We are thrilled to be able to give you an update on Oswald!
Ten days ago, we put out an appeal to find a forever home for this lovely boy whose requirements weren’t met by our existing waiting-list of adopters. Well, a perfect new applicant came forward and within this timeframe the lovely Oswald is settling in his new home in the countryside with the bonus of a new pug companion, that he can get-along with, Miss Freeda!
Here’s Oswald enjoying his morning walk looking very handsome in his harness!
A few words from the man himself via his new Mum, Sarah:
“My new home in the countryside is great! I have a huge room with loads of floor to ceiling glass so I can bark at, and chase the birds that I can see!
I pugging luffs my walks and we’ve gone for miles down the country farm tracks and I even go off lead all the way now as I know where we’re going and I can chase the geese or ducks but they then get in the big lakes and my new mum says I can’t pugging swim!! The cheek!
My new pal Freeda is a senior lady with these silver streaks. She has a red chariot my mum pushes her in for most of our walks as mum says her legs get more tired than mine but I like it as that’s where all my treats are kept for walks.
I’m trying to make friends with the neighbour’s dog Herbie but he’s a bit big (Sharpei x American bulldog) and I need to show him I’m the boss round here he rolls on the floor and I chase him and yesterday we went on 3 mile walk together and I loved chasing him down the lanes and in the fields so think in time I might allow him to share my garden and sofas …… just not quite yet!
Anyway, I’ve been here a week and my house, new fur sister & pawrents are all really nice and ….. I’m liking my routine and sleep well all night.
So, my paws are well and truly under the table here, I’m the boss and I likes my new role as CEO Pug, my amazing chilled home in the country and family are alright too!
Got to go bark at some more birds, check in again soon, much wuffs, luffs, Oswald ”
We couldn’t be happier for you Oswald, and your new family.
We lost Winston last October after 11 great years. This has left a great hole in our home and our hearts!
We miss you, Winston, every day. With love from your Mummy, Michelle.
To pay tribute to your sadly lost and beloved PDWRA pug on this dedicated web page, please email your story, or whatever you would like to say about them, with photos, to: yasmin.t.pdwra@nullgmail.com
Doug is a 4 year-old boy, who can be anxious and fearful.
Doug expresses this by random reactivity such as barking, lunging and ‘flipping’ (when on lead) at anything that passes him such as bikes and other dogs.
He appears to be especially scared of men he doesn’t know, and can go to nip, but has never bitten.
However, when Doug’s in a calm environment with people and dogs he knows, he is a gentle and loving pug that likes nothing more than sitting on a human’s lap, enjoying cuddles all day if he could, seeking reassurance.
Doug needs a calm home, preferably in the countryside, so that he isn’t faced with the daily stress and noises of urban (or suburban) living. It’s likely he could become a problem barker if he was in this environment.
Doug would be happy to potter outside, off lead with his owner and would particularly suit someone with land.
Doug will need an owner who is dog experienced, firm and understanding of his quirky behaviour, and knows how to deal with reactivity.
He would be fine as an only dog, or with other dogs in the household.
Doug randomly reacts to cats. He either ignores them or chases them and is fine with children. He was very gentle and protective of them in his previous home, though usual supervision advice applies.
In the right home, Doug will be happy and settled and give someone so much love and companionship.
Quote Reference: DOUG 23012 in your application form.
If you are already on our waiting list, feel you may fit the requirements & are interested in adopting Doug, please contact your Area Coordinator directly.
Oswald is a 7.5 years old neutered, male pug who islooking for his forever home with humans who understand him.
Oswald is an anxious boy and hyper vigilant, so needs a home where his humans can comprehend and accommodate this little pug’s world.
We would like to find someone who is very calm and understanding with experience to know how to make this little man feel secure. The right person would need to show him behaviour boundaries and know how to work with those, and consistently carry them out.
Oswald is responsive to his foster parents’ commands most of the time, as with them he is in no uncertain terms confused as to who is in control. 😊
His foster mum tells us he is friendly with other dogs in the house, however if they are bossy with him he finds it hard to forgive and does not like to be around them. He has never shown aggression in this foster home only his form of anxiety.
Oswald would very much need a home away from traffic and too much noise as it can trigger his anxiety. A farm or smallholding or house in the country would be perfect for him.
He would prefer a home where he has company most of the time but he can be left for a couple of hours. He is good in the car and well behaved at the vets, and has shown no food aggression at all.
He is a very fit and active pug and loves long country walks where he can be off lead, obviously once there is that bond with his new human/s.
At home, he loves to sit with his people and chew is bones/antlers whilst they are nearby and would prefer to have no young children in residence and he loves a routine.
We feel Oswald would do well as an only dog or possibly with another placid dog, if the human has the experience needed as described above.
Oswald will make a wonderful companion once you understand his little issues, and has no known physical issues or medical needs, and is in very good shape.
What a wonderful way to celebrate 50 years of the Pug Dog Welfare and Rescue Association, spending the day with so many of our fantastic volunteers, fosterers and adopters with their rescue pugs!
Thank you to everyone who visited our stands at Crufts to learn more about who we are, and a huge thank you to those of you who donated to our pugs in need. We couldn’t do what we do without you!
Here are a few of our photos from today!
Enormous thanks to our wonderful volunteers showcasing our perfectly-behaved pugs!
Since we last reported on Peppa’s progress early in March, she is now awaiting surgery on her hind leg, mid-April, then after recovery will be looking for her adoptive home!
She has really grown in confidence and body weight since being less than 5 kg, as you can see, plus her strong little character is coming out, bossing her foster brothers about.
Peppa is quite excitable and an anxious barker, so her fosterers will be using some firm behaviour training techniques and reassurance to help her (and the lovely, gentle Teddy!)
Peppa was spayed last month and is now back to her cheeky self! Due to the damage to her legs. She is due an operation on her knee in April, and fingers-crossed, this will hopefully be the last one!
Following that, there will be a 6 week rehabilitation period with strict (cage) rest initially; hard to imagine for Peppa as she’s such an active happy pug!
Here’s Peppa enjoying her foster home with her new pal, Teddy
Our very precious little lady, Mollie Elizabeth Roberts passed away today due to illness, very much loved and our beautiful little girl.
You will be always in our hearts and never forgotten. We love and miss you, so, so much.
Rest in peace beautiful lady, Mollie Elizabeth Roberts.
We are all absolutely devastated.
Love Mummy and Daddy and your big sister Charlotte. Ralph & Fred xx
To pay tribute to your sadly lost and beloved PDWRA pug on this dedicated web page, please email your story, or whatever you would like to say about them, with photos, to: yasmin.t.pdwra@nullgmail.com
The winner will be drawn by an independent observer using an online Random Number Generator (RNG) this will be video-recorded and posted in the Mega-Auction Group to show time stamps.
The Draw will take place at 8pm on Sunday evening, 5th March 2023.
The prize, necklace will be posted to the lucky winner by Special delivery to be signed for.
To pay tribute to your sadly lost and beloved PDWRA pug on this dedicated web page, please email your story, or whatever you would like to say about them, with photos, to: yasmin.t.pdwra@nullgmail.com
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We are very excited to advise that we will be at Crufts this year.
Crufts will be held from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th March 2023, at the NEC Birmingham.
It’s PDWRA’s 50th Anniversary & we will be in the Main Area Hall PLUS Hall 3 at one of the breed & rescue stands
on Sunday 12th March, Toy & Utility Day!
We will be Showcasing our beautiful Pugs while promoting the Breed and Rescue Association.
If any of our supporters are planning to attend we’d love you to pop by and say Hello!
If you can spare some time on Sunday March 12th to help us out at Crufts, or bring your pug for our stand, please email: secretary@nullpugwelfare-rescue.org.uk
