Oswald, already in his Forever Home!

by Yasmin | 27 Mar, 2023 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories

We are thrilled to be able to give you an update on Oswald!

Ten days ago, we put out an appeal to find a forever home for this lovely boy whose requirements weren’t met by our existing waiting-list of adopters. Well, a perfect new applicant came forward and within this timeframe the lovely Oswald is settling in his new home in the countryside with the bonus of a new pug companion, that he can get-along with, Miss Freeda!

Here’s Oswald enjoying his morning walk looking very handsome in his harness!

A few words from the man himself via his new Mum, Sarah:

“My new home in the countryside is great! I have a huge room with loads of floor to ceiling glass so I can bark at, and chase the birds that I can see!

I pugging luffs my walks and we’ve gone for miles down the country farm tracks and I even go off lead all the way now as I know where we’re going and I can chase the geese or ducks but they then get in the big lakes and my new mum says I can’t pugging swim!! The cheek!

My new pal Freeda is a senior lady with these silver streaks. She has a red chariot my mum pushes her in for most of our walks as mum says her legs get more tired than mine but I like it as that’s where all my treats are kept for walks.

I’m trying to make friends with the neighbour’s dog Herbie but he’s a bit big (Sharpei x American bulldog) and I need to show him I’m the boss round here he rolls on the floor and I chase him and yesterday we went on 3 mile walk together and I loved chasing him down the lanes and in the fields so think in time I might allow him to share my garden and sofas …… just not quite yet!

Anyway, I’ve been here a week and my house, new fur sister & pawrents are all really nice and ….. I’m liking my routine and sleep well all night.

So, my paws are well and truly under the table here, I’m the boss and I likes my new role as CEO Pug, my amazing chilled home in the country and family are alright too!

Got to go bark at some more birds, check in again soon, much wuffs, luffs, Oswald ”

We couldn’t be happier for you Oswald, and your new family.

Oswald urgently needs a forever home!

Dear Doug needs a countryside home!

by Yasmin | 20 Mar, 2023 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories

** GOOD NEWS UPDATE – DOUG HAS FOUND THE HOME OF HIS DREAMS! **

Doug is definitely home! | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)

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Doug is a 4 year-old boy, who can be anxious and fearful.

Doug expresses this by random reactivity such as barking, lunging and ‘flipping’ (when on lead) at anything that passes him such as bikes and other dogs.
He appears to be especially scared of men he doesn’t know, and can go to nip, but has never bitten.

However, when Doug’s in a calm environment with people and dogs he knows, he is a gentle and loving pug that likes nothing more than sitting on a human’s lap, enjoying cuddles all day if he could, seeking reassurance.

Doug needs a calm home, preferably in the countryside, so that he isn’t faced with the daily stress and noises of urban (or suburban) living. It’s likely he could become a problem barker if he was in this environment.

Doug would be happy to potter outside, off lead with his owner and would particularly suit someone with land.

Doug will need an owner who is dog experienced, firm and understanding of his quirky behaviour, and knows how to deal with reactivity.

He would be fine as an only dog, or with other dogs in the household.

Doug randomly reacts to cats. He either ignores them or chases them and is fine with children. He was very gentle and protective of them in his previous home, though usual supervision advice applies.

In the right home, Doug will be happy and settled and give someone so much love and companionship.

If you feel you can provide the right home for Doug, please apply here: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/

Quote Reference: DOUG 23012 in your application form. 

If you are already on our waiting list, feel you may fit the requirements & are interested in adopting Doug, please contact your Area Coordinator directly.