July 2025 Newsletter
Fosters Needed!
We Need More Fosters – Could That Be You?
DFW Pug Rescue is powered entirely by volunteers and fosters and we can’t do this without you. Right now, we’re seeing more pugs needing help than ever before, and we’re looking for loving foster homes to give them a place to stay.
Whether it’s a few days or a few months, opening your home to a pug in need makes a huge difference. We provide all medical care, and our foster support network has your back every step of the way.
Upcoming Events
Join us this Sunday, July 20, at Pugchella Festival from 12-5. DFW Pug Rescue will have a booth inside in the AC and will have a dog costume contest at 3 PM, so bring your pup dressed to impress in their best festival attire! This event will be full of live music, a vibrant local vendor market, a permanent jewelry bar and charm bar, and adorable activities for dog lovers and festival fans alike. Come on out and join the fun and snag some pug kisses in our kissing booth! Plus,10% of all food sales from Macho Taco will benefit DFW Pug Rescue, so every taco helps a pug in need. Taco ‘bout a great meal & deal!
If you would like to bring your pup to Summer Splash Bash at Super Paws Dog Resort on Sunday, July 27 from 1pm-3pm, please email info@superpawsdogresort.com and include your name, phone number, email address and the name of pup. If space is available, you will be entered into the system and a payment link will be sent to you. Hope to see you there, so register now!
Super Paws Dog Resort - The Colony
6800 Windhaven Parkway #119
The Colony, TX, 75056
Transporting for DFW Pug Rescue
by Judith Wells
Do you want to transport for DFW Pug Rescue? Well, I hope you do!
Transporting pugs is one of the key activities of our group! We transport pugs into our care directly from owners and rescuers. We transport pugs to and from their foster homes for appointments. We sometimes will transport pugs to their adoptive homes.
What do you need to transport? You must be a licensed and insured driver over the age of 18. Your car must have a working air conditioner in the summer and a heater in the winter. You should stock your vehicle with the following items: a crate big enough to transport most pugs, slip leads, your leashes, water, a water dish, poop bags, and a towel. Many pugs transport just fine in a car without a crate, but we suggest you crate the pug for your safety and the safety of the pug. Many pugs we transport are new to us, and we don’t know how well they travel in a car.
Transporters are expected to provide their crates, especially on long journeys. No one will expect you to leave the pug in your crate and hand it over. If you do not have a crate available, please let me know. We usually have extras and can provide you with one. A slip lead is always good to have on hand in case the pug comes without a collar or a harness. You are welcome to bring your harness and collars and use them during transport but use the slip lead too. It’s an extra measure of security for the rambunctious pug that may pull out of a harness or collar.
We are in Texas, where it gets hot. Always keep water and a water dish on hand during your transport. This is necessary for long transports but advisable on short hops in case there is car trouble and you and the pug are stuck for a while. Poop bags and towels are self-explanatory. I always keep these items in my car, so I am always prepared to transport!
Volunteering for transport is easy. First, just sign up to be a volunteer with DFWPRC by clicking here and filling out the application. Once we receive your application, we will place you on our group email list, and you will receive email notices when transports are needed. We have transportation opportunities almost daily. Reply to the email directly to the poster of the email and tell the poster that you would like to do the transport! If you can only handle a part of the transport, let us know that as well! We will then report that we have the transport partially filled and see if we can get help for the other parts of the transport.
Transport requests are processed in the order they are received. On multi-city/multi- state transports, I will post a run sheet with short-distance legs to volunteer for. Just contact me to let me know which leg you can fill. The run sheet will be very detailed with the date, time, and place of the legs to be transported. The longest transport I have been on was to Mississippi on a breeder release. That transport involved an overnight stay and special crates and instructions for the transport. Two of us went, and although it was a long haul, we both felt very blessed to be a part of it.
I hope this article answered your questions about becoming a transport volunteer. If you have any questions, contact me at judith@dfwpugs.com.
Volunteer Spotlight
Our Volunteer Spotlight features Terry Nonnemacher's story:
Over 50 years, I built a long and rewarding career. After working for Nabisco for 38 years in the Northeast and then working for Freeman in TX for 12 years, and acting as an adjunct professor along the way, I found myself ready for the next step, retirement.
When my wife and I relocated to Texas 17 years ago, our first exposure to the pug community was with a Puggle named Mozart, whom we “saved” from a family who couldn’t care for him. Shortly after, we heard about DFW Pug Rescue and adopted Fiona as his playmate. The two of them lived almost 17 years together, until they both crossed the rainbow bridge. Our connection with the rescue began there and grew to personal commitments down the road.
After decades of working, retirement did not signify the end of purpose but rather the beginning of a new adventure. A lifelong love for animals and an appreciation for their unconditional companionship naturally led me to the mission of DFW Pug Rescue. This nonprofit organization, dedicated to rescuing and rehoming pugs in need, provided an avenue to combine compassion with action. My involvement with the rescue has encompassed coordinating volunteers, providing transportation, and involvement in events, all allowing me to make a tangible difference in the lives of these loyal and loving pups.
The adoption of our current bonded pair, Bella and Luna, continues to grow our love for pugs and drives our commitment to supporting the rescue. Our girls also live with another rescue, Remi, who is a pug imposter and a “big” part of our family.
Through volunteering and the connection with the rescue community, the joy of helping these babies find loving homes, and the stories of transformation bring both of us immense satisfaction and purpose.
Pug Warrior Program
Monthly gifts from our Pug Warriors are essential in helping us rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home nearly 400 pugs in need each year. In recognition of their gifts, Pug Warriors enjoy exclusive access to special events, volunteer opportunities, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into our efforts to ensure that no pug is left behind.
DFWPRC June Numbers
Intake: 30
Adoptions: 36
Returned to Owner: 2
Hospice: 27
Deceased: 1
Heartworm Positive: 4
In Our Care During June: 131
Without our volunteers we could not keep our commitment to Rescue ALL pugs regardless of age or medical condition! Thank you all for your support!