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:
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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
by Yasmin | 17 Jul, 2023 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories, Fundraising
PDWRA would like to wish “Platinum Prince” Leonard, a very Happy 6th Birthday today!!
It’s been a few years since Leonard, was surrendered to PDWRA very sadly and reluctantly, along with his bonded sister Ethel when their original family’s circumstances changed. It caused a great deal of heart break at the time as you can imagine.
PDWRA helped them through it and they have been happily adopted by parents who adore them and could not imagine life without them now.
They inspired their very proud and talented Mum, Alison, to feature them in her design work and business, where 20% of all sales of her merchandise are donated to PDWRA, in appreciation of the impact we’ve had on their lives and to continue helping other pugs at their time of need.
Mum, Alison’s artwork is completely hand-drawn using inks, totally unique and a bit quirky (maybe just like her pugs!?). If you’d like to support them, and PDWRA at the same time, please look at the exclusively designed pug merchandise which cannot be bought anywhere else, by Absolutely Barking Illustrations.
Pug-themed greetings cards are designed for all celebrations throughout the year so please keep an eye on their facebook site and our website too!
https://www.facebook.com/Absolutelybarkingillustrations
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fundraising-events/
Here’s Birthday boy, Leonard with his sister Ethel celebrating the Coronation!
by Yasmin | 10 Jul, 2023 | In Memoriam
Tallulah was my little girl, she was full of life, back chat and the cutest personality which she was absolutely adored for.
From the first day that she was brought back to her new home at 8 weeks old she was the baby of our family and was spoiled rotten by all the family, Christmas, Easter and especially birthdays (as we shared the same day). Presents would be bought for Tallulah too, and she loved it, she’d ‘know’ which ones were hers!
Tallulah had shown absolutely no signs of being poorly and passed away on May 17th of this year, at just 7years old. We had no clue she had kidney cancer as right up until 48 hours before she passed. She was still the same crazy, full of life chatty Tallulah that we all loved.
Tallulah has left the biggest hole in my heart. My home’s just not the same without my little ‘shadow’. We all miss her beyond words and I still can’t believe she’s never going to be running to greet me or snuggling in for her cuddles ever again. Her tiny paw print has left a massive mark on my heart.
Kate.
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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 | 5 Jul, 2023 | Blog, News
Today, July 5th, is National Pet Remembrance Day.
It was specially created for pet owners to celebrate their dearly departed pets, who were such an important part of their family, to grieve and to reflect on their wonderful memories of them.
Pictured here is Winston, remembered every day by his loving Mum, Michelle who wanted to share how much she still missed him and always will.
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/my-winston/
If you have loved and lost a PDWRA pug, we have a specially dedicated section on our website where tributes can be posted:.
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/category/in-memoriam/
Please simply email your story, or whatever you would like to say about them, with photos, to: yasmin.t.pdwra@nullgmail.com
It’s also an opportunity to make a donation to help other rescue pugs in need, in their memory.
If you would like to do this, please go to: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/donating-to-pug-dog-welfare/
Thank you. 💖🐾
