by Yasmin | 22 Jan, 2024 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories
** GREAT NEWS UPDATE – by Feb’24 Rosie & Pepper are settling into their Forever-Home! **
Rosie & Pepper are Adopted! | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
COULD YOU ADOPT ROSIE & MUM, PEPPER?
This is 4 year-old Rosie (white) and her Mum, Pepper (black) who is 6 years-old. They are looking for their Forever Home together.
They have been very well cared for and lived with children of various ages as well as other dogs, though are untested with cats.
They are very bonded and Dad was a panda pug hence their respective colouring. Rosie relies on her Mum, often looking for reassurance from her and will search for her when she’s not around. They are fed separately though, as Pepper can dominate & take young Rosie’s food.
Both gorgeous girls have been spayed, Rosie has also had BOAS surgery- now well-recovered and very healthy.
They enjoy their walks and are great off lead, with good recall. Equally they love quiet time on the sofa too. They love cuddles and kisses and are playful, happy-go-lucky pugs. Both are incredibly loveable and sweet natured and would bring a lot of joy to their new home.
Could you offer Pepper and daughter, Rosie, their forever home together?
Please apply, quoting Reference: Pepper 23220 & Rosie 23219 at: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
If you are already registered with us to adopt, please speak to your PDWRA Area Coordinator directly.
Thank You!
Rescue Stories | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
Blog | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
by Yasmin | 21 Jan, 2024 | Blog, News, Pug Health
With the low temperatures last week did your pugs get a chance to have fun in the snow, like Margo & Alfie? or did they prefer to stay warm & toasty indoors?
The latter would be recommended now Storm Isha is on its way….. with strong winds and heavy rain affecting nearly the whole country. More severe near coastlines.
Storm Tips:
- Be alerted to local weather warnings, news & reports.
- Ensure microchips are up-to-date and use ID tags with your contact number in case they get loose.
- Keep them away from floodwater which is dirty as well as containing floating or hidden objects.
- Secure your home and make it cosy as you would when there are fireworks. Make a den if it helps.
- It may be worth preparing an emergency kit of pet supplies & medication in case you need to evacuate quickly. Notes on pets with regular medications is always useful in case you need help from others.
Please see further tips & advice for pug safety in winter conditions:
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/keeping-pets-safe-in-stormy-weather?
The Big Chill is Here! | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/health-and-care/a-z-of-health-and-care-issues/winter-dangers-to-dogs
by Yasmin | 16 Jan, 2024 | Blog, News, Pug Health
The Big Chill is definitely here! ❄️
We’ve been warned it was coming and temperatures have dropped considerately with widespread frost predicted.
Please see some useful guidance on when’s too cold, to take them out:
Here are some reminders to help your pug brave the cold if it’s not too hazardous to take them them out.
– Beware of thin ice.
– There will be more salted roads & paths where our pugs can burn their paw pads and it’s not always easy to tell where salt has been. Clean their paws including between their toes, once home to remove any potential residue.
– Take care when using antifreeze, remember others will be too. 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.
Body-care:
– Do kit them out in warm outerwear, that fits well, not too loose or too tight to restrict their movement.
– Use winter 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, either by extra lubrication gels and consider if on a beach, where sand can scratch them causing lasting damage without urgent treatment.
Margo & Alfie having a quick play in the snow.
Keep your dog safe during winter | The Kennel Club
It’s Getting Cold Outside!! | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
Winter Tips for Outdoors! | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
Seasonal Hazards for Pugs | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
Have fun and play, while staying safe!
Margo says so!
by Yasmin | 14 Jan, 2024 | Blog, Rescue Stories, In Memoriam
RIP My Beautiful Mr Bentley, my first best little friend, my everything.
06/03/2011 – 19/12/2023
Taken from the summer with his tortoise friend Ziggy who is my daughter Beth’s.
We rescued you, Bentley, at 18 months old from PDWRA but really you rescued me. You gave me a new lease of life. You gave me so much love, joy and funny times.
You guided my rotties and kept them in check. They were scared of you at first but they are sad looking for you and it’s heartbreaking to watch. My home is quiet and lonely without you and you’ve left a big hole in our hearts.
Our family grew, where Bentley had another brother, Otto, the son of my other two rotties. They all loved him and miss him so much.
You loved to get out and about in your little car that we bought you last year, so you wouldn’t be left at home missing out on any fun.
There is no real goodbye as I will see you again. You are only gone when you are forgotten and you will never be forgotten.
You were beautiful from start to end and I love and miss you so much, it hurts.
Thank you for everything Bentley. Love is forever.
Thank you PDWRA for bringing him into my life, they were the best years ever!
Always tell your animals how much you love and appreciate them. They are precious and only here a short while. Remember, we are their everything!
Kerry.
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To pay tribute to your sadly lost and beloved PDWRA pug on this, 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 | 5 Jan, 2024 | Blog, Rescue Stories, In Memoriam
Tribute to Minne & Bugsby by Adrian.
We adopted Minnie and Bugsby as a bonded brother and sister pair of Golden Oldies in 2020. They’d been badly neglected prior to rescue by PDWRA and each had their share of health issues accordingly including having the grand total of three teeth between them!
We’d had dogs all our lives but they were our first Pugs and our introduction to all those wonderfully unique Pug traits that we learned to love and cherish.
Minnie was a sweet gentle soul, totally food orientated with the ability to appear like a silent wraith behind you in the kitchen even though you’d left her sleeping blissfully in the lounge. Despite no teeth she ate anything!
Her brother Bugsby was the antithesis of his sister and the original grumpy old man. He didn’t like cars, vans, bicycles, pedestrians or basically anything that moved so taking him for a walk was an adventure. But they both loved their cuddles and slept on our bed from day one. We loved them both very dearly.
Sadly, we lost them both in 2023 and they left an enormous hole in our family. RIP both and run free. We will never forget you.
Adrian.
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To pay tribute to your sadly lost and beloved PDWRA pug on this, 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
