In the midst of one of the hottest heatwaves of the year 🌞, a little pug was found wandering the streets of Shrewsbury. He was in a terrible state, covered in painful, infected wounds and suffering from heatstroke, he was clearly in desperate need of veterinary care.
Thankfully, a local veterinary practice took him in, provided the urgent treatment he needed and launched an appeal to try to find his owner. But nobody came forward.
Hillbrae Stray Kennels then took him into their care, keeping him safe and comfortable in one of their air-conditioned kennels while he received the ongoing veterinary attention he desperately needed.
Over the following days, he needed daily veterinary visits. His deep, infected skin wounds required clipping, bathing and treatment, while one of his eyes had a severe ulcer. Vets were initially unsure whether his eye could be saved, but an intensive regime of daily eye drops was started in the hope of preserving it.
Then one of our Voluntary Area Coordinators saw the appeal and contacted Hillbrae to let them know that we would take him into our care. He needed to remain with them for his seven-day legal stray period, but as soon as that was complete, one of our wonderful volunteers made the journey to collect him. 🚘
And that was when we met Sunny ☀️
This little pug had been through so much and was clearly in considerable pain, yet somehow his beautiful personality still shone through. He was affectionate, enthusiastic, happy and full of that unmistakable pug character. Despite everything he had endured, Sunny was still a little ball of light. 💫
Sunny went into foster care with one of our trustees and immediately settled in alongside her other pugs. Since arriving in rescue, he has continued to make progress. His skin has started to heal, and after an enormous amount of care, his eye has also begun to improve. It is a testament to the care he has received and to Sunny’s own resilience.
But his recovery isn’t over yet…
We now need to raise the funds required for the surgeries and treatment that will give Sunny the comfortable life he so desperately deserves. Sunny requires BOAS surgery to improve his breathing and reduce the risk of the serious health problems associated with compromised airways.
His teeth are also in a very poor condition. Many are rotten and causing discomfort, meaning he needs dental treatment to get his mouth healthy and pain free. He will also need to be neutered. 🩺
The cost of all of this is significant, particularly after the veterinary treatment Sunny has already required. As a small rescue charity, these bills can be daunting. But when we look at Sunny, we don’t see a list of veterinary procedures or a frightening invoice.
We see a little dog who survived being abandoned in extreme heat, who endured painful infected wounds, heatstroke and a severe eye ulcer, and who somehow remained the happy, loving little pug he is today. We see a dog who deserves a chance.
We can’t change what happened to Sunny before he came into our care, but we can change what happens next. We want his future to be filled with comfortable beds, long and happy walks, pug snuggles and, most importantly, a life free from pain and unnecessary discomfort.
Please help us give Sunny the happy ending he deserves…
If you are able to make a donation towards his veterinary treatment, no matter how small, you will be helping us get Sunny through the final stage of his recovery and towards the healthy, comfortable life he should have had all along.
Every donation really does make a difference.
If you aren’t able to donate, please consider sharing Sunny’s story. Sharing costs nothing and could help us reach someone who is able to contribute towards his care.
He’s already transformed from a little pug found suffering on the streets in the middle of a heatwave, to the happy little Sunny we know today. Now we just need to help him complete his journey.
Thank you, as always, for supporting the PDWRA and helping us continue to say yes to the pugs who need us most. 🙏
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Just after Easter this year, I was sitting on my own, my husband being out cycling, listening to – silence. No snuffling, no snoring, and no warm cuddly shape curled up next to me, as our pug Doug had left our life a few weeks earlier. I had been given the website and Facebook page for the PDWRA, so casually opened it up and saw a picture of an elderly Pug and an elderly French Bulldog, a pair bonded for eight years, and there is no explanation for what happened next. Without hesitating but somehow knowing it was what I had to do, I found myself filling in the application form. Within two weeks we had been approved, had our home visit and Misty the Bulldog and Tootsie the Pug (their real names) were ours. Arrangements were soon made to move them from Blackpool to Cornwall.
The evening we brought them home, they walked in, found their water bowl, had a meal and made their way to the settee. They were so much at home, it seemed as if they knew they truly belonged. That night, we said goodnight and heard nothing from them till the next morning. And that is how the domestic side of life with them continues – two delightful ladies, very much part of the family.
Their new walks have been up farm tracks from our garden (which is safely fenced in), past interesting smells of foxes and badgers, next to fields where they have made friends with horses, rubbing noses across the gate. Or they have seen the wilder side of Cornwall, along the cliffs and through the woods. For more contained exercise, we book a field which has agility apparatus for the dogs. Misty loves it and flies up and over ladders and the see-saw; Tootsie prefers a sedate walk through the tunnel. We are often joined by the two young poodles and all four scallywags enjoy the adventures, especially meeting and greeting other dogs.
Tootsie had wobbly back legs when she arrived, but a little loss of weight, ramps for getting on settees and being off her lead on all the walks (not on public roads of course) have strengthened her legs and she now jumps and runs freely. Misty used to pull on her lead and bark at other dogs, so I kept her attached for a week until she was with the poodles on a walk. Keeping my fingers crossed, I let her go – and no problems at all. They are both very obedient and come back when called, so I am happy for her to meet and greet dogs which she loves. Of course they are on their leads on the roads, and they both respond to the instruction “car! in” very quickly; no pavements in our countryside environment.
Both dogs have found our menagerie of interest. The ducks and dogs are free range together in the garden; Misty has learned that duck food can be very indigestible. The tortoises are exciting only because of their meals of lettuce and cucumber, which Tootsie particularly enjoys. The Guinea pig fascinates Misty, who knows that “Guinea pig time” means she stays in the lounge while the Guinea pig is taken out or brought in from her run in the garden. The cat, a real diva, pretends the dogs will chase her, and is disgusted that neither dog has done so yet! She lives in hopes.
Both Tootsie and Misty have delighted our friends and neighbours and are welcomed into other houses to meet their dogs. Everyone says we have two amazing, beautiful dogs who have settled into our lives as if we had all been together for years. As I write this the house is no longer silent; from beside me, I can hear synchronised snoring. And we will soon all be cuddled up on the settee having had a long walk and two hours in the garden working together.
We feel totally blessed and I fully believe it was intended that I saw that page on the Internet that day.
If you have any thoughts of adopting a pug or two, don’t hesitate. Your life will be made so much fuller with one of those lovely scamps in your house.
We first heard about the PDWRA through the Aberdeen City and Shire Pug Facebook Group. We originally joined the group after spotting a post about them in the Evening Express (one of the local newspapers) and went along to a meetup with our first pug, Millie. The group held a fundraiser for the PDWRA, which was our very first introduction to the incredible work the charity does.
Since Millie had come to us as a rehome from a family friend, we knew we wanted to adopt rather than buy a puppy when the time came. After we lost Millie, the house felt far too quiet and we realised just how much we missed having a pug around! We wanted to offer a loving home to dogs who, through a change of circumstances and no fault of their own, could no longer stay in their previous homes. Knowing that bonded pairs can sometimes be harder to rehome, we decided we had the space and heart to wait for a pair who needed to stay together.
In January 2025, we got the news we’d been waiting for. The moment we met Frankie and Winnie, it was genuinely love at first sight!
They are absolutely crazy in the best possible way, they are so full of life, completely adorable, and such deeply loving little dogs. They also love each other so much, they are inseparable! And one will get jealous if the other gets the slightest bit more attention than the other! The adoption process itself was surprisingly straightforward once we found our match, making the whole experience smooth and reassuring.
If you’re thinking about fostering or adopting, our biggest piece of advice is simply to give your new furry friends plenty of time to settle in. You don’t always know what a pug has been through before coming into your care, so they might take a little longer to come out of their shell. In our case, Winnie took a bit longer than Frankie to build that trust with us. But with patience, they are both now completely calm, relaxed, and happy around everyone. Seeing that trust grow is the most rewarding part of the journey.
Life since adopting Frankie and Winnie has been wonderfully hectic in the best way possible. Going from an empty, quiet house to welcoming two little bonkers pugs means we now have double the trouble and we wouldn’t trade it for the world!
Day 1 – Our first impressions of Enzo were a mixture teddy bear and male lion. He was all head, ruff and shoulders with a narrow body small hips and of course a very curly tail. He was pleased to meet us and our own pug Bella. She gave him the once over, and having checked him out, a prod turned into a lick. A little nudge became a game and before long they were doing zoomies round the garden.
First thoughts – He is such a little dear, finding a home for him will be no problem. Sort out his neutering, get his vaccinations up to date. No problem, he’ll soon find his forever home. How wrong could I be!
We went for a walk, perfect. He even made Bella behave well on the lead. As I’m going along behind them, I notice his back left leg has a strange action, going round in a circle rather than straight forward. Made mental note must ask vet to check.
Back home, food and then garden. More play and I see he is on three legs. Games had to stop and he was on the lead.
Day 2 –The following day the vet investigated his leg and said his kneecap was moving side to side not staying in place. There are grades of instability, his was a 3 or 4 and required surgery. The vet sent a report to Dee who was able to get agreement for the charity to fund his operation. The following week we met Jamie the vet at the animal hospital. He confirmed the diagnosis, went through the options and explained what was to happen. As well as the knee surgery, Jamie agreed to carry out Enzo’s castration at the same time. Poor little dog, he was going to need lots of TLC after this lot.
We collected him at midday. He was a bit bewildered but was already using the leg which apparently is a good sign. We were given an A4 page of discharge instructions. Buster collar for 10 days or until the wounds have healed. Painkiller for 14 days. Rest and confine, ideally in crate or failing that small room with no furniture. No jumping or climbing, 4-5 short toilet breaks on a lead. After 2 weeks 10-minute lead walks, after 4 weeks 20-minute lead walks.
We also had post-surgery re-habilitation exercises. Gentle massage – much enjoyed because the harness came off for a while. Cold compressing to help reduce swelling and relieve pain. He was not sure about this cold ice wrap, quizzical look? For the most part just lay back and closed his eyes.
The night after surgery, the crate was interesting. I do have one photo of him sitting in his crate – I think he was probably still under the influence of the anaesthetic at the time. Later that night he would not settle in the crate – I think the buster collar was the final insult. He became very distressed. Back on the lead, I spent the night in the chair with him in a bed beside me. In the next days we did some crate training. The Lickimat was useful, kept him occupied and happy to be in the crate. With more time we could probably have got him used to the crate, but we didn’t have time, we had to deal with the immediate situation.
Room with no furniture, kitchen was the answer. We took it in turns. Ross would sit with them and read the newspaper, I would settle down to do my sewing and thus we camped in the kitchen. At least here he could be off the lead although he still wore his harness – something to grab if necessary.
Night times were a problem. I made myself a bed on the settee and slept there for 3 or 4 days. Ross and I were both getting tired and needed a better night’s rest. So, we all slept on the bed, Enzo in the middle wearing his harness. Lead attached with our arm through the handle, so we’d know if he moved. We got quite expert at leaving poo bags and keys strategically placed so we could make speedy exit into the garden “one armed” with Enzo under the other arm.
The 6 weeks stretched before us, but we broke it down into chunks. First target 10 day wound check. All fine, no longer needed Buster collar – hooray.
Day 14 – Start ten-minute walks. Enzo gets very excited before a walk and becomes very noisy – I’m sure the neighbours wondered what on earth was going on. These first walks were very slow walks, making sure he’s putting his weight evenly on both back legs.
We tackled the next two weeks a day at a time. It’s amazing how creative you can be working one handed with a dog on the lead in the other hand. Some tasks were impossible so were abandoned. (Catch up on the housework later.)
Day 28 – Extend to twenty-minute walks – more to explore. The weather didn’t help us here with temperatures of 30+ during the day. Quite enjoyed our 5am walks, good excuse to curl up on the settee in the afternoon for a nap.
For the last week of Enzo’s convalescence (week 6), we were on holiday. Dee arranged for Sharon to look after Enzo for 6 days. She did a wonderful job looking after him as well as her own pugs. He came back to us full of fun and vigour ready to go back to the vet for his re-check.
We are now on day 42, 6 weeks exactly from his operation. We took Enzo back to Jamie for his post operation check. X-rays showed that all was in place and had healed well. All that’s left is to get Enzo to use the leg so that the muscles can develop.
Back home, Enzo is off the lead, we are in the garden. He looks bewildered, not sure what to do. No harness, no lead, can he really just go where he wants? Well yes and no, I have got a long training lead on him just to prevent an attack of the zoomies with Bella.
We have exercises – sit,stand,sit,stand,sit,stand,sit. He’s become quite adept at doing this, we just have to make sure his back left leg is kept tucked under when he sits.
Holding him in standing position rocking him forward and back to flex his muscles.
Up and down the stairs with one hand on his collar to make sure he’s using all four legs and not the easier (more familiar) three-legged option.
Thirty-minute walks, weather dependent.
Sort out vaccinations and he’s ready for his for ever home. He is quite a character and will bring much joy and laughter to some lucky pug home. He will need to carry on with exercises to build up his strength.
We lost our two Cavalier spaniels in 2015 and were absolutely devastated, so much so that we said we would never have another dog. In 2020, just before lockdown, our daughter and family welcomed their pug puppy into their home. Once we met her, we were smitten and realised we really needed another dog in our lives. As it was lockdown, all adoption sites were paused, but we had already decided that a pug was for us. As soon as adoptions reopened, we registered and were accepted. We didn’t want a puppy but thought one about 5 would be best. Very quickly, we had a call to say that there was a dog available, but he was nearly 8. It only took a few minutes for us to reach the decision to say yes!
Bobby came into our lives in June 2022, a few days before his 8th birthday. He had had a troubled past and when he arrived, he was very quiet. That changed once he realised he was staying. He loved walks and went everywhere with us. We soon discovered that he hated vets and would try to bite them, very embarrassing!
In the last 18 months, he has become much less mobile, though he is not in pain and very happy. Walks are very slow and short and he can’t jump onto our laps any more. He makes it very plain when he wants to come up as he stares at us and cries until he gets his own way. We intend to give him the best, most comfortable life in his senior years. He has brought so much joy, fun and fulfilment into our lives and we can’t thank PDWRA enough for giving us this opportunity. The adoption process was simple and we are so glad that we said yes to an older dog.
When we first decided to get a dog, we discussed a few different breeds and should we get a puppy etc. Initially, my partner Antony wanted an English Bulldog, and he wanted to call it Wu Tang. We decided to speak to my Uncle Robin, who works closely with the PDWRA and spends a lot of time with 2 pugs (one of them a rescue) that we also love dearly, Lilly and Bee. So, we started the adoption process, and a few months later we got the call about Oreo. Oreo was described as a lovely dog, whose owner got too ill to care for her, 5 years old and currently in foster care with the amazing Jackie. We saw her photo and immediately agreed, next question…when could we get her?!
We made plans to meet Jackie that very weekend and we decided to call Oreo ‘Wu Tang’. This quickly changed, as it was immediately apparent, we were calling her The Pig, as she communicates solely through honking and pig noises – happy, annoyed, excited all honking pig noises. So, she quickly became Pig and worked her way very quickly into our hearts.
Pig is my first dog as I have always had cats. Antony has always had dogs and he warned me it’s a big change as she will need training and it won’t be easy – but as it turned out, he was wrong about The Pig. Pig came a fully formed Angel, and we bonded from day 1. Immediately she came everywhere with me and it was like she popped into our lives at the perfect time and was the perfect fit. She became a part of our family instantly, she could go anywhere, loves everyone and has no reaction (or really even acknowledgement) of other dogs and animals – she lives on planet Pig!
Pig has had some health issues with her skin and her ears, but we put her on natural food and all those seemed to melt away. She has become my whole world and my best friend and life is filled with cuddles, snuggles and I sing to her every day and replace all the lyrics with Pig so she knows the songs are for her. Pig is very tolerant of my songs and she lets me dance with her. 🙂
Over the past year we have moved with Pig to a cottage in the country and Pig so enjoys her new garden, and just up the road we have the woods and fields. We do music and take Pig with us to the local pubs where we perform and she is the biggest hit, everybody loves the Pig – she even gets shout-outs on the mic by the other musicians. She gets “Pig Sat” by our new friends while we perform and loves to watch Mum and Dad play. When we say “Pig go Pub?” her face lights up to go see everyone and get extra treats!
Pigs has 2 things she really dislikes; one is not being on a lap in the car – she hates being in the backseat in her seat belt and it’s the only time she gets very upset. Pig also doesn’t like when I have to go into to the London office two times a month. We are very blessed since we moved to the cottage as our neighbours on both sides are home to check on Pig multiple times a day when I go in, she gets lots of visits and is quite happy watching her Pig cartoons and YouTube.
Adopting Pig has been one of the best things I have ever done. The joy she brings to my life every day and how much she has enriched our lives is indescribable. I am grateful for her every day and couldn’t imagine life without her. She has been such a blessing, and I am definitely a pug convert for life. She’s not just a dog to me, she is family. Pig also has a PigTok where I share her daily adventures and our walks, she loves the camera.
If you are thinking about getting a Pig of your own, I couldn’t recommend it more, she has brought only love and light into our house and brings joy to whoever she meets. Like I said, everybody loves The Pig!
We remember the day of 2nd March 2019 when volunteer Clare and Winnie waddled (Winnie not Clare) up from where she had parked to our front door. Winnie was on her way to us to foster until a new home was found for her.
Winnie walked with sass from that very second and nothing changed. Within no time at all myself and Steven had decided she wasn’t going anywhere, and on 11/03/2019 we had officially adopted her (Again, Winnie not Clare).
In just under a month Winnie had her first seizure with us and I can only describe it as horrendous, on a 10/10 scale. I thought we were going to lose her then and there. Luckily, we saw the vet who placed her on medication and over a short time the seizures went down in scale to eventually not having any at all.
From then on she ruled the roost and our other puggies, as well as Bruce the roughty-toughty English Bulldog. She took no messing and they all respected her and loved her, all snuggling up together.
In particular, she had a beautiful relationship with Olive Nelson. Winnie let her get away with murder and in turn Olive would snuggle up next to Winnie at most opportunities. As Winnie got older Olive would very much care for Winnie and it was lovely to see.
Sadly, over time, Winnie lost a lot of the use of her back legs but loved to be in her buggy, being pushed round the streets of Wickford like the Queen she was. Winnie loved to play ‘boo’ with her dad and gave us so many giggles.
We will miss the way she would ‘mug’ us for any piece of fruit we had and when she discovered Stroop Waffles there was no stopping her wanting a bite.
Sadly, on 30th June this year aged 13 and 5 months, we had to say our goodbyes. Her final day was spent with lots of cuddles, a lovely walk in her buggy with her brothers and sisters and a Biscoff ice cream.
The vets at Wylies in Upminster, Essex did us proud. Her passing was in their lovely private garden, in my arms with all her family around her, as well as Clare, who was there at the beginning of her life with us and on her final day.
Winnie is now back with us where she belongs. Thank you to the PDWRA for allowing us the privilege of having Winnie in our lives. She was one in a million and we loved her very much.
Sally, Steve, Bruce, Hugo, Maggie, Olive and Barry
Milly was our beautiful fawn pug and the heart of our family for 10 wonderful years. From the moment she came into our lives, she brought endless love, laughter, and comfort to everyone around her.
She had the sweetest nature, a cheeky personality, and a way of making even the hardest days feel a little brighter. Whether she was curled up beside us, following us from room to room, or making us laugh with her funny little habits, Milly filled our home with happiness. We used to call her a lazy security guard, woofing at everything outside our house but never leaving her bed to go and investigate.
Growing up with her was one of the greatest gifts I could have had. Milly was brought to us by Wendy at PDWRA when I was just 13. She was more than a pet; she was a best friend, a source of comfort, and a constant presence through every stage of life. Her love was unconditional, and the bond we shared will stay with me forever. I am now 23, trying to navigate life without my sweet little girl. Thank you Milly for allowing me to grow up with you. I am forever grateful to PDWRA for giving me my best friend, she really was my little sidekick.
Although our hearts are broken by her loss, we are incredibly grateful for every moment, cuddle, walk, and memory we were lucky enough to share with her. 10 years could never feel like enough. Me and my mum always say, as she came to us when she was 6, we wish we could’ve had those 6 extra years with her. Whoever had her before us, was so lucky to have her for those 6 years.
Milly, thank you for a lifetime of love and for showing us just how special a pug can be. You will always be deeply loved, endlessly missed, and forever a part of our family. Loads of gravy bones and sausage rolls for you over the rainbow bridge ❤️ Forever 16.
A huge thank you to everyone who bought tickets, donated prizes and helped spread the word about our Summer Raffle. Thanks to your support, we were able to raise £1,180, with every pound raised helping us to continue rescuing, caring for and rehoming pugs in need across the UK!
The winning ticket numbers are:
🏆 1335
🏆 73
🏆 326
🏆 380
🏆 242
🏆 694
Congratulations to all the winners and from everyone at the Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association, thank you for your continued support. We couldn’t do what we do without you! 💖🙏
Could you vote for the PDWRA in the Benefact Movement for Good Awards? With your votes, our charity could receive up to £5000 to put towards helping the pugs in need that come into our care. It’s completely free and only takes a minute of your time, so please click below to cast your vote!
As a charity that relies on donations and volunteers, every opportunity like this is incredibly valuable. Your vote costs nothing but could have a lasting impact on the lives of pugs needing safety, care and love.
Please spread the word: After you’ve voted, why not share the link with your family, friends, colleagues and fellow dog lovers. The more votes we receive, the better our chance of winning!
Thank you for being part of the PDWRA family and for helping us continue our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming pugs in need.
Please vote today – together we can help secure £5,000 for the pugs who need us most!
The PDWRA is very pleased to announce a new working relationship with Agria Pet Insurance. Going forward, all PDWRA adoptions will be offered with 5 weeks free insurance from Agria.
This offer applies to all newly-adopted pugs, whatever their age, and covers our adopters so that they can take their time in deciding which company to insure with long-term.
If an adopter decides to stay with Agria after the end of their free period, they can take advantage of their competitive policies for peace of mind. Agria is committed to supporting animal charities and we’re grateful for their help.
Specifics to be aware of regarding Agria Pet Insurance 5 weeks free cover:
Insurance is available for all pugs from 8 weeks old – irrelevant of age
All illnesses, accidents or injuries are covered up to £5000
The PDWRA will receive a donation for all full year polices taken out (following the 5 weeks free cover)
There is a £175 excess applied to any claim within the 5 weeks free policy and a liability to pay 20% of the balance
Agria will make direct contact with the adopter regarding continuing the cover – the adopter can opt out via our Adoption Agreement Form or simply has to say no when contacted by Agria. The policy then ends after the free 5-week period.
The PDWRA makes no specific recommendations in regards to your ongoing choice of Pet Insurance provider.
Hi everyone! My name’s Frankie. I’m 7 years old and my foster mum says I’m a lovely, clumsy, quirky goofball! 🙂
I’m a big boy compared to my foster siblings but that certainly doesn’t stop me trying to sit on my foster mum’s lap…
I’m pretty self-sufficient and I’m happy to sit or lay down alone, but as soon as you move I’ll be right there following you, desperate to see what you’re doing and wondering why it doesn’t involve me. 👀
I’m a bit of a lazy boy and am looking for a quiet, calm home where I can enjoy gentle, short walks. Long, energetic walks aren’t really for me. I’m a healthy boy and recently had something called BOAS surgery, which has helped me breathe a whole lot better. I’ve also been neutered.
I can live with or without any doggy brothers or sisters, I’m happy either way as I pretty much ignore my foster siblings anyway! I’m not fazed by cats either, although I might sometimes chase them and want to play. 🐈⬛
I’m good with little people but I do get excited and will jump up and try to lick their faces. I’m a bit of an escape artist and will ‘investigate’ open windows, I’ll also try to open food cupboards and scavenge the bins… 🗑️
I’m a very happy, loving boy but I’m REALLY scared of cars and will get very stressed if I have to travel in one. I’m just really happy being at home, so why would I need to get in one regularly anyway?
I love to play with toys and my fave thing to do is to pick one up, or alternatively a dirty sock or my food bowl, and bring it to you so you can see what a clever boy I am! I love to chase planes up in the sky too, I’m sure I’ll be able to catch one… one day! ✈️
If you’d like to find out more about Frankie, please contact our area coordinator Lisa –
If you’d like to apply to adopt Frankie, just click the button below… 💖
Hi everyone! I’m Buster and I’ve just turned 3 years old. I’m what’s known as a Frug – a Pug/Frenchie cross. 💞
My foster mum tells me that I’m the best of both breeds – I’m friendly, funny, affectionate and charming like a pug and strong, confident, full of energy, and a little bolshie, like a Frenchie. I’m also single coated so I’m easy to groom and don’t shed anywhere near as much as a full pug.
My foster mum says that I have some additional needs, but I don’t care about that as all I want to do is give kisses to everyone, play and live my best life with my doggy friends.
Apparently, I have something called IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) which is a spinal condition that sometimes causes the discs in my back to slip out of place.
I’ve had a couple of flare ups where I was a poorly boy and couldn’t use my back legs at all and I had to wear a nappy like a baby. I’m feeling much better now though and I can walk and run around the garden, and I don’t wee or poop indoors any more! My foster mum says I’m completely house-trained, apart from when I eat my dinner, get excited or get picked up. I just can’t help leaking a little bit and so sometimes I wear a belly band and everything stays lovely and clean.
My foster mum says that most of my progress has come from having weekly hydrotherapy sessions that the lovely charity has paid for and daily physiotherapy sessions that my mum does with me at home. The physiotherapy will need to be continued in my new forever home so that my legs don’t get bad again. 🐶
Everyone says I’m a really good brave boy as I could only walk 55 metres on the underwater treadmill at first but now I can manage 127 metres!
I’m described as a big, playful, bouncy bundle of happiness as I love EVERYONE. Men, women, children, babies – they ALL need kisses from me. I love attention, fuss and cuddles. I love other dogs and I get over excited and want to say hello to every single dog I meet whilst out on my walks, so I sometimes have to be restrained.
I’d love to have a forever home with at least one young playful doggy brother or sister so I can have lots of fun with them (but not too rough and all play will need to be monitored) and sleep with them as well. 🏡
I love to play with my toys and will be coming to my forever home with my emotional support squeaky reindeer. I’m great with cats but may intimidate shy ones if they’re not used to my bolshie nature. 🐾🐾
Even though I might look and act like a big strong, happy, energetic boy, my forever family must remember that my poorly spine will always be vulnerable and will need to be protected. My back legs sometimes slide out from under me when I turn corners. I love to run around in the garden and I love my walks (no more than an hour at a time and always wearing my Pawz rubber booties if on hard pavements) but I can’t be let off lead in case I hurt myself chasing and playing with other dogs. I must also never be allowed to jump up on furniture or climb stairs.
Because of my health issues, the lovely lady at the charity said that I’m a Gifted Adoption, which means you don’t have to pay for me to come and live with you. My new family will have all my existing conditions supported financially by PDWRA and they will help with any new health concerns. This means that you can just focus on giving me my best home ever!
If you’d like to find out more about Buster, please contact our area coordinator Lisa –
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Hello everyone, my name is Apple, and I am a very cute and loving 3-year-old boy. I’m very energetic and love my walks, currently three walks a day! I’m very good at walking 🙂
My foster mum says I’m a loving lap pug, I love sitting on her knee and cuddling and I’m also great at following her around the house. I just love humans, I bond quickly and just love to be close to them, but I can also be left home alone for a couple of hours while my human pops to the shops. 🍐🍒🌽
I used to live with cats, and my foster mum has cats too, so I wouldn’t mind living with cats again, but I don’t want to live with other dogs, so I really need a new family without any. I sometimes get very grumpy with dogs in my home, so I need to be the only dog. 🐶
I’ve never lived with children, but children (9yrs plus) have visited and I thought they were okay, so I’d be okay if children would like to visit my new family and me. I’m not quite fully house trained, I never poop inside, but I can sometimes mark, so my new family will need to work on this with me. My foster mum says I respond well to routine and consistency, she’s just got me some bellybands as part of my training, they’re nice and comfy! I’ve also recently been neutered, so she thinks this may help with my marking.
I like toys and I love a Kong filled with doggy peanut butter. Because I am so energetic and good at walking, I stay nice and trim! 🥜
Ruby (estimated 12 years) and Dee Dee (estimated 10 years) are a delightful Mother and Daughter bonded pairing. The girls arrived in our care following the passing of their elderly owner. 💞
Ruby is a wonderful older lady, with huge spirit and a very affectionate nature. She will want to be wherever you are, and being deaf, will watch you closely for cues, Her eyesight is good. Currently weighing 9.4kg and aiming for 8kg, Ruby still needs to lose some weight and will need an adopter to manage her diet and provide gentle daily exercise.
Ruby does have reduced lung capacity and long-term bronchitis. She will cough when stressed or excited. She’s received diagnostic radiographs and the vet has advised no medication, but instead, weight loss, a calm environment and gentle exercise.
Ruby is currently enjoying a short daily potter, then a ride in the dog buggy, which she enjoys. She may have the odd wee indoors overnight, but this improves once in a good routine.
Dee Dee is sprightly for her years and very affectionate. She currently weighs a very healthy 7.1kg and loves her walks.Dee Dee is also deaf, so allowances will need to be made for this. She is also very good at watching for cues and looks to her Mother for support and guidance at times.
Ruby and Dee Dee have beautiful kind, calm temperaments, and will make a suitable adopter very happy. They are currently living in foster with cats and a four-year-old female pug without issue. They can live as only dogs, or with another kind and respectful dog or two. They would like a good amount of lap time.
Ruby and Dee Dee are tightly bonded and will fret if separated from each other. 🐶🐶
