Happy National Pug Day!
It’s Pugtober 15th!
Who needs an excuse to celebrate, or share how wonderful our pugs are, however as they are so special, October 15th, every year is dedicated to them!
An Appeal for Ellie, on her road to recovery!
This is Ellie. Her story is of a brave young lady who rescued her from a dreadful life and potentially falling into the wrong hands again, onto her road to recovery, now in our care.
A young mum of 2 very young children answered an advert on the internet for a healthy 3 year old lively pug. She turned up to find a very distressed much older pug, riddled with fleas, with large lumps on her body and had been used as a breeding machine. The young mum made the decision to part with hundreds of pounds just to get her out of there as she didn’t have the heart to leave her.
Ellie was taken straight to the vet, which costed even more than she could afford but she felt she needed to be seen immediately. She then rang us to ask whether PDWRA would take her in so she would be safe forever.
So far, Ellie’s medical issues are many, from eye ulceration, teeth needing extracting, to severe BOAS, lumps that could be cysts or tumours plus a large hernia hanging between her legs. She was covered in flea dirt with overgrown nails so received her first grooming in the loving care of her fosterer in a safe, warm home. She is scared by raised men’s voices and the back door being shut if she is outside – We believe she used to be shut outside on concrete for up to 15 hours a day. Ellie didn’t even possess a harness or lead when she was collected. 😔
Ellie can’t be exercised either until she has surgery. This is where we need your help please!
Any donation large or small, will add up to help Ellie to receive the treatment she needs, quickly, to ease her discomfort and start to heal. Our vet bills are increasing every month as more pugs like Ellie are needing our help.
You can donate at: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/donating-to-pug-dog-welfare/
Please use the reference: Ellie.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and Ellie’s, and will keep you updated on her journey to recovery. 💝🐾
Fundraising Friend – Ammy Pug-Hatter!
PDWRA would like to say an enormous, and ongoing “Thank You!” to an amazing, fundraising supporter of ours, Ammy Pug-Hatter, who with the support of husband Tim and family, regularly dedicates and donates the proceeds of their auctions & games to our pugs in need. She has sent us nearly £800 in the last few months plus has knitted glorious Halloween & Xmas puggie woolies for further fundraising, at our own events!
Ammy started fundraising about 5 years ago when she rescued her first pug & discovered the work we did for pugs too. As our experience, her grumble has come from a variety of situations, which she explains;
“Ruby came from a lovely family but they just had no time for her. She has neurological issues which thankfully never got any worse.
Similarly with Pom-bear, her owner didn’t have the time for her. She’s been fighting a battle with cancer since.
Ernie came from same shelter that PDWRA rescued a little pug from. He is nearly blind & deaf, totally unsocialised or house trained. He has had an awful life, abused, neglected, locked away & likely used for breeding until he was thrown on the streets almost blind & very thin at 10/11yrs old. That’s where he was found, as a stray. Even after 2 yrs here we are still getting him to trust us. He doesn’t understand that stroking & being picked up are good things and still growls about it! But we won’t ever give up on him, it’s all part & parcel of rescuing. He’s fine with the other pugs now, even if they’re squabbling. It’s people he doesn’t trust and has become a Daddy’s boy! We can’t imagine what he’s been through.
I know there are many more like him but knowing there are places like PDWRA who will take them in and take the time to help them to heal & trust and find loving new homes for them, helps me sleep at night. I couldn’t do any of my work without all the kind & generous lovely friends in my facebook auction group who support PDWRA & other rescues for brachycephalic breeds that I fundraise for; https://www.facebook.com/groups/115394289050108/
I often get offered the poorly older dogs so it’s good to know I have somewhere to take them to. I want people to know about the wonderful work PDWRA does! xxx”
Recycled Printer Cartridges, Donation Values
Working from home or back to the office, please don’t forget to recycle printer cartridges, via Recycle4Charity.
Here are details of the top cartridges being received and how much they generate in donations.
You can sign-up for PDWRA to benefit our pugs in need, while saving the environment!
https://www.recycle4charity.co.uk/Register/C84358
Please see the cartridge eligibility list at:
https://www.recycle4charity.co.uk/InkjetCartridges
Thank You! 🤗💞🐾
Don’t forget, you can also save & recycle used postage stamps for us:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/saving-your-used-stamps-2/
Joseph & his custom-made wheels!
Joseph came to us as a puppy, with an amputated deformed forelimb, which he was born with. He was adopted by devoted new parents and we supported them through the years, while Joseph had ongoing physiotherapy. Unfortunately, though he recently developed arthritis in his remaining elbow, which became fused making it hard for him to move. Joseph struggled to walk and his abnormal posture was starting to affect other areas of his body.
Considering Joseph’s quality of life, we decided to fund a front wheel cart from the amazing Eddie’s Wheels for Pets, to be custom built in the USA from our specialist vets’ measurements for him.
While waiting for this, Joseph underwent surgery to correct his palate to help with breathing problems. Hopefully, once he was mobile and active again, he would be able to thrive without a breathing challenge too!
We have been delighted by the help and expert engineering from overseas. The wheels are light and turn on the spot easily. Once fitted with minor adjustments made to the centre of gravity setting, Joseph was off gaining his confidence from using it, in short, frequent sessions. He’s already much more independently mobile and is gaining a more normal posture.
Joseph is doing so well on his wheels! He recently strolled down to a cafe. These wheels are not only improving his posture and mobility but are helping him to enjoy a normal, pug’s life! 🐾
We will share video updates of Joseph’s progress on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PDWRA
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If you would like to donate towards Joseph and the pugs we support, please go to:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/donating-to-pug-dog…/
We would also like to thank:
Phoenix Small Animal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057203058758
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Eddie’s Wheels for Pets
https://www.facebook.com/Eddiesdogwheelchairs/
