Thank you for your interest in adopting or fostering a rescue Pekingese dog.

Pekingese enter our rescue from a variety of sources: strays, shelters, private give-ups, etc. The average age of the dogs we see in rescue is two to five years old, with puppies under a year old being very rare. (A note about age: Pekes given appropriate care can live well into their teens.) Males are much more common than females. All dogs are spayed/neutered prior to placement, are current on routine inoculations, and tested for heartworm. A medical history accompanies every placement.

All our dogs are pure-bred Pekingese. However, they may exhibit some characteristics different from those Pekes you may have seen in the show ring, i.e., shorter coats, more length of nose and legs, etc. Regardless of the physical appearance, the wonderful Peke character is always true.

Our requirements for adoption are simple, but, are not negotiable. We require a veterinary reference, a fenced-in yard or other form of protected exercise area. Potential adopters must be willing to submit to a home visit prior to the adoption, a completed application, an executed adoption contract, and an adoption fee payable at the time of adoption. As Pekingese fall into the category of brachycephalic dogs (flat faces) and are, therefore, heat sensitive, air-conditioned environments are strongly recommended for the summer months. Although the Peke can be a great family pet, they are not recommended for homes with small children. All placements are made at the discretion of the PVPC Rescue Committee and the foster care giver for each dog. Once your application is sent to us at the address shown on the application, we will share information with you on Pekes available for adoption at the time. Using our expertise gained from placing many Pekes over the years, we make our best judgment in matching the needs of individual Pekes with those of our adopters. As the welfare of the dogs in our care is the only issue involved, PVPC reserves the right to deny any application.