Nutmeg is a sweet, gentle 2-year-old pug who is blossoming more and more every day. She has a softer, quieter personality and likes to take her time getting to know new people and new situations. Once she feels safe, though, her affectionate and playful side begins to peek through.
She loves belly rubs, enjoys being close to her people, and has even started choosing to sleep right beside her foster—a wonderful sign of just how much her trust and confidence are growing. Every so often, she’ll surprise everyone with a case of the zoomies, reminding us that there’s a silly little pug hiding underneath that reserved exterior.
Nutmeg is currently fostered with her 1-year-old son, Sage, and the two share a special mother-son bond. They can absolutely be considered for adoption together, but we also believe Nutmeg could really flourish in a home of her own. Sage has a big personality and loves being the center of attention, and Nutmeg will often quietly step aside. We would love to see what happens when this sweet girl gets the opportunity to soak up some of that attention for herself.
Like Sage, Nutmeg would benefit immensely from having a confident, well-adjusted pug companion in her forever home. She doesn’t need a dog who will boss her around—she needs a buddy who can calmly show her the ropes. Someone who hears a car door and knows it probably means a person is coming home, greets a visitor without worry, and shows Nutmeg through their own confidence that everyday sights and sounds are nothing to fear.
Nutmeg is sensitive and responds best to patience, kindness, and gentle encouragement. She wants to trust, and we’re watching that trust grow every day. With the right people, a confident pug friend, and the freedom to move at her own pace, we think there is so much more of Nutmeg waiting to emerge.
She doesn’t need to be pushed to become a different dog. She just needs a home that gives her the confidence and security to discover how wonderful being Nutmeg can be.
