by Janet | 12 Aug, 2020 | Blog, News, Pug Health
Poor Ringo. He unwittingly tried to make friends with a bee in the flower beds of his garden! He didn’t squeak or yelp as he’s always stoic with pain, just took himself away looking sorry for himself. The swelling on Ringo’s face became apparent in minutes, which then started to ooze, so he was taken straight to the Vet.
Ringo is on medication for other health issues, so he definitely needed his Vet’s assessment for the correct treatment. Although mild reactions to stings can often be managed at home, others can be far more serious and even life-threatening if left untreated.
Ringo is thankfully comfortable and recovering well at home. Mum says his swelling is reducing and he’s back to being a lounge lizard, looking at them pleading “Help me, I can’t walk!” but when he’s out and sees a female dog, he’s alert, wooing them with his “Well helloooo young lady!” body language!
For more information about how dangerous stings can be, and what to do, please see:
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health/for-owners/bee-and-wasp-stings-in-dogs/
by Janet | 10 Aug, 2020 | Rescue Stories
This not-so-little lady, Betty, was purchased by a retired couple who saw her advertised on ‘Gumtree’. They thought taking her for walks would help their own failing health, as well as with her weight – but sadly this wasn’t the case.
6 months on, Betty had gained about 3kgs (probably the equivalent of us gaining about 3 stones). The couple knew they had made a mistake and weren’t helping her – they hadn’t researched the breed. They were feeding her human food along with her own, and they lived in a flat so there was no garden to explore or exercise in. A family member contacted us to see if we could help – and of course we could.
Betty was only 3 years old, but moved like a pug 3 times her age. She was panting heavily and struggling to breathe but was keen to kiss me all over whilst I talked to her owners when I collected her. They were genuinely fond of Betty, who was bursting with personality, and I told them all about the bootcamp she would soon be starting.
This was Betty after a half-hour drive to her foster carers house. Her amazing foster carers soon started to whip her into shape with a steady, nutritious diet and regular walks, along with another pug to play with, which always helps, of course!
Betty has been adopted by a loving family, who will tell us in Part 2 of her story, how she’s getting on.
by Janet | 3 Aug, 2020 | Rescue Stories
This was written by Liz, who adopted Sid recently:
Our family have had the great pleasure to be the parents of a rescue pug again. We cannot express the enrichment this has had to a family, learning how to accept this beautiful pug in different ways. As a family it has made us all work as a team to make the pug feel loved and wanted, in return the pug gives you unconditional love, making the whole family calm and complete.
For me personally I am not complete without a pug. I have owned one, or more, for fifty-four years and I would not have it any other way. Our family’s new addition this year, Sid, has made me unbelievably happy and complete. He is exciting, loving, clever and trains me every day to what he wants and what is acceptable. I cannot tell you how much love there is between me and my pug but it is amazing!
I am thankful every day to the Pug Welfare & Rescue for always being there to fill the gaps for over twenty-five years. Rescue pugs have more love to give than anything I have ever witnessed. Thank you again PDWRA!
Read the first part of Sid’s story below:
This is Sid, adopted by a wonderful couple, Liz and David, 15 years after adopting their first pug. They then went on to adopt a pair of pugs from us 5 years later.
Sid had been lovingly cared for in foster during lockdown, and instantly made himself right at home with Liz and David. He has been learning how to get treats from Mum and Dad who really adore him, unsurprisingly.
Liz also supports PDWRA by making craft items to fundraise for pugs in need, via our auction group. We are delighted to have them all as part of our PDWRA family, and Sid couldn’t have found himself a more perfect home.
by Janet | 1 Aug, 2020 | Rescue Stories
Morris’ story – Part 2
It was unusual that PDWRA couldn’t find an interim foster home or an adopter for Morris. Meantime after collecting the timid, toothless gent, we enjoyed making him feel at home with my other 3 pugs too. He came with little but now has his own bed, bowls, harnesses and toys to call his own.
Since having him, Morris has slowly come out of his shell. He follows Minnie pug around everywhere, and they can often be found in the garden together chasing after the birds. He loves on occasion to play with a squeaky toy or a ball and chases it around the kitchen. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think he would want to play with toys, he was so anxious. He learnt to bark at the TV along with Minnie, which is so funny, as Morris has a strange bark, due to his tongue always hanging out.
Well, Morris was my mum’s maiden name, so I suspected I was meant to have him, that it was meant to be? PDWRA agreed so he’s going nowhere. I certainly wouldn’t be without my Morris now, who I love dearly.
On warm afternoons, once they have all had lunch, my nearly blind Percy and Morris can be found on the bed in the warm conservatory sound asleep side by side, so lovely, two old boys together in their retirement home! Roly is my other boy who can’t control his rear legs or functions, so commands a lot of my attention which is why I wasn’t planning to increase my grumble, but I’m glad I have, and Morris can at least have some fun and mischief with his puggie family for the rest of his days.
by Janet | 31 Jul, 2020 | Blog, News
Good news! AmazonSmile is now available in the Amazon Shopping app on iPhones and Android phones.
AmazonSmile customers can now support The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association in the Amazon shopping app on iPhones and Android phones!
Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
- Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device.
- Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into ‘Settings’.
- Tap ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Thank you for your continued support of PDWRA.
by Janet | 26 Jul, 2020 | Rescue Stories
Meet Morris.
Part 1 of 2 – written by one of our Volunteers:
Morris was surrendered when his owner was taken into a hospice and would not be returning home again. PDWRA already knew Morris, having rescued and rehomed him years ago. He’s now an elderly boy with no teeth and very arthritic. His little tongue hangs out and he was very timid and anxious when I went to collect him.
PDWRA were looking for a suitable foster and ultimately an adopter. Morris had few possessions, and so he came home with me, to be welcomed by my 3 other rescue pugs, 2 boys and the boss, Minnie.
Morris was fed on quite poor-quality tinned food, so I changed his diet and took him along to the vets for a health assessment. He needed vaccinating and was given high strength tablets for his joints, which he now has daily.
Unfortunately, nobody wanted to foster or adopt him at the time, across the whole country, and I already had my hands full. One of my boys was nearly blind and needed the love he was deprived of, caged for his early years, he had no idea what life was about; the other was progressively losing control of his rear end. They needed dedicated care and I had no plan or capability to take on any more.
Next time we’ll find out what happened to Morris …
by Janet | 23 Jul, 2020 | Blog, News
Happy (belated) 4th Birthday to Jacob pup. Nicknamed “the naughtiest pug ever to come through rescue”!
He came to us only weeks old, so tiny and sick. He’s been through surgeries and required 24/7 loving care by his devoted foster family, who became his fabulous forever family, so he’s never had to move.
He’s more delicate than he likes to believe so he can’t overdo things, and will occasionally need to use his nebuliser which blows cool air into his nose to open his airways. Nevertheless, see how content he is with his gorgeous grumble and one of his little gifts. They had a cool, evening garden party to celebrate!
Wishing young Jacob many more birthdays, he’s a very special and loved little boy!
by Janet | 21 Jul, 2020 | Blog, News, Pug Health
The final part of the equation for weight management is to get your pugs moving and burn those calories.
Here are some tips to stimulate and maintain their activity levels.
Good luck!
by Janet | 20 Jul, 2020 | Blog, News, Pug Health
If it’s agreed with your vet that your pug does need to lose weight, here are some tips to help you put your pug on a diet, safely.
Don’t forget, while many fruits are good healthy treats, they can be high in sugar content, so everything in moderation.
Warning – cherries, grapes and raisins are poisonous to dogs.
by Janet | 19 Jul, 2020 | Blog, News
PDWRA would like to send belated birthday wishes to Diane, who due to lockdown and isolation was unable to hold the vintage tea party she had planned.
Instead, she has sent us a generous donation in lieu of her party.
Diane looked after Lily, a pug in need, and gave her a wonderful life until she ran out of time.
Thank you, Diane.
by Janet | 19 Jul, 2020 | Blog, News, Pug Health
Lockdown may have meant feeding and exercise routines for your pugs have changed.
Over the next 3 days, we’ll be providing tips and guidance to address any weight gain, including diet, to help get them back to a healthy weight and lifestyle.
Please look at the Body Score Chart, downloadable from
https://www.pughealth.org.uk/pug-obesity/
where you will also find further information about pug health care.
Always consult your vet for advice before embarking on a weight loss regime or increased exercise for your pug.
by Janet | 15 Jul, 2020 | Blog, News
We would like to thank Katy Price, who very kindly and generously donated this stroller for a pug in need.
Gorgeous Peppa who has had back surgery and struggles with control of her rear, is so appreciative and absolutely loves it!
Thank you Katy, it really helps when she gets tired from using her new set of wheels, which provides extra freedom and builds her confidence.
by Janet | 7 Jul, 2020 | Blog, Fundraising
PDWRA would like to extend a big Thank You to Claire Riseborough who has just had a birthday.
Instead of giving her any birthday presents, at Claire’s request her husband and her sister-in-law have both donated to pugs in need.
So a special Thank You goes to Tracy Linger and Mark Riseborough for their thoughtful donation, which is so much appreciated.
https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/donating-to-pug-dog-welfa…/
by Janet | 1 Jul, 2020 | In Memoriam
“Timi”
Timi was found wandering as a stray in 2017 and was released by the local rescue kennel to PDWRA for rehoming. She was approximately 3 years old and was adopted by an older lady who is a very experienced pug owner.
Timi had occasional epileptic fits, but her companion pug Penny seemed to know when these were likely to occur. Timi would then rest quietly in her basket with Penny until she had recovered.
We were told: “Timi is such a dear little girl, and has settled in so well. She has bat-like ears, always sticking up, and is always full of herself, but very obedient. Lucky Penny and me to have her”.
After 3 happy years in her adoptive home, Timi’s epileptic fits became too frequent, and her owner had to let her go last month.
“She is so sadly missed in so many individual ways that she had – a small girl with a great personality is the best way I can describe her”.
Timi’s ashes will go in her favourite place in the garden.
by Janet | 26 Jun, 2020 | Blog, Fundraising
PDWRA would like to extend a very big Thank You to the ASDA Foundation, who run the charitable Green Token Giving programme in-store.
We were nominated and voted for by Bromsgrove shoppers.
Thank you from all the grateful pugs in need.
by Janet | 23 Jun, 2020 | Rescue Stories
The best news! Bert and Ernie have found their perfect forever home!
Bert and Ernie needed to stay together, as they are a bonded pair and love each other’s company.
Last time we saw them, they were enjoying their stay in foster, when we eventually found their forever home following an appeal. We’ve already rehomed quite a number of bonded pairs so far this year.
Bert and Ernie were collected by Mum and Dad in no time, and have settled in so easily. They are the gentlest, most undemanding of pugs. Their Mum says it’s like they’ve always been there.
Another fantastic, happy ending to celebrate!
