by Yasmin | 25 Jan, 2025 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories
đź‘Ź ** WONDERFUL NEWS UPDATE: Rocky has found his NEW HOME! ** đź‘Ź
ORIGINAL APPEAL:
Meet Rocky! He’s a very affectionate and sensitive 6 year old boy.
He has been neutered and has no health issues apart from having a sensitive stomach.
What he does need help with in his Forever-Home, will be behavioural issues, sadly due to not being socialised very well in his past life.
This has made Rocky a very reactive boy, triggered by many things.
It also makes him food aggressive so may nip if startled, therefore he needs to be in an adult-only home, well-supervised if there is another non-reactive canine companion.
He is currently living with another dog in foster though Rocky is very dominant so there is the likelihood it could cause issues with a similar type of dog or a cat.
Rocky having some relaxation time!
Being an only-dog may be the simplest solution but not necessarily the only one if you believe you could invest the extra attention he would need to adjust and feel more secure over time.
Rocky is also petrified of the vet. It’s fear aggression, which our fosterer has been working on, but now he really needs to settle into a dog-experienced, calm & quiet forever home, ideally in the country where he doesn’t have to worry about busy traffic or passing lots of people on walks as he barks a lot in this environment.
Could you, or someone you know, offer Rocky his special Forever home?
If so, please apply referencing Rocky 24226.
If you have any specific questions regarding Rocky,
please email Lisa at: east@nullpugwelfare-rescue.org.uk
As for other pugs like Rocky, we may not always have the right homes registered with us at the time they really need one. This can apply to all ages of pug, from youthful to Golden-Oldies or inseparable Bonded-Pairs, each with unique needs to be catered for.
You can specify your preference on your application or no preference at all, which may mean finding a match sooner as we receive all ages naturally, with varying welfare needs to find homes for.
Please see further details with all the joy that pugs bring, on these webpages:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
Mature 7years & over:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/golden-oldies/
Bonded, inseparable pairs:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/perfect-pairs/
Do take a look at just a small sample of happy, successful Rescue & Adoption Stories at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/category/rescue-stories/
Thank you.
by Yasmin | 25 Jan, 2025 | Blog, Rescue Stories, In Memoriam
By Katie, who fostered Suri when she was 10 years-old, since the summer of 2022 :
Suri lives with our original pug Ruby, and often visited by my sister’s fawn pug.
Our darling long term foster Suri died at the end of last year.
She was tiny but magnificent: funny, spirited, strong-willed and so, so loving.
In her last year she became fully disabled and used wheels, or was carried by us.
Eventually her body failed her, but her mind was strong.
We will miss her so much. RIP Suri.
Suri had a number of medical issues when she arrived but as the vet said, “no one told her that!”. She was just the sweetest little (4.5kg!) seal pup teddy bear girl.
I was in denial at the time that we’d accepted another dog into our lives in Ruby’s old age but I thought after some hardships in her life Suri deserved it, as well as some photos on this PDWRA Memorial page! X
Thank you to our PDWRA rehomers, Jackie and Paula for entrusting her to us for her final years.
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To pay tribute to your sadly lost and beloved PDWRA pug on our dedicated In Memoriam web page:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/category/in-memoriam/
please email your story, or whatever you would like to say about them, with photos,
to: yasmin.t.pdwra@nullgmail.com
by Yasmin | 17 Jan, 2025 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories
Alison and John have rehomed 3 pugs including PDWRA adoptee Winston, who joined the family a year ago. Apparently, Winston thinks he’s the boss but really he’s at the bottom of the pack, being a sort of joker!
While not initially looking for another pug, they came across Winston’s story of being quite a feisty pug who wasn’t easily finding a new home so decided to apply for him!
Alison believes that they were chosen by fate! They definitely had the space, support and big hearts to train him and give him the restart to life he needed and knew that he could learn how to be a proper dog in their family and be lead by his new brothers.
Here’s Alison’s interview:
My husband John and I are the parents of Winston, we have rehomed 3 pugs Winston being a PDWRA adoption and we also have Marley & Bruno. I think a suitable title for the story would be Winston and the Barkers. He thinks he’s the boss but really he’s the bottom of the pack being a sort of joker.
- How did you first hear about the PDWRA?
10 years ago we bumped into a member of PDWRA walking their pugs and John has known her from a young age living in the same village, of course we spoke about her grumble and the PDWRA. This led us onto following the socials, reading about the stories and the great network of caring volunteers for the pugs in need out there.
- How did you come to make the decision to adopt through the PDWRA?
Only by chance to be honest as well as already being followers of the PDWRA on Instagram and Facebook. We fully noted how much love and support was in this organisation and we trusted them. We are very caring for dogs, to have space in our lives and support from our parents who love dogs too.
We are also very fortunate that we can bring our pugs with us to work and everyone cares dearly for them. The very start of our love for pugs was when we had our dear George who sadly passed away with cancer aged 6, with the knowledge of his health declining we rehomed Marley. When the time came and George left us we had a very sad Marley and it was too hard to bear therefore we rehomed Bruno for company.
Without knowing, John’s sister was talking to her neighbour (the member of PDWRA) and they came on to the subject of Winston who needed a home and had not been successful in his adoption so far. Being a feisty puppy, he needed a suitable forever home and I believe we had been chosen by fate! We definitely had the space, support and big hearts to train him and give him the restart to life. Winston needed to learn how to be a proper dog and be lead by his brothers.
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- What made you decide to adopt?
We weren’t initially looking to take on another but hearing his story and knowing he needed to be shown the ropes, we knew we could take him on. We really feel the family that originally owned him thought he’d be a sweet, cute little puppy but he’s quite the opposite! We have a suitable home with a big garden, and we can give them human presence 24/7 taking our pugs to work where they can run in the yard, snooze in the office, or get fussed by the team. Winston is similar age to Bruno so they hit it off straight away playing and snuggling.
- Can you tell us a little bit about Winston?
So funny, cleaver and very naughty, always up to some sort of mischief. Picked up basic commands within a few months of adoption following his brothers settling in easily. He will pull all the stuffing out of the bed, run off with crocs, steals pencils, chewing them to pieces, barks at anything with 4 legs, always wants what the other two have, extremely noisy with tug of war and will play fight all the time. When it’s time for bed he is very sweet though being very cuddly and super soft and first thing in the morning he dances about in joy patting you off the end of the bed in flirty manner. He did have a fear of bridges on walks so much so he would avoid them and go the other way but recent times has succeeded this fear.
- How did you find the adoption process?
Relatively straight forward. We followed the process and answered all the question etc. It helped that we had been involved with dogs our wholes lives and understood the importance of giving them a safe & secure forever home.We also had a huge experience with the sad decline of George and he also very nearly had an ulcer on his eye through a scratch but with intensive round the clock care we managed to save his eye, so have learnt how to be better prepared in the future if needed
- Anything you think prospective adoptive or foster parents should know?
Be open minded and not all pugs are cuddly and calm. Our Marley and Bruno are very sweet but Winston is like a bull in a China shop. They are a grumble but they are extremely different characters.
Time – pugs are social and need constant company.There’s a fact out there that some dogs spend a huge part of their lives waiting for their owners to come home which is totally unfair, they only want to be in your company and only live about 12-16 summers so spend time with them. They love you unconditionally.
- What has life been like since adopting Winston?
Brings a lot of noise and personality. Not just him, also family, friends and co-workers laughing at him or telling him off. He has put his stamp on our hearts and we all love watching and playing with him. He can be completely crazy and then someone will pick him up and he with go dead calm, its uncanny.
We’re very grateful to have Winston and he’s living his best life!
Lots of Love,
The Barkers.
If you would like to adopt a pug like Winston, please go to:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
For more joyful stories like his, please see our rescue stories at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/category/rescue-stories/
by Yasmin | 8 Jan, 2025 | Blog, News, Pug Health
The Big Chill is definitely here! ❄️
We’ve been warned by the Met Office that it was coming; temperatures dropping, snow and icy conditions as well as storms and flooding!
Here are our regular tips and advice to help your pug brave the cold, safely, to remain happy during the wet & cold months, ensuring it remains a fun and enjoyable time with your best friend!
– Beware of salt on roads & paths which can burn their paw pads.
Check once home and rinse them if necessary.
– If it snows, ice and snow can stick to the fur between their pads and build up. This will be uncomfortable for your dog and increases their risk of frostbite.
If they raise their paws, stop walking or whine it could be a sign that their paws are too cold.
– When cold, a dog’s body will limit blood flow to their extremities (paws, tail, ears etc.), in order to keep their vital organs functioning safely. This can put their extremities at risk of being damaged by the cold.
– If you’re spending time outdoors, it’s a good idea to get a coat for them. Ensure it fits well so that it doesn’t prevent them moving normally, either by being too tight or too loose.
– If your dog starts shivering, or appears very tired (lethargic), then get them home as soon as possible. If they continue to seem unwell, contact your vet immediately.
– Take care when using antifreeze. It tastes sweet so is tempting for dogs but can be lethal if ingested.
– Watch for dogs drinking out of puddles too as they may be tainted with antifreeze chemicals from spills or leaks.
– Also, beware of thin ice & frozen puddles.
Here are some Body-care tips:
– Additional to well-fitting warm outerwear, use paw protection if needed, this could be in the form of dog dry skin creams/ balms, or doggy booties.
– Inspect pug paws regularly to check for cracked pads, broken nails or snow/salt damage.
– Brush your pug’s coat regularly to distribute natural oils to the skin and prevent dry patches.
– If it’s windy, don’t forget to protect their eyes, by extra lubrication gels and especially if on a beach, where wind & sand can scratch them causing lasting damage without urgent treatment.
Please check this very useful guide to see if it’s wise to take your pugs out! :Â
If your pug shows signs of hypothermia, which includes, shivering, drowsiness, confusion, clumsiness, pale gums and loss of consciousness or collapse, get your pet immediately out of the cold & contact your vet straight away.
Dry & warm them up gently, never intensely & too quickly as this can be dangerous.
For further information, please see:
Hypothermia in Pets – PDSA
Also,
Keep your dog safe during winter | The Kennel Club
And for our Seasonal Hazard webpage, please go to:
Seasonal Hazards for Pugs | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
Have fun while staying safe!
by Yasmin | 3 Jan, 2025 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories, Fundraising
PDWRA Pug Adopter and Fundraiser, Shirley has her pencils ready again after a short break this Christmas, to provide her wonderful portraits of Your Favourite Furry-Friends!
Inspired, upon adopting Daphne from PDWRA, artist Shirley has been generously using her talent to donate funds directly to PDWRA. Over ÂŁ2,000 last year!
Shirley’s Inspiration, Beloved Daphne!
If you would like to own a unique and personal portrait of any four-legged animal please don’t hesitate to place an order to Shirley’s growing list.
All you need to do is provide an accompanying photo. Each portrait costs ÂŁ15 only, where Shirley donates ÂŁ10 directly to PDWRA, and ÂŁ5 covers post, packaging & materials.
Please do so from within our Facebook Mega Auction Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242845766241493/permalink/1899302960595757
You can private message Shirley from there.
We can’t thank Shirley enough for her generosity, as well as the joy she has brought to all those who have ordered already.
Here are a few examples:
Thank you for your support!
Interview with Adopter & Fundraiser Shirley | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association
Interview with Adopter & Fundraiser Shirley
