The PDWRA 2024 Calendar will be available to order from Monday 4th December! At Only £12, including 1st class postage, it’s a great way to support PDWRA too! You will be able to order by email and details for payment will be provided on Monday.   For further information on Fundraising and why we rely on it, please see: Fundraising & Events 2023 | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk ..read more

PUGS are for life NOT just for Christmas! As Pugs are for life, not just for Christmas, PDWRA will be closing as usual, to new Adoption Applications in the lead-up to Christmas, until the New Year. This will be from Thurs 7th Dec 8pm to Tues 2nd Jan midday. We would like to reassure anyone needing to surrender a pug during this period that our doors remain OPEN for taking pugs into our care. Surrendering | The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk) Foster homes are always needed, especially for emergencies during this period so if you can offer a suitable temporar ..read more

With the arrival of the colder months, our pugs are also impacted by the change in temperature. We’ll bundle up with coats, hats, and gloves, so don’t forget to consider these valuable tips to keep your beloved pugs safe and comfortable! Check out other seasonal hazards & pug health info here: https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/seasonal-hazards-for-pugs https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/pug-health https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/winter-walking-hazards-including-the-wind ..read more

Jayne is a supporter of PDWRA, who creates handmade cards and illustrations. She very kindly raised £150 this summer for PDWRA in a fundraiser to mark the 15th birthday of her gorgeous pug Henry, seen below. Henry pug was her inspiration for her business Onelittlepug. Very sadly Henry has recently passed away, having lived life to the full, with a personality ten times his size. He loved having his photo taken, so was often the model for so many card designs, so his legacy remains. Jayne has created Christmas Cards with designs for both fawn and black pug varieties. Profits on these will be d ..read more

Buddy and Belle, arrived on the Isle of Man four years ago after a long journey from the mainland. Despite the trip, they remained calm and settled, sleeping in the cabin with their owners and family pug, Winston. Upon arriving home, they were met by our Labrador and eagerly explored the house and garden, adapting quickly to their new home. As it turned out, Buddy and Belle were no strangers to seaside living. They enjoy exercising on the quiet beaches and nearby glens. Although Buddy wasn’t initially fond of paddling, he has since grown accustomed to it, while Belle can’t get enough of the w ..read more

What if we told you that you could take advantage of Black Friday sales while supporting your favourite brands and PDWRA at the same time? Here’s How – and it won’t cost you a penny! With over 8,100 retailers – including Tesco, Pets at Home and Amazon – you can easily join the PDWRA supporters who have already helped us receive over £3,300 through Easyfundraising. All you have to do is sign up for Easyfundraising, select The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association, create your profile and start shopping! https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/create-an-account https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk ..read more

We will remember them. Men, Women and Loyal Animals who sacrificed and served together. 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. https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/lest-we-forget ..read more

Here’s Petey pug, having his first visit to the pumpkin patch in preparation for some Halloween fun!   You may be going to themed pug events or simply joining in the spirit of Halloween at home, so here are some tips to ensure everyone has a safe and fun time: Keeping all sweet treats out of paws reach, especially chocolate There may be littered sweet wrappers to look out for which are a choking hazard Walk them early before children may be out and about in numbers and in fancy dress which may scare them Creating a quiet space away from potentially frequent doorbell ringing creating ext ..read more

It’s that time of year again when we can anticipate and prepare for, fireworks during the winter months, not only on bonfire night. It may be the first time you’ll be experiencing how this affects a new pug in your home. In advance, you may consider: Desensitising your pets to noise: Playing fireworks noises quietly using sound CDs, while rewarding calm behaviour, can help them become accustomed to the noise. Play them in the run up to firework season, to help them see they need not be afraid. Anxiety relief products: Anxiety relieving products containing pheromones are an effective way to ..read more

My involvement with PDWRA started in 2017 as a first-time adopter. We were willing to take on a pair of pugs, who turned out to be the beautiful, 7 ½  year-old litter sisters, Millie & Tasmin (Taz). With the name of Tasmin, she must have been meant for me!? Having taken a serious break from my career managing international recruitment for a global tech company, made it possible to devote the time needed for them, and due to this, along with the following volunteering developments, I never returned to it! The following year, I was approached by the trustees and asked if I would join t ..read more