I was not looking for a specific breed — I was looking for a second chance to give. When I saw the rescue section on Pups of Hope, I knew this was the right platform to find a dog who needed someone as much as I needed him.
Buggy’s Story
Buggy was pulled from a high-intake shelter in rural Georgia at ten weeks old. He is a German Shepherd — all lanky legs and oversized paws — and when I first saw his profile photo, ears flopped sideways and one eye half-closed in the sun, something just clicked. The rescue partner who listed him through Pups of Hope had already completed his first round of vaccinations, a deworming course, and a basic temperament assessment. Everything was documented and transparent.
The adoption fee was modest, and the team helped me arrange ground delivery from Georgia to my home in North Carolina. Buggy arrived in a comfortable crate with a blanket that smelled like his foster family — a small detail that made his first night far less anxious than I expected.
Rescue is not charity — it is a partnership. Buggy teaches me something every single day about trust, patience, and showing up even when the world has given you reasons not to.
Priya Okonkwo-Singh
Six Months Later
Buggy weighs fifty-two pounds now and still thinks he is a lap dog. He has graduated from a basic obedience course, discovered a passion for fetch that borders on obsession, and hiked every trail within an hour of our house. His coat has filled out into a glossy black and tan saddle that strangers stop to compliment on every walk.
What Surprised Me
The foster network behind Pups of Hope is real and deeply invested. Buggy’s foster mom still texts me photos of his siblings. The community does not end at the transaction — it keeps going.
What I Would Tell Others
Do not let the word “rescue” scare you into thinking the dog will be broken. Buggy is the most joyful, trusting animal I have ever met. He just needed someone to say yes.
Pups of Hope connected me with a dog I would never have found on my own, handled the logistics with care, and followed up long after the papers were signed. If you are considering rescue adoption, this is the team to trust with the process.