We recently spotted Toby among the pigs on his adoptive parents’ farm. Mum, Anita tells us how he’s been getting on there:
“Ours is a free-range for pigs and cattle plus we grow strawberries, so Toby soon had to learn to listen & behave after his arrival!😅 I recall his first 9 hr-day, he was exhausted, after a week he was glad I was there to look after him. After some training he quickly became very much My boy. He follows me everywhere, he jumps onto my ATV bike and stays on it while I’m busy, just watching us all work. Toby knows when it’s safe to join in, in between riding on tractors and running around with the piglets. He checks all the livestock and staff with me! 😉
When it’s too cold or he’s exhausted he becomes an office pug, accompanying Dad who runs a photography business. You can imagine how popular Toby is with his many friends looking forward to seeing him there, and to play with him.
He came to us with some issues as you’d expect facing a brand new environment, and never liked cars on the street, but it isn’t often he has to deal with that. He loves country life and recently had a beach adventure, enjoying coastal walks with doggie friends. We love him so much and occupy every minute he’s awake. We cuddle and sleep with Toby at night, who wouldn’t? We thank you PDWRA for Tobylicious, he’s absolutely delicious!” 😍😘🐾
PDWRA received a call asking if we did anything such as temporary fostering. Dora’s owner was struggling to give her the attention she needed, having a young family with a new baby to look after too. As we did have the volunteers available in this area we were able to help.
We organised Dora’s collection, and she spent 6 weeks on holiday with a volunteer foster carer, where she had a lovely time with fellow rescue pug, Prince. In that time, our PDWRA veterinary advisor gave advice on Dora’s diet, skin and eye issues which the owner felt was lacking from her own vet’s.
She was returned safe and sound to her loving home and the owners were so delighted with the care she received, along with the advice given, that they have set up a monthly donation to PDWRA to show their gratitude, for which we’re highly appreciative.
PDWRA have been gifted a wonderful, original, signed, oil painting by its very kind & generous owner. Painted by Geoffrey Harrison, a member of the CBPP – Contemporary British Portrait Painters, who had a residency at the London Royal Veterinary College. This is called “An Andalusian Pug”.
Geoffrey Harrison is an award-winning artist, exhibited around the world and his work is held in private collections. In 2020, Geoffrey also appeared on Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year and this year he has been selected for the Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London.
For a chance to win this exclusive & beautiful artwork, that would look fabulous in any home, raffle tickets are only £1 each. Please join PDWRA Mega Auction for Pugs in Need to purchase tickets: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242845766241493/
The raffle will be drawn, live on camera at 8pm on Friday 30th April in the Mega-Auction.
This unique prize will be couriered to any UK. address, free of charge.
😍 Here’s a most delightful picture update 😍 on bonded-pair Kevin and Nellie with Peggy and Angel all together, adopted into their happy home in Northern Ireland.
Their journeys began in England when they came to PDWRA, fostered until the right home was found for them at the time, pre-covid. Peggy in particular had severe health issues requiring a number of surgeries and extensive care that our supporters rallied to help with.
They are a perfect reminder of what our network of dedicated area coordinators, fosterers, transporters and fundraisers across the UK, are able to achieve, to meet the needs for these deserving souls. We couldn’t be happier for all of them! 🤗💖🐾
We’ve told the inspiring story of rescue pugs; Jelly, found on the streets, alone, and Bodhi, who was kept outdoors until we found their perfect home together, finding great comfort in each other. However, it doesn’t end there as their Mum works in a refuge for a domestic abuse service, and Jelly especially, contributes to the lives there too!
They both go to work with Mum and while Bodhi is less interested in other people, only his cuddle buddy Jelly, she does the rounds, hopping from lap to lap. Jelly joins in sessions with the children, keeping them company, enjoying sharing hugs, allowing them to stroke and cuddle her, when they are feeling anxious.🤗
Even more enjoyable for everyone at the refuge, is that another PDWRA adopter works there, taking Peggy and Dobby, seen here arriving by car – so the office is full of rescue pugs!
They are a big part of the human rescue team and the children that arrive are told about them in advance. They make pictures and tell their stories on the walls and they’re taught all about dog safety. Peggy and Dobby are fantastic little characters too. Peggy recently underwent BOAS surgery but in no time is back to herself, playing with everyone.
As both Mums, having such challenging work, they too take great comfort from their gorgeous pugs!
All four are living healthy and happy lives, as they should, hard to think of Jelly left on the streets, now worshipped by her family and priceless to them. 💖💝🐾
🤗 An enormous “Thank You” 🤗 to our kind, supporter Mandy Solomon, who made & sold these beautiful decoupage bottle lights to benefit PDWRA.
Mandy achieved this through a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser, raising an amazing £505! 💖
She has painted pebbles before & eggs for Easter. What an amazingly talented & generous friend to PDWRA, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank You Mandy! 🐾
PDWRA have some amazing Super-Hero pugs, who have really been through the mill in life, but thankfully we’ve been able to play a part in turning things around for them, along with the loving determination of our fosterers & adopters.
Jellyfish is one of these.
Jelly was found by a dog warden, dumped out on the streets and was due to be sent to a shelter with a reputation for a high rate of euthanasia for dogs that needed medical care. Thankfully, someone at the shelter knew of PDWRA and made contact. Jelly was in a terrible state with 2 luxating patellas and rotated hips, suggesting she may have always been kept in a crate. She was under 5kg and has been used for breeding.
The poor condition of her legs meant that she walked like a crab and her whole rear end was bald and the skin hardened and sore – likely from sitting in her own urine. Jelly was in foster for a very long time and had surgery on each knee followed by hydro and physio therapy before she was adopted.
She’s now at home with another rescue pug and although buddy, Bodhi, isn’t interested in other company, Jelly is allowed to cuddle up!
The other amazing thing about Jelly is what she has done for Bodhi. He is a rescue too, and was always kept outside. When he was adopted he was petrified of the wind and rain, and would cry and vomit through fear when we had noisy weather – he couldn’t be left to sleep alone. That’s why Jelly’s adopters were looking for a second dog. Since Jelly’s arrival her buddy hasn’t had a bad night. As long as he has Jelly he can sleep through gale force winds!
They truly are survivors, with their pasts behind them they are enjoying the best life, as they always deserved. 💝🐾
🎉THANK YOU & CONGRATULATIONS to PDWRA’s Mega Auction Team & Supporters!🎊
An incredible £8,694.75 was raised in March for Pugs in Need.🐾
Lead by Rachel, it’s always a fabulous team effort with Catherine, Tracey & Mark enabling the smooth running of the Auction, Raffles, managing donations from our generous supporters & dispatching goodies promptly!
Here’s Roofeo appreciating Mum’s Raffle Prize received yesterday! 😉😍🐾🦴
We’re able to redeem vouchers to spend on pugs in need from your shopping points! 🤗🐾
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 (The Huntingdon store is PDWRA’s account). Thank you! 💝🐾
We are recommending pug owners check their registration details at Petlog. There have been reported issues following an upgrade to their computer systems.
If your details are no longer correct please follow their instructions & Frequently Asked Questions (faq’s)
Petlog are reassuring customers that their 24/7 reunification service is running as usual and all customer’s pet details are securely registered on the Petlog database, to help reunite lost pets. This is especially concerning for owners as pet thefts are on the increase.
If you can’t see your dog registered correctly you may need to verify your details to complete the new set-up. Fill in the ‘can’t see my pet’ form and they will review the details to ensure your account is updated accurately.
Further information including a step-by-step guide to navigating your online account is available at: https://www.petlog.org.uk/FAQS
Petlog’s customer service team is available via email at: info@nullpetlog.org.uk or on Tel No: 01296 336579
If you need further assistance regarding a PDWRA pug’s registration, please contact Andrea by email at: Microchips@nullpdwra.org.uk
We last saw Tommy thriving from the dedicated love & care from his highly experienced fosterers, so much so that he isn’t moving anywhere, they have adopted him! 🎉💝🦴
With his new brother, he is so enjoying life in the way it was meant to be, supported by our generous donators, his hydro & physio therapy, specialist equipment & vet treatment could be provided. He came to us at only 8 months old suffering from his abnormal spine development & consequent mobility issues.
While now, Tommy doesn’t rely on wheels, enjoying short walks on concrete with his boots, always enthusiastically trying to keep up with his brother.
It’s the best possible news we could hope for, for all his family.
Thank you to everyone involved, Tommy is home! 🎉💕🐾
Retirement of Alison Mount and Janet Thomson & Appointment of New Trustees
At the end of 2020, Alison Mount and Janet Thomson retired from their roles in the Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (PDWRA). Both individuals have supported the charity for decades, backing its growth and development, sharing their knowledge of pugs as a breed, and raising the profile of the charity in the wider pug owner community.
Alison, Trustee and Chairman during her service, is well-known in the ‘pug world’ and has been an integral part of the PDWRA fabric, in particular, in relation to the wonderful Friends of Welfare program. Janet, has held the position of President during her long service and more recently became Acting Secretary, following the departure of Lynne Kellow, who relocated overseas. The PDWRA would like to offer their warmest thanks to both of them for their dedication and time over the years.
New members to the Trustee team:
Under the Chairmanship and stewardship of Chair and Legal Advisor, Charlotte Hill:
Paula Parke – Acting Secretary, Lead Voluntary Area Rehoming Co-Ordinator (VAC) for the South East also Operational Practices and Communications.
Joanna Tudor – Communications, responsible for Instagram, alternative media and print communications.
Yasmin Tompkins – Communications, responsible for Social Media content, Facebook & website publications.
They join current Trustee members:
Robin Coulter – Treasurer
Andrea Slater – Responsible for Microchips, the Friends of Welfare program and the Online Shop.
The Trustees are also supported by a wide framework of regional coordinators, who facilitate local pug rescue/surrenders and assessments for forever homes; and a fundraising team which runs the Facebook Mega Auction amongst other crucial initiatives. The PDWRA could not operate without their support.
PDWRA Trustees
Ms Charlotte Hill (Kent) – Chairman and Legal Adviser
“We are heartbroken that we had to say goodbye to our little girl Hetty last week after a short and unexpected illness.
Adopted 5 years ago, along with her Mum Bo, who will miss her greatly.
She had the cutest face we have ever seen on a Pug, and we have seen a lot of Pugs in our time!!
We miss her so much and are so very sad and empty inside.
We will love her and miss her cute little face forever.” Hetty & Bo’s Mum, Lyn. xx
Hetty with Mum, Bo
If you would like 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 a photo, to:yasmin.t.pdwra@nullgmail.com
