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
by Yasmin | 4 Jan, 2024 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories
** NEWS UPDATE: 8th JAN’ 2024 – We’re delighted to say that these beautiful girls have been adopted! **
We still welcome anyone interested and able to adopt a bonded-pair of pugs, as we consistently have them arriving into our care: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/perfect-pairs/
Iris and Ebony are in foster with us waiting for their perfect adoptive home together.
They have quite different characters, but are compatible, well-bonded and equally delightful. They can live with children and other sociable dogs, though are untested with cats.
Iris is a five year old white girl, who:
* Enjoys play with other sociable dogs.
* Enjoys the great outdoors, and would like a garden.
* Is quite humorous, loving, affectionate and outgoing.
* Is an emotional rock to Ebony.
Iris will:
* Eat other dogs faeces, so you’ll have to be quick!
* Bark sporadically at the TV, a common pug trait!
Ebony is a three year old black girl, who:
* Is also suited to live with other sociable dogs, though would prefer male dogs if there are any within the home.
* Needs support in sharing a lap around other dogs.
* Takes time to warm to new people and situations.
* Is affectionate, loving and needy once bonded.
* Enjoys walk, and likes her home comforts.
* Can bark when Iris barks.
If you are interested in offering Iris and Ebony their forever home or have any questions, please email Voluntary Area Coordinator, Jane, directly: janemac001@nullbtinternet.com
If you are not registered to adopt with PDWRA, please submit an application referencing ‘Iris 23204 & Ebony 23205’ 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!
by Yasmin | 1 Jan, 2024 | Blog, News, Volunteering, Vacancies
** CURRENT VACANCIES – SEPTEMBER 2025 **
We have a number of key opportunities for dedicated volunteers to join our busy charity, from Trustees to front-line Area Coordinators.
For the following vacancies, if you, or anyone you know, may be interested, and have the skills, experience & time to commit, please contact: secretary@nullpugwelfare-rescue.org.uk
Trustees
We are looking for more Trustees, who wish to offer strategic, legal, or financial planning expertise.
PDWRA is a Registered Charity run entirely by volunteers including its Trustees, who ultimately exercise control over, and are legally responsible for the charity.
Working among the board of Trustees and Officers, you will be contributing to its fulfilment of its duties and responsibilities while pursuing its aims & objectives.
You will be developing long-term strategies and ensuring compliance with the charity’s governance and procedures, able to attend regular, remote meetings and be able to draw on experience in a similar role or management position.
Fundraising Manager
As a charity that is entirely dependent on donations, fundraising is critical.
Guiding the charity in how to get the most from available schemes and opportunities, and to support volunteers who wish to fundraise for the charity is key to making a tangible difference to PDWRA.
Working closely with the Trustees, you will be developing and overseeing a cohesive strategy for current and future development of its income.
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Volunteer Area-Rehoming Co-ordinators (VACs)
Our VACs are at the forefront of the charity. They are at the receiving end of calls from the public who wish to surrender their pugs to the PDWRA. VACs guide and counsel them through the process and ultimately oversee the rehoming of their surrendered pug.
The positions are held across the UK and support is always needed to take in more needy pugs.
You will be dedicated to a specified area of the country, working remotely, coordinating all activities and other volunteers, required to support the rehoming of surrendered pugs from your area.
This includes:
- Being available to receive or return calls as a matter of urgency, to advise and reassure the public surrendering their pugs
- Managing adoption, foster and volunteer applications for your region, providing support once onboard
- Working with all other resources within PDWRA according to PDWRA guidelines and legal requirements
- Organising the demands of the role, with commitment, responsibility and flexibility
- Helping to promote pug rescue work and achievements of the PDWRA
A demanding, yet highly rewarding role where full training and support will be given
Reviews, will ensure you will be confident and knowledgeable to perform this vital role.
Most work is carried out remotely, so you do not have to live in the region that you will be managing.
If you feel you have the skills and the time to contribute to rehoming pugs in need in this way, please email: secretary@nullpugwelfare-rescue.org.uk
Full Role Descriptions & Application Forms will be sent for all of the Vacancies above. Thank You!
Interviews occur on an ongoing basis and all successful applicants will require a Disclosure & Barring Check.
For experiences of being a VAC, plus other key roles, please see articles:
Interview with Paula: An Experienced Volunteer Area Coordinator | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
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Paula – Volunteer, Trustee & Lead Area Coordinator. | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
Multi-Role Volunteering, by Yasmin | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association
An Interview with Voluntary Area Co-ordinator, Cara. | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
A Day in the Life of Fosterer, Jackie. | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
Interview with Jane, Voluntary Area Co-ordinator for the South West. | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
Interview with Lisa, VAC for East Region. | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
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Alternatively, you can volunteer as part of our national network of fosterers, home-checkers and transporters.
Please see our webpage: Volunteering for PDWRA | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association
by Yasmin | 31 Dec, 2023 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories, Volunteering
As we welcome a New Year in, we would like to say a huge Thank You to everyone who has supported, volunteered, and contributed to PDWRA throughout 2023.
Thanks to your unwavering support, PDWRA has reached a significant milestone this year – its 50th anniversary!
We would like to acknowledge and appreciate the immense support from adopters, fosterers, volunteers, donors, fundraising teams, and everyone who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes at PDWRA.
Once again, thank you for your contributions and for making a positive impact on the pug community.
If you would like to donate to support our work, please go to: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/donating-to-pug-dog-welfare/
You can also read our blog posts throughout the year by following: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/blog/
