by PDWRA | 11 Apr, 2026 | Pug Home Appeal
Meet Boots & Socks
A devoted bonded pair, both aged 8, searching for their happy ever after home đĄ
These two may not be littermates, but theyâve shared their whole lives side by side⊠and where one goes, the other follows đ
They sleep curled up together, finding comfort in each other â their bond is truly unbreakable.
đż After a quiet and sheltered start in life, they are now discovering the world for the very first timeâŠ
And what a journey itâs been! From country walks to village strolls and vet visits, they are blossoming beautifully in foster care in rural Devon đŒ
What Makes Them Special?
đ¶ Loving, gentle, and affectionate
đ¶ A perfectly bonded pair
đ¶ Enjoy exploring the countryside together
đ¶ Full of quiet charm and loyalty
Boots & Socks Introduce Themselves!
âHello! My name is Boots and my best friend is Socks. We’ve been together since puppies and sleep cuddled up and go for walks together. I’m really enjoying the garden and my waistline is reducing! I’m quite the handsome chap. When I slim down a little more I need to have some dental work, the lovely people at the PDWRA will be covering the cost. I’ve pretty much remembered my housetraining now with only an occasional lapse when things are extra exciting. I’m very lovable and loving, but I can be shy with strange men until I get to know them. I’ve met children here and they’re ok! I like lots of attention and cuddles so would prefer to live with just Socks. My foster family think we are both adorable!â
âHello! I’m Socks and I’d be really pleased to meet you! I’ve led a bit of a sheltered life up until now but a few weeks ago I came into foster with my best friend Boots. I have 5 more new friends and a garden, which was a bit overwhelming to begin, with but now I’m blossoming! I’ve remembered my housetraining, lost a few pounds and learnt how to live with others. I quite like to be top dog really and prefer to only share the attention with Boots. I like my humans to be around mostly and sometimes I can be vocal but I’m getting better with that. I’m in good health, lively, enjoy walks with Boots and meeting new people! And I’m still only 8 yrs old! Could we both come and live with you?â
A Few Things To Know:
- Theyâd love a home with plenty of human company
- Socks is a chatty girl and may bark when left
- Boots can be a little unsure of men at first, but settles with time
- Best suited as the only dogs in the home
Boots will need a dental once heâs shed a couple of kilos â this will be fully covered by PDWRA đ©ș
Could you give these two the loving home theyâve never truly had? đĄ Theyâve spent their lives side by side⊠now they just need someone to share it with.
by PDWRA | 31 Mar, 2026 | Pug Home Appeal, Rescue Stories
Meet Eric & Ernie – a beautiful bonded pair who share everything⊠from naps in the sunshine to quiet moments side by side.
These two arenât just companions – theyâre family. And after everything theyâve been through, theyâre searching for a forever home together.
âš Why theyâre so special
đ¶ Inseparable best friends
đ¶ Gentle, loving, and loyal
đ¶ Twice the cuddles, twice the joy
đ¶ A ready-made duo to fill your home with warmth
đ The hardest part?
Bonded pairs are often overlooked⊠but separating them isnât an option. Their connection is their comfort, their confidence, their world.
đĄ Could you be their world now?
Eric & Ernie are litter brothers, born on the 1st April 2022. They are very energetic young pugs who would not suit a family with children under 10 years. They love to play with each other and are equally sociable with other dogs. When playtime is over they will snuggle up with each other and any handy human. House trained, and they have some basic training which they would benefit from building on. They have no health conditions and have recently been neutered. They are currently in foster on the London/Essex border.
If you have room in your heart and home for two devoted souls, Eric & Ernie will reward you with a lifetime of love, laughter, and companionship.
by PDWRA | 10 Feb, 2026 | Blog, News
Some people may not be aware that itâs a legal requirement in England, Scotland and Wales for a dog to be microchipped by the age of 8 weeks.This became compulsory in April 2016.
Itâs a criminal offence to transfer a dog that is not microchipped and so all breeders are required to have a puppy chipped and registered in their name prior to sale. The fines for not complying can be up to ÂŁ500.
The microchip needs to be registered on a database which is compliant with set standards, and it must be registered in the name of the keeper (the person who the dog normally lives with). However, just because a dogâs microchip is registered in a particular personâs name on the database, it doesnât necessarily mean they are going to be regarded in law as the owner.
A microchip is evidence of ownership, but not absolute proof of ownership.
Microchipping is a quick and simple procedure, which takes seconds to implant. The chip is inserted under the petâs skin, usually around the scruff of the neck, and once the chip is implanted it should last for your petâs lifetime. The chip is about the size of a grain of rice and contains a unique code that matches up to your petâs details.
The microchip can be checked by an authorised person, usually a vet, dog warden or a rehoming charity, which is done by using a handheld scanner. The scanner reads the unique number and the authorised person then checks this with the database.
In the UK, there are around 15 different databases that can hold your dogâs details, so itâs useful to know which one your pet is registered with.
Itâs very important to make sure your details are always up to date, dogs can get lost or stolen and itâs a permanent identification to help get your dog back to you.
If you sell or pass your dog onto someone else, the microchip details must be changed. Remember, itâs a criminal offence not to do this.
In accordance with the Control of Dogs Order 1992, although all dogs must now be microchipped, they will also still need to wear a collar and tag in a public place, which must have the ownerâs full address. A phone number is advisable, as it will enable somebody to contact you straight away if your dog is lost and found by an authority or member of the public, but itâs not an absolute requirement for it to be on the tag.
As of the 10 June 2024, all owned cats in England must also be microchipped by the age of 20 weeks. At present, itâs not compulsory in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Anne McDonald
PDWRA Trustee & Local Authority Dog Warden
by PDWRA | 10 Feb, 2026 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Bella first came to me as a foster in July 2024, just after she turned 9 years old. She had been surrendered due to a child allergy.
She was a little timid at first, and unsure of her new surroundings and what she was and wasnât allowed to do. For example, she wouldnât go upstairs or jump onto the sofa without permission. She got on very well with my older pug-cross Peppa (then 15 years old) straight away, and soon felt more at home.
After about a month or so, Area Coordinator Dee contacted me to ask if I would consider adopting Bella, as there arenât always as many adoption requests for older dogs. I knew that Bella wasnât going anywhere! I had fallen for her and didnât want her to be adopted by anyone else, so of course I said yes!
I must say, Iâve never come across a more well-behaved dog than Bella. In the first few months, I kept whispering to her âyou can be a bit naughty you knowâ. As the months passed, she settled in well and started to play more with toys and jump up next to me on the sofa without being encouraged. I knew that she was slowly relaxing into her new home.
Since then, she has been on holiday with me to Glastonbury, Newmarket and Ipswich, and numerous times to Yorkshire to stay with my friends up there. Sheâs a great traveller and doesnât seem to get stressed when I take her to different places with me. Sheâs a great companion and I love her so much now, I feel so blessed to have her in my life!
by PDWRA | 10 Feb, 2026 | Blog, Rescue Stories
As a lifelong lover of the breed, I always knew I wanted pugs in my life. Their loving nature, their fun curly tails and their big bright eyes, not to mention their big personalitiesâŠ
My first pug was a black boy renamed Taz from Battersea. When I flew the nest and moved out, my mum missed Taz (and me) so much that she decided it was time she started looking for a little pug of her own. After a lot of research on breed specific rescues, we landed on the PDWRA.
My mum was lucky enough to be matched with Luna, who settled in almost instantly and brought mum and the family so much joy! They are both enjoying growing old gracefully together! The whole process was easy, with brilliant communication, compassion for the foster family Luna came from and amazing aftercare from the PDWRA team.
I did foster briefly through the PDWRA in 2021, with a handsome little pug named Eddie. He was amazing on his own, however, after 12 weeks in my care it became apparent that the pairing between him and my pug Taz wasnât compatible and I had to make the difficult decision for him to go back to the PDWRA. During this time, I had so much support and always had someone in the charity to speak to. I heard that he had been adopted by a family in London as the only dog in the home, and was very much loved, which made me very happy to hear. The way the PDWRA handled the case was professional and compassionate, with both pugs wellbeing at the centre of it all.
After I lost Taz in the summer of 2024 to age related complications, I was so lost. I felt like a part of me had gone and I didnât have a purpose anymore. I knew I wanted another pug, but I didnât know when I would be ready. Four months later in November, I received a call whilst I was at work from one of the Volunteer Area Coordinators, who asked if I was still interested in fostering and advised they had a little black boy in need of a home. I was nervous because of my experience with Eddie and was unsure if it was the right time for me, however, I asked for the details to be sent across for me to take a look at. Deep down, I had butterflies and I was excited! Iâm a big believer in things happening for a reason, so I called my mum to let her know I had been contacted and she was just as excited as I was. I discussed the option of Foster to adopt due to my last attempt being unsuccessful with Eddie, which was agreed to.
Iâve always rescued, there are so many dogs who are in need of homes, and as much as I love the idea of a puppy, being able to give love to a dog in need will always be my first choice.
A date was set for volunteers to pick up Nacho and deliver him to my mumâs, where he could meet me and mumâs PDWRA rescue Luna. I was so excited to meet him but also knew I had to keep him busy to help him settle in, so as soon as he arrived we went for a walk around my mumâs garden. We then went for a walk along the river to our nearest pet store, where he got lots of attention. We picked up some treats and headed back, and he loved rolling in the grass (which he still loves to do now) and also to run!
There was an instant connection between us and the first week he came to the office with me to meet my work colleagues. Everyone couldnât believe he had only been with me less than a week as he was off the lead and following me around like we had been together forever. He loves meeting new people and any opportunity I have to take him with me, I do! We have a local pug walking group where once a month we all meet up for a walk and he loves meeting his pug pals at the park for a run around! In January of this year. I officially adopted Nacho and it was the best decision I have made! He gives me a reason to get up in the morning, and we love to go on adventures together. Weâve been to the Lake District this year also, which he loved! Weâve just celebrated our first âgotchaâ day anniversary and will be celebrating Christmas with the family.
To anyone who is considering fostering/adopting, I would really recommend speaking to PDWRA as I canât recommend them highly enough. Other charities we explored were nowhere near as experienced and professional as PDWRA and I still have contacts I can go to for support a year later with any questions I may have. Always consider rescuing a pug in need of love first. as they are capable of giving you 100 times more love back!
Wishing all the team at PDWRA a very happy new year! Thank you for all that you do and thank you for helping me and my mum find our perfect pug partners!
