by Yasmin | 9 Apr, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
There’s 1 week to go for an exclusive chance to win 1 of 3 stunning Mulberry items for just £2 per raffle ticket, all in aid of PDWRA Pugs!
Please join our facebook group: PDWRA Mega Auction For Pugs In Need, to purchase tickets and follow the draw:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/242845766241493
1st Prize: Mulberry Legacy Bayswater NVT bag in Oak.
2nd Prize: Matching Mulberry Long Purse in NVT Oak.
3rd Prize: Mulberry Tamara scarf in Pink.
All brand new, donated fresh from the Mulberry store, boxed and ready to win! The draw is on the evening of Thursday 14th April.
Just £2 per ticket for the opportunity to win these spectacular prizes. Each will be delivered free of charge within the UK .
PDWRA Mega Auction For Pugs In Need
https://www.facebook.com/groups/242845766241493
by Yasmin | 5 Apr, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
As you can imagine our PDWRA family of adopters are often celebrating the wonderful Gotcha-Days that have changed their lives and the pugs they’ve lovingly embraced into their families.
Cheryl writes to us saying: “4 years ago, we went on an exciting journey to collect Mollie. She’s the sassiest little lady, very loving and funny. She became mummy’s little poppet and daddy’s little princess.
More recently, Mollie also became a big sister to Fred who we adopted from you too and adore! We honestly can’t thank PDWRA and our local Area Coordinator enough, for letting us adopt two beautiful pugs. XX
by Yasmin | 3 Apr, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
This is gorgeous Barry. He came into PDWRA’s care late last year and unsurprisingly found his forever home in no time. 😍
He was overweight though, at 12kg, putting added pressures on his general health so the nutritionist/dietician at Barry’s vets advised on the daily calories for his target weight. Using food that his adopters had used successfully on previous occasions which always suited their dogs, this was measured and split into his two daily meals. His treats included healthy courgettes, cucumbers and watermelon but not carrot or banana as they are too high in sugars.
Barry luckily lives with an exuberant grumble with lots of play and exercise around him. A slow and steady approach was taken to his exercise, which saw the kilos drop off, much to Barry’s amazement! 😉 He recently managed to fit through their cat-flap! Here he is looking chilled and content as he’s just hit 9.6kg. He’ll be in great shape for when the weather gets warmer.
Barry’s Mum Sally tells us: “He is a complete darling! We are so lucky to have him. He is our magical boy.” 💝💞🐾
by Yasmin | 31 Mar, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
⭐ ENORMOUS THANKS to our amazing PDWRA Supporters! ⭐
You have helped our pugs in need, by an amazing 💖 £971.37! 🤗💖
This is from our EVER-INCREASING DONATIONS, from AmazonSmile, just for your loyalty to us while you shop online, significantly contributing to our ongoing vet bills.
It costs you no extra, Thank You! 👏
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 😊) & 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 | 22 Mar, 2022 | Blog, Volunteering
Do you live in Somerset and Avon, and could you volunteer some of your spare time to help Pugs Needing New Homes?
PDWRA requires more volunteers to join our network in this region to help with the Home-checking of applicants or Transporting pugs to their new homes. If you are able to offer either of these services to the charity,
please apply here:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/volunteering-for-pdwra/
or,
if you could open your home to Fostering, prior to their match to their forever-home.
please apply here:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fostering-a-pug/
Thank You!
Your local Voluntary Area Coordinator will be in touch with you.
by Yasmin | 18 Mar, 2022 | Blog
We are experiencing an increasing number of pugs surrendered into our care, particularly for bonded pairs!
Could you open your home and heart to a pair of pugs?
Have your circumstances changed recently that could make this possible?
Would expanding your grumble by two instead of one, not make too great an impact, apart from double the joy?
To find out more & apply to Adopt, please go to:
or
to Foster a pair, please specify when applying, at:
Thank You!
by Yasmin | 11 Mar, 2022 | Blog
We are having an increasing number of pugs surrendered into our care, which includes those who have significant mobility issues, along with incontinence.
These special pugs require long-term (forever) foster homes that can provide the necessary care required. The home needs to be where someone is at home the majority of time, and be dedicated and committed to what can be very challenging, yet highly rewarding.
As PDWRA remain owners of the pug, we will support, advise and be responsible for all of the pug’s veterinary needs and costs.
If you feel you have the skills to be able to offer such a valuable and much needed caring home for these special pugs, please apply via our website or get in touch with your PDWRA Area Rehomer.
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fostering-a-pug/
by Yasmin | 6 Mar, 2022 | Blog, News
If you live anywhere in Wales, we are in need of adoptive homes for pugs surrendered in the region. Whether this would be a new consideration, or you could enhance your present grumble, we would love to hear from you!
The joy and satisfaction that rescued pugs can bring to your lives is priceless, as so many happy stories, featured here, show.
We welcome applications from anywhere in the UK, though are very short of forever homes in Wales.
Please see our website for further details, and to apply, at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
by Yasmin | 2 Mar, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
Mothers day is coming up …. and these are perfect for any Pug Mad Mums out there!
At £2.50 +P&P extra, where 50p goes directly to PDWRA pugs in need. Every penny counts!
Inspired by Ethel & Leonard, a PDWRA adopted bonded-pair of pugs, please look at the exclusively designed pug merchandise which cannot be bought anywhere else, by Absolutely Barking Illustrations.
https://www.facebook.com/Absolutelybarkingillustrations
If you’re interested, please message Absolutely Barking Illustrations, or email a.brookes82@nullgooglemail.com
#absolutelybarkingillustrations
#pdwra
by Yasmin | 26 Feb, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
If you’re stocking up on dog food from Pets at Home or buying clothes or household items, there are over 6,000 retailers, many you’ll already be shopping from that if you shop via easyfundraising, you will be making free donations to us with every purchase!
Retailers include: M&S, Boots, John Lewis, Tesco, Argos, Boden, Tu clothing, eBay, notonthehighstreet etc.
If you’re signed up already, dowload the reminder so you never miss a chance to donate to pugs in need.
As part of the #ShareTheLove giveaway we could win £500, so sign up today. You can make a BIG difference this year. Thank You!
by Yasmin | 22 Feb, 2022 | Blog
Today, 22nd February 2022, is National Walking the Dog Day! 🐕
Yes, it’s really a ‘thing’😉🐾
Here’s PDWRA adopted Wilson enjoying one of his many scenic walks in his brand-new harness! 😍
He happily accompanies his parents on many outdoor adventures all around the UK, though he’s been a little uninspired during the recent/current storms! He did make it reluctantly to the park today!
#NationalWalkingtheDogDay #WalkingTheDogDay #DogWalks #Nature #Walkies #DogOwners #DogLovers
by Yasmin | 20 Feb, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Where does one start with young Percy?!
Firstly, he is a great little dog, misunderstood and let down by humans unfortunately, in his earlier life.
He was very trainable because he loves treats, fuss and positive reinforcement plus he loves his bum (the top of his tail) being scratched too!
Thankfully he received all the love and attention he deserved from our fosterer and the help of a behaviourist, as all his reactions were purely due to him being terrified! 😪
He is very happy inside, in the home where he feels safe, but anything outdoors scares him, cars especially. He would run into the road and attack cars if he could.
The behaviourist told us that once he’s had an anxious spell (any of his more aggressive reactions) it would take 72 hours for his cortisol levels to calm down, so he would be kept inside for that and only be given treats when he was calm.
A PDWRA home would already have a dog-proof garden, though Percy still needed to slowly get used to new outdoor surroundings. A lot of his behaviour is typical puppy behaviour, barking for attention, stealing socks and chewing things. He barks to be let outside, so he was toilet trained, but still needed to make sure he did go to the toilet or he would then go inside.
All he wants is to sit on your knee and feel safe, like so many pugs, which isn’t entirely practical! Percy just needed structure and discipline. He now sits and waits for his food until you say ‘go’ on then and he races to his bed at night for a treat. He is an amazing little dog, so much fun and just loves cuddles. It just goes to show what time and investment in their care can do to improve their quality of life.
Percy is more than settled in his forever home now. He made sure he took a few of his favourite toys from his wonderful foster home, where they were able to invest in him for his fabulous future ahead!
If you are interested in the satisfaction that fostering and adopting brings, please see those sections of our website, where you can apply also:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fostering-a-pug/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
by Yasmin | 17 Feb, 2022 | Blog, News
Adopters and Fosterers in the North East, Cumbria & Yorkshire in particular, are needed for the pugs coming into our care in the North of the country, although we welcome applications from anywhere in the UK and pugs are transported wherever they need to be by the kindness of volunteers.
The joy and satisfaction rescued pugs can bring to your lives is priceless, as so many happy stories, featured here on our website, show:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/category/rescue-stories/
and on our Facebook & other Social Media sites:
https://www.facebook.com/PDWRA
The links to Apply are at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
or to provide temporary care, sometimes with rehabilitation needs, to ensure your foster pug is healthy and ready to move onto their forever home, apply at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fostering-a-pug/
by Yasmin | 14 Feb, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
We were chosen as Community Partner, ‘Charity of the Year’ by Pets at Home, Crown Point, Leeds, and promoted during the Pets at Home Foundation Valentine Appeal. Supporter Emily Roberts who nominated PDWRA, dedicated this weekend to spread the word in store, as well as around the retail park.
The Pets at Home Foundation’s sole mission is to help every pet find a loving home, something we have very much in common regarding our beloved pug breed.
Special thanks to Emily and her ‘Valentine’ for dressing up to pose for all the publicity photos! 😍
Thanks also to everyone who visited the Pets at Home store, meeting some of the Yorkshire fundraising team, Lisa, Amanda, Julie with all their gorgeous pugs.
You can still pop down to the store, to donate, until close of play, today, Monday 14th February.
Don’t forget, if you haven’t yet joined, to help raise valuable funds while you shop, please join the VIP club & set us up in Charity Lifelines.
Please select the Huntingdon store as your own to be able to select Pug Dog Welfare…. 🐾
https://vip.petsathome.com/
by Yasmin | 10 Feb, 2022 | Blog, Pug Health
What category does your pug fall into?
Still loving their walks despite the weather or the outerwear we choose for them?
or
Can we not even get them out for nature’s needs?! 😉🙄😆💝🐾
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/winter-walking-hazards-including-the-wind/
Perhaps, by wearing Mums snood?!
or a handsome, snug puffa jacket?!
by Yasmin | 6 Feb, 2022 | Blog, News, Pug Health
During the winter months please remember all of the potential hazards our dogs could face, and especially as we’ve had some severe storms recently, Don’t forget the wind!
There have been warnings not to walk dogs near the seafront. They don’t have anything to protect their eyes from sand that can scratch them causing lasting damage without urgent treatment.
Here are a few other precautionary reminders:
– Take care when using antifreeze and clear up spills. It tastes sweet so is tempting for dogs, but can be lethal if ingested.
– Watch for them drinking out of puddles too as they may be tainted with antifreeze chemicals.
– Keep your dogs off salted roads and paths as much as possible as it can burn their paw pads.
– Use winter paw protection if needed, this could be in the form of dog dry skin creams/ balms, or doggy booties.
Therefore, for their wellbeing during winter months:
– Inspect pug paws regularly to check for cracked pads, broken nails or snow/salt damage.
– Brush your pug’s coat regularly to distribute natural oils to the skin and prevent dry patches.
– Keep your pug or grumble inside during the chilly winter months – as in hot weather, pugs are not equipped to handle extreme or long exposure to the cold.
– Keep the temperature level. Animals are more sensitive to temperature changes than we are.
– Use protective screens around fireplaces and maintain supervision in the area.
– Reduce their food based on their energy level. Pugs tend to be less active during the winter to conserve energy! 😉😅
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/01/30/dont-walk-dogs-beaches-storm-corrie-warn-vets/
