by Yasmin | 14 Jul, 2021 | Blog, Pug Health
A summertime hazard to be aware of, while walking your dog in grassy areas, is grass seeds.
They may seem harmless but as they are small and sharp can become embedded under their skin where they can cause further problems.
Feet, toes and ears are where they are commonly be found, but can attach anywhere on their fur and burrow down to their skin or even get inside their ears, so please check your dog afterwards.
Watch out for excessive licking, discomfort or limping as they do need to be removed as soon as possible and may need vet assistance.
For more information, please see:
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/grassseeds
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/grass-seeds-and-dogs
by Yasmin | 11 Jul, 2021 | Blog
There’s no avoiding this historic event today, the Euros Cup Final!
Here are our PDWRA supporters, Wilson & Frank getting into the spirit.
All Paws are crossed!
by Yasmin | 6 Jul, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
PDWRA was approached by Mike’s owner as he needed advice & guidance on rehoming his beloved dog due to fast-changing family circumstances, but Mike wasn’t a full pug! Though not quite the expectation for a pug home, we felt we could help and drew upon all our resources to get him to the welcoming home we had.
Here’s Mike’s new Mum’s account of him:
“Meet Mike the Magnificent! A 7 yr old, 20 kilo pug x bulldog mix with matinee idol good looks and big loving eyes that say you are his one and only!💕
Mike is extremely gentle with other dogs, non-reactive to adults, small children, the bustling city, loud noises and forest creatures. He walks beautifully on lead and off, is good with all basic commands, only ever barks to let you know it’s potty time. Mike is a food enthusiast and will happily debate you in his scooby-doo voice over the clock reading “meal time!” 🍗
On the whole, all Mike wants is a comfortable lap and an afternoon nap. Every day he becomes brighter and more comical as he discovers toys, treats, play dates, wild swimming & warm baths. He is stage 5 clinger for sure, always at your feet, keeping you in his sights, but that’s because he wants you to know he LOVES you, and he means Forever💕.
Mike has the biggest heart (in a rather big pug body!).” 😉😆🐾
by Yasmin | 4 Jul, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
We would like to wish Jelly a very Happy 1st Gotcha Day!
Could she look any prouder here with best bud Bodhi, another rescue through K9focus.
This little girl was found dumped on the streets, 5kg, in a terrible state after being used for breeding. It took over a year in foster to bring her back to good health after which she joined Bodhi. He too was rescued from a sad situation, kept outside and petrified of the wind and rain. They have thrived, being adored, ever since, where they should be – living the dream together!
Jelly is testament to everything the PDWRA does for pugs in need.
by Yasmin | 1 Jul, 2021 | Blog
We occasionally need to find cat and child free homes for pugs in our care. In rarer cases they may also need to be the only dog in the home! They tend to be few and far between or not at a reasonable distance for transporting a pug to.
These pugs can be extremely anxious or sensitive, or even traumatised from events in their past, victims of more aggressive dogs for example or just not able to live with cats or boisterous children.
If you, or anyone you know, could offer such a calming environment for a pug to call home, please consider applying, at: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
