by Yasmin | 4 Aug, 2023 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories
**SEPTEMBER UPDATE** Great News – Pogo & Pete in their Forever Home! | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
ORIGINAL POST:
Pogo and Pete are litter brothers who have recently shared their 1st Birthday!
They are lively and enthusiastic as you’d expect with typical puppy behaviour, young and independent enough to be adopted individually, or together.
They have both been neutered and their house-training is ongoing.
They were surrendered to PDWRA, as they were coming off worse against an older dog in their home fighting with them, where they sadly came off worse defending themselves. We’ve been advised that they are fine with cats.
Pete is loving and enjoys cuddles. He’s a softie though can still be nippy, therefore having young children around would not be suitable. He doesn’t like being left alone and is still a little nervous.
Pogo doesn’t nip but is an escape artist! He can actually scale fences quite confidently therefore has to be watched closely and perhaps trained not to? See video!
If you can provide either of these boys a home, or know someone who would be interested, please apply at: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
Please Reference: POGO 23108 or PETE 23107 in your application form.
If you are already registered with us and are interested in adopting Pogo or Pete (or both!), please speak to your Area Coordinator directly.
by Yasmin | 1 Aug, 2023 | Rescue Stories, Volunteering
Hello, everyone! My name is Maria, and I am a fawn Pug – but now rather grey, as I’m quite an old lady of fifteen years old! I now live in Kent, but I have not always lived here, so I am now going to tell you my story and how I came to live here.
I was born in the South-West of England, but once I was grown up, I am afraid to say that my early years were not very happy. I was bought by an amateur breeder and from my very first season, had to produce litters of puppies, so as my owner could make money. They were all taken away at a very young age and I never saw any of them again. I never lived in the house, just a small yard at the back, with a kennel. It was very cold in the winter and entirely unsuitable place in which to have puppies.
After some years in this unhappy situation, I suffered a prolapsed uterus as a result of such treatment and was no longer of any use to the puppy farmers. Fortunately, this was when I met PDWRA and as soon as I was collected, I knew I was in safe, kind hands. I was taken to a lovely warm house and was straight away given a bath (not such a pleasure!) and good food by my fosterer. Importantly, I also had good veterinary treatment for the prolapse. PDWRA did all this for me and once I was fully recovered, I was adopted by a lovely older lady, who loved me very much. We were close companions and dear friends and enjoyed some good years together, lots of fun and some very good times.
Heartbreakingly, my dear old friend passed away and I was once again homeless. Fortunately for me, a young relative took me into her home and was very kind to me. However, she knew little or nothing about Pugs – we are a special breed, you see! – and although very well-fed from the delicatessen, I quickly had overgrown nails, infected ears, a skin infection I had had for a while really took hold and my dry eyes caused my eyes to crust over. After some happy time with my young friend, she was offered a job abroad and PDWRA stepped in again to help me and I was immediately placed with my new family in the Kent countryside. This was in the middle of lockdown in 2020, with all the difficulties with my collection and transportation that entailed!
When I first arrived in my new home, I slept for two days, without waking and everyone thought I must be dying. But at the end of the second day, I woke up and demanded roast chicken! I have had treatment for my dry eyes and my sight has been restored; my ear infection was treated and cleared up, and I have a regular manicure for my nails. The most difficult issue was my skin complaint, as the first vet we saw had not seen it before. Happily, PDWRA’s wonderful vet, Helen, had had a Pug with the identical complaint and she was able to work with a skin specialist at the amazing North Downs Specialist Referrals to devise a treatment plan for me. I still have to have the medicated baths – I always will do – but all my hair has now grown back and is soft and silky.
Life is good. I enjoy my food tremendously – especially roast chicken! The other younger Pugs in my home know that I am an old lady and treat me with the respect I deserve. Very often, I have one sitting either side of me, keeping me warm and I really enjoy their company. In these summer months, I really enjoy sitting outside on the lawn, soaking up the sun. I cannot thank PDWRA enough for my good care!
Written by my Mum, on my behalf!
For more amazing rescue stories like mine, please go to: Rescue Stories | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
Or if you could foster to help pugs like me, when we need it, please go to: Fostering | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
by Yasmin | 29 Jul, 2023 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Many of you will have followed the Mighty’ Quinn’s rehabilitation from when he came to us in a terrible state last year.
A great deal of this has been exploratory, while finding the right nourishment for his previously deprived body. He did struggle to gain and maintain his weight, and thankfully has stabilised now following the intense care he has been given by his devoted Mum, Kellie, supported throughout by PDWRA.
Kellie says, “Massive thanks to his angel PDWRA vet nurse, Helen, our super campaigning & fundraising volunteers and his amazing local vet team, who he provided a few challenges to and got them rethinking on many occasions. We are so grateful they did not give up on this unbelievable boy!!!
So just look at Quinn now! 
Also thanks to Pug Rescue NI volunteers for all their help and support with Quinn. This wee guy would not be here today if it were not for the ongoing financial, emotional and technical expertise of the charity and their volunteers.”
Quinn still needs to be monitored and tested regularly with ongoing medication but Kellie says his personality is shining through. He loves to nibble noses and many items, plus really enjoys playing with his PDWRA pug companion, Nugget, so good for his socialisation and spirit, missed during his development.
We’re very happy to report the progress of this incredible little Superstar, and thankful for all the support and donations for him.
If you would like to donate towards Quinn’s ongoing vet costs, or so many others in our care, please do so at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/donating-to-pug-dog-welfare/
This was Quinn, early on in our care!
To look back at Quinn’s challenges and progress:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/quinns-progress-aided-by-your-generous-support/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/lets-all-help-quinn/
by Yasmin | 27 Jul, 2023 | Blog, Rescue Stories
This is Eddie, a truly charming and inspirational pug, with only 1 eye and limited vision in the other. He also suffers from separation anxiety.
Eddie changed hands during a chance meeting at an event, where there was some suggestion that he would be put to sleep if a new owner could not be found. The lady hearing this, could not let that happen so took him on. She realised after a few months, that she couldn’t offer him the home he truly deserved as she lived in a flat and wasn’t able to give him the exercise he needed. Her family helped out when they could, but they knew it wasn’t enough or fair to Eddie.
Although he had limited vision he was still a lively 4 year old, plus he did suffer from severe separation anxiety and needed help with that, so she made the decision to approach PDWRA in order to give him another chance at life.
Lynda fostered him at very short notice, and he came into her life at just the right time, when she needed a welcome diversion from a health issue confronting her. Barely a week passed before the request was received – “Can l adopt him please?” Of course the answer was YES!
Lynda runs fun agility and training classes for dogs, with access to a paddock which she soon introduced Eddie to. He loves the agility course. With a treat on his nose and verbal guidance, he rocked it!
They have a catchphrase ‘Ready Eddie Go!
At the same time, Lynda and Eddie are working on the separation anxiety and he is steadily improving on that front as time goes by.
Lynda signed him up and trained him for the Kennel Club Good Citizen Award Scheme, which he has passed! He may even go on to train as a Pets as Therapy dog next!
It just goes to show what can be done with those pugs whose owners are sadly all too ready to give up on them.
Eddie has really landed on his paws there!
For more stories like Eddie’s please see our rescue stories at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/category/rescue-stories/
or subscribe to our regular newsletters, at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/subscribe-to-our-new-e-newsletters/
by Yasmin | 20 Jul, 2023 | Blog, News
The Petplan Pet Awards are back for 2023!
These awards recognise exceptional pets who help enrich our lives and the world in which we live, bringing joy, fun and companionship.
Now in its 4th consecutive year, these digital awards once again aim to celebrate the power of unconditional love between pets and their guardians.
For the first time, nominations from charities for the amazing animals in their care, can now be accepted.
Here are the categories:
- Hero Pet of the Year
- Survivor Pet of the Year
- Rescue Pet of the Year
- Best Friend Pet of the Year
- Performer Pet of the Year
Nominations are now open!
You can find out more about the category criteria and how to make your nomination stand out here: Petplan Pet Awards | Petplan
Be sure to submit your nomination by 23:59 on Monday 31st July.
One winner will be chosen for each category, and will win a bundle of pet goodies!
Nominate Now!: Nominate Your Pet | Petplan
Be sure to tell us about your nomination on social media. Make sure to tag us or use #PetplanPetAwards in your posts, pictures, videos or stories of the wonderful pets in your care and we will try to share as many as possible.
Best wishes,
The Petplan Team
