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! š¾
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. š
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. š¤š¾
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!
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This photo of Percy was taken the day before he passed away this month.Ā
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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
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More recently Miss Pip joined the family, their new little sister.Ā
They will all miss him terribly, and we will miss those weekly photos that brightened every Tuesday morning for us.Ā 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 ā¤ļøĀ
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Percy celebrated hisĀ Birthday last month,Ā Nicky says,Ā “We thought he was 14, but the vets had him down as 15.Ā 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.Ā Ā 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!Ā
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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!Ā
Do you know anyone who’s circumstances may have changed orĀ who has no other pet companions andĀ could welcome Bella into their heart and home?
Please share this or spread the word for her.Ā
AĀ faithful and lovingĀ 7 year-old,Ā BellaĀ just needs a welcoming, comfortable home with a responsible parent to lavish kindness and affection on her.
Bella’s spinal condition,Ā first became evident 3 years ago though is still very agile and energeticĀ enjoying two, 20 ā 30 minute wheel walks a day, and one in the buggy. SheĀ experiences no pain, so is not on any medication.
She doesnāt like to compete for her owner’s attention though and hasĀ reacted to other dogs in the home, usually at meal and walk preparation times andĀ 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,Ā when she tries no sound comes out!Ā šš
She really is the sweetest, mostĀ contented,Ā little girl who would pay you back in spades!Ā šš¾
Please apply via our website, referencing BELLA in your application.
Thank You!Ā š¤š¾
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 Ā£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. Ā
Keep them indoors with you too as these temperatures are extreme. š„µš¾
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 doesnāt 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 āaccidentā while her harness is fitted. She’s currently enjoying two, 20 ā 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 doesnāt bark, or when she tries no sound comes out! šš
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! š¤š¾
Adoption
by Yasmin | 5 Jul, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
Our last AmazonSmile quarterly donation for Pugs in Need, was an amazing šĀ Ā£971.37!Ā š¤šĀ
An invaluable contribution to our ongoing vet costs.
If you stock up on items in your basket to purchase on Prime Days, Tues 12th & Weds 13th July, they will DOUBLE your DONATIONS!Ā
It costs you no extra, “Thank You if you can!”
If you haven’t already, please set us up as your nominated charity.
From ‘Your Account’ go to ‘Your Amazon Smile’ which allows you to select The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association.
To shop in the Amazon app, simply follow the instructions below to select us as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. Amazon will donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu š & tap on “AmazonSmile” within Programmes & Features
3. Select The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app.
by Yasmin | 29 Jun, 2022 | Blog, News
PDWRA urgently needs more Short-term, Special-needs fosterers for pugs being surrendered to us NOW, so that the presently high number of pugs with differing levels of healthcare needs, have a suitably experienced foster home to go to.
This generally requires someone to be at home for the majority of the time and willing to provide the extra care that they need. PDWRA will support you and vet costs will be covered.
If you feel you have the skills and time to offer these special pugs, please apply via our website here: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fostering-a-pug/
or get in touch with your PDWRA Area Rehomer if you have fostered or adopted with us before.
Thank you!
by Yasmin | 20 Jun, 2022 | Blog, News
The PDWRA are receivingĀ an extremely HIGH volume of surrendered pugs currently and we need to URGENTLY find more Adoptive & Foster homes to match them to, from all over the UK.
by Yasmin | 18 Jun, 2022 | Blog
It’s an early heatwave and you should already be walking your pugs when itās much cooler, such as early morning or in the evening, or not at all.
No dog has ever died from missing their walks but they do in the heat. We’re all familiar with their extra risks associated with flat-faced breeds.
Here’s a reminder about tips for keeping them comfortable and safe, plus for further information about identifying signs of heatstroke early, please see:
by Yasmin | 10 Jun, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
Recently adopted Rodney, proud to help support his Mum’s business & PDWRA!
Fathers Day is coming up… Sunday 19th June! Look no further for your Pug Dads out there!!!
At Ā£2.50 + Ā£1.50 P&P extra each, 50p goes directly to PDWRA for Pugs in Need.
Please purchase directly from: https://www.facebook.com/Absolutelybarkingillustrations
from their Shop or Message directly: Absolutelybarkingillustrations
Fundraising & Events 2022
by Yasmin | 1 Jun, 2022 | Blog, News, Volunteering
It’s National Volunteers’ Week, a chance, every year from 1st to 7th June for charities and communities to Celebrate and Thank their amazing volunteers.
The PDWRA could not do what it does for Pugs in Need, without our volunteers!
Every single person involved in the rescuing, rehoming and welfare of pugs in our care is volunteering their time freely.
We thank those receiving calls for help, transporting pugs to their foster or forever families, fosterers rehabilitating pugs sometimes with extensive vet care. Homes are assessed and matched by trained and experienced volunteers. We have those fundraising to pay vet bills, and those paying the bills, in-house vet expertise and those spreading the word on social media and producing news bulletins as well as running our website, all following required protocols.
We thank them ALL!
Whether you’re already volunteering or would like to start, find out more about getting involved at:
For specific Vacancies, go to:
by Yasmin | 24 May, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
This is the story of Doug, by Anne, is typical for pugs the PDWRA helps every day across the UK.
“Two days after returning from the US, obviously still Jet lagged, I got a call from our lovely, regional PDWRA rehomer. Could I help with a pug?! Doug was in a home and wasnāt settling at all, apparently quite aggressive and needed experienced fostering immediately. So, with the help of a number of our wonderful volunteers, I collected Doug from a well-known fast food restaurant car park!
He was terrified, growling as we got him out of the car to put in ours. Poor Doug didnāt have a clue what was happening, heād had a really long day handled by strangers, saying a lot about him and our volunteers, that he coped so well.
Straight into the garden we went, walking straight into my enormous British Shorthair cat!! Poor Doug, he had no idea what was to come.
Four little pug faces at the conservatory door, excited about a stranger in our garden! Well, what do you do?ā¦ out they came like only a clan of pugs can, full speed with Iris in the lead, Doug couldnāt believe his little boggle eyes! Off they meandered around the garden, not a cross word between them.
Next morning off we went for our walk, Doug on the lead, mine running free, his face was a picture. He just stood and looked around, couldnāt believe all these other dogs in all shapes, sizes and colours existed, I know most of the people where I walk and they are all wonderful with my foster pugs, itās was a steep learning curve but it worked, Doug accepted and greeted everyone.
Not much was known about Dougās past but it was very clear heād never been socialised and probably shut outside for long periods, because of this he didnāt know what to do to interact with people, he was extremely nervous but never once did he show fear or aggression. How they want to trust and do the right thing for us humans and how we let them down.
After a month of assessment and learning, I use learning rather than training as itās what Doug needed, to learn to be a pug. Meanwhile the search was on for his adoptive home.
We found one we thought would be perfect and after several phone calls, I took Doug to his new home. Itās always hard to see them go off on a new adventure and I do worry about them, but in this case, it was a match made in heaven, so off he went without a backwards glance! Heās now loving life with two other pugs, one of which is another PDWRA rescue. Doug’s out for walks every day and sleeps on a bed at night!Ā What more can a little pug wish for!?!
I would like to thank everyone involved, Trustees, fosterers, volunteers, transporters, adopters and fundraisers, for without the time so generously given to help these pugs there would be no PDWRA and then what would happen to pugs like Doug?!”.
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