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!
by Janet | 22 Jun, 2020 | Rescue Stories
We are delighted that previous adopters who welcomed a pair of pugs from PDWRA over a year ago, have decided to do the same again, adopting another pair!
Here are Ronnie and Freddie, safely transferred under current precautions, to this perfect forever home for them. They have settled straight away, looking extremely cosy on that bed, snuggled up to resident pair Frankie and Minnie who have welcomed them. What a truly gorgeous grumble they make!
by Janet | 15 Jun, 2020 | In Memoriam
“Sonic”
We would like to say a heartfelt thank you PDWRA, especially to the late Sylvia and John Smith, the wonderful couple who worked at the core of PDWRA for many years and through whom we were so lucky to get our dog Sonic. We met both Sylvia and John at their home a few times and remember a house full of very excitable dogs. I think at one time there were 11! We were on the waiting list for a while and one day we received the call that there was a dog for us. Sonic was 7 months old when we got her. The moment she was in our car, we knew that our lives would be changed forever, it was just a feeling. Luckily she had not had a terrible start in life before she came to us (apart from having had a couple of eye ops) though she was not house trained nor indeed had any kind of training. But she was a quick learner and food obsessed (who would have thought…). Her willingness to work for a treat made training easy and a lot of fun. From the puppy training, the good citizen dog and in adult classes she was game for anything (bar the retrieve, which she could not see the point in). Her favourite was, maybe to the surprise of many, agility! We loved the PDWRA summer parties at Crowhurst. So many pugs! Sonic lived with us and various lodgers over the years and everybody fitted well into her household. Her dinner time started out at 3.30pm, (Ferg’s lunchtime) but she successfully moved that forward over the years so it became a much more acceptable midday lunchtime for everybody and meant that a light dinner slot could be fitted in at 7pm as well. She loved her vegetables, especially cabbage, broccoli, radish and cucumber. She travelled well in the car and we had many fun trips to Switzerland visiting family and going for hikes in the mountains which she loved. She was a great companion to Ferg’s sister, who was terrified of dogs but when she went through cancer treatment, Sonic spent her days sleeping on Katherine’s lap and making sure the next meal would surely be coming soon. A dog as stubborn as they come, walking on the lead became an annoyance to her in her older age and this dictated where and when walks would be taking place. She won ‘Golden Oldie’ at a village fete in 2015 which in itself seems like a lifetime ago as she only died on Monday 8.June 2020 at the age of 15 and a half!
I have carried out a number of home checks with people who decided to go down the route of adopting a pug through PDWRA and each time I thought, if you are successful in your application your life will change forever too.
Many thanks to all at PDWRA.
Antoinette and Fergus
by Janet | 2 Jun, 2020 | Blog, News
8 year old Imogen was tasked in her homework to write a poem about what she likes best! Also to include similes and metaphors.
This was what she wrote:
Hugo climbs like a mountain goat,
Although he doesn’t know how to get down,
He’s as soft as a velvet cushion
and he makes my heart melt.
What a wonderfully sweet view from Imogen about her beloved PDWRA pug Hugo!
by Janet | 22 May, 2020 | Rescue Stories
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by Janet | 27 Apr, 2020 | Rescue Stories
This is George.
This is George’s story, written by his adopter:
“George was our first PDWRA rescue pug. He came to us aged 10, a little wobbly on his legs, but so very loving and adorable.
He’s a bit blind, deaf, and incontinent, and even more wobbly these days, but he has a new lease of life zooming around on his wheels.
George is such a happy pug, and loves nothing more than being with us, having snuggles, or zooming around the fields on walks with his new pug brothers. He’s such a special addition to our family!”
We’ll share pictures of George enjoying life with his brothers, next time …
by Janet | 15 Apr, 2020 | Rescue Stories
🎁 Toby’s Big Tenth Birthday! 🎁
I thought you would like to see me testing out the new memory foam mattress that I had for my BIG birthday, along with lots of treats from mummy, and from Aunty Wendy I had a special pug birthday card and two tags for my harness, one of which has my name on it (just in case I forget who I am)! I also had a big bag of treats from Aunty Val and a Paw Patrol card. As we are only allowed out once a day at the moment, I am going for a special walk when it gets cooler. Mummy has promised I can have all my doggie friends round for a special party in the garden once we are all allowed to meet up again.
In the meantime I am supervising mummy cleaning the French windows from the top of the steps in the garden as the weather is so lovely.
Licks, love and slurps
Toby 🐾 💕
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We thought you might like to read a recent update from Sandra, who adopted the most handsome Toby about a year ago. Here he is, wearing his Halloween ruff.
“Pleased to say that he is fit and well and enjoying life to the full – as am I, thanks to all the daily exercise with Toby. He continues to be the most adorable little dog in the world and I continue to be extremely grateful to you and Pug Welfare for entrusting him to me.
Kind regards
Sandra and Toby X”
This is 8 year old Toby. He is a well loved old bear whose owners were having to emigrate for work reasons, and sensibly deemed it too hot for Toby to live comfortably with them.
Toby is now enjoying a relaxed lifestyle in Cornwall with daily beach walks and lots of lap time with his new owner, a retired lady. He was delighted to find four new beds to choose from in his new home; needless to say he’s tried them all out!
by Janet | 14 Apr, 2020 | Rescue Stories
This is Albert. This is his story, as written by his adopter.
“I met a PDWRA Volunteer at a fundraising event, who convinced me that a pal for our single 1 year old pug would be good for both of them! Albert was not long in foster with them, having been surrendered by his elderly owner who was no longer able to take care of his needs. She had lovingly and carefully hand written 4 pages of his likes and dislikes.
When Albert arrived we were shocked at how large he was, tongue out and hot from the car, but we were in love at first sight! We’ll never forget his first evening, he struggled to get on the sofa, eventually climbed onto it and spent the whole evening watching Soaps – it was hilarious!
After a new regime of a healthy lifestyle, cucumber sticks and increasing his walks, we saw Albert’s hips for the first time!! He’s since become inseparable from his pug brother, and has brought us so much love and entertainment.
We think about his previous owner often, her selfless, difficult, decision to give him a happier life, and we are eternally grateful to PDWRA for allowing us to love him!”
by Janet | 13 Apr, 2020 | Rescue Stories
Kevin & Motsi were one of a number of bonded pairs that came to PDWRA recently, who couldn’t be separated. Here’s how their foster carer described them before they journeyed to their forever home:
“Motsi is totally devoted to Kevin. She follows him everywhere and wouldn’t even go up the garden without him. She is the happiest little pug I have ever met; we should connect her constantly wagging tail to the national grid and save us all on our electricity bills! She loves a cuddle either human, or with her “man” Kevin.
Kevin is not always the perfect gentleman though and will push her (gently) out of the way to be first to get a treat. He does look after her though when out on walks which he absolutely loves. He stays by her side, always waits for her and loves getting their leads tangled up. Kevin is also a happy pug and I’ve never heard him bark once!
They make the perfect couple and at a PDWRA fundraising Valentine Party this year, I thought it might be a good idea for them to be married in a little ceremony. It turned into a major event with bridesmaids, a wedding cake, confetti and the full glitz and glamour they deserved. It was even covered by the local press! Motsi made a beautiful bride.”
So here they are completely settled at their forever home, ‘enjoying’ lockdown – love & attention 24×7 – who wouldn’t?!
by Janet | 2 Apr, 2020 | Rescue Stories
We shared Jasper‘s story recently. His mobility was improving well from his spinal condition hemivertebrae, with hydrotherapy and regular exercise sessions.
We now have an update from his foster Mum, as follows:
“Jasper continues to go from strength to strength, loving this weather and getting around the garden without his wheels which was the aim. He still enjoys his longer wheeled walks around the fields when he can, keeping up with the rest of his grumble.
Jasper’s also been road testing some boots recommended by another pug mum and has awarded them 10/10. Here he is suited and booted and ready to go.
He does enjoy life, despite looking a bit glum in his trouser suit, Mum thinks she chose the wrong colour!”
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This is Jasper. This is his story so far.
Jasper’s foster Mum tells us:
“Jasper, a beautiful, handsome boy came into my life. He sadly had been diagnosed with the spinal condition hemivertebrae which, despite Veterinary intervention, meant he could not walk unaided. He came with a set of wheels though, and speeds around on these, easily keeping up with the other pugs in my grumble while out walking.
In the house, he pulls himself along on his front legs, with a little bit of assistance from the hind legs, especially on carpeted areas where he can gain more traction. A course of hydrotherapy, and twice daily exercise sessions have helped, and he will now venture into the garden without his wheels. This gives him a measure of independence which was the aim.
He’s integrated into our grumble with no trouble at all and looks so cute especially in his trouser-suit: but he does look glum in it, perhaps I chose the wrong colour! Don’t be fooled though, he has a temper if things don’t go his way! “
by Janet | 31 Mar, 2020 | Rescue Stories
This is Lars. This is his story.
Lars was a very anxious young man when he came to PDWRA, scared of many situations including other dogs, but with patience and understanding in his adoptive home he’s improved so much. He has been enjoying training with his Dad who is an ultra marathon runner!
Lars not only enjoys his walks and playing fetch, he’s now a very fit and athletic pug who even tackles agility training. Not only has he blossomed, but Lars has also become an invaluable companion for his Dad who suffers from anxiety, and will just sit on his lap keeping him company when needed to.
Lars is a very special boy, reaching his potential, and very dearly loved. As is quite often the case, it was his foster family who couldn’t let him go!
