New Year Update on Lucy!

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/

 

Happy New Year to all our Supporters!

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!

 

If you would like to learn more about the charity, please visit us at: Fundraising & Events 2022 | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)

 

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)

Fireworks tips for a Safe & Happy New Year!

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:

 

2023 Calendars on Sale NOW!

Please don’t forget, PDWRA 2023 calendars are on sale NOW!
All funds raised are needed for Pug care costs.

2023 PDWRA calendar | PayPal

At £12 each including p&p (1st Class Post), PDWRA’s 2023 calendar features a beautiful pug, and its story, for each month of the year.

Please email your name & address and how many calendars you would like to:

secretary@nullpugwelfare-rescue.org.uk

Pay via PayPal at: 2023 PDWRA calendar | PayPal

A gift to yourself to last the whole year!

Thank you for supporting our Pugs in Need, in this most valuable way!

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