by Yasmin | 17 Nov, 2023 | Blog, Fundraising
What if we told you that you could take advantage of Black Friday sales while supporting your favourite brands and PDWRA at the same time?
Here’s How – and it won’t cost you a penny!
With over 8,100 retailers – including Tesco, Pets at Home and Amazon – you can easily join the PDWRA supporters who have already helped us receive over £3,300 through Easyfundraising.
All you have to do is sign up for Easyfundraising, select The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association, create your profile and start shopping!
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/create-an-account
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/pdwra/
For other ways to help PDWRA via shopping or recycling, please see:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fundraising-events/donate-while-you-shop-or-recycle/
Donate while you Shop or Recycle!
#pdwra #pugcharity #pugadoption #pugs #pug #pugwelfare #easyfundraising
by Yasmin | 15 Nov, 2023 | Blog, In Memoriam
Zingaro 13/3/09 – 31/10/23.
I had Zingaro on 29/9/18 following his owner’s passing.
He has given us 5 years of happiness.
RIP our little boy”.
Your Mum,
Hilary.
******
To pay tribute to your sadly lost and beloved PDWRA pug on our dedicated In Memoriam web page,
at: 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 | 11 Nov, 2023 | Blog, News
We will remember them.
Men, Women and Loyal Animals who sacrificed and served together.
Lest we forget …..
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/lest-we-forget/
by Yasmin | 30 Oct, 2023 | Blog, Pug Health
Here’s Petey pug, having his first visit to the pumpkin patch in preparation for some Halloween fun!
You may be going to themed pug events or simply joining in the spirit of Halloween at home, so here are some tips to ensure everyone has a safe and fun time:
- Keep all sweet treats and chocolate out of paws reach
- There may be littered sweets or wrappers to look out for which are also a choking hazard
- Walk them early before children may be out and about in numbers and in fancy dress which may scare them
- Avoid dressing them in costumes that they’re uncomfortable with, or restricting
- Keep any Halloween decorations out of harm’s way
- Ensure any lit candles are well away from animals. Battery lit ones are hazardous too.
- Create a cosy, quiet space away from potentially frequent doorbell ringing causing them extra stress!
- You may wish to put a polite sign on your door for trick or treaters not to ring your doorbell if it frightens your dogs
For more detailed information, please see:
Halloween dangers to dogs | Dog health | Kennel Club (thekennelclub.org.uk)
Some gorgeous pugs posted on our Facebook page:
Ralph
Betty
by Yasmin | 23 Oct, 2023 | Blog, News, Pug Health
It’s that time of year again when we can anticipate and prepare for, fireworks during the winter months, not only on bonfire night. It may be the first time you’ll be experiencing how this affects a new pug in your home.
In advance, you may consider:
- Desensitising your pets to noise: Playing fireworks noises quietly using sound CDs, while rewarding calm behaviour, can help them become accustomed to the noise. Play them in the run up to firework season, to help them see they need not be afraid.
- Anxiety relief products: Anxiety relieving products containing pheromones are an effective way to help your pet stay calm, also comforting jackets are like a big hug! There are so many products around so do research them.
- Walk them before it’s dark.
- Watch out for spent fireworks when walking your dogs. Diwali celebrations start before bonfire night.
- Feed your dogs before fireworks are expected to begin, as they may be too stressed to eat.
- Make sure your house or garden is escape-proof, as they can bolt or go missing. (Check their microchip registration is up-to-date!)
- Keep windows and curtains closed, the lights on and turn the TV on to play music to help drown out the noise.
- Create a safe, cosy place for your dog to settle before it gets dark. Dogs enjoy cosy dens.
- Keep them entertained to take their mind off the noise.
- Comfort and reassure them.
In previous years, on Bonfire night, 5th November, there have been special sessions on Classic FM for example, playing soothing classical music for all pets and animals who might feel anxious and scared with the loud noises outside. Keep an eye out if they are broadcasting again, this year!
Further Advice & tips can be found at:
