by Yasmin | 8 Mar, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Phoebe was rehomed to Sarah and Philip. She was one of two PDWRA pugs they have adopted over the years. She was not the easiest pug to start off with, very young with behavioural problems. She had been owned, along with another young pug, by an elderly couple who had taken them on for their grandchildren but they couldn’t manage with their training and constant fighting.
When Phoebe and her companion were assessed by a PDWRA fosterer it was decided that the pugs needed to be separated.
At first Phoebe was reactive to everything. Even a lead walk was an experience as she wanted to chase cars and fight with any dog. She was taken to training classes but was too disruptive for the group and had to undertake 1-to-1 training in a different room! Luckily the other dog in the home, Oscar the lurcher, was very laid back and accepted this little whirlwind!
Mum Sarah, told us that with a set routine, Phoebe settled into the home and walks became a pleasure. Gentle determination and a calm atmosphere in their loving home, with teenage boys, Oscar, the soon-to-be 10 year old Lurcher and now 3 rescue cats, 2 rabbits and 3 chickens. They made all the difference to her and turned her life around.
Even now Phoebe has a huge presence in the home. She’s always first in line for a treat. She’s very amusing and popular when out and about with loads of energy and remains very mischievous and popular with everyone they know. Phoebe can often be found snuggled up in a bean bag with any one of the family, animal or human. She’s a huge character and the family say they’d be lost without her. 💞
Like many others, Phoebe used to enjoy her local Pug Meet Ups so when the restrictions are lifted, she will return enthusiastically and mischievously to them! 🐾
by Yasmin | 8 Mar, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising
😊 Many Thanks once again!😊 to all those who support us using AmazonSmile. We’ve received our latest quarterly donation of £741.77 for pugs in need!
Please don’t forget to always use the link:https://smile.amazon.co.uk
it all adds up for us!
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. Thank You! 🐾
by Yasmin | 3 Mar, 2021 | Blog, In Memoriam
04/06 – 02/21
“Sadly, we had say goodbye to our special Albus on Saturday.
He many problems which he was no longer able to cope with.
We have had a fantastic time with him and he brought so, so much love into our lives.
He meant so much to us. We cannot express how we feel and we will never forget him.
Thank you for letting him be a part of our lives. ❤ ”
From Albus’s adoring Mum, Tracy, who adopted him in 2017.
If you would like to pay tribute to your sadly lost and beloved PDWRA pug on this dedicated web page,
by Yasmin | 3 Mar, 2021 | Blog, News, Fundraising
What an incredible start to the year from our Fundraising team, who from ‘PDWRA’s Mega Auction for Pugs in Need’ Facebook Group, raised £9,081.44 in January, followed by £5,431.17 in February!
We cannot thank our team of Rachel, Katie, Catherine, Mark & Tracey, enough, for their tireless efforts, and most importantly PDWRA’s generous donators and bidders, who help to ensure our vet treatment needs & costs are covered, promptly. THANK YOU! 💞🐾
The PDWRA Mega Auction is constantly listing newly donated items, 100 last month. There are raffles for cash & prizes, pug-related gifts, crafts & handmade greeting cards, Designer branded goods & PDWRA customised merchandise & clothing.
If you’re not a member yet, why not join the group to find out what’s on offer, at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/242845766241493
by Yasmin | 28 Feb, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Peanut was surrendered to PDWRA as her owners couldn’t manage her manic behaviour. She arrived a very tubby and unhappy little pug.
She began to go out with the rest of her fosterers’ grumble everyday but walking in general, let alone on a lead was not something Peanut was keen on. She would put her brakes on and they would end up either carrying her or putting in the stroller they took with them.
Peanut’s foster mum was concerned that she may have something wrong with her back as her spine had a very dipped shape in addition to her reluctance to walk, so x-rays were carried out. It was then diagnosed she had IVDD (Intervertebral disc disease) and spondylosis. For a young dog, this is an example of irresponsible breeding which is appearing more frequently in pugs.
Peanut was started on pain relief and with further weight loss she is now much more comfortable and has turned into a bouncier, sassy little pug!
She is very affectionate and enjoys nothing more than nibbling or kissing your nose. Peanut has found her forever home with her fosterer, where she will be monitored closely for any deterioration and receive the best care possible, as she fully deserves!
