‘Helloooooooo, I’m an 8-year-old back pug called Theo, which basically means I’m a wrinkly gentleman in a furry body who believes cuddles, snacks and naps are the meaning of life!’ 💖
‘I’m a very good boy in the house and I’m exceptionally good at snuggling up to you and keeping sofas warm, in fact I’m pretty sure I could win a gold medal in snuggling! I do enjoy a little potter out, but I prefer the tortoise approach. Why rush when there are smells to investigate and the world to admire? I’m not slow, I’m just taking in the scenery!’ 🌱🌿☘️
‘I love children and other dogs, so I think I would make a lovely companion and best friend to a family. Cats, however… hmm, I haven’t quite decided if they are friends, suspicious furry furniture or tiny furry bosses, they can be quite scary…’ 🐱
‘But here’s the important bit – I come with a best friend! Meet Yogi, my bonded buddy and best friend who is 11 years old. We’re a double act, a dynamic duo, a two-pug cuddle committee! We’ve been friends for ages, and we are hoping to find a forever home together, because life is always better when you have your best friend by your side.’ 🐶 🐶
‘Yogi is just as loving and cuddly as me, possibly more determined when it comes to getting closer to his favourite human. The moment someone sits on the settee, Yogi will spring into action and will start pushing me out of the way so he can be right beside them. Apparently, he believes he has seniority and therefore first-class cuddle rights. I suppose you must respect your elders, so I just move over to keep the peace.’ 🛋️
‘We love sleeping together, usually curled up, side by side like two furry comas. Yogi can be a bit annoying sometimes as he does like to play, especially after meals, when all I want to do is have a nap, Yogi will be nudging me with a toy and acting like we have both been invited to the pug Olympics! Still, he is my best friend, so I let him get away with it… most of the time!’
‘So, if you are looking for two adorable old souls to fill your home with love, laughter, snores and the occasional suspicious trumps… WE’RE YOUR BOYS!!’ ❤️
Yogi and Theo are two absolute delights. Completely house trained, they are both neutered and are good with children. Currently in foster in Warwickshire
A beautiful and truly bonded pair is the only way to describe Poppy & Henry. They are litter mates 9 years of age (soon to be 10) and are a really sweet, loving little pair. 💖
The foster parents say they are the easiest pair they have ever had to care for as their needs are simple – they want to love and be loved.
Henry loves to be centre of attention, whereas Poppy loves a fuss and a lap to sit on, but is equally happy to curl up to her brother. Both love children and other dogs, so much so that Henry has to be on his lead as if he sees another dog he thinks it’s there to greet him alone. Poppy however is very good off lead and has good recall. They do love a walk 🐶 🐶.
Both are very good in the home and are fully house-trained. They love to greet anyone who visits and Henry has won the heart of anyone he has met so far. Poppy is very friendly too but a little more placid.
This beautiful pair are always seeking a human lap to snuggle up to, or each other, they are completely inseparable. Poppy recently had a lump removed but has recovered really well and the vets have said her life will be much better without it. Henry pined all day whilst she was at the vets!
They are currently in foster care in Essex and Nikki is the area coordinator looking after their case, so if you’d like any further information, please message her –
If you think you could welcome Poppy & Henry into your life and offer them their new forever home 🏡, please apply below:
Freddie is a wonderful nine-year-old neutered black male who was surrendered to us following a change in his owner’s circumstances. Freddier is a lovely, happy boy and is in very good health. His world revolves around food, but no surprise there, he’s a pug after all! 💖
Freddie really loves a stroke and a belly rub and knows several commands, such a wait, sit and paw. He loves to do zoomies around the lounge and play chase, although his favourite room in the house is the kitchen, always ready for the chance of a quick snack – he will probably try and get in the dishwasher to lick the plates if you are loading and leave the door open! 🥣🍴
As anyone who has met a black pug will know, they can be cheeky, loving and stubborn. Freddie is certainly no exception to this and will be your table surfer if you leave your chairs out! 🍕🍗
Freddie likes all people and small dogs, although he’d not too keen on larger dog breeds and can sometimes bark at them when on lead.
Freddie can guard his food, or any food that falls onto the floor. For this reason, we will only consider homes where any resident children are teenagers and have an understanding not to compete for any food that has fallen on the floor. Also for this reason, Freddie needs to be the only dog in the home. He is a lovely amenable boy when guidance around food is followed.
Freddie will thrive best in a home with firm, fair, consistent owners who will not let Freddie rule the roost – give him an inch and he’ll take a mile! Tick those boxes and you’ll have a great companion. 🐶
Freddie loves an outdoor adventure and is still very active. He loves his walks in the woods, wet sand beaches and car journeys, and he loves chasing his ball and bringing it back. He is happy to explore new places with his people, good off the lead and travels really well in a crate. 🎾
If you’d like to know more about Freddie, please contact Jane –
Freddie is currently in foster in Cornwall, if you think that you could offer him his new forever home 🏡, then please apply below:
When taking calls about surrendering a pug, it’s clear that the owner is naturally fearful about what the future may hold for their beloved pug once taken from their care. An explanation of how we go about selecting just the right forever home provides some reassurance, nevertheless it is a daunting prospect for many owners. Due to the need to protect privacy, it is not possible for contact to be maintained with the owner after the pug has been adopted. We do of course provide feedback for the first few weeks once in our foster care, and this is of immeasurable relief. But the question remains – what happens when the pug is ready for rehoming?
All approved adopters go through an initial screening process. If all is satisfactory, a further check of the home environment, with the entire family and any resident pets present, takes place. Once fully satisfied that all our criteria have been met, the Area Coordinator approves the application and the applicant is entered on our membership list of approved adopters.
All members are notified individually of pugs ready for rehoming, and if they apply, a further review of their suitability is undertaken, along with all other applicants for that pug. From there, we can select the most suitable applicant, taking into account any special circumstances or needs the pug may require. The utmost care is exercised during this process to ensure that both the pug, and its prospective family, are the best possible fit.
Our Voluntary Area Co-ordinators, Catherine and Nikki in the South East region, have put together a few images below that show examples of what can be expected once their forever family have been selected, and once the pug has spent the first few weeks getting to know them. We do hope this gives some reassurance to those who may be faced with the unfortunate decision to part with their pug.
Jackie Lead Voluntary Area Coordinator for the West Midlands region
Bobby & Ray
‘After losing our beloved 15-year-old pug at the start of the year we knew that, when the time was right, we wanted to rescue. Before long, we were talking with the PDWRA. The registration and vetting process was thorough but quickly the charity realised we could provide a loving, fun and stable home. It wasn’t long before the PDWRA sent over some pictures of two 5-year-old brothers, Bobby and Ray. Our hearts completely melted. We knew instantly the boys were destined for us. The collection process was calm, simple and happy. Our two little boys are now completely settled and living their very best life by the seaside. We love them so so much and our lives feel complete again. We can’t thank the PDWRA enough for trusting us with Bobby and Ray. The four of us couldn’t be happier.’
Ed and Jenny x
Blossom
‘Hi, my name is Blossom. I was recently adopted and now live in my new home in North London with my older puggy sister, Dora. Mum says I’ve been a very good girl and settled well and been a wonderful addition to the family. I get on well with Dora and we’re happy to cuddle up together (I love cuddles). We even share our food. Mum said can I send a BIG thank you to Nikki at the PDWRA. She spent time and patience finding the right match and went above and beyond in her care for all involved.’
Many of you will know Shirley, as she’s a regular contributor to our Happy Pugs in Happy Homes Facebook Group. She was also the adopter of the beautiful Margo, who she sadly lost earlier this year. Over the years, Margo featured in the PDWRA calendar, in our newsletters and almost daily on the Happy Pugs group with her various adventures.
It would be hard to imagine Shirley without pugs in her life, and some months ago she took in bonded pair Georgie and Peppa from the PDWRA. It is their adventures that are now regularly shared on the Facebook group, including their daily quest to track down the ‘Treat Man’ on their morning walks in the local park!
Shirley is also known for the beautiful animal drawings that she regularly produces for owners, charging a small fee which she then gives to the PDWRA to help out with our costs, something that is greatly appreciated by the charity!
‘I have always adopted dogs in many different breeds and sizes, as they are always the ones that need the most care. They sometimes come carrying the baggage from the past, but somehow they always learn to trust again, no matter how old they are.’
‘I’ve always said it takes three… three days to stop worrying, three weeks to settle and three months to call it home. You have to be patient and wait for them to realise that they are now in a good place. Fostering was the next step for me, as I couldn’t adopt them all 😁 I decided it would be wonderful to help to make sure they all found their special place, the place they where they were always supposed to be.’
‘The girls I have at the moment are long-term fosters, as they are older and would be difficult to place. Georgie is 11, Peppa (Pip) is 10 and they are a bonded pair. The joy they have brought to my life is amazing; they are so very special. We go to the park every morning where they receive love and treats from everyone and they have so many dog friends.’
‘I’m very grateful and pleased they are staying here for however long they have left. Fostering is an amazing thing to do, you give them a chance to learn life skills and how wonderful life can be, it is the most rewarding thing to do, and it has filled my life with happiness.’
Shirley
Below is an example of one of Shirley’s lovely drawings.
To read more about Shirley’s fundraising, click here.
