by Yasmin | 24 Mar, 2021 | Blog, News
Retirement of Alison Mount and Janet Thomson & Appointment of New Trustees
At the end of 2020, Alison Mount and Janet Thomson retired from their roles in the Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (PDWRA). Both individuals have supported the charity for decades, backing its growth and development, sharing their knowledge of pugs as a breed, and raising the profile of the charity in the wider pug owner community.
Alison, Trustee and Chairman during her service, is well-known in the ‘pug world’ and has been an integral part of the PDWRA fabric, in particular, in relation to the wonderful Friends of Welfare program. Janet, has held the position of President during her long service and more recently became Acting Secretary, following the departure of Lynne Kellow, who relocated overseas. The PDWRA would like to offer their warmest thanks to both of them for their dedication and time over the years.
New members to the Trustee team:
Under the Chairmanship and stewardship of Chair and Legal Advisor, Charlotte Hill:
Paula Parke – Acting Secretary, Lead Voluntary Area Rehoming Co-Ordinator (VAC) for the South East also Operational Practices and Communications.
Joanna Tudor – Communications, responsible for Instagram, alternative media and print communications.
Yasmin Tompkins – Communications, responsible for Social Media content, Facebook & website publications.
They join current Trustee members:
Robin Coulter – Treasurer
Andrea Slater – Responsible for Microchips, the Friends of Welfare program and the Online Shop.
The Trustees are also supported by a wide framework of regional coordinators, who facilitate local pug rescue/surrenders and assessments for forever homes; and a fundraising team which runs the Facebook Mega Auction amongst other crucial initiatives. The PDWRA could not operate without their support.
PDWRA Trustees
Ms Charlotte Hill (Kent) – Chairman and Legal Adviser
Mr Robin Coulter (Staffordshire) – Treasurer
Ms Paula Parke (Surrey) – Acting Secretary
Ms Andrea Slater (Manchester)
Ms Joanna Tudor (London)
Ms Yasmin Tompkins (Surrey)
Veterinary Advisers
Mrs Helen McKee BVSc MRCVS (Devon)
Dr W Malcolm McKee BVMS DSAO MRCVS (Devon)
by Yasmin | 23 Mar, 2021 | Blog, In Memoriam
Hetty
“We are heartbroken that we had to say goodbye to our little girl Hetty last week after a short and unexpected illness.
Adopted 5 years ago, along with her Mum Bo, who will miss her greatly.
She had the cutest face we have ever seen on a Pug, and we have seen a lot of Pugs in our time!!
We miss her so much and are so very sad and empty inside.
We will love her and miss her cute little face forever.”
Hetty & Bo’s Mum, Lyn. xx
Hetty with Mum, Bo
If you would like to pay tribute to your sadly lost and beloved PDWRA pug on this dedicated web page,
by Yasmin | 23 Mar, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising
The PDWRA thanks all of you who remember to raise FREE donations for us while you shop online, with over 4,600 retailers to choose from now.
It’s simple and only takes 2 minutes to sign up:
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk
Retailers include M&S, Boots, John Lewis, Tesco, Argos, Boden, Tu clothing, eBay, notonthehighstreet, & so many more!
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/pdwra/
Thank you for selecting & supporting Pugs in Need! 🐾
by Yasmin | 19 Mar, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
We saw Stef & Frank on Mother’s Day, here’s their story:
“Frank came in to my life 4 years ago. I had just lost my previous pug, Baby at the heart-breaking, tender age of 6, following a lifetime of illness and complex conditions. I naively thought that as I was adopting an older pug who was fit and healthy, I would be free of the troubles I had previously faced with Baby. However less than a year after his adoption I noticed a large lump on the side of his leg and little did I know the journey of constant vet trips and sleepless nights was about to begin again.
Frank faced multiple operations to remove the tumour that sadly kept re-appearing, leading to several rounds of chemotherapy that were unsuccessful. So, last year we made the tough decision to remove Frank’s Leg. It was a slow recovery for him and I wondered countless times if I had made the right decision, but nearly a year on, Frank proves to me every day, that I most definitely did.
Frank is the true definition of a fighter and not once during his countless rounds of chemo and treatments did he feel sorry for himself. I am so blessed I was chosen to take care of Frank after he was rescued from his previous life and I will continue to strive to provide a full and happy one for him. Thank you PDWRA!”
Stef
by Yasmin | 16 Mar, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
🎉Mr Bentley has just celebrated his 10th birthday! 🥳
We last saw him at Christmas after his devoted PDWRA Mum Kerry, had worked so hard to help him reduce his weight from over 14kg.
He is now 10kg and gets a Birthday cake every year to celebrate his progress and healthier life.
Many Happy Returns Mr Bentley! 🎂💖🐾🦴
At Christmas 2020 we reported:
Mr Bentley was collected by PDWRA some years ago; a very large pug in size, who put on significant weight after he was adopted. Although his new Mum tried extremely hard with vet support and expensive prescribed food to find the right diet and activity level to suit him, this wasn’t easy, as Mr Bentley occasionally also had fits.
It was upsetting for Mr Bentley’s Mum that people assumed she just fed him too much. Only by chance and exasperation, by sharing the less specialised canned food Mr Bentley’s Rottweiler brother and sister ate, with a small handful of their dry, wheat and gluten free biscuits, did his weight start to fall off. He has the occasional treat and pig’s ear to suck on as some teeth are missing now, and even without swimming and the longer walks which used to impact his breathing, he has enough energy to run round the house with the Rotties.
Mr Bentley’s 14.7kg is now 11kg and he’s in good shape for his frame. He will never be 8kg as smaller pugs can be targeted to be.
Approaching 10 years young, he has more life in him than ever before, and we wish him many more birthdays and cake sampling to come!
