Modified: Friday, July 18, 2008

In over a decade of rescue, this organization has been kept alive by those who believe in, and support our efforts.

2008 has proven to be our hardest year to date and the pulse of our existence is growing weaker.

The inability to make a difference is becoming more frequent as the dogs entering rescue are suffering, and some with conditions that are beyond treatment.

As sad as it makes us, responsible rescue means understanding our limits. In order for us to make the commitment “for the life of the dog” we must have the means to do so.

We need your support to make a difference for those currently in rescue, for those in “A Place for Hope,” and for those whose lives we are trying to save.

Please, keep the heart beating in APRA. There is never a donation so small that it doesn’t make a difference.
Let us know you care, “for the life of the dog,” and for the life of this very special organization.

Thanks to all of our “new friends” who joined us for
the Pug Meet Up on July 12th!


Featured:  Junior Volunteer Haley her new friend “Troy”

Save the Date:  October 18th – Pugs and Pumpkins!!!



And now she is “In Need of Forever”


Thank you for visiting the
Alabama Pug Rescue and Adoption, Inc. web site.

We hope you enjoy looking around.
You will see that we have four main areas for you to visit.

What is APRA, Expressions of Love,
Rescued Hearts and Pug Happenings.

Please check all areas regularly since much
of the information changes on a routine basis.

We have a new address:

Alabama Pug Rescue and Adoption, Inc.
PO Box 997
Jemison, Alabama  35085-9998

We are very proud of our excellence in veterinary resources and highly recommend 280 Animal Medical Center for all of your veterinary and grooming needs.

Their expertise expands beyond the medical needs of the dog. They continually support our mission by understanding the emotional needs of the rescue and adoptive home as well.

For veterinary care that expands beyond the office visit, choose 280 AMC "for the life of the dog."

Use (as seen on Oprah),
a search engine, to find what you need on the internet and APRA earns money to help the dogs!

Please Note: Effective April 1, 2008 the adoption fee will be increased to $300.00 per dog. With this increase, all rescues will be microchipped before placement, and at the time of adoption the registration will be completed and transferred to the adoptive family. APRA will incur the cost of registering the dog with HomeAgain and mail in the necessary information on behalf of the new owner. The benefits of this increase and this safeguard for all APRA rescues speaks for itself.


You Say You Would Help????
So, Why Can't You?
(A Beginner's Guide to Fostering)

Note: This link will open an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. Please make sure you have the free Acrobat Reader installed.



Please visit The Chateau for all of your special shopping needs.
A portion of all sales are donated to APRA.

Southern Pugs and Their People

Tired of being alone in your adoration of Pugs? Well no more!!
Alabama Pug Rescue and Adoption, Inc. is proud to present
"Southern Pugs and Their People" a Yahoo Get-Together
just for those in need of just a little more "PUG."

See "Y'all" there!!!!


Spring and Summer Shirts are Now Available!!!

See our entire collection of shirts here

Order Yours Today!!!


Attention:  Alabama Residents – Please show your support of the importance of spaying and neutering your pet.  Alabama Pug Rescue and Adoption, Inc. strongly supports the pre-purchasing of these license plates and we urge each of you to SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!

FOUNDATION RECEIVES APPROVAL
TO BEGIN PLACING ORDERS FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE

            The Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation (ALVMF) has received approval from the Alabama Department of Revenue for individuals to begin placing orders for the Spay-Neuter license plate.

            The cost of the tag is the standard $50 like other specialized tags, with $41.25 of each sale going to the Foundation to assist low-income families with the cost of spaying and neutering their pets.  1,000 tags must be pre-sold within 12 months in order for the program to be implemented.  Our 12 month period begins November 1, 2007. 

            The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and the ALVMF encourage all Alabama residents to consider purchasing one of these special plates in support of the ongoing spay/neuter efforts.  Alabama residents, currently on Medicaid, will be able to have their pet spayed or neutered with funds collected from the sale of these license plates.    

            Supporters who wish to purchase a Spay-Neuter license plate may visit their local county license plate issuing official’s office, complete a “Commitment to Purchase” application, and pay the additional $50 fee.  You will continue to use your current license plate until the Spay-Neuter plate is produced (after 1000 have been pre-sold).  The Foundation will notify you after the plates are produced and are available in the county license plate offices.  In order to receive the Spay-Neuter plate, the person can then go to the license office where the original application was completed, present the original “Commitment to Purchase” and the receipt for $50, along with their current standard license plate.  Please note: you must have these two original documents to receive the plate. 

The Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation appreciates your support of this program benefiting spay/neuter efforts in the state of Alabama.



APRA is very excited to announce a new direction!  Volunteer Coordinators are now available for specific regions to help you connect with our rescue efforts.  Be the first to know about upcoming events, help with transport and fostering!  Got a talent or a craft - we need you!  Want to plan an APRA Pug Meet Up?  

For more information, please complete an application or contact:
 
Clanton and to the south - South APRA
Birmingham and to the north - North APRA
 
Absolutely this includes our neighboring states on all sides!!!!  Join our team today.  There IS something you can do to help!!!!

For Dogs In Need Of Rescue or Rehoming please email: pugsrescued@aol.com.


There are many ways that you
can make a donation to APRA! Please click here
to find a way that is best suited to you!!!

Please Visit

for the latest news on our rescues that are Available for Adoption as well as our rescues that are Angels in Waiting for the time they are well enough to be adopted.



is becoming a reality!! Click Here for more information



Sherry's Smiles
We are proud as can be to have her contributions
to our web site!

Sherry's Cartoons are online in our
Expressions of Love section!


Pug Lovers to visit the site

For any questions concerning
Volunteering, Fostering or Adopting;
please check out this web site
under the section "What is APRA"
or email pugsrescued@aol.com

This site is maintained by Henry Compton
If you have any questions or comments please email him at
hank@alabamapugrescue.org

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Alabama Pug Rescue and Adoption, Inc.