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/
by Yasmin | 28 Dec, 2023 | Blog, News, Pug Health
It’s approaching New Year’s Eve and we know what to expect! For some of us also, it may be the first time you’ll be experiencing how this affects a new pug in your home.
Sufficiently 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: A variety of anxiety relieving products contain pheromones, and can be an effective way to help your pet stay calm. Comforting jackets also are like a big hug! There are so many products around so do research them.
Otherwise:
• Walk them before it’s dark.
• 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.
Further Advice & tips can be found at:
• https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/health-and-care/a-z-of-health-and-care-issues/fireworks
&
• https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/seasonal-hazards-for-pugs/
&
• https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/pug-health/
by Yasmin | 25 Dec, 2023 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories, Volunteering
We would like to wish everybody volunteering and supporting PDWRA, a Very Merry Christmas!
Enjoy our festive compilation of Happy Pugs in Happy PDWRA Homes.
As always, we can’t emphasise enough, our enormous thanks to everyone involved in helping and supporting the PDWRA.
Without your continued support we wouldn’t be able to do the work we do, so a very special thanks goes out to all of our amazing dedicated, volunteers, whose work often takes up a huge amount of their time and energy, and juggling with the rest of their lives.
Thank you so much, you’re all very special and very much appreciated!
As our celebratory 50th year comes to an end, we look back on yet another incredibly busy year of rescuing and rehoming Pugs in Need.
May you all have a very Happy Christmas!
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/volunteering-for-pdwra/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/category/rescue-stories/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/category/news/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/blog/
by Yasmin | 23 Dec, 2023 | Blog, In Memoriam
Benny joined us at the age of 5 in May 2019.
He was the most loving beautiful boy who brought us nothing but joy in the 4 years he was with us.
We sadly lost him in October this year after a short battle with cancer. He was only 9.
We all loved him dearly and miss him so much.
From his ever-loving family.
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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 | 19 Dec, 2023 | Blog, Rescue Stories, Volunteering
Like many of our foster applicants, Paula had recently lost her beloved pug. At this time, she didn’t want to make a long-term commitment to another pug, but she did want to make a difference in a pug’s life.
After consulting with her family, Paula decided to take in Trixie, a 7-year-old pug who had nothing to her name when she arrived with PDWRA. No harness, no lead, no bed, or blanket! Fortunately, one of the PDWRA transporters made a generous donation to ensure that Trixie would have the essentials she needed upon arrival at Paula’s.
Typically, it takes a few days for a pug to feel comfortable in a new environment. However, Trixie took an immediate liking to Paula and follows her everywhere. Paula’s granddaughter, Carla has taken a liking to Trixie as well, and the two are inseparable. Although the family were initially worried about Trixie around Carla, it quickly became apparent that the two had a special bond, with only Carla being allowed to pet Trixie while she chews on her antler.
Trixie was struggling with a host of medical issues, including fleas, infections, and an urgent need for a bath. Caring for a pug with multiple health needs can be overwhelming, but with the help of her vet, Paula was able to nurse Trixie back to health.
In some cases, a full understanding of the pug’s background is not possible. As Paula experienced, fosterers need to be prepared for any eventuality. However, with a willingness to adapt to the needs of the pug and with the assistance of PDWRA, fostering can be a truly rewarding experience. It’s heart-wrenching to say goodbye as they move to their forever home, but knowing that you’ve made a difference in their lives is priceless.
When asked about her experience with first-time fostering for PDWRA, Paula had this to say: “Fantastic! It’s so rewarding to help out a pug in need. I couldn’t wish for a more loving companion.”
If you are able to foster, short or long-term, please see our fostering section, where you can apply also!
Fostering | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
