by Yasmin | 29 Jan, 2021 | Blog, News
2020 provided very different & difficult challenges. Here’s an overview of what PDWRA achieved, despite that, for pugs in need. 💖🐾
“Enormous thanks” go to all who contributed to the care & rehoming of 248 surrendered pugs, as well as those providing the essential funding that means all pugs receive the healthcare they need.
We begin 2021 in lockdown, though prepare for maybe another unpredictable one!?
Please keep following our rescue stories and achievements here. Thank You!
by Yasmin | 27 Jan, 2021 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories
Lynda wanted to share with us how her 2 cheeky, Golden Girls were getting on since she adopted them:
“We adopted Bo & Hetty, mother and daughter, through PDWRA, a fair few wonderful years ago now. We adore and love them more each year. They have come a very long way since we have had them, they learnt to play, eat out of a bowl, and are not frightened by men anymore. It took about 18 months before they would go to my husband but they became happy to do so.
We bonded straight away though. They are very affectionate following me everywhere, my constant shadows. Typical pugs, they are both very stubborn and opinionated, very funny in their individual ways and always appreciate everything we do for them. Such happy souls, although old age is creeping up, 14 and 12 years respectively. Bo struggles with her back-end walking and Hetty is both partially sighted and deaf. The pair of them manage just fine.
They bring us daily delight and pleasure, even when they show their pug stubbornness! I’m sure you’ll understand!😉😅 We simply love them to bits! Thank you, Pug Rescue!”
by Yasmin | 23 Jan, 2021 | Blog, News, Rescue Stories
Brave PDWRA Volunteers Katie and Gwen really ‘weathered the storm’ when they ventured out to rescue Evie, on top of the current restrictions!
Sweetheart Evie, was coming from a loving home, but a selfless decision was made to ask for our help as her family knew PDWRA would carefully match her personality and needs to the right home.
So many vehicles didn’t make it through the flooded roads, as they were confronted with during their perilous path, but thankfully our ‘3’ lovely ladies did make it. All safe & sound now with Evie getting everything she needs in her perfect awaiting home. 🤗💞🐾
by Yasmin | 17 Jan, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Beautiful Harlee was surrendered by an elderly owner who was unable to invest in what was required to train her. She did the right thing finding PDWRA to help and a home was found that was able and happy to spend the time that was needed.
There were challenges at first, Harlee’s new adoptive Mum found her very ‘barky’ at the beginning, which was stressful when she was constantly ‘shouting’ at her husband especially!😩 but by trying distraction techniques and knowing she was very food driven, wanting to please, she soon stopped and LOVES him now!!😉
Harlee’s Mum says, “She will still bark at strangers on walks occasionally, especially men. She also goes mad when the doorbell rings – a complete guard dog! 😂 or a typical pug?! She wasn’t housetrained at first, so was constantly toileting in the house, knowing no better, but with perseverance she’s now fully housetrained. She’s very bright so it was easy once she got the hang of it, with lots of praise & treats!!
Harlee’s totally gorgeous as you can see, and so loved as you can tell by her human siblings. She loves children and is sooooo good with them! I had three dogs growing up when I was young but never met one like her. She is a real member of our family🥰🥰 We love her very much and feel so blessed to have her.
So much thanks to our Area Co-ordinator from PDWRA especially, as she did so much to pair us up so perfectly. 🥰
Thank you PDWRA for all that you do” ❤️
by Yasmin | 13 Jan, 2021 | In Memoriam
Luther – Fly High!
Luther came to us on the 18.9.2020 and boy how he changed our lives. He converted my best friend, Diane to love a dog, and grandchildren to trust and love a dog.
He did not have a good start to life but through PDWRA and his foster carer Natalie, he grew big and strong and was an absolute joy.
We could not go anywhere without being stopped by people to fuss him and Luther being Luther always obliged with a wag of his tail.
Sadly, we lost young Luther on the 10.12.2020 which was such a shock. He was there one day and gone the next!
Luther was such an amazing little pug and so many of our PDWRA family followed his progress. It may have been a short life but boy did he have a good one.
Thank you PDWRA for all that you do, pugs are truly amazing – Vicki.
Fly High! 💙🐾
16.04.2019 – 10.12.2020
If you would like to pay tribute to your sadly lost and beloved PDWRA pug on this dedicated web page,
by Yasmin | 9 Jan, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
Here’s a PDWRA adopter celebrating rescuing Hugo, 1 year on!
“We collected lovely Hugo, our first foster pug, a year ago, believing it was only for the Christmas period. We were looking for a golden oldie and had been waiting for a funny little old pug. We knew, though from the moment Hugo walked into our house he’d be impossible to let go – and we couldn’t have wished for any better than this gorgeous chap!
It hasn’t all been plain sailing – the first few weeks were an eye opener as he peed on surfaces I never even knew I had plus he struggled with separation anxiety- but we knew we wanted to be his forever home.
He was a very sprightly 7 year-old and went from living alone, to living with dogs and cats and a teenager. He’s such a resilient little soul and so sweet and kind to others – unless they walk past the gate or are on the TV – then it’s a different story!😂 Hugo takes everything in his stride and simply loves everyone in our home, including his toy penguin which we gave him on his first day and takes everywhere with him, making him even more lovable.
Hugo always knows how to start a game or hunt for toys or bark at pigeons and we wouldn’t have him any other way. We really hope we are giving him the best life as he’s given so much joy to ours. He’s surpassed all our expectations in having a pug, we’re just so happy to have him in our lives- he’s simply adorable and we feel very lucky to have him.” 💞🐾
by Yasmin | 5 Jan, 2021 | Blog, Rescue Stories
When many of us were under near-lockdown restrictions, PDWRA received a sad phone call on Boxing Day to rehome a little pug called Bella. There were family circumstances which meant she had to be collected the following morning. Her owner was very sad on that call but knew it was the only choice she had at the time, and her beloved Bella wouldn’t be placed just anywhere that was available, but the best home for her. Our Area Coordinator could confidently reassure her of that and was also going to make the 4 hour round trip herself, to collect Bella.
Unfortunately, she had to battle through the snow to collect her before her owner had to leave for an onward train journey. She made it in time, and Bella made her first ever car journey! She did really well.
Bella has since settled in fabulously. She’s full of beans, cute as a button and enjoying her new adventure in a kind and caring home. Her owner would be very comforted to know this.
PDWRA is available 24/7 to call regarding pugs in need, thanks to our dedicated volunteers across the country.
Surrendering
by Yasmin | 2 Jan, 2021 | Blog, News
We would like to wish a Happy New Year to All our Supporters and Volunteers!
We also have a very special “Thank You” from Tommy, who was surrendered before Christmas and we appealed for donations to help with the physio & hydrotherapy needs to help him with his rear mobility issue. Unfortunately this stems from abnormal spine development following irresponsible breeding. However, he has been given the best chance in life, thanks to the love and donations he has received for this. He has had a wonderful Christmas in his devoted foster home, as you can see!
Thank You for supporting our rescues like Tommy and “Here’s to a Better 2021 for everyone!”
If you would like to donate to Tommy’s Appeal please use the Reference TOMMY via PayPal or Bank Transfer:
Donating to Pug Dog Welfare
by Janet | 30 Dec, 2020 | Blog, News
Have you thought about what happens to your pets/pugs in case of an emergency, or if you test positive for COVID-19 and need to be hospitalised?
Please plan ahead, just in case you become ill, so your pets, especially the oldies or those with special needs, can stay with a reliable friend or family member to be cared for.
by Janet | 29 Dec, 2020 | In Memoriam
Fudge
With great sadness we said goodbye to our Fudge Mudge on 28 December 2020. He was a super boy and we are heartbroken.
Thank you PDWRA for giving us the chance to give him the home and love he deserved. He gave us so much. Bless you Fudge.
by Janet | 29 Dec, 2020 | In Memoriam
Ralph
Please can you add our brave and much loved Ralph to the memorial page.
He left us in March 2020.
by Janet | 29 Dec, 2020 | In Memoriam
Here is our super boy Frank. He came to us in January 2018 aged 14, and died aged in April 2019 aged 15 yrs 4 months.
He was such a character! x
by Janet | 27 Dec, 2020 | Rescue Stories
You may remember this gentle gent, Harvey who was surrendered to us last Christmas. His elderly owner was unable to care for him and his developing skin problems that needed attention. Your donations to our appeal to help with this, saw him on the mend and into his forever home among this gorgeous grumble.
He’s thrived of course and enjoyed his First Christmas, though slightly overwhelmed by all the excitement.
Thank you for all the pugs in need, like Harvey and to their wonderful forever families.
by Janet | 23 Dec, 2020 | In Memoriam
“Alfie”
Alfie’s owner, Valerie, writes:
We had to take the very heartbreaking decision to let Alfie go to sleep on Tuesday this week. He has been very frail for a while, but had gone very downhill over the last week, not being able to stand and spending most of the day asleep or in a total daze, and was not drinking at all. He took a very poorly turn on Monday, we got him into the vet on Tuesday and our vet agreed that sadly Alfie had reached the end of his road, as all organs were failing plus his other eye had ulcerated.
So we let him go, he went peacefully and I was allowed to stay with him and stroke his head. He has been brought home and is with all our other beloved dogs in our garden.
We have loved and adored Mr Grumpy for the last 6 years – sad that we couldn’t quite get him to his 15th birthday in January. 6 years that he may never have got as when we were asked to take him in, if he didn’t come to us he might have to be put to sleep. He was very misunderstood as he was amazing with all the fosters that came in over the years, and although he could be grumpy and never really knew how to play except aggressively, we absolutely loved him to bits. Thank you again PDWRA for entrusting him into our care.
by Janet | 21 Dec, 2020 | Blog, Rescue Stories
🎉Mr Bentley has just celebrated his 10th birthday! 🥳
We last saw him at Christmas after his devoted PDWRA Mum Kerry, had worked so hard to help him reduce his weight from over 14kg.
He is now 10kg and gets a Birthday cake every year to celebrate his progress and healthier life.
Many Happy Returns Mr Bentley! 🎂💖🐾🦴
Mr Bentley was collected by PDWRA some years ago; a very large pug in size, who put on significant weight after he was adopted. Although his new Mum tried extremely hard with vet support and expensive prescribed food to find the right diet and activity level to suit him, this wasn’t easy, as Mr Bentley occasionally also had fits.
It was upsetting for Mr Bentley’s Mum that people assumed she just fed him too much. Only by chance and exasperation, by sharing the less specialised canned food Mr Bentley’s Rottweiler brother and sister ate, with a small handful of their dry, wheat and gluten free biscuits, did his weight start to fall off. He has the occasional treat and pig’s ear to suck on as some teeth are missing now, and even without swimming and the longer walks which used to impact his breathing, he has enough energy to run round the house with the Rotties.
Mr Bentley’s 14.7kg is now 11kg and he’s in good shape for his frame. He will never be 8kg as smaller pugs can be targeted to be.
Mr Bentley is now nearly 10 years young. He has more life in him than ever before, and we wish him many more birthdays and cake sampling to come!
by Janet | 19 Dec, 2020 | Blog, Fundraising
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU to PDWRA’s Yorkshire Team, Donators and all our generous supporters who have raised an amazing £1,048 for Pugs in Need.
Their Winter Fundraising Events hosted by Lisa, Amanda and Jodie went online to replace the usual Christmas Parties, with raffles, bingo, photo competitions, offering wonderful prize donations, a designer harness, handmade greeting cards, puggy jumpers, other crafts & so much more.
Well done to everyone for their efforts and contributions over the last 2 months.
