Welcome to our site.
Our Mission as a non-profit organization serving
the Southwest Pennsylvania area is to rescue
older, disabled and special needs pugs that
require ongoing special care and/or medical
treatment from shelters where these particular
pugs are scheduled to be euthanized and
considered unadoptable to the general public,
where we will be dedicated to providing
appropriate medical treatment and placing them
into a nurturing environment, utilizing temporary
foster homes, while awaiting adoption into loving
forever homes.
Southwest PA Pugs with Special Needs
Our Mission
Trooper & Lilly
Parker & Tuesday
Each pug will be evaluated on a case by case basis as to the severity of their
particular need or disability along with any ongoing medical treatment considered,
restoring their health whenever possible, or if only corrective surgery is needed,  
whether they will be placed permanently in a foster home where we will be
dedicated to providing medical treatment and long-term care for these pugs for the
remaining days of their lives, or be put up for adoption to find them an appropriate
loving forever home.  
Southwest PA Pugs with Special Needs is a not-for-profit, no-kill rescue organization.  
SW PA Pugs with Special Needs runs solely on volunteers and donations.  Visit our
Rescue Info page for more details on fostering.  Volunteering is a great way to help
out during events and other upcoming activities that will be listed on our
News/Events
Page.  Make sure to visit this page to find out how you can help.  As a new
organization, spreading the word is very important.  Networking with other sites &
organizations is very beneficial in making people aware that we exist and to steer
traffic to our website.  If you would like to become one of our partners, please email
support@swpapug.org for more information.  Lastly and the most important of all are
donations.  To keep our organization running and to afford the care of rescues,
donations are very crucial.  There are many ways to donate.  Gift Cards, Monetary
Donations, Pet Items, click
here to view our Wish List.  As a new rescue, monetary
donations are the most important right now.  100% of donations go directly towards
the medical costs, care, housing & placement of our rescued pugs.   We have
created a Paypal Donation button below for your convenience.  Any amount, large or
small is welcome. We are IRS 501(c)(3)
pending tax status.  Currently, donations are
'not' tax deductible.  Once pending IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status is achieved, site
will updated with tax exemption information.  Not comfortable with donating online?  
No problem.  You can mail your donations directly to SW PA Pugs with Special
Needs.  Send to:  SW PA Pugs with Special Needs, PO Box 4202, Pittsburgh, PA  
15202.
April
Support
Tululla & Moon Doggie


Southwest Pa Pugs with
Special Needs runs solely
on a foster system,
volunteers and donations.  
Many people don't have
time and we can completely
understand.  If it's within
your budget, monetary
donations are always
welcome and appreciated.

Thank you!
HELPING OUT!

If interested in becoming a
vendor and having your
website link placed here,
contact us for more
information.
VENDOR SUPPORT


Thank You to MaryAnne Wally for another generous donation, this time for $700.00!!!!!
 MaryAnne auctioned off her Stanley Cup playoff tickets & donated a large portion of
the proceeds.  You are an amazing person and we appreciate all of your hard work
and generous donations.  Also a big thank you to the winning bidder of the tickets
Mitch Liebovich.  Thank you so much to both of you.
A BIG Pug Thank you!
Thank You to everyone who came out for our Hawaiian Luau
Pug Social Fundraiser.   It was a great success.  
 Click here to
see photos of our Luau event, including our Tropical Beauty &
Beast Contest Winners.
Roscoe - Adopted!
Hercules & Zeus - Adopted!
Coming Soon

In Memory Page

To pay tribute to all our beloved
four-legged friends who have
crossed over Rainbow Bridge
before us.
Coming Soon

Virtual Fostering
Program

If you would love to give a pug a
second chance but don't have
the time or space, please
consider being a virtual foster
pug parent.  More details
coming soon.
Coming Soon

Website Updates
&
New Features
New Upcoming Events
Huge Halloween Party, Saturday, October 25, 2008
Holiday Shopping Frenzy, Sunday, November 30, 2008
Click here for details on these & more Upcoming Events