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/
by Yasmin | 1 Feb, 2022 | Blog, News
Many of our most appreciated pug adoption stories are for our older, more vulnerable surrenders. Despite their autumn years, these pugs are full of life and love, and often have many years of joy, fun and loyalty ahead of them. So please be open to consider all ages when you apply to adopt. You won’t regret it!
They will spend every day of the rest of their lives showing you their adoration and appreciation. 💞🐾
For more information, and to apply, go to:
by Yasmin | 30 Jan, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
One of our volunteers spotted Percy at a dog pound in Northern Ireland and saw he wasn’t doing very well, not just because he was in kennels, but he was also struggling with significant mobility issues. Our local Area Coordinator was contacted and although couldn’t find a suitable home for his level of care in the region, looked further afield in our network. We found a perfect match, while Percy was now very comfortable and enjoying his new pug friends at our Coordinators home. 💝💙
Sadly, Percy’s journey had to be delayed as it was soon discovered that he had the dreaded kennel cough! As he was highly infectious too, he passed it on to a few of his new friends despite them being vaccinated against it. There are so many different strains! 😣
This was followed by a bout of colitis before all symptoms subsided and he was fit to travel. We put a call out for anyone planning to go across on the ferry and a kind volunteer, John, came forward. He even managed to secure a dog friendly cabin for the sail over! John says Percy was the best co-pilot he ever had. 😉😊
Percy soon settled into his new home where he has an elderly collie companion and PDWRA will still support them with his healthcare needs especially his rear mobility issues, so he can continue to enjoy his best life ahead of him! 💖🐾
Percy
by Yasmin | 28 Jan, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
❤️ No need to look any further for Valentine’s Day cards! ❤️
Exclusively designed, by PDWRA Mum Alison, inspired by her gorgeous, adopted pair of pugs, Ethel & Leonard.
Where 50p from each of these £2.50 cards, goes directly to PDWRA!
Please take a look at:
https://www.facebook.com/Absolutelybarkingillustrations
Please see Ethel & Leonard’s story at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/ethel-leonard-an-inspiring-pair/
Getting involved with PDWRA’s Fundraising is at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fundraising-events/
by Yasmin | 25 Jan, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
We told Frank’s story last year after he faced multiple operations to remove a tumour that sadly kept re-appearing in his rear, right leg.
Despite several rounds of chemotherapy that were unsuccessful, his leg was removed.
After a slow recovery for Frank, without ever feeling sorry for himself, just look at him now on his weekend adventures – A super 8K effort from Frank today on a trip to the Painswick beacons!
We’re all so very proud of Frank, not just his adoptive Mum! 🤗💝🐾
Here is Frank last spring.
by Yasmin | 20 Jan, 2022 | Blog, Fundraising
You can easily help us to raise much needed funds for our rescue pugs via Stamps for Charity.
If you’ve been collecting, especially over Christmas, or can start now please send them to us, trimming 1/2 to 1 cm around each stamp or they can’t be included.
We receive cash in return, by weight. So it all adds up!
Please post to:
PDWRA, Used Stamps Appeal, Fords Farm, Horsey, Norfolk NR29 4EP.
Please ask your family, friends or at work too! Thank you.
by Yasmin | 15 Jan, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Here is is Miffy!
She loves her walks, no matter the weather.
Her PDWRA Mum adopted Miffy from us when she was 7 years-old and she will be 16 this year! 💝🐾
No wonder Mum’s so proud of her!
If you’re interested in the joy of adopting, please go to:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
by Yasmin | 12 Jan, 2022 | Blog, Volunteering
We welcome applications to foster or adopt from the whole of the UK. However, if you live in the Kent area, we are in urgent need of foster homes.
Fosterers provide safe, loving homes with any healthcare, rehabilitation or training that is required for the individual needs of surrendered pugs. PDWRA offer full support and guidance, covering all veterinary costs.
Fostering can be for varying periods of time, as required in each pug’s life journey to their best-matched adoptive home.
If you feel you could offer this, please read and apply via: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fostering-a-pug/
by Yasmin | 9 Jan, 2022 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Hi there, My name is Fudge.
I am a loving, sweet girl who enjoys nothing more than cuddles on your lap.
Here is some more information that might help me settle me in easier:
Walks – I love going for a walk and get very excited when I see my lead, but if I think the walk is too long or boring, I will lay down and refuse to move so be prepared to carry me on occasions.
My recall is hit and miss which means I don’t get to go off-lead too often!
Sleeping: The kitchen is fine as I have a problem weeing on my own bed and blankets so I’m not trusted in the human’s beds!
Food – I LOVE food but can get a sensitive tummy if something is too rich. My favourites are carrots or strawberries which I have as a treat/snack most days.
Visitors – I have always lived with small children so I’m fine with them but when I see visitors, I will jump all over them!
Words I understand –
OFF = Get down
SIT = If I really must
NO = ?!
LEAVE = I need to be watched
OUT = If the weather is bad, only if I’m forced
I can occasionally turn deaf so these don’t always work but the word NEVER fails and I will always respond to = SWEETIES!
Fudge is very happily adopted now, and this was the cutest note she came to PDWRA with!
by Yasmin | 5 Jan, 2022 | Blog, News
Following a traditionally busy, festive season, where rehoming continued as usual, we are now OPEN to receive New Applications for adopting, fostering and volunteering.
If you believe you can offer a home to a pug or as we frequently also need, a bonded pair of pugs, then please read further for details and where you can also apply, at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fostering-a-pug/
or to volunteer at:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/volunteering-for-pdwra/
Thank You! 🤗💞🐾
