Sam – more than worth the effort!

by Yasmin | 31 Jan, 2021 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories

Sam was surrendered due to behavioural problems that his previous family were unable to work through. Our Area Coordinator received a phone call from the behaviourist who was working with Sam to say that he advised putting to sleep, as there was nothing that could be done to stop his obsessive behaviour! Our Coordinator ensured this did not happen and Sam was surrendered later that day. He has since been adopted and the determination and commitment from his new adopter is exactly what he needed!
“When we adopted Sam, he was very naughty, very reactive of everything, he span around anxiously and barked and lunged at everything. He barked throughout the night for attention. There were times where I almost thought what have I done? and had a couple of good crying moments but that made me determined to get his behaviour under control.
He has been taught so many tricks as he is a very quick learner, such as middle, down, sit, spin, twist etc. He has made a couple of doggy friends who he loves and he has a better social life than I do.
We have completed a number of training challenges and will be starting a bootcamp next. Sam loves coming to work with me and my team, it’s a 2nd home for him.
Due to COVID and so many lockdowns it has been tough with a new dog but we have overcome so many bad behaviours that he is a different, calmer dog. He still has his moments when he isn’t, so I have to be a very strict Mummy.
Sam loves his walks and woodlands are his favourite. He has had his first time at the beach and enjoyed the recent snow. He loved it all. ❄️☃️ He still gets mistaken for a puppy as he is a very lean, active pug. At the end of a long day, he likes nothing more than snuggling up with Lily, one of the cats, on Mummy’s lap. We are so proud of him and our journey still continues with his teaching to be a better well-mannered boy!”
PDWRA couldn’t be more grateful to Sam’s Mum for giving him the life he deserves, to such a gorgeous boy!️ 💙🐾

Bo & Hetty – Golden Girls!

by Yasmin | 27 Jan, 2021 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories

Lynda wanted to share with us how her 2 cheeky, Golden Girls were getting on since she adopted them:

“We adopted Bo & Hetty, mother and daughter, through PDWRA, a fair few wonderful years ago now. We adore and love them more each year. They have come a very long way since we have had them, they learnt to play, eat out of a bowl, and are not frightened by men anymore. It took about 18 months before they would go to my husband but they became happy to do so.

We bonded straight away though. They are very affectionate following me everywhere, my constant shadows. Typical pugs, they are both very stubborn and opinionated, very funny in their individual ways and always appreciate everything we do for them. Such happy souls, although old age is creeping up, 14 and 12 years respectively. Bo struggles with her back-end walking and Hetty is both partially sighted and deaf. The pair of them manage just fine.

They bring us daily delight and pleasure, even when they show their pug stubbornness! I’m sure you’ll understand!😉😅 We simply love them to bits! Thank you, Pug Rescue!”

Evie – Rescued in the Floods!

by Yasmin | 23 Jan, 2021 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories

Brave PDWRA Volunteers Katie and Gwen really ‘weathered the storm’ when they ventured out to rescue Evie, on top of the current restrictions!

Sweetheart Evie, was coming from a loving home, but a selfless decision was made to ask for our help as her family knew PDWRA would carefully match her personality and needs to the right home.

So many vehicles didn’t make it through the flooded roads, as they were confronted with during their perilous path, but thankfully our ‘3’ lovely ladies did make it. All safe & sound now with Evie getting everything she needs in her perfect awaiting home. 🤗💞🐾