by Yasmin | 13 Dec, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising
Photos courtesy of Karen and Stacie
Last weekend saw PDWRA’s Yorkshire team hold their Christmas paw-ty, their biggest event yet! They raised an amazing total of 🌟 £2,550! 🌟 We send heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported organisers Lisa & Amanda, or volunteered their time, gifts and skills to make it such a happy and successful event. 🎄🎅🤗💝
Additionally, Amanda set up a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser and made £575 for PDWRA – Thank You!
Every penny will go to help pugs who need our help and care.
Thanks to hosts, DIGS Student and The Venue Bar and Kitchen who made everyone especially pugs, so welcome!💞🐾
There were over 20 stalls for Christmas shopping, pug parades and competitions plus a healthy woodland walk for everyone.
Of course Santa made an appearance and an elf helper was the lucky winner of an amazing gin hamper donated by Forged Spirits.
There were too many kind donators to mention by name here, though we thank them all for their generous contributions. 🤗💝🐾
by Yasmin | 10 Dec, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Millie and Tia arrived five days before Sue’s Mum unexpectedly passed away, suddenly from a heart attack. She believes they rescued each other.
Sue writes:
“Millie is 10 and deaf … she came to Pug Rescue weighing over 12kg with ingrown toenails and rotten teeth. She is now around 9kg and is so much fitter. She has no teeth but manages fine and smells so much better! She was so puzzled when she discovered running and just loves life now.
Both pugs were fostered by Davina who was amazing and we would want to pay tribute to her for the start she gave them.
Millie is a great big sister to the lovely Tia (the vet has aged her at 8) who has so many issues including being blind and missing significant amounts of fur. Tia looks for reassurance from Millie and they snuggle together most of the day… Tia has also had teeth extracted and like Millie is so much more comfortable as a result. She visits a grooming parlour every three days to support her skin health and is an absolute favourite with staff … She loves to go and is pampered by all of them all.
They love their country walks but much prefer to be taken in the car before they start to walk, after which you can’t stop them.
They are so loved and very much a part of our family.
Our sincere thanks to all who contributed to making their world that much better”.
And that includes their forever Mum, Sue, who is giving them the retirement they deserve.
by Yasmin | 9 Dec, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising
A very kind and dedicated supporter of PDWRA, May, makes cards and sells them throughout the year, sending the money raised to PDWRA.
Here is her lovely Christmas card to us received with her donation of £280.
Thank You May, and Festive Greetings to you too.
We really have the best supporters! 💝🎅🐾
by Yasmin | 1 Dec, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories, Fundraising
😍 Here are Ethel & Leonard. 😍 When they were surrendered to us it was, reluctantly done due to a change in family circumstance which caused a great deal of heart break for their family.
Ethel & Leonard are a bonded pair who needed to be re-homed together. Leonard would not cope alone. Their PDWRA adoptive parents adore them unsurprisingly and could not imagine life without this special pair now.
This gorgeous pair inspired their very proud and talented Mum, Alison, to feature them in her designs and donate a portion of the proceeds from her cards and mugs etc. to other pugs in need.
If you’d like to support them, and PDWRA at the same time, please look at the exclusively designed pug merchandise which cannot be bought anywhere else, by Absolutely Barking Illustrations.
https://www.facebook.com/Absolutelybarkingillustrations
For example: 50p from every £3.50 card is donated to PDWRA!
Ethel & Leonard will be selling their wares at the Yorkshire PDWRA Christmas party this Sunday, 5th December 2021 at Storthes Hall Park, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0WA.
Please Email LisaPDWRA@nullgmail.com for tickets.
All proceeds from fundraising at this event will go to PDWRA Pugs in Need.
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fundraising-events/
by Yasmin | 29 Nov, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising, Events
🎄 PDWRA’s Christmas festivities began this weekend in North Shields with their Santa Paws Pug Christmas Party! 🥳
Santa & Mrs Clause had their hands full with gorgeous pugs & games & parades & prizes, making a lot of pennies for pugs in need.🐾
Many thanks to the wonderful organisation by the team of volunteers led by John, Matt, Karen & Gwen.👏🤗💖🐾🎖
More delightful photos and news to come…..
by Yasmin | 26 Nov, 2021 | Blog, Fundraising
We would like to send ENORMOUS THANKS to PDWRA pug adopter Lorna, who has been making, donating and selling, unique, hand-crafted, log reindeers with all proceeds going to our pugs in need! 🤗💖🐾
Her wonderful creations are made with so much love. These decorative log Reindeers with festive scarves stand over a foot high and would look wonderful in a porch or by the Christmas tree, year after year.
As they are fragile to transport, they can’t be posted, but can be collected from the Devon area.
If you are interested, please email; lornabrydon58@nullgmail.com
or
Maybe you will be inspired to create and fundraise all for the love of pugs!?
by Yasmin | 23 Nov, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Here’s Golden-Oldie Archie celebrating his 12th Birthday!
Archie was surrendered to us with his brother some months ago for rehoming due to their parents’ ill health. They were independent enough to be rehomed separately and we have more adopters able to take one pug rather than a pair. However, they remain close neighbours in their respective PDWRA homes and still see each other regularly!
Archie’s adored for his cute, grumpy old man characteristics & on his special day he enjoyed Aberdeen Angus meatballs for breakfast and sausages with organic chicken for his dinner! He’s being thoroughly spoilt and loved 🥰 as he always has been. 💖🐾
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/archie/
by Yasmin | 21 Nov, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Dougie was very much loved by his owner, though was not aware of his many health conditions or could afford to pay for any treatments required. Unfortunately, Dougie’s owner had to be taken into hospital and a kind neighbour was asked to look after him. The neighbour was concerned as Dougie had an eye ulcer which had been left untreated and his overall condition was not good.
We were asked if we could help, which of course we did so that Dougie could be seen by a vet as soon as possible. The vet thought Dougie’s eye would rupture and he could lose it. Thankfully by immediately treating his eye it has improved, although he will have to be referred to an eye specialist in the New Year. Dougie also has many skin tumours, some of these have already been removed, though he will have to have more surgery for these plus a hernia which has to be treated.
Sweet Dougie also has a curved spine, which makes him drag his feet so cannot walk very well. He came to us in a lot of discomfort, but has been so brave and strong going through the surgeries he has had so far – He trusts us and takes it all in his stride.
A number of good people were involved in Dougie’s rescue and getting him to his initial treatments and with the support of our Trustees, Dougie’s healthcare will be supported and funded by us for as long as he needs it.
He is an absolute sweetheart who is very much loved by his family caring for him superbly as he deserves to be! We are thankful to everyone involved who rallied to help Dougie and his owner during their difficult time.
by Yasmin | 19 Nov, 2021 | Blog, News
For anyone wishing to apply to adopt, foster or volunteer, this is to advise that along with many rescues, we will close for NEW applications in the lead-up to Christmas, until the New Year.
Last online applications received on 30th November will be processed. Website application forms will be available again from Tuesday 4th January 2022.
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/adopting-a-pug/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/fostering-a-pug/
We are NEVER closed for anyone needing to surrender a pug during this time. Christmas is an especially busy time for rehoming pugs in need, which continues as normal, thanks to our dedicated volunteers. 💖🐾
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/surrendering-your-pug/
by Yasmin | 15 Nov, 2021 | Blog, News
We are looking for Volunteer Fundraising Assistants!
Working closely and co-operatively within a small team of trusted volunteers, you will be helping with the administration and coordination of activities in our extremely busy & successful, Mega-Auction Facebook Group (MA):
- Familiar with Managing a Facebook Group and according to the MA Rules, regarding member bid and donation processes to codes of conduct.
- Posting Lot items, making them appealing from photographs used and accompanying descriptions with appropriate durations for bidding on Lots or purchasing raffle tickets.
- Managing closing times for bidding or sales, announcing winners and the payment process via Paypal.
- You may be willing to receive and store boxes of auction items, to then be packed and posted out to recipients and tracked for confirmation of receipt.
- Accurate record keeping will be required as instructed during training.
If you feel you have regular periods of time to commit to our dynamic, small auction team,
A Full Job Description & Application Form will be sent to you. Thank You!
All successful applicants will require a Disclosure & Barring Check
Vacancies for Key Roles in PDWRA! | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk)
by Yasmin | 14 Nov, 2021 | Blog
On Remembrance Sunday, for all those who lost their lives in the line of duty:
Lest we forget…
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
In Memory of the late Hugo, who passed away a few months ago.
by Yasmin | 11 Nov, 2021 | Blog, News, Fundraising
Today is Armistice Day. We will remember them.
Our proud pug wearing her Poppy Bow Tie, is Dot!
Her Mum, Ellie, made it and many more, to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
We would like to thank Ellie, who is a regular fundraiser for PDWRA too, creating various designs, to donate towards our pugs in need.
PDWRA Mega Auction For Pugs In Need
https://www.facebook.com/groups/242845766241493
by Yasmin | 8 Nov, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories, Fundraising
To all our followers and kind donators towards Ellie, who with significant healthcare challenges due to her previous life, being bred from and without sufficient vet care, is recovering really well a few weeks after surgery.
With the aid of a baby monitor, foster Mum was able to get some sleep during those nights afterwards. Ellie does still have to be supervised while eating and is limited to a few minutes exercise only, but she has a brand-new buggy too and remains inseparable from best bud Rolo who follows her everywhere to ensure she’s ok!
We couldn’t achieve any of this for Ellie and others like her without the support of volunteers and supporters of our cause – Thank You!
For Ellie’s full story:
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/thank-you-for-ellie-post-op-update/
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/an-appeal-for-ellie-on-her-road-to-recovery/
by Yasmin | 5 Nov, 2021 | Blog, Pug Health
Up to a third of our dogs struggle through the fireworks season plus double the normal number go missing so make sure their microchips are up-to-date.
– Watch out for spent fireworks lurking under leaves when walking your dogs, they contain very hazardous chemicals!
– Hopefully they’re already walked before it’s dark
– Feed your dog before they begin or your dog may be too stressed to eat.
– Make sure your house and garden are escape-proof. They can bolt if they’re scared.
– Keep your windows and curtains closed, turn lights on, and the TV or music to help drown the noise.
– Create a safe, cosy place to settle your dog before it’s dark.
– Keep them entertained to take their mind off the noise.
– Comfort and reassure them as they are sensitive to picking up on how their humans are feeling.
Classic FM are broadcasting “Pet Classics” from 6pm to 10pm on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 November, which promises relaxing symphonic music, with dedications and practical advice courtesy of the RSPCA on the two busiest nights of the year for fireworks.
https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/dog-care/fireworks
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/health-and-care/a-z-of-health-and-care-issues/fireworks/
by Yasmin | 31 Oct, 2021 | Blog, News, Pug Health
Everyone, two-legged and four, should be able to have a safe, fun, and happy Halloween.
Here are some tips and references to consider:
– Keep chocolate and sweets (many contain xylitol) out of paws reach
– Be careful with lit pumpkins and never leave your dog unattended around them
– If using battery lights in your pumpkins make sure your dog doesn’t get close enough to chew or swallow them
– Be aware of any choking hazards
– Keep Halloween decorations out of their reach or they could become entangled in them
– Trick or treaters and unfamiliar visitors especially in costume can cause alarm to your dog so create a safe quiet place for them to relax.
– Walk your dog before dark to avoid trick or treaters who may scare your dog or cause unnecessary stress.
– Your dog is likely to come into contact with more children than usual – so it is important to prepare for your dog’s reaction accordingly. Also, be prepared for children wanting to touch your dog, which can cause extra stress
It’s useful; to have your vets telephone number to hand should your dog find and eat chocolate, sweets or items which may block its airway. Your vet will need to know what was eaten, when and how much. If your dog eats something they shouldn’t, do not attempt to make them sick unless your vet advises this, as this could cause further problems.
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/health-and-care/a-z-of-health-and-care-issues/halloween-dangers/
You might be considering dressing up your pet. Here are a few things to consider before doing so:
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/looking-after-your-pet/all-pets/is-it-ok-to-dress-up-my-pet
-Also be aware that fireworks are available before Halloween and loud bangs and sudden bright lights may spook your dog. Diwali and Bonfire night are also days away!
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/health-and-care/a-z-of-health-and-care-issues/fireworks/
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media-centre/2021/october/missing-dogs-doubles-during-fireworks-season/
by Yasmin | 22 Oct, 2021 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories, Fundraising
💖 An Update on Ellie! 💖
We would firstly like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and most generous response in donations towards Ellie’s surgery and vet costs – it was overwhelming! 💞🐾
You will remember this little girl was rescued by a young mum, spending all her savings after seeing her advertised on the internet, only to discover she had been used as a breeding machine and required significant veterinary care. 😢
Your generosity has helped Ellie through her first stage of surgery where she underwent a long procedure that included a repair to a large hernia (which turned out to be her uterus), removal of a mass from her neck, to be tested, plus extensive BOAS surgery.
Ellie went through a very challenging recovery after all of this surgery and had to remain in the veterinary hospital for 4 days!
She is now home, making a steady recovery. Ellie is really enjoying being back with her foster family including their pug Rolo, and is even enjoying her new-found tummy tickles again. Rolo hasn’t left her side since, and follows her everywhere making sure she is okay.
After a further few worrying days, the results of the mass removed came back to thankfully confirm it was benign. We couldn’t wish for better news for Ellie, or to update you with!!
