by Yasmin | 27 Nov, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
UNFORTUNATELY, Amazon have since announced that their Smile charity programme will end on the 20th February 2023.
Your purchases will accrue donations to PDWRA until then.
Whether it’s Black Friday, Super Sunday or Cyber Monday or ANY Day, when you’re shopping on Amazon, please remember to always use the link to AmazonSmile: https://smile.amazon.co.uk
or PDWRA’s unique charity link, at just one click is: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/276067-0
It costs you nothing and we’ve just received our latest quarterly Donation from AmazonSmile of £932.47!
Imagine what it could be with all Your Christmas shopping included next time!
If you haven’t already, but want to donate to pugs in need, please set us up as your nominated charity.
From ‘Your Account’ go to ‘Your Amazon Smile’ which allows you to select:
The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association.
Amazon will donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu & tap on “AmazonSmile” within Programmes & Features
3. Select The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app.
THANK YOU!
Please encourage your family and friends too!
Plus, for other ways to support PDWRA, please go to: Donate while you Shop or Recycle! | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
by Yasmin | 21 Nov, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Louise is a blonde/apricot pug and Paul is a black pug x dachshund.
Personalities:
Louise is charismatic, confident and cuddly – she’s a big kisser, too. She’s never happier than when she’s got a lap to sit on. Paul is a little more cautious when he meets someone new, but he’s incredibly cute with a long body and a big smile. Paul quickly bonded with my husband who calls him his ‘wingman…’ It’s a proper bromance.
Origin story: 🖼
They were surrendered aged two years, due to a change of work circumstances. They were fostered by PDWRA volunteers, joining a grumble of three and were extremely happy. Then they were matched with us and as soon as I saw a photo of them, I just knew they were for us. We had to wait until we came back from a holiday to get them and were beyond excited when we finally met them.
A pug’s life: 🏡
They settled in brilliantly. We sensed they had previously been well cared for because they were so trusting and relaxed with us. I also think the transition was probably easier for them because they had each other. My husband and I work from home and our daughters were on holiday from college, so the pugs had constant care and companionship while they adjusted and joined us on every outing. I think that probably helped them feel secure, I just kept hoping that they would know that this time it was their forever home and that they wouldn’t be moved again.
What they need and like: 🐾🌊⚽️
They absolutely love walks and set off like a pair of huskies. Surprisingly for pugs, they even don’t mind the rain. They will both merrily hurl themselves into a puddle, pond or the sea. Louise loved a pamper session and enjoys a bath, Paul likes to play in the water but does not like getting his feet dried afterwards! Louise brings anyone and everyone a toy when they come to the house. They both like toys and balls and have already ripped their way through plenty!
Personality traits: 💅🏼🚁
Louise mothers Paul and he will often look to her for reassurance and she’s always on the lookout for him. If she stops and sniffs when we are out walking, she will double back for him. They regularly groom each other, which is really heart-warming to see, like a little married couple and when they curl up together, they look like the yin-yang symbol. They’re quite territorial at home and if an aeroplane or helicopter dares fly over our garden, they will be sure to make it known. They are definitely a double act when it comes to barking!
PDWRA receive many pairs in need of their forever home and are never separated then if they are bonded. If you feel that you’d like double-the-love in your home, you can apply at:
by Yasmin | 14 Nov, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Another SUCCESS STORY! The adoption of Edward.
We speak to his adopted owner about their new life with a PDWRA pug.
Pug name: Edward
😊 Personality: He is an absolute lover of all things cheeky. He is incredibly playful, energetic and loving. He’s an absolute joy to share our home with, a best friend to my daughters and a much-loved family member.
📖 Origin story: We adopted him at two years. He has been with us for just over a year.
🐾 A pug’s life: He is just so happy. When he came to live with us, he was at first very verbal when meeting other dogs on a walk, which sometimes wasn’t well received. We now have daily walks on a lead and a daily visit to a secure walking field where he can run off the lead and we’ve found he becomes a little cheeky if he doesn’t have daily exercise.
🐓💅🏼 What he needs and likes: He loves lots of cuddles, roast chicken, walking in new places with new smells, particularly visiting family in London, where there are so many dogs he can smell. He is incredibly good at his grooming appointment every two months, where he has a wash and blow dry along with his nails trimming and teeth cleaned.
❤️ Personality traits: Just the BEST dog ever, we love him so much.
If you’re interested in adopting a pug, please apply: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
by Yasmin | 11 Nov, 2022 | Blog, News
Lest we forget…
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
by Yasmin | 9 Nov, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
COMING SOON!!!!
Due to popular demand, the PDWRA 2023 calendar is in production and will be available shortly.
This is a great way for you to support what we do, and we have a 2023 calendar filled with wonderful pugs with incredible personalities for our 50th anniversary year!
Here is a sneak peek behind the scenes of the calendar and some of the wonderful cast of pugs, including Annie (below left & right), Frank (top left), George (top right) and Reggie (top centre). (These are not pictures from the calendar)
Price and release date will be confirmed shortly.
