by Yasmin | 9 Oct, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Peggy came to the PDWRA earlier this year and needed emergency surgery to remove her right eye, which was ruptured due to trauma. She was only eight weeks old!
Thanks to the PDWRA network, she was operated on within two days and recuperating with a foster family by the end of the week.
She weighed 1.1kg and needed to wear a cone so she could not scratch or infect the wound as it healed.
A few days later, she was at the house that would become her forever home, joining two PDWRA adopted pugs, and her Frenchie-pug sister.
Peggy’s recovery from her operation was smooth, and she now enjoys regular walks with her pack and weighs almost 4kg.
“Peggy is a lovely, sweet-natured if mischievous little girl who massively looks up to the older dogs.” said PDWRA volunteer, Tris, Peggy’s ‘dad.’
“She had a really traumatic week early on in her life but the network of volunteers in the PDWRA is so strong that it wasn’t going to be long before her perfect home was found. Fortunately, that’s here with us. She’s a special girl and we adore her!”.
by Yasmin | 5 Oct, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Dear Delilah delivered her gorgeous chug puppies safely once in our care.
Drawing on our national network of volunteer co-ordinators, transporters, fosterers and adopters, here they are now!
They were in the very best hands throughout, each bringing the greatest joy to their new, lucky PDWRA families.
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If you would like to adopt, please go to:
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If you would like to volunteer for PDWRA, please go to:
by Yasmin | 25 Sep, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Millie and Tia were adopted by Sue days before her own Mum unexpectedly passed away. She believes ‘they’ rescued her as much as the other way around. Sue also wanted to share the hugely positive experience of adopting a blind pug.
Sue says:
” I just wanted to share our love for Tia, our beautiful rescue pug who is blind and has so many uncomfortable medical issues including skin irritation. Such an optimistic, positive, happy little pug who loves nothing more than to snuggle.
Unlike sighted pugs she doesn’t look at us which is so sad and often heads in completely the wrong direction – she is also facing life without Millie her fellow rescue who sadly passed earlier in the summer. We all miss Millie so much but for Tia she was her eyes and confidence … however little T as we call her, soldiers on and we hold her ever closer.
Blindness is often avoidable which makes it all the more sad but adopting a blind pug for us has been a joyous experience and this beautiful little character has shown us so many positive lessons in life that the honour to have her is all OURS!.”
Please see their original story at: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/millie-tia-having-the-best-retirement/
Millie & Tia having the best retirement! | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
by Yasmin | 9 Sep, 2022 | Blog, News
During this period of National mourning, the PDWRA wishes to express its sadness at the loss of the Queen, and to offer its thanks for her devoted and loyal service.
by Yasmin | 8 Sep, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Delilah’s 4 Puppies continue to thrive and are as active as you’d expect. Homes are being lined up for each of the puppies.
Here’s another delightful glimpse of the boy pup at 1 month old, and with his girl siblings recently.
They are Chugs! Mum Delilah is a pure pug, and we discovered that Dad was a Chihuahua. They made beautiful puppies!
Delilah’s special gifts to PDWRA, appeared 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 fosterer 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 and the volunteers who transport for us typically during the weekends.
Delilah was surrendered to PDWRA as in her home here was fighting between all the dogs, plus there were concerns for her 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.
To find out how Delilah’s getting on: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/update-on-delilah/
Anyone wishing to adopt from us, please apply via:
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!
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