Arizona Pug Party and Rescue

Let's talk about Rupert.

Not the puppies.
Not the young dogs.
Not the flashy dogs everyone rushes to apply for.

Rupert.

The dog quietly waiting for someone to notice him.

The dog who squeezes himself next to you on the bed because being close is his favorite thing in the world.

The dog who gives kisses freely and loves deeply.

The dog who doesn't need much—just a family that sees his value.

We think Rupert is about 5-6 years old, and while everyone scrolls past looking for younger dogs, he's sitting here ready to be somebody's entire world.

Maybe the perfect dog isn't the loudest one.

Maybe it's Rupert.

🐾 Adoption Fee: $650
💻 Learn more or apply at azpugparty.com/adopt

📣 Attention everyone who says they want a chill dog.

Where are you?

Because Starsky is right here.

This boy wakes up, goes potty, eats breakfast, patrols the yard for approximately 7 minutes, takes a nap, supervises his humans, takes another nap, requests belly rubs, and calls it a productive day.

No chaos.
No drama.
No unreasonable demands.

Just a sweet, goofy little guy looking for someone to spend his days with.

At this point we're starting to think everyone is holding out for a dog who pays the mortgage.

Starsky is about 6 years old
Adoption fee $650
🐾 Starsky is available through Arizona Pug Party & Rescue.
Apply at azpugparty.com/adopt

🚨 ATTENTION HOMEBODIES 🚨

Rupert has reviewed your application for "professional couch companion" and would like to schedule an interview.

Qualifications include:

✅ Enjoying naps
✅ Enjoying snacks
✅ Enjoying more naps
✅ Appreciating a dog who thinks personal space is optional
✅ Being okay with a shadow that follows you everywhere

At around 5-6 years old, Rupert has mastered the art of taking life slow. He's not looking for chaos. He's not looking for adventure.

He's looking for a soft bed, a loving family, and someone who understands that the best days are often the quiet ones.

Honestly? Rupert may just be living the dream.

Now he just needs a family to share it with.

🐾 Adoption Fee: $650
💻 Apply or learn more at azpugparty.com/adopt

🚐 The truth is, our old van was telling us it was time.

If you've seen me showing up to events, vet appointments, and transports in my personal car lately, there's a reason.

On our last trip to the vet with Mama Mia Gia and her puppies, the van repeatedly stalled while exiting the freeway. While we made it home safely, being stranded in the desert heat was not a risk I wanted to take with any of the pugs in our care.

Making the decision to replace the van made me a little sick to my stomach. Every dollar this rescue spends comes from the generosity of our supporters and the hard work of our volunteers, fosters, and board members. We don't take that responsibility lightly.

So while we're sad to say goodbye to the van that carried so many dogs, miles, and memories, we're excited to introduce our new-to-us pug ride, a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

Fittingly, her maiden voyage was picking up Mama Mia Gia after her BOAS surgery last week—a well-earned upgrade for a mama in recovery - she enjoyed that ventilated seat.

A special thank you to the family who sold us our last rescue van, the donors who helped us add CarPlay and other bells and whistles that increase its value, and Joe's Auto for helping keep it on the road long enough to make this next chapter possible.

Please send some good vibes that she gives us many safe miles ahead. She's going to be carrying some very precious cargo. 🐾❤️

Thank you for helping us keep the wheels turning and the pugs moving safely.

✨ Crickets. ✨

We're genuinely confused.

Did everyone collectively decide they didn't need a ridiculously sweet, goofy, affectionate little shadow following them around the house?

Because Starsky is sitting over here ready to dedicate his entire life to being someone's best friend.

His senior owner could no longer afford his care, so through no fault of his own, he's looking for a fresh start. And despite that, this boy still wakes up every day convinced people are wonderful.

Frankly, Starsky is carrying this relationship. The least you all could do is submit an application.

Starsky is about 6 years old
Adoption Fee $650

🐾 Available through Arizona Pug Party & Rescue
🐾 Apply at azpugparty.com/adopt