Meet Apollo.

La Verne, CA · 2 years 9 months · Pug / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Feb 13, 2025. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Aug 25, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Around here, he’s better known as Uncle Apollo—and it might just be his cutest role yet. Apollo is a lovable Pug mix who has become the unofficial babysitter, playmate, and all-around favorite uncle to some of the littlest members of the OURS crew. From bottle-fed Pug puppies to rambunctious little terriers, Apollo has patiently endured being climbed on, followed around, wrestled with, and thoroughly adored by his tiny nieces and nephews. Watching him with them is enough to melt just about anyone’s heart. ❤️ Apollo’s journey to becoming everyone’s favorite uncle started at the shelter, where an unpleasant introduction involving vaccinations earned him a “rescue only” label. When he first came to us, he understandably wasn’t quite sure what to think about all these new people either. Then Apollo figured something out: people can actually be pretty great. Once he feels comfortable, this sweet little guy is affectionate, loyal, playful, and incredibly devoted to the people he knows. He may greet someone new with a little barking while he sizes them up, but give him a chance to get acquainted and you’ll quickly discover the loving boy behind all that initial commentary. And if his relationship with his puppy crew tells us anything, Apollo has a wonderfully sweet and nurturing side. He’s gone from being unsure about what life had in store for him to being surrounded by friends, affection, and tiny puppies who apparently believe personal space is completely optional. Quick Facts Adorable Pug mix ❤️ Sweet, affectionate & loyal once comfortable Wonderful with his canine friends Affectionately known as “Uncle Apollo” to the puppies Patient with his tiny, rambunctious nieces & nephews ️ May bark when first meeting someone new Likes a little time to get acquainted ⭐ Playful, devoted & full of personality Forms wonderful bonds with the people he trusts Located in Southern California Apollo doesn’t need to love you in the first five minutes. He’d rather get to know you first—and once you make his inner circle, you’re in. This funny, loyal little guy has already shown us just how much love he has to give. Now Uncle Apollo is ready to retire from full-time puppy duty and find a family of his very own. Although we’re pretty sure he’ll always be Uncle Apollo around here. If you'd like to meet Apollo, please fill out our adoption application here. ❤️ We believe every dog deserves to be loved and safe.

RescueGroups record ID: 21279498

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.