09/06/2026
Every day, we see a little more of Sage—and this sweet boy is doing SO GREAT!
Around people he knows and trusts, he comes alive. He loves to frolic in the yard, play, soak up affection and, of course, perk those ears the second he hears a treat bag. 😂 New people and quick movements can still make him a little unsure, but his confidence is growing every day.
Sage is still with his momma, Nutmeg, and there will always be something special about the bond these two share. 💕 At the same time, we’re seeing how separate homes could give each of them room to blossom in their own way. Sage LOVES attention and will sometimes swoop right in and steal the spotlight from his quieter momma!
Could they go home together? Absolutely. But we also think each could thrive separately with a confident pug buddy to show them the ropes and help them continue embracing all the good things about being a dog. For a pup like Sage, sometimes the greatest gift is a confident dog by his side—not a bully or a boss, but a buddy who shows him the ropes. The car door outside? That’s probably someone coming home! A new person walking in? Let’s go see who it is! A strange noise? No big deal. That kind of calm confidence can teach a cautious dog so much about how to navigate the world.
For now, we’re just loving watching Sage become a little braver, a little sillier and a little more himself every day. 💚🐾
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