Puga was rescued from a hoarding situation with over 50 other dogs. She is a sweet little thing, but very scared and unsure of her surroundings. She is in a wonderful, safe foster home where she is learning that love and kindness is a priority in her life now. She has already had many adoption inquiries, but at this time there is not a date set for her availability. It all depends on how her healing process goes.

UPDATE: Puga is doing really well in her foster home! She is coming out of her shell and learning to trust the world around her. She is still scared of strangers and the leash, so her incredible foster is working hard to help her overcome those fears. 

FUN FACT – the various meanings of “Puga”:

• “Sharp” or “Clever” (Galician/Spanish): Historically, Puga is a surname from the Galicia region of Spain. It comes from a word meaning “thorn” or “prickle,” which was traditionally used as a nickname for someone who was highly sharp, quick-witted, or clever.
• “Mound” or “Small Hill” (Latin): In older geographical Latin roots, puga was sometimes used to describe a small hill or mound in the landscape.
  
• “Areca or Betel Nut Tree” (Sanskrit): In ancient Sanskrit, pūga refers to the betel nut palm tree. It represents something sturdy and deeply rooted.
  
• “Escape” or “Runaway” (Filipino): In Tagalog, puga is a colloquial word for escaping or breaking free

All of these names fit our tiny little foster – she is a survivor, she has been freed from her difficult home life and she is quickly learning that she is loved and safe!