Available Dogs

***ADOPTION PENDING*** Willow is currently accepting applications for her new crib! All about Willow....... Willow is a 1-year-old fawn Pug who was unappreciated and so over her past home that she surrendered herself to GMPR along with her sister, Maple.... Both Willow and Maple are very active, playful, and full of puppy mischief, but in a good way... They both love being outdoors, their foster family often has trouble convincing them to come back inside. In true puppy fashion, they've never met a chew toy they couldn't destroy, and welcome your challenge should you accept it.....Both are pretty much housebroken, no accidents in the foster home. There was that one time, but who's counting, and it was totally not her their fault.. But seriously, their foster family would confidently say that when kept to their schedule, they're fully housebroken.. These two are like two peas in a pod, but not bonded. Although we are seeking a home for them where there is another younger pet matching their energy for companionship.. Cats, no prob. Kids, ok too as long as they can hang, are well behaved and are respectful of the typical and expected boundaries (no poking, prodding, teasing, etc).. They would love a pint-sized partner in crime to sneak them snacks and play anything, so long as the activity itself is live, engaged and has the word "play" in it.. Willow's ideal home would be an active one that can keep up with her, she's no wallflower. Fully equipped with a canine companion of an equal energy level for daily shenanigans. A fenced yard would be great, but not a requirement so long as adequate, leashed outdoor activities and play time are at her disposal. If you're interested in learning more about Willow, please contact our Adoption Coordinator (you have her info from your original approval). Willow is fully vetted and ready to move on to her forever home, her adoption fee is $500.
***ADOPTION PENDING*** Meet Luna: Your New Best Friend! Luna is a sweet little 1.5-year-old white female pug who is ready to find her forever home. She was recently surrendered by her owner after having a litter of puppies, and now she’s ready to start living for herself. Luna loves treats and is the typical food-motivated pug. She enjoys playing with toys when she's with her puppies, but otherwise, she hasn't shown much interest. She's definitely displayed that she's most comfortable and confident when mom'ing her pups. Luna is not protective of her toys or food and is making great progress on her housetraining. She has been sleeping in an x-pen with her puppies, but she would love a bed of her own (or yours) once she's no longer in mom mode. Luna is a bit nervous around new people, likely due to her protective maternal instincts. However, once you pass her sniff test, she loves pets and snuggles. She gets along well with other dogs and even cats. Luna has spent time with a 10-year-old child and had a ball playing with him, she wanted his undivided attention. Due to her playful nature, a home without toddlers is preferred as she might accidentally knock them over in her excitement. Luna super loves being outside and often needs to be coaxed back inside. She’s still figuring out the whole leash thing but has been doing fine with a fenced-in yard in her foster home. Luna is looking for a loving home where she can enjoy treats, snuggles, and plenty of playtime with a worthy canine companion. Based on Luna's free-spirited nature and love of the outdoors, a fenced yard would be required. We're excited for her new chapter of life, putting herself first, learning trust, love and most importantly a family to call her own. She will be ready to move to her forever home soon, her adoption fee is $500. If you think you could be the perfect match for this sweet girl, please reach out to our Adoption Coordinator to learn more.
***AVAILABLE TO NEW AND PREVISOUSLY APPROVED APPLICANTS*** You may recognize this little lady from her stint on the Vegas strip where she headlined for Moulin Rouge. Stage name "Daisy Dukes", now known as Coco, is a 2 -year-old BUGG who has since retired from the bright lights of Vegas. She hung up her heels and is ready to settle down and enjoy a quieter, family life... Coco is young, svelte and playful. Wanting to keep her figure, she gets her cardio in with playtime in the yard. Get this, her favorite game is fetching balls (can't make this stuff up, folks..) She gets along with the other dogs and cats in her foster home, but she prefers the company, and lap, of her human. Coco loves her snuggles and to be with her person, relaxing on the couch and just chilling. She is a very mild-mannered lady and is super sweet. You can touch her paws, clean her ears, give her a bath, rub her belly, as long as it involves you and her....There are no kids in her foster home, but given her sweet and gentle nature, we feel she would be just fine with them. She picked up on house rules for potty almost immediately, dare we say HOUSEBROKEN?? Her foster mom is working on basic commands (sit, stay) and she's responding very well, she's a quick study. She does great around food, treats, and toys, no aggression whatsoever. Other Animals can eat or be around her food and she is completely unresponsive. She does great in the car, just sits back and enjoys the ride. Overall, she is a sweet and gentle soul looking for her piece of the American dream, a family to call her own.. Quote from her foster mom.."If she's not adopted soon, I will be a foster failure..". She's just a perfect houseguest and a pleasure to have in the home. Coco is looking for a family, or single person, with or without another mellow dog for companionship. Cats and/or kids are ok. A home that offers equal time play and chill. A fenced in yard would be great for her playtime, but not a requirement so long as walks and regular activities are provided. A home where she gets plenty of attention, plenty of your time, all of your love, and mandatory belly rubs. Coco is fully vetted and scheduled for her spay, she will be ready to move on to her forever home soon. To learn more about Coco please submit an adoption application (new applicants) or email our Adoption Coordinator (previously approved applicants), her adoption fee is $500.
***AVAILABLE TO NEW AND PREVISOUSLY APPROVED APPLICANTS*** Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl.......(you'll be singing that for the rest of the day, you're welcome).. Stage name "Loba", now known as Lola, is a 2 -year-old beautiful BUGG who headlined the hottest show north of Havana. She took those yellow feathers out of her hair and retired from the burlesque life.. Lola is no stranger to your lap (no pun intended). If you are sitting down, she WILL get on your lap for cuddles. But make no mistake, Lola is no wallflower. She enjoys playing outside and has carefully crafted her zoomie skills.. She gets along great with the other dogs in the foster home, there is even a cat rumored to live there. In typical sketchy cat form, it's only been seen a few times and only comes out at night. Lola has seen this recluse cat, but paid no mind and respected its desire for solitary. Lola is such a good girl, always aiming to please she displays the sweetest, kindest, friendliest demeanor. She allows, even enjoys full on grooming. She has no food, toy or treat aggression. You can give it, take it back, she even loves to share with her foster siblings. There are no kids in her foster home, however we feel she would be just fine with older kids. Her foster mom is working on her 'no jumping' manners. Since she's always happy to see you, in her excitement she may inadvertently knock over a toddler or newly upright wobbly walker. She's a quick study and has already mastered sit, shake and most monumentally POTTY! She is for the most part house trained, but refreshers would always be in order in a new home. Lola likes to hit the road as your copilot, she's a little excited at first but calms quickly. Lola has lived life in the fast lane, she's ready to detour to the predictable, stable, family-orientated lane. Lola is looking for an active family, or single person, with or without another mellow dog for companionship. Cats and/or kids are ok. A home that offers plenty of exercise, love and time. Lola is fully vetted and scheduled for her spay, she will be ready to move on to her forever home soon. To learn more about Lola please submit an adoption application (new applicants) or email our Adoption Coordinator (previously approved applicants), her adoption fee is $500.
***ADOPTION PENDING*** Spaghetti, a.k.a. Kid-Sid, a.k.a. Captain Underbite, is a 3-year-old Chug, new to the area and looking for some friendly's to spend time with, maybe even grow some roots and settle down. This 7-pound pastaroni found his way to GMPR by chance when hitching a ride from Vegas.. That baby face gave him a great run counting cards at the tables, but he got made and it was time to cash out. He's very agile, quick to play and make new friends. And personality, forgetaboutit.. In true lady-killer form, he steals the heart of everyone he's meets. He has an enormous network of 4-legged friends of the canine persuasion, he gets along with everybody. His thoughts and feelings about cats; however, are unknown. Don't let his size fool you, he can hang with the best of them, and his energy is likely to outlast them all. But there is a time and place for everything, he plays hard and cuddles even harder. The instant you pick him up, he's a limp noodle in your arms. After all, being blessed with that face, he is a lover, not a fighter.. No aggression or resource guarding at all. Spaghetti's housebreaking is pretty much set, he has obvious signs and if kept to a schedule, he'll be pee-pee-proof in no time.. And boy, this kid can work a crowd. He proved it during an event where he was headlining alongside a beautiful, young, exotic WHITE lady pug and her two WHITE PUG PUPPIES. I mean c'mon, who could compete with that? Challenge accepted! He stole the show, folks were falling over themselves in awe of his charismatic charm.. It can't be learned or taught folks, It's truly a gift.. Having lived a storied and adventure filled life in the Vegas, he's learned how to stay on top. He tends to acquire goods and stow them away for a rainy day. Like toys, chew treats, random shoes, a throw pillow or blanket... Anything portable and light enough for him to snatch and grab. No destruction or damage, he's just a hoarder...I mean collector of fine antiquities.. In typical little guy fashion, he's learned to project himself as a much larger and intimidating being. When he does speak, which isn't often, he sounds like a Pittie or German Sheppard. This little pocket rocket can go anywhere and do anything. Hoping a plane? He's got his passport, fits in your carry on and can't wait to come along! An active family, or single person, a more active or more chill household, with or without another dog for companionship..... Spaghetti is fully versatile and accommodating to just about any home, person or lifestyle. A home that offers plenty of love, time and attention are the only core requirements. There are only two areas of note where we would pause when seeking his new diggs... We are seeking a home with older kids as his man of steel jaw (Dracula smile) enhances his canines and he loves to give kisses. There could be an unintentional love poke/scrape while he's showering you with his affections that would not be ideal for littles. Apartment or condo living is also not suggested for our little Spaghetti, he does not speak often, but when he does it's loud. Any shared wall environment would not be suiting. Spaghetti is fully vetted and ready to move on to his forever home. To learn more about Spaghetti please submit an adoption application (new applicants) or email our Adoption Coordinator (previously approved applicants), his adoption fee is $500.
***ADOPTION PENDING*** Meet Elly Mae, a 4-year-old perky little pooch looking for her forever home... At 18'ish pounds, she has the ideal body condition, she keeps her figure by staying active. She's super playful and always busy keeping a watchful eye on her foster mom, growing concerned if she loses sight of her. But that is where the term "Velcro Pug" was coined... We would consider her to be of a higher energy in Pug-terms, but consistent with her age and the fact that she is a healthy, happy girl. No need for you to enroll in HIIT or cross training, her need for speed is easily addressed with another playful canine companion in the home. Her favorite pastime is running in the yard chasing her new foster friends. She did not have this amenity in her previous home, she was always walked. And because of that, she is a perfect little lady on a leash receiving an A+ from her foster mom.. But when it's time to sit and relax, she is the first one to curl up on your lap for snuggles and nap time. Elly talks a lot, not barky just vocal. As well as being very curious and nosey, she wants to know what is going on all the time. More proof to our theory that Pugs are people too, just in smaller, barrel-shaped bodies. Elly Mae even has a cat in her foster home. Having likely never seen or interacted with one before, at first she was like "OMG CAT!" But when corrected by her foster mom she accepted the direction. Elly Mae continues to sleep with one eye open with that cat lurking around, but we're happy to report they are both doing just fine co-habitating. Elly Mae is fully HOUSETRAINED!! She is a foodie and gets very excited when it is feeding time, not in an aggressive manner, just pure elation, because c'mon.... food = life! But if you have another food connoisseur in the home it's probably best to give ample space in between at feeding time, just to prevent an unintended scuffle. She's always ready for a road trip. She looks forward to carpool karaoke and just sits back and enjoys the open road... Elly Mae is looking for that lucky human she can follow around and keep out of trouble. Always by their side in the yard, in the car, on the couch, while making dinner, even the bathroom! You'll never have to worry about being alone ever again.. She'll be there as that voice of reason, helping to guide every decision you make. Elly Mae is seeking a home with another young, playful dog for companionship. Cats are ok, she has not been kid tested but she's a sweetheart and we think she'll do just fine. A fenced yard is preferred as she has really embraced the freedom on unleashed playtime outdoors. She is very aware of everything around her and would easily get distracted and intrigued by things outside her area. There was an attempted escape from her foster's yard to go visit the neighbor's dog, so she could present as a "flight risk" if in an unsecured environment. And since she wants to thoroughly ingrain herself in every aspect of your life, she cannot be left alone for more than a few hours at a time. Her person would need to be home more often than not. Elly Mae is fully vetted and ready to move on to her happy ever after, her adoption fee is $425. If you're interested in learning more about Elly Mae please contact our Adoption Coordinator for further info.
***AVAILABLE TO NEW AND PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICANTS*** Ready for an instant 2/3rd's of a grumble?? Meet Jackson & Ripley, brothers in arms. A 3-year-old bonded pair seeking their forever home together. Jack & Rip found their way to GMPR all the way back in January of this year by way of a backyard breeder/hoarder situation where we don't believe there was abuse, only neglect. They tested positive for heartworm upon arrival and unfortunately, the treatment is lengthily. But fear not, this dynamic duo has not only recovered, but dare we say improved?? Bionic, perhaps?? These two are double the laughs, double the fun, double the tomfoolery.. True hooligans ready to raise the ruff, they're chock full of personality and each have an ideal body size at 18'ish lbs. Rip has assumed the role of top dog and Jack happily follows his lead. Housebreaking is coming along, although they will sneak a leg lift if not kept to a schedule. Their foster mom is confident enough; however, to leave them unwrapped (no belly bands) often. Their heartworm treatment required a pause on their neuters. With their progress to date, we're confident once they have their nip/tuck their housebreaking will come full circle. They enjoy their walks through the neighborhood to see all the sights and smell all the smells, but they can get a touch overjealous. Their foster mom continues to work with them on their leash manners. Where they really find their groove is in their fenced in yard, that's where it's full-on reckless abandon. We might suggest allowing them to tear it up in the yard for a bit prior to taking them for a walk to meet the Joneses. They bring the party all by themselves, but they do enjoy the company of other playful canines, large or small and are usually up for a good ole game of tug-o-war with stuffy toys. Both really enjoy treats like any pug and can become easily distracted at the offer, which is great news for their continued training. We would describe them as food and treat 'passionate' with other dogs, not aggressive, and never with 2-leggers. They are blissfully content with their amazing foster mom as well as a few other dogs in their current home. But since they began living their life on the good side of rescue, they have only experienced their current home environment. Having it so good, they have shown some signs of being protective over their new home and person. We call it "stranger danger" which we believe was enhanced based on their extended stay in rescue waiting for neuter clearance. As such, they're seeking a home with an experienced dog or pug owner. Someone patient and willing to continue working on taming their inner wild child. Although they do get along with other dogs, we're hoping to find a home of their own where food, playtime and attention from their human will be reserved for them alone. Thus, offering them a calmer home where they can build their confidence without competition for attention. Ideally someone who's home more often than not, at least at the onset until they become comfortable in their new surroundings. As well as someone who's willing to entertain a meet and greet (or two), allowing them to let their guard down and embrace the introduction, really permitting them to put their best pug forward.. Jack & Rip will be ready to move on to their forever home in early October..... Plenty of time between now and then to plan for a meet and greet to get to know them and more importantly, let them get to know you. To learn more about this adorable tag team, please submit an adoption application (new applicants) or email our Adoption Coordinator (previously approved applicants), their adoption fee is $800.
***AVAILABLE TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICANTS*** Meet little Peanut, a 3-4-year-old, 16'ish pound fawn female who found her way to GMPR through one of our many shelter partnerships. Peanut was picked up as a stray with kidney stones, requiring surgery. The shelter had many applicants, but felt a rescue was in her best interests and would offer her the best shot at finding the perfect family (and would fit the bill for her medical care). Peanut had her surgery and came through like a champ! No concerns for reoccurring issues as a result, no meds or additional veterinary care required. She was eating a prescription diet immediately after the surgery, but anyone who's a label reader or amateur food nerd knows that the prescription food is not all it's cracked up to be. Full of ingredients you cannot pronounce at a hefty price tag. All dogs should eat a good-quality diet, it pays off tenfold by providing a better quality of life and less health issues down the road. Unless there is a specific protein or ingredient to include or remove that can only be found (or not found) with a prescription, you're always better off without the prescriptions. Peanut, which is a perfect name for this little nugget, is good with other small dogs. She has shown to be somewhat apprehensive of larger dogs, she's had no interaction with cats. She is a total love with kids, super sweet and affectionate, but also very food motivated where she gets extremely focused with that crazed pug-eyed look we all know and love.. If not monitored, we wouldn't put it past her (or any Pug for that matter) to grab food out of a toddler's hand. She loves to go on walks and hike with her foster family in the woods. She's super playful with toys, other dogs and kids, full-on zoomies are a regular for this little girl.. She is great in the car, a perfect little lady on a leash. Still working on her housebreaking but coming along famously. She is smart and super sassy! Every now and then we'll see some fear from her previous life come out, something will startle her and she will run with her tail between her legs. But she quickly recovers and is learning how to trust. All things considered she is a special and truly amazing little girl!!!! If we could pick any home for her, it would be a home where she would not be crated, ever. We believe before her street days; she spent more time than she should have in a crate. A home with another pet for play and companionship. A home where her owner lets her sleep in bed with them, gives her lots of time, love and attention. One that's patient with her while she learns what it means to be part of a family. And a dog-saavy kid of her very own would be wonderful.. If this sounds like you and you'd like to learn more about our little Peanut, please email our Adoption Coordinator, her adoption fee is $425.
***AVAILABLE TO NEW AND PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICANTS*** We'd love to introduce you to a senior that's new to our rescue. Duke is a 10–11-year-old fawn male surrendered to us by his previous owner. Duke is pretty low key, a typical couch pugtato. He loves his human and wants to be wherever you are. He is housebroken if kept to a schedule. He's friendly with other dogs, he's being fostered with a few and is generally unphased as he prefers his person. He's got the typical pug dry eye and will need lubricants daily. A little vision and hearing loss, but again - typical old man pug issues. Nothing that deters him or his ability to find and follow you around. His teeth are good, the vet says no need for a dental. He can do stairs now but this could change in the coming years. A ramp or assistance could likely be in his future. He's got a little hitch in his giddy-up, but we feel this is primarily based on his weight and lack of mobility in his previous home. This little walrus impersonator is in remarkable shape considering his previous owner let his medical care lapse. But we got him all checked out and current.. He's in great shape and will be in even better shape as he continues on his weight loss journey.. In his past life, he was eating a poor-quality food and not offered or encouraged regular activity. He's already dropped a few pounds in his brief time with us. His foster mom relayed she can already see an improvement in his mobility just from shedding those few. He's was squeezing into that belly band, now it's roomy!! This was accomplished by simply by introducing some basic access to activity and a better quality, reduced portion diet. We're hoping to find our distinguished Duke a home with a seasoned pet owner who values the benefits that come along with a pet of a certain age. One that can help him drop those last few pounds and show him what he's been missing out on all this time, the good life.. If you're interested in learning more about Duke, please submit an adoption application (new applicants) or email our Adoption Coordinator (previously approved applicants), his adoption fee is $250. Duke is eligible for our Seniors-to Seniors Program, for more information about this Program, please send an inquiry to Contact Form.
***AVAILABLE TO NEW AND PREVISOULY APPROVED APPLICANTS*** OK, brace yourselves, folks..... Gigi is a 1+ year-old Yorkie looking for her forever home and stealing hearts along the way.... This little lady is so stinking cute, so petite, so undeniably adorable you'd think she's fake. We think she might be a hustler because she can legit wrap you right around her little paw. Straight from the 518, her street game is tight.. It had to be coming up on her own in the fierce concrete jungle that is upstate New York. But she was running with the wrong crowd as these street kids tend to do and eventually got picked up. Our friends at the shelter reached out as dog-juvey was no place for her. And right as rain, she charmed our pants off. We scooped her right up... Gigi's learned some skills on the streets, she is proving herself to be quite the escape artist. She can climb in and out of the x-pen without a problem and can squeeze through tight and tiny spaces. Gigi packs a powerful punch at only 7 lbs. She really loves running around the yard and playing with her canine foster friends.. But that cat though, Gigi doesn't trust the cat so she keeps a safe distance and an eye on it at all times. She loves squeaky, plush toys and enjoys a good game of fetch. But Gigi will make your lap hers when she's done playing, and who could resist. Gigi has weathered some kind of storm though, enough to learn to be weary of strangers. Or maybe it's just little dog syndrome? A quick or shifty startle to pick her up suddenly and she will show you the business. And by 'the business' we mean she'll warn you by showing her teeth, there is a potential for a nip if you scare her. But if you come correct with some respect, letting her see you and understand your intentions, she's completely tolerant and welcoming. Even allowing for you to brush her beautiful locks of silky, shiny hair. That's right, she got that good hairrrr! She does a little resource guarding with other dogs, not humans. There have not been any tussles, but given her recent stint on the streets... a girl's gotta eat! It's likely a learned, behavior she found necessary under her previous circumstances, we feel it will pass as she grows more comfortable and confident in her environment. Gigi is working on her housebreaking, she’s had some training before so she wasn’t always homeless, someone loved her. She's smart and crafty, she'll get the hang of it with patience and monitoring. Gigi's ideal home will offer up an adopter willing to indulge her thrill-seeking need for action with plenty of playtime. A yard with a sturdy and tight fence is recommended. Her foster mom found her walking the fence line checking for vulnerabilities. If she got out, she's spry and would likely be hard to catch. She’s very good on a leash, if she doesn’t go to a home with a fenced yard, she would need to be provided with frequent long walks, or trips to a dog park or doggie day care.. An outlet to allow her to run wild and free to spend all that energy. We will not be placing her in a home with young children (under 10). And yes, being a distant cousin to the Pug, she has hair, not fur.. She will require grooming with plenty of brushings in between to keep her appropriately coiffed. Trips to the salon with mom are in her future...... or DIY! Remember when mom cut your bangs for your 3rd grade school pic!!! There are tutorials online, anyone can find their inner groomer! Gigi is ready to move on to her forever home. To learn more about this little diamond in the ruff, please submit an adoption application (new applicants) or email our Adoption Coordinator (previously approved applicants), her adoption fee is $500.

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