How long does it normally take for a foster dog to be adopted?

This is probably the hardest question to answer, because there really is no set time frame. There are so many variables – anything from the age, health and behavior of the dog, to the quality of the applicants we are getting. Typically, older, more special needs dogs take longer, as there are fewer people applying who have the capacity for providing them with proper care. It can be as short as a few days, or as long as…well, the life of the pug. We do try to get pugs adopted out sooner rather than later to minimize the trauma to them, but some pugs are just meant to stay. If they stay long enough to form a permanent bond with the foster family, it makes the transition into a forever home a bit more difficult, but still manageable.

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