by Yasmin | 6 Mar, 2022 | Blog, News
If you live anywhere in Wales, we are in need of adoptive homes for pugs surrendered in the region. Whether this would be a new consideration, or you could enhance your present grumble, we would love to hear from you!
The joy and satisfaction that rescued pugs can bring to your lives is priceless, as so many happy stories, featured here, show.
We welcome applications from anywhere in the UK, though are very short of forever homes in Wales.
Please see our website for further details, and to apply, at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
by Yasmin | 2 Mar, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
Mothers day is coming up …. and these are perfect for any Pug Mad Mums out there!
At £2.50 +P&P extra, where 50p goes directly to PDWRA pugs in need. Every penny counts!
Inspired by Ethel & Leonard, a PDWRA adopted bonded-pair of pugs, please look at the exclusively designed pug merchandise which cannot be bought anywhere else, by Absolutely Barking Illustrations.
https://www.facebook.com/Absolutelybarkingillustrations
If you’re interested, please message Absolutely Barking Illustrations, or email a.brookes82@nullgooglemail.com
#absolutelybarkingillustrations
#pdwra
by Yasmin | 26 Feb, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
If you’re stocking up on dog food from Pets at Home or buying clothes or household items, there are over 6,000 retailers, many you’ll already be shopping from that if you shop via easyfundraising, you will be making free donations to us with every purchase!
Retailers include: M&S, Boots, John Lewis, Tesco, Argos, Boden, Tu clothing, eBay, notonthehighstreet etc.
If you’re signed up already, dowload the reminder so you never miss a chance to donate to pugs in need.
As part of the #ShareTheLove giveaway we could win £500, so sign up today. You can make a BIG difference this year. Thank You!
by Yasmin | 22 Feb, 2022 | Blog
Today, 22nd February 2022, is National Walking the Dog Day! 🐕
Yes, it’s really a ‘thing’😉🐾
Here’s PDWRA adopted Wilson enjoying one of his many scenic walks in his brand-new harness! 😍
He happily accompanies his parents on many outdoor adventures all around the UK, though he’s been a little uninspired during the recent/current storms! He did make it reluctantly to the park today!
#NationalWalkingtheDogDay #WalkingTheDogDay #DogWalks #Nature #Walkies #DogOwners #DogLovers
by Yasmin | 20 Feb, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Where does one start with young Percy?!
Firstly, he is a great little dog, misunderstood and let down by humans unfortunately, in his earlier life.
He was very trainable because he loves treats, fuss and positive reinforcement plus he loves his bum (the top of his tail) being scratched too!
Thankfully he received all the love and attention he deserved from our fosterer and the help of a behaviourist, as all his reactions were purely due to him being terrified! 😪
He is very happy inside, in the home where he feels safe, but anything outdoors scares him, cars especially. He would run into the road and attack cars if he could.
The behaviourist told us that once he’s had an anxious spell (any of his more aggressive reactions) it would take 72 hours for his cortisol levels to calm down, so he would be kept inside for that and only be given treats when he was calm.
A PDWRA home would already have a dog-proof garden, though Percy still needed to slowly get used to new outdoor surroundings. A lot of his behaviour is typical puppy behaviour, barking for attention, stealing socks and chewing things. He barks to be let outside, so he was toilet trained, but still needed to make sure he did go to the toilet or he would then go inside.
All he wants is to sit on your knee and feel safe, like so many pugs, which isn’t entirely practical! Percy just needed structure and discipline. He now sits and waits for his food until you say ‘go’ on then and he races to his bed at night for a treat. He is an amazing little dog, so much fun and just loves cuddles. It just goes to show what time and investment in their care can do to improve their quality of life.
Percy is more than settled in his forever home now. He made sure he took a few of his favourite toys from his wonderful foster home, where they were able to invest in him for his fabulous future ahead!
If you are interested in the satisfaction that fostering and adopting brings, please see those sections of our website, where you can apply also:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fostering-a-pug/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
