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Application and Adoption Process

General Information:

All applications to adopt go through Curly Tail's standard approval process.  We promise to move as quickly as we can to determine if you are an acceptable applicant and to match you with the most appropriate dog.  We do not process applications on a “first come, first served” basis.

Please understand that the process is intended to provide the best outcome for both the rescued dog and the new adoptive home. Thank you in advance for your patience & understanding.

Application Process:

Please email taryn@curlytailpugrescue.org if:
1- you would like to apply
2- to submit $15 Application Fee
3- to receive your Curly Application
4- if you submitted the $15 fee and didn't receive the Application Link.


This process can take from approximately 4 weeks for completion.  We understand that you are excited to adopt a pug as soon as possible.  However, we are an all volunteer organization, which does impact the speed at which we can work!!
  • submission of a $15 Application Fee (obtained only through a member of the Applications Team)
  • submission of a completed Curly Application
  • phone interview w/ a member of the Adoption Team
  • personal and professional reference checks
  • virtual home visit (pictures of the inside & outside of your home including all rooms)
  • in-person home visit with a trained member of the Curly Team
  • notification of approval, via email, from our Adoption Coordinator, Taryn.

Our Applications Team will guide you every step of the way and answer any questions you may have. 
(Submitting an application to adopt does not guarantee adoption.)


Adoption Process:

Upon approval of your adoption application, you will be placed on Curly Tail's pre-approved waiting list.   We strive to make the best possible match for our rescued pugs and  our adoptive homes. 

While making this match, we have to incorporate many factors when selecting an applicant for adoption.  Some of these factors include simply timing, location, current household pets, work schedules and the like. 

We pride ourselves in making great matches (while keeping these factors in mind) and having very happy pugs and adoptive parents!

Adoption Fees:

It costs Curly Tail an average of $450 to bring each dog UTD w/ basic vetting. Our adoption fees rarely cover these costs and that does not take into account the intense medical cases we take on a regular basis.  94% of our funds go directly to vet expenses which are conducted in NYC and are quite costly b/c of our location alone.
  • Basic Office Visit
  • Spay/Neuter
  • Basic Vaccinations (DHLPP & Rabies - we do not administer Bortedella Vaccinations)
  • Heartworm Test (usually SNAP 4Dx Test)
  • Fecal Test & Giardia Test
  • 2 week Injectible antiobiotic (post op)
  • Basic CBC
  • De-worming (if needed)




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