evolving once again and will continue to evolve as the rescue continues to grow.

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Before You Apply 1. Find out if a pug is the right pet for you o Get started by learning more about the breed and about common health concerns for pugs. o If you don’t currently have a dog, we also recommend learning about the costs associated with owning a dog 2. Read Our Adoption Requirements o In order to be able to adopt with us, you must meet the following basic requirements:  You must be at least 21 years of age.  You cannot have been convicted of any animal abuse laws.  The pug must not be a gift or “surprise” for another person.  All pets in the home must be altered (spayed or neutered), unless a medical reason is provided to us by a veterinarian.  All pets in the home must be up to date on vaccinations per minimum vaccination policy.  You must agree to feed your pug an approved, high-quality dog food (see examples).  You cannot have an invisible fence (learn why).  If you have a dog door, it must only be used under supervision.  If you live in a rental property, you must provide a signed letter of approval from your landlord or other documentation stating you are allowed you to have a pug.  You must agree to pay the adoption donation  If you live outside of Nebraska, you must be willing to arrange safe transportation for the pug 3. Check out our pugs available for adoption 4. Come to one of our events o Meet some of our adoptable pugs. o Meet with our volunteers to ask any questions you may have about the adoption process. Complete the Application 1. Email our Adoption Coordinator o We are currently pre-screening all potential adopters before they complete our adoption application. Email our adoption coordinator at kristi@pugpartners.com and let her know the pug you are interested in and why you think you’re a great fit for them. We will NOT accept inquiries via Facebook/instagram. Our adoption coordinator is a volunteer with a full-time job, so please be patient when waiting for a reply. o Our adoption application is long and requires a great deal of time from both the potential adopter to complete and for volunteers to check. By pre-screening, we are hoping to prevent any potential adopter who is unlikely to be approved from spending their time filling out an application. The most common reason for applications being denied is that applicants did not read/meet our Adoption Requirements (see #2 above). o If the adoption coordinator agrees that you may be a potential fit for the pug, she’ll send you a link to our adoption application. 2. Fill out the Adoption Application. o In the application, you will need to provide the following:  Contact information for your current veterinarian (if you have one).  3 personal references  A copy of your lease if you rent your home/apartment. o If you have questions regarding the application, please call us at 1-888-509-1940 (toll-free). o Once you have submitted your completed application, a volunteer will contact you within 10-15 days. o Please be patient! We are staffed entirely by volunteers and we receive many applications every week. o Pugs are not placed on a “first come, first served” basis. We work hard to ensure each pug is placed in a home that fits their needs and the desires of the adopting family. 3. Ask your veterinarian and personal references to reply promptly o Waiting on references to reply to our calls and emails can significantly slow down the adoption process. If your vet or references do not respond to our messages, your application may be declined. After You Apply 1. A volunteer will schedule and conduct a home visit o All adoptions require a home visit. o Don’t worry, the volunteer isn’t looking to judge the state of your kitchen sink or whether you made the beds – they are looking to ensure your home is pug-proof, and to ensure it is the right environment for the particular pug you are interested in. o This is also a great opportunity to get to meet us and ask us any questions you may have. 2. Meet the pug o If you haven’t already had the chance to do so, we’ll find an opportunity for you and any family members to meet the pug. 3. Sign the Adoption Agreement o View a sample adoption agreement. 4. Pay the Adoption Donation o We accept payment via Venmo, money orders, cashier’s checks, or cash. Personal checks will only be accepted with prior approval. o We spend more on medical bills and care for our pugs than we recover in adoption fees. For this reason, the adoption payment is not negotiable. o The adoption donation is non-refundable after 14 days. 5. Pick up your new best friend! o A volunteer will set up a time and location to transfer the pug to you. o You will receive the pug’s medical records and other documentation. After the Adoption 1. Submit your response to our follow up surveys o We want to hear from you. How is the new pug adjusting? Any questions or suggestions?

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