by Yasmin | 19 Jan, 2023 | Blog, Rescue Stories
17 year old Miffy, is living her dream as an adventurous pug, still enjoying exploring the Lake District with her Mum!
In particular she likes being on the water, paddle boarding in the summer.
Miffy was adopted when she was 7, and has had the best life with her PDWRA mum since then.
If you feel you can offer a loving home to a senior pug like Miffy, reaping such mutual satisfaction! please visit:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/golden-oldies/
by Yasmin | 13 Jan, 2023 | Blog, Rescue Stories, Fundraising
You’ll recall the most wonderful little boy Quinn, who’s rescue and rehabilitation we reported on last year. His progress took a worrying dip during the past few months when he suffered from vomiting and diarrhoea resulting in significant weight-loss.
Quinn’s vet has been investigating to find out the root of his problem, while his diet has been adjusted for him to receive and process the essential nutrients he needs.
Quinn has been on special hydrolysed food, given in small quantities by hand, 4 times per day, with his head held up, to ease his digestion. He then has crate rest for one hour.
Additional vitamin supplements, pre and pro biotics, plus other medications are given to him to aid his gut health and digestion and he isn’t allowed any other food or treats to avoid any flare ups.
Thankfully he has improved immensely since. His ability to process protein was found to be the problem, possibly due to his developing years and diet he was surviving on, so this will continue to be managed carefully.
We are all relieved, following a very worrying time. The mighty Quinn has found his bark again and here he is being the young and happy boy he deserves to be!
We cannot thank his devoted PDWRA Mum Kellie, enough, for the love and care she has given to Quinn, enabling him to live the best life possible after his very deprived beginnings.
See the start of Quinn’s rescue story with us from last year:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/quinns-progress-aided-by-your-generous-support/
If you would like to be a special foster or adoptive parent like Kellie, please apply:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fostering-a-pug/
If you would like to donate towards Quinn’s vet costs and other PDWRA pugs in need, please go to:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/donating-to-pug-dog-welfare/
Thank You!
by Yasmin | 8 Jan, 2023 | Blog, Rescue Stories, Fundraising
We last saw Lucy before Christmas, surrendered in a terrible state and beginning to adjust to, and enjoy the home-comforts and extra-special care from her experienced PDWRA foster home many miles away.
Funds were lovingly raised over the Christmas period by her local VAC’s community who took Lucy into PDWRA’s care. They were able to cover her first vet bills while funds continued to be raised for all PDWRA pugs in need, from the public’s continued generous donations.
Lucy has since been neutered and the prolapse she was suffering with, was connected to mixed up hormones according to vet advice, who also suggested it would shrink, and it actually did, so luckily no extra surgery was needed!
Lucy weighed in at 6kg by then so everything was going in the right direction. Her possession and aggressive tendencies soon improved following the neutering and she’s changing into such a happy little pug with a great character. Her weight continues to increase slowly, and she has a final vet check this week before she moves on to her new forever home where she is definitely going to be adored and want for nothing.
Lucy’s catching up on life’s luxuries that she always should have had. Just look at her cuddling up to her foster companions, she even has a heated mat in their dog bed!! She just loves to be warm, something she was missing from the past. Lucy is fully expected to be up on the sofa or bed with her new humans so may not even need dog beds!
For the beginning of Lucy’s story: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/lucy-deserves-our-help/
A fantastic start to the New Year, and for many rehomed PDWRA pugs like Lucy, only due to the support of our volunteer network and donators! Thanks to Everyone.
If you would like to donate towards Lucy’s costs or other pugs in our care, please go to: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/donating-to-pug-dog-welfare/
by Yasmin | 1 Jan, 2023 | Blog, News, Fundraising
Wishing all of our supporters and volunteers a very Happy New Year!
We could not do what we do without you – Here’s to Many More Happy Homes in 2023!
or to make a donation towards our ongoing vet costs, at: Donating to Pug Dog Welfare | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
by Yasmin | 31 Dec, 2022 | Blog, News, Pug Health
As it’s New Year’s Eve and as many as a third of all dogs will struggle with the noise and unexpected loud bangs from fireworks, please prepare and protect them as you would for bonfire night and other similar, human celebratory periods!
Here are some tips to remind you, and help your dogs have a Happy New Year too!
- Walk them before it’s dark and parties/activities may begin.
- Feed your dogs before fireworks 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.
- Desensitise 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.
- Consider anxiety relief products: Anxiety relieving products containing pheromones are an effective way to help your pet stay calm also comforting jackets are like a big hug!
- Watch out for spent fireworks in the following days/weeks.
Further Advice & tips on your pug’s welfare can be found at:
