Pug Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in Northern Ireland

As of 8 November 2026, 2 Pugs are listed for adoption in Northern Ireland on LocalPetFinder, from Assisi Animal Sanctuary and Just Like Home Rescue. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

As of 8 November 2026, Assisi Animal Sanctuary (at Conlig): 1 and Just Like Home Rescue (at Larne): 1. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Pugs on this page are with Assisi Animal Sanctuary (1) and Just Like Home Rescue (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

Breathing is a recognised concern in the breed. The Royal Kennel Club asks Pug breeders to have their dogs' breathing graded for BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome), and says the flat face limits a Pug's tolerance for heat and hard exercise. PDSA says snorts, snores and loud breathing can be a sign of BOAS and are worth a word with a vet. Ask the rescue what vet checks this dog has had.

Not for long. The Royal Kennel Club says Pugs dislike being left alone for long periods and can be prone to separation anxiety, and PDSA says a Pug should never be left for longer than four hours. Ask the rescue how this dog copes on its own.

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 1 of the 2 Pugs listed in Northern Ireland as able to live with children. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

The Pugs listed in Northern Ireland today are with Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig (1) and Just Like Home Rescue at Larne (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee, and Dogs Trust charges £287.50 for a puppy or adult dog in Northern Ireland (where you also need a dog licence). The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Pug on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 2 Pugs listed in Northern Ireland today are with Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig (1) and Just Like Home Rescue at Larne (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £287.50 in Northern Ireland. If you searched "pug puppies for sale Northern Ireland", the Pugs here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price.

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 2 Pugs listed in Northern Ireland today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig. Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £287.50 for a puppy or adult dog. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. In Northern Ireland all dogs must be microchipped at eight weeks old, so ask to see the microchip details (see nidirect).

Not right now: none of the 2 listed in Northern Ireland is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Yes: 2 of the 2 listed in Northern Ireland are aged 7 or over by their listed age. Each rescue sets its own fee for an older dog, and Dogs Trust charges £287.50 for a puppy or adult dog.

As of 8 November 2026, the Pugs listed in Northern Ireland are with Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig (1) and Just Like Home Rescue at Larne (1). The nearest to Northern Ireland is Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.