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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 1H 4M

Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia | S8E16

from Canine Culture Podcast · host Brittany Snell

In this episode of Canine Culture Podcast, host Brittany sits down with Lauren, Vice President of Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia, to dive deep into the world of pug rescue.Lauren shares her heartfelt journey from adopting her first pug, George, to becoming a key leader in an organization that has saved thousands of dogs over the last 22 years. Together, they explore the challenges and joys of rescuing pugs, including:The true costs of vet care and why adoption fees matterCommon misconceptions about pugs and their unique medical needsThe rise in owner surrenders and how the rescue steps inThe importance of fostering (and the many ways to get involved)Heartworm prevention, senior pug care, and the new Senior Pug Pals programUpcoming rescue events like Pug Fest in Atlanta and PugsGiving in St. AugustineWhether you’re a pug lover, a potential foster, or simply curious about the realities of rescue work, this episode is packed with education, inspiration, and a whole lot of pug love.-------------------------------------------------About Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our mission is to give pugs in need a safe, healthy, and happy future. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pugs from surrenders, shelters and other unsafe situations, ensuring they receive the love and care they deserve.Our commitment to the well-being of every pug goes far beyond the standard rescue protocol. While many rescues focus on basic vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and finding new homes, we take a more comprehensive approach to ensure each pug's immediate and long-term health needs are met. At PRFG, we take the time to thoroughly evaluate each pug that comes into our care. Our dedicated volunteers address any immediate medical concerns and provide overall assessments to ensure every pug is given the best chance at a happy and healthy life. We believe that every pug deserves specialized attention, which is why we are meticulous about their care. This includes detailed health evaluations, necessary medical treatments, and ongoing support.We are passionately committed to the pug breed and the well-being of every pug we foster; this deep love and commitment drives us to go the extra mile. Pugs often require more medical attention than other breeds, and we are here to provide that extra care. We ensure that each pug is placed in a loving home that understands and is prepared to maintain the high level of care these wonderful dogs need. We believe that every pug deserves a chance to thrive, and we are here to make that happen. Join us in our mission to give these wonderful dogs the happy, healthy lives they deserve.-------------------------------------------------Follow Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia:Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-------------------------------------------------Give the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only and if you have specific questions about your pets, please contact your local veterinarian.-------------------------------------------------Find Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].

In this episode of Canine Culture Podcast, host Brittany sits down with Lauren, Vice President of Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia, to dive deep into the world of pug rescue.Lauren shares her heartfelt journey from adopting her first pug, George, to becoming a key leader in an organization that has saved thousands of dogs over the last 22 years. Together, they explore the challenges and joys of rescuing pugs, including:The true costs of vet care and why adoption fees matterCommon misconceptions about pugs and their unique medical needsThe rise in owner surrenders and how the rescue steps inThe importance of fostering (and the many ways to get involved)Heartworm prevention, senior pug care, and the new Senior Pug Pals programUpcoming rescue events like Pug Fest in Atlanta and PugsGiving in St. AugustineWhether you’re a pug lover, a potential foster, or simply curious about the realities of rescue work, this episode is packed with education, inspiration, and a whole lot of pug love.-------------------------------------------------About Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our mission is to give pugs in need a safe, healthy, and happy future. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pugs from surrenders, shelters and other unsafe situations, ensuring they receive the love and care they deserve.Our commitment to the well-being of every pug goes far beyond the standard rescue protocol. While many rescues focus on basic vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and finding new homes, we take a more comprehensive approach to ensure each pug's immediate and long-term health needs are met. At PRFG, we take the time to thoroughly evaluate each pug that comes into our care. Our dedicated volunteers address any immediate medical concerns and provide overall assessments to ensure every pug is given the best chance at a happy and healthy life. We believe that every pug deserves specialized attention, which is why we are meticulous about their care. This includes detailed health evaluations, necessary medical treatments, and ongoing support.We are passionately committed to the pug breed and the well-being of every pug we foster; this deep love and commitment drives us to go the extra mile. Pugs often require more medical attention than other breeds, and we are here to provide that extra care. We ensure that each pug is placed in a loving home that understands and is prepared to maintain the high level of care these wonderful dogs need. We believe that every pug deserves a chance to thrive, and we are here to make that happen. Join us in our mission to give these wonderful dogs the happy, healthy lives they deserve.-------------------------------------------------Follow Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia:Pug Rescue of Florida & Georgia Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-------------------------------------------------Give the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only and if you have specific questions about your pets, please contact your local veterinarian.-------------------------------------------------Find Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].

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In this episode of Canine Culture Podcast, host Brittany sits down with Lauren, Vice President of Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia, to dive deep into the world of pug rescue.Lauren shares her heartfelt journey from adopting her first pug, George,...

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