by Janet | 13 Apr, 2020 | Rescue Stories
Kevin & Motsi were one of a number of bonded pairs that came to PDWRA recently, who couldn’t be separated. Here’s how their foster carer described them before they journeyed to their forever home:
“Motsi is totally devoted to Kevin. She follows him everywhere and wouldn’t even go up the garden without him. She is the happiest little pug I have ever met; we should connect her constantly wagging tail to the national grid and save us all on our electricity bills! She loves a cuddle either human, or with her “man” Kevin.
Kevin is not always the perfect gentleman though and will push her (gently) out of the way to be first to get a treat. He does look after her though when out on walks which he absolutely loves. He stays by her side, always waits for her and loves getting their leads tangled up. Kevin is also a happy pug and I’ve never heard him bark once!
They make the perfect couple and at a PDWRA fundraising Valentine Party this year, I thought it might be a good idea for them to be married in a little ceremony. It turned into a major event with bridesmaids, a wedding cake, confetti and the full glitz and glamour they deserved. It was even covered by the local press! Motsi made a beautiful bride.”
So here they are completely settled at their forever home, ‘enjoying’ lockdown – love & attention 24×7 – who wouldn’t?!
by Janet | 2 Apr, 2020 | Rescue Stories
We shared Jasper‘s story recently. His mobility was improving well from his spinal condition hemivertebrae, with hydrotherapy and regular exercise sessions.
We now have an update from his foster Mum, as follows:
“Jasper continues to go from strength to strength, loving this weather and getting around the garden without his wheels which was the aim. He still enjoys his longer wheeled walks around the fields when he can, keeping up with the rest of his grumble.
Jasper’s also been road testing some boots recommended by another pug mum and has awarded them 10/10. Here he is suited and booted and ready to go.
He does enjoy life, despite looking a bit glum in his trouser suit, Mum thinks she chose the wrong colour!”
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This is Jasper. This is his story so far.
Jasper’s foster Mum tells us:
“Jasper, a beautiful, handsome boy came into my life. He sadly had been diagnosed with the spinal condition hemivertebrae which, despite Veterinary intervention, meant he could not walk unaided. He came with a set of wheels though, and speeds around on these, easily keeping up with the other pugs in my grumble while out walking.
In the house, he pulls himself along on his front legs, with a little bit of assistance from the hind legs, especially on carpeted areas where he can gain more traction. A course of hydrotherapy, and twice daily exercise sessions have helped, and he will now venture into the garden without his wheels. This gives him a measure of independence which was the aim.
He’s integrated into our grumble with no trouble at all and looks so cute especially in his trouser-suit: but he does look glum in it, perhaps I chose the wrong colour! Don’t be fooled though, he has a temper if things don’t go his way! “
by Janet | 31 Mar, 2020 | Rescue Stories
This is Lars. This is his story.
Lars was a very anxious young man when he came to PDWRA, scared of many situations including other dogs, but with patience and understanding in his adoptive home he’s improved so much. He has been enjoying training with his Dad who is an ultra marathon runner!
Lars not only enjoys his walks and playing fetch, he’s now a very fit and athletic pug who even tackles agility training. Not only has he blossomed, but Lars has also become an invaluable companion for his Dad who suffers from anxiety, and will just sit on his lap keeping him company when needed to.
Lars is a very special boy, reaching his potential, and very dearly loved. As is quite often the case, it was his foster family who couldn’t let him go!
by Janet | 29 Mar, 2020 | Rescue Stories
This is Billy. This is his story.
Billy came to us at a time when his owner’s work meant leaving him for longer periods than desired. He was much loved, but just deserved more company, which was found in his new adoptive home.
Billy loves his beloved ball, and the pleasure of his local beach. Even better still, Ben was already in his adoptive home, and has become Billy’s best buddy and companion.
We’re so happy for them enjoying their best life together!
by Janet | 5 Mar, 2020 | Rescue Stories
This is Rosie. Rosie has lost both her eyes. This is her story.
We introduced Rosie at Christmas. She came into our care blind, having lost both her eyes as a puppy while living outdoors. She had a very lonely existence and unsurprisingly needed a lot of vet care and socialisation once in her foster home. Here she is in front of the warm fire with her new best friends.
Rosie’s a very lively, loving pug and has a very demanding bark, although being blind she did not realise it was waking everyone up throughout the night, including possibly the neighbours!
She used to make mistakes in her basket but after being taken out every time she barked she linked the two. Now she understands the ‘toilet command’, though is still scared to go out in the wind and bad weather – possibly from being left outside. She’s let out regularly, midnight before bed and up at 4am which her foster Mum doesn’t mind getting up for.
Rosie knows the plan of the house and where the dog food bin is. She waits by it when she comes in after toileting, to always get her reward treat from it! Sometimes she gets some banana which she loves too. She used to sit for food, but has become more relaxed, ‘naughty’, knowing she’s loved, so that discipline seems to be out of the window!
Rosie’s foster home has a grumble who have all had difficult backgrounds, but now get the very special attention and care they need and deserve. Rosie’s a very special girl and a lucky one since being rescued.
With your ongoing support & donations, we’re able to meet the needs of Rosie, and other rescue pugs like her.
http://www.paypal.me/pugdogwelfare
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Alternatively, here is the link to our Donating to Pug Welfare page, where we have 3 options available for donating:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/donating-to-pug-dog-welfare/
We are their voice. Thank you.
