Monday, February 8, 2010

Welcome to the Arizona Pug Adoption And Rescue Network


Looking to adopt a pug? Need to surrender your pug? We can help. APARN is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of the pug breed.

APARN‘s Mission is to rescue abused, abandoned, homeless, unwanted, sick or injured Pugs, rehabilitate them and place them into loving, permanent adoptive homes in Arizona. We strive to educate the public about the Pug dog breed, including its personality, special needs and care. We provide medical care and spay or neuter operations for all of the Pugs that come into our rescue.

Featured Pugs

Winslow Winslow

Hi my name is Winslow, and I am about 2 yrs old. I was a stray so my foster mom named me, she either named me because of the city named Winslow or she is a fan of the Eagles and likes…

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Pug Blogs

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Bailey, APARN Spokespug
2004 - present.

Read Bailey's blog here »

Newest Additions

Looking to adopt? We currently have 49 pugs available for adoption. Start your search here »

News and Featured Items

Become a Volunteer

Did you adopt your pug? Please consider passing on the love your pug received while in foster care to a pug currently in need.

APARN Awards

I am happy to announce that APARN Pug Rescue website has been awarded the ‘Pet Community Dog Rescue’ award.The Pet Community award is handed out to special dog rescue websites who go above and beyond the call of duty to help abandoned and homeless dogs in their local communities. As most people know, all pet rescue centers are made up of hard working, dedicated volunteers who give their valuable time to this great cause, this award is to say your hard work is appreciated and acknowledged by pet lovers within our own online pet community.
Many Thanks,
Mark Singleton, Pet Forums Community

Tails of Rescue book

Tails of Rescue is a must-have book for anyone considering adding a new dog to their family. It is also a fabulous looking cocktail table book that every dog lover is sure to enjoy.

Retail cost is $40.00. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the PACC 911 Emergency Medical Fund. This fund provides financial aid to non-profit animal welfare groups needing assistance with special medical costs. Click here for more details.

Order Your Book Today!  The deadline to receive your books by Christmas is December 16th.

Order your copy here today »

$100,000 Shelter Challenge

Now you can help The Animal Rescue Site choose which eligible Petfinder.com animal rescue organizations will receive special funds to help animals! Participating is simple.


You can cast one vote every day for your favorite rescue organization, starting on September 14.


Cast your vote for Arizona Pug Adoption and Rescue Network here »


Watch a video on how to search and vote for APARN here »

Cutest Pugs featured on KPHO 5

Watch some of the Cutest Pug Contest finalists on KPHO 5 Thursday, August 28.

Cover your Pug in style!

Looking for some new duds for your pug? Try one of our new pug shirts.
All sizes available. Look in the top menu under “Shop” or just click here to see our shirts!