by Yasmin | 3 Sep, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories, Fundraising
Quinn is unrecognisable, thankfully! What a transformation from when he first came to us! This is the beautiful pug that he was always meant to be and also a great reminder of why we all do what we do at PDWRA!
It’s late October and Quinn is well enough now, to be neutered and have the X-rays he needs to assess his spine in relation to his mobility difficulties. His spine is looking ok, though they have found hip dysplasia, so we’ll learn to what extent later on and get an understanding of how this will affect a young dog. He had his nares widened too and an overnight stay was required for observation.
Quinn has experienced a lot of ‘firsts’ since he arrived in foster, which include simple things like playing with toys, chewing them, going out on his own to the garden space and sitting with his foster mum Kellie’s other pugs, after previously preferring his own company, plus he’s even found a small bark!
He has now moved away from hourly medication and his hormones have kicked in, getting a little humpy with his companion PDWRA girl, (his hormones working was a massive achievement). He’s enjoying being near the sounds of other dogs at his fosterer’s day care, seeing sand and the sea. His face was a picture when he stood in seaweed! He coped with the “magic” sliding doors at the shops. These are just a few of the amazing things he’s experiencing.
Only now is he able to use his body as he should and he’s comfortable enough to have jumped onto the sofa for the first time to snuggle with his two pug companions.
Quinn is over a year old, though looked like a puppy due to his extreme malnourishment with physical setbacks due to his neglect and lack of proper nutrition. It’s thought that he had been kept in very cramped conditions as he could barely walk, unaware of what his legs and little body could do!
Thank goodness the vet practice he was taken to, helped for him to be surrendered to PDWRA, since then he received round the clock care. 💝🐾
He had demodectic mange which has stripped him of his fur and left him with secondary skin infections which were treated with special daily baths. His stomach was swollen due to his malnutrition but was placed on a special diet to build him up, plus he required hourly eye drops among a variety of meds, 13 in total, at regular intervals. Especially soft, made to measure tiny fleeces were made for his skin comfort.
We had such a heart-warming response to Quinn’s situation, we send our enormous THANKS for all the kind and generous donations made towards his care costs, which soon mounted up.
We were soon pleased to report that he gained weight due to his new, nutritious diet within weeks, to 5.5kg. Quinn’s medication went down to 7 types per day, with eye drops only 5 times per day and baths for his skin condition every second day. He was even well enough to get his first vaccination then!
Quinn’s hair started growing back and he’s comfortable enough to have jumped up onto the sofa for the first time, snuggle with his 2 pug companions as well as indulge a little chasing with the other boy and enjoy chewing on toys.
He’s getting plenty of behavioural training to gain confidence and make up for what he has missed out on before. Quinn’s started to enjoy his life, the way he always should have! 🐾
Anyone wishing to donate towards our ongoing vet costs can do so at:
by Yasmin | 26 Aug, 2022 | Blog
It’s International Dog Day!
Celebrated each year on 26th August, to honour the unconditional affection they give to us. Not that we need a particular day to do this!😉
It also aims to raise awareness and encourage people to adopt dogs and provide them with the best quality of life they deserve, which is at the heart of what we do at PDWRA! 💞🐾
Celebrate your dogs with us and make them feel extra special today!
by Yasmin | 19 Aug, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories, Fundraising
This is Quinn. It goes without saying that he has had a very rough start to life. He is over a year old though looks like a puppy as is extremely malnourished with physical setbacks due to his neglect and lack of proper nutrition.
Thank goodness the vet practice he was taken to, helped for him to be surrendered to PDWRA, since then he has had round the clock care. 💝🐾
Quinn has demodectic mange which has stripped him of his fur and left him with secondary skin infections which are being treated. He is on a special diet to build him up, plus hourly eye drops among a variety of meds at regular intervals.
Despite everything he has been through, he has so much love to give and has been nothing short of an angel whilst receiving all this treatment.
He is excelling already, in his new soft jumpers, able to trot around the garden with a few pug companions, in his new safe, loving environment.
We have already had some generous donations towards Quinn’s costs, though if you would to Donate via Paypal or Bank Transfer, please go to:
We are very grateful that Quinn can look forward to enjoying his life, to the fullest possible, healthily and pain-free, the way he always should have! 🐾
Follow Quinn’s progress posts on our Blog or Rescue Stories sections:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/blog/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/category/rescue-stories/
by Yasmin | 16 Aug, 2022 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories
Peter was ready and waiting patiently for his adoptive home. A ten year old, full of character.
This was his advertisement and we’re delighted to say that in no time, he was home!
I would prefer to live as an only dog. I can be a bit snappy with some dogs, usually the larger variety, and don’t have the patience or inclination to live with others.
A couple, single, or family with older children would be best for me. I can get a bit grumpy around children who get in my face and space. I would need you to ensure my space is respected when children visit.
I don’t like visiting the vet and can get very grumpy when being examined.
Once I get to know you, I am very loving and affectionate. I like to be fussed and stroked. I will need to be with my people most of the time as I can become anxious when left.
I do like to chase birds and cats in the garden. I’m a helpful sort of chap.
I love to be taken out and about for short walks and adventures. I am partial to a cafe, or a pub, and generally being included.
I am house trained. What a treat!
To Apply to Adopt pugs like Peter, go to: Adoption | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
by Yasmin | 14 Aug, 2022 | Blog, News
We may be having our busiest year ever with nearly 200 pugs surrendered so far, to care for, and move onto suitably matched homes. If you are able to Adopt, maybe adding to your grumble or finding that special, devoted companion to love,
We always need Foster homes to be available, especially for special needs pugs and those requiring placement at short notice.
or contact your local volunteer PDWRA Coordinator if you are already registered with us. If you are, please be assured that they will be in touch when you are needed as they are extremely busy managing all aspects of the pug’s welfare during their rehoming.
Thank You, on behalf of all our Pug in Need!
by Yasmin | 11 Aug, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
We introduced Delilah who brought some special gifts to PDWRA a few weeks after arriving in our care!
They’re all doing really well being cared for by a very experienced puppy fosterer of ours.
In order to get Delilah to her before the birth, 4 separate pairs of wonderful PDWRA volunteers drove and handed her over across the country to her final destination. We couldn’t be prouder or more grateful to everyone involved in the logistics.
We will be assessing Delilah’s BOAS situation once she’s weaned the pups.
Stay tuned for our next update on their progress! 🐾
by Yasmin | 10 Aug, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Thank you for all your kind enquiries. Freddie has his forever home now!
We recently introduced the loving, confident, 4yr old Freddie who is looking for his forever home in Northern Ireland. He’s such a delightful boy but is still looking!
Could you offer him this? Ideally you will be an experienced dog-owner, able to manage any pack dynamics and support him with his neurological affliction which he’s had since birth and manages perfectly well with it.
To see video of Freddie please look at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PDWRA/
To apply to adopt, go to: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
by Yasmin | 4 Aug, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Delilah was surrendered to PDWRA as there was fighting between the dogs in her home, plus there were concerns about BOAS despite already having had surgery for it.
Unfortunately, Delilah became unwell soon after coming into our care and our vet discovered to everyone’s surprise that she was pregnant!
Everyone was prepared that she might not be able to cope with a natural delivery due to her breathing, but she did it! … Just a few weeks later 4 puppies were born, 3 girls arrived safely in quick succession followed later by a boy.
Mother and pups are doing really well in the care of a very experienced PDWRA foster home.
Please stay tuned for regular photo & video updates on their progress! 🐾
by Yasmin | 1 Aug, 2022 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories
THE BEST NEWS to report!
Following last week’s appeal for a home without other dogs or cats, Bella was applied for straight away, and has been perfectly-matched to this home. 💞
Her new Mum & Dad have experience of a pug’s mobility issues and the time at home to care for Bella.
Our wonderful volunteer transporters were lined up so that by this weekend she was there! We couldn’t be happier for them. 🤗🐾
BELLA, is looking for her FOREVER HOME! | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
What a wonderful outcome, demonstrating what all our PDWRA volunteers, contribute to; Happy Homes!
by Yasmin | 26 Jul, 2022 | Blog, In Memoriam
A Tribute to Percy!
This photo of Percy was taken the day before he passed away this month.
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Percy’s Mum Nicky, shared photos of Percy and Penny with his extended PDWRA family on Social Media every week, for Tongue Out Tuesday. #tongueouttuesday
More recently Miss Pip joined the family, their new little sister.
They will all miss him terribly, and we will miss those weekly photos that brightened every Tuesday morning for us. More recently the trio would be wondering if it was still hot outside or whether they’d be getting out in the garden or did they have to stay nice and cool in the house? Whatever the weather they always hoped all their friends enjoyed their Tongue Out Tuesday ❤️
Percy celebrated his Birthday last month, Nicky says, “We thought he was 14, but the vets had him down as 15. Thanks to PDWRA he spent over seven years here with Penny and me, he will be much missed, he was such as a good little boy. Penny, Pip and I would like the thank everyone for their kind words. They gave us such great comfort at this sad time.”
Beloved Percy, Penny and Pip!
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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
by Yasmin | 24 Jul, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Bella is still looking for the special, forever home she so deserves!
Do you know anyone who’s circumstances may have changed or who has no other pet companions and could welcome Bella into their heart and home?
Please share this or spread the word for her.
A faithful and loving 7 year-old, Bella just needs a welcoming, comfortable home with a responsible parent to lavish kindness and affection on her.
Bella’s spinal condition, first became evident 3 years ago though is still very agile and energetic enjoying two, 20 – 30 minute wheel walks a day, and one in the buggy. She experiences no pain, so is not on any medication.
She doesn’t like to compete for her owner’s attention though and has reacted to other dogs in the home, usually at meal and walk preparation times and may perceive very young children as competition too.
Bella is house trained. She wears little boots if walking on tarmac or hard surfaces. She’s not a barker, when she tries no sound comes out! 😍😊
She really is the sweetest, most contented, little girl who would pay you back in spades! 💞🐾
Please apply via our website, referencing BELLA in your application.
Thank You! 🤗🐾
BELLA, is looking for her FOREVER HOME!
Adoption
by Yasmin | 21 Jul, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
We’ve been following Barry’s weight loss since he came to PDWRA at over 12kg some months ago. His target to aim for was 9kg so that he’d be in great shape to enjoy summer. This gorgeous boy achieved it this month, weighing in at 8.95kg!!
Barry’s harness was falling off at one point but here he is, enjoying the weather leading up to the heatwave, with his encouraging grumble!
Barry has really fallen on his paws and is living the dream with his PDWRA family.
by Yasmin | 18 Jul, 2022 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories
Freddie is a confident, energetic 4 year old boy with a very loving nature. He needs a forever home in Northern Ireland.
Are you an experienced dog-owner who could offer this?
Freddie does have a neurological condition which he’s had since birth, nystagmus, which he manages well. It causes his eyes to flicker and his head to wobble. He came to us entire, and with a chronic ear infection which would have caused him a lot of pain and unsurprisingly contributed to dominance issues with other dogs and snapping when trying to distract or treat him. However, since he has been neutered, he is increasingly calmer .
If you are able to look after Freddie’s needs, prevent the infection returning and manage any pack dynamics confidently, then PDWRA and Freddie would love to hear from you.
Please apply to adopt him, referencing Freddie in your application, at: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
by Yasmin | 15 Jul, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
We would like to say a Big Thank You to Emily, a freelance photographer and great supporter of all the fundraising events run in Yorkshire for PDWRA. All have been made possible by #teamYorkshire and their supporters and contributors.
Emily has photographed many special events appearing in local and national press and her involvement with our charity was inspired by her own lovely pug, Anna, pictured here.
Her latest venture, was to complete the Total Warrior ‘Muddy Challenge’ course which raised another £200 for our pugs in need. She enjoyed it so much, both Emily and her husband have signed up to do next year’s course already!
Thank you both!
There are many ways to fundraise to help PDWRA with their ongoing vet costs, whether you’re athletic like Emily or not, so please let us know about your ideas and efforts, or join us at any of our upcoming events:
by Yasmin | 11 Jul, 2022 | Blog, News
With amber alerts around the country and increasing, prolonged high temperatures, our furry friends may not be enjoying it as much.
Please apply the usual precautions and know what to look out for during any early signs of heatstroke.
Keep them indoors with you too as these temperatures are extreme. 🥵🐾
by Yasmin | 9 Jul, 2022 | Blog, News
Meet Bella! A beautiful 7 year-old fawn girl who is hoping to find a forever home with NO other dogs or cats.
Bella has a spinal condition, first evident in 2019, which may mean, like all of us, she will slow down over time, and not be as agile as she is now. She experiences no pain, and is not on any medication. Surgery is unlikely to be of benefit now, given the duration of her condition. She just needs a loving, comfortable home with a responsible family to envelope her with kindness.
Bella doesn’t like competition for her owner’s attention though. She reacts to other dogs in the household, usually at meal and walk preparation times. Similarly, she may perceive very young children as competition, so that is to be avoided too, unless fully supervised.
Bella is house trained, but does get excited at walk times so there may be the odd “accident” while her harness is fitted. She’s currently enjoying two, 20 – 30 minute wheel walks a day, and one in the buggy. If walking on tarmac or hard surfaces, she has little boots to wear, but on grass or woodland, she can go bootless.
She is a contented, faithful and loving little girl, who doesn’t bark, or when she tries no sound comes out! 😍😊
If you feel you have a suitable home to offer her, please apply via our website, referencing BELLA in your application notes. We can then discuss in more detail with you.
Thank You! 🤗🐾
Adoption
