by Yasmin | 29 Dec, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising
😊 THANKS AGAIN to PDWRA’s amazing Supporters! 😊
OUR latest quarterly donation due to your loyal custom including all that Christmas shopping, is: £766.28! It all adds up & costs you nothing, rewarding us while you shop online. 👏💖🐾
Please continue to always use the AmazonSmile link: http://smile.amazon.co.uk
or our unique charity link: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/276067-0
If you haven’t already, 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.
To shop in the Amazon app, simply:
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.
by Yasmin | 23 Dec, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising
We are so lucky to have had so many Pug Parties and Meet-ups during this festive season, where ££ hundreds have been collected at each of the smaller events for PDWRA; Guildford & Surrey, Hants, Cornwall, Essex, Huddersfield, to name a few!
Everyone’s joined in the spirit, dressed up and donated!
It’s all needed, as we continue to take pugs in for rehoming this Christmas. 😔
Thank you, for them! 🎄💝🐾
by Yasmin | 21 Dec, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising
Here are some fabulous photos from the annual Pug Christmas Pawty in Essex, hosted by the wonderful Kirstie, a great supporter of PDWRA.
Once again, more funds were raised for pugs in need, with raffle, tombola and may goodies to be bought too.
There are so many joyful pics to share, though just wanted to say an enormous “Thank You from us all” for the Fun as well as the fundraising!
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fundraising-events/
by Yasmin | 16 Dec, 2021 | Blog
Here’s a reminder of the potential hazards to our furry friends, that we bring into our homes this Christmas season.
As well as the traditional decorations there’s festive greenery that may make your dog very ill, tempting foods which we may believe are treats for them but can cause a great deal of harm.
Vets will treat 75% more cases of dogs eating foods that are poisonous to them, in December so it’s important to be aware of what to avoid:
– Chocolate, boxes lying around, coins on the tree,
– Christmas cake, mince pies and Christmas pudding
– Foods containing grapes, raisins, sultanas & currants
– Traditional turkey, goose & chicken where bones can easily splinter
– Sage and onion stuffing, gravy, anything with onion, chives, garlic.
– Other foods, such as certain nuts, blue cheese, fatty and salty foods & don’t forget alcohol
– If it snows, take care when using antifreeze. It tastes sweet so is tempting for dogs, but can be lethal if ingested.
– Watch for dogs drinking out of puddles too as they may be tainted with antifreeze chemicals.
– Salted roads & paths can also burn their paw pads.
For more detailed advice please see: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/christmas
by Yasmin | 13 Dec, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising
Photos courtesy of Karen and Stacie
Last weekend saw PDWRA’s Yorkshire team hold their Christmas paw-ty, their biggest event yet! They raised an amazing total of 🌟 £2,550! 🌟 We send heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported organisers Lisa & Amanda, or volunteered their time, gifts and skills to make it such a happy and successful event. 🎄🎅🤗💝
Additionally, Amanda set up a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser and made £575 for PDWRA – Thank You!
Every penny will go to help pugs who need our help and care.
Thanks to hosts, DIGS Student and The Venue Bar and Kitchen who made everyone especially pugs, so welcome!💞🐾
There were over 20 stalls for Christmas shopping, pug parades and competitions plus a healthy woodland walk for everyone.
Of course Santa made an appearance and an elf helper was the lucky winner of an amazing gin hamper donated by Forged Spirits.
There were too many kind donators to mention by name here, though we thank them all for their generous contributions. 🤗💝🐾
