Misty and Tootsie – Our Delightful Dogs
Just after Easter this year, I was sitting on my own, my husband being out cycling, listening to – silence…
August 16, 2026
Just after Easter this year, I was sitting on my own, my husband being out cycling, listening to – silence…
In the midst of one of the hottest heatwaves of the year 🌞, a little pug was found wandering the streets of Shrewsbury…
The PDWRA is very pleased to announce a new working relationship with Agria Pet Insurance…
Adopting Pig has been one of the best things I have ever done. The joy she brings to my life every day and how much she has enriched our lives is indescribable…
From Sunday 9th August 2026 our Wales region will once again be open to surrenders and adoption applications…
With your votes, our charity could receive up to £5000 to put towards helping the pugs in need…
Congratulations to all the winners and from everyone at the Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association…
In just under a month Winnie had her first seizure with us and I can only describe it as horrendous, on a 10/10 scale…
We soon discovered that he hated vets and would try to bite them, very embarrassing!
Although our hearts are broken by her loss, we are incredibly grateful for every moment, cuddle, walk, and memory we were lucky enough to share with her…
He is quite a character and will bring much joy and laughter to some lucky pug home…
The moment we met Frankie and Winnie, it was genuinely love at first sight!
Who knows what these pugs might have endured in their previous life, we can only guess for the most part…
In this age of scams bombarding us from every direction, it’s probably not altogether surprising that the pet industry is now on the radar…
Volunteers’ Week is a time for us to show our immense appreciation to everybody that gives their valuable time for the cause of rescuing pugs
I first started fostering dogs in a casual way, by taking in a friend of a friend’s dog when they had to have an extended
Really, I don’t think of it as a charity, I think of it more like an extended family…
We’ve ended up with a dream of a dog that we are so lucky to have in our lives!
We absolutely wanted to adopt him, his fawn hair was all over us and our navy velvet sofa…
We were absolutely broken when we suddenly lost Gaston, aged 6, to cancer in September 2024
If you’d like to get more of an idea of what the Voluntary Area Coordinator role is like, then read on…
Sadly, Alfie’s long-term, elderly owner had passed away, leaving him in need of a very special home…
Leona will be running the Bristol 10k again this year in aid of the PDWRA!
For anyone thinking about adopting or fostering, our advice would be to go in with an open heart and realistic expectations…
I lost many nights sleep wondering if we should adopt him and keep him permanently…
We’d like to give a MASSIVE thanks to the students of the University of Westminster for helping us to raise funds!
We filled in the form, had the zoom call interview and were really happy to be chosen to adopt!
A month later, I had a call from PDWRA to say there was a one-year-old dog called Leo in need of adoption…
To anyone who is considering fostering/adopting, speak to PDWRA as I can’t recommend them highly enough!
She was a little timid at first, and unsure of her new surroundings and what she was and wasn’t allowed to do..
Pumpkin makes everyone she meets smile and is such a funny character, who loves a body twerk!
Microchipping is a quick and simple procedure, which takes seconds to implant…
We were asked to foster a bonded Mum and Daughter pair, and we were so happy to help out…
Older pugs still have so much love to give and deserve a second chance every bit as much as younger pugs do!
I pray that Betty’s heart and spirit will live on in me and her body was just the lovely package she came in
She’s very cheeky, but I will admit we let her get away with a lot because she had a rough start, and she’s just very cute!
David turned to PWR for help in the search for a country retreat – land with huntin’ and fishin’ rights was the remit…
My husband messaged me, he’d had to call the fire brigade as Jethro had got his head stuck in the hole of his raised bowl!!!
We contacted a couple pug charities but found the PDWRA to be the most welcoming and friendly team to go forward with…
Many callers enquiring about rehoming their pugs ask about what happens to them once they go on to be adopted…
A few days later, our local Volunteer Area Coordinator Lisa called and told me about Mabel. That was it!
The Cornwall Pug Meet is an annual event put on by Natalie, who owns the café at Poldhu Beach along with her husband Ross and pug Betty…
The 2026 PDWRA Calendar is a limited run, so order now to avoid missing out…
Personality wise, JJ is lots of fun – he can still be quite anxious but he is a sweetheart with dogs and people…
Half an hour later she walks up to the back door with a rather podgy thing following behind her…
Halloween is almost upon us once again and to celebrate, we bring you a wonderful selection of pugs getting into the spirit of the season!
Pugs have been part of my life all my life- my parents had a pug before they had me!
Let me introduce Buster and Bentley, two Pugs that we adopted from PDWRA back in March 2023…
For many devoted dog lovers, the chance to help a vulnerable animal is a calling that cannot be ignored…
Traditionally, it’s a day where we celebrate our beloved pug companions and no doubt give them a few extra treats…
After a couple of months or so, I started to have a tentative look for any pugs that might be in need of a new home…
The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association’s AGM will take place on Wednesday 15th October 2025, from 7pm – 7.40pm
We lost one of our stalwarts of the pug world on 19 July 2025, dear old Ralph…
Fundamental to ensuring the charities ongoing success is our highly valued volunteer team roles…
I am sure all of you, and anyone who has had a pug, is familiar with the term ‘BOAS’…
We are a family of dog lovers who had dogs in the past, but when I had some health problems and we weren’t sure whether we had the capacity to offer a dog a long term home
My name is Anne and I’ve recently become a Trustee for PDWRA. This is a bit about me…
We are saying a sad farewell and a huge thanks to Helen & Malcolm McKee – Voluntary Vet Advisors to the PDWRA from 2018 – 2025
Loveday’s father leaves his beautiful collection of ceramic pugs to the PDWRA
Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of taking part in a few volunteer initiatives that have been both meaningful and memorable…
The life and times of Little Lottie, aka Crazy Girl, aka Stinky Minky…
Our daughter and her dog moved home, the house felt empty without them. We were searching for a small dog that would enjoy walks…
We adopted Betty in 2015, she was a little over 5 years old and my most vivid memory of her is arriving at 2pm on the 26th March…
We adopted our chaotic 4kg bundle of energy, also known as Sandra, in February 2024 and have not looked back…
Less than a fortnight later, I received a call from PDWRA asking if we could foster a little girl for 2 weeks who was about to be surrendered…
As your pet gets older, or if they’re diagnosed with a serious illness, you may worry that they’re suffering and have more bad days than good…
Finding the right match of pug to adopter can mean literally going the extra mile for the pug in question, and this was the case for Wilfred…
Frank was adopted from PDWRA in 2014 when he was just 2.5yrs old and it was the single most best decision we ever made!
I came across the PDWRA, and their appeal for fosterers. I can do that – I thought…
My mum had warned it may be sometime before we heard anything but 2 or 3 weeks later a call came through…
Her owner died. Imagine being fostered out at 15 after a lifetime with one family…
I couldn’t believe there was a charity literally dedicated to rehoming pugs…
I can now walk up to 7 miles in a day, not bad for a Pug who had never been walking before!
Spring brings with it NEW temptations for our furry friends indoors and out. So as usual we need to be vigilant for them!
Rodney came to us 3 years ago to the day as a PDWRA temporary foster boy, for a Christmas stay…
Pepper and Sid are inseparable, they adore each other and also enjoy a good squabble too!
The conditions I am discussing today are all inter-related; causes of which are similar to those that can result in a corneal ulcer…
We have so much gratitude for the PDWRA. The match between us and our puggie-ladies is perfect!
She had a number of medical issues when she arrived but as the vet said, “no one told her that!”
Here’s our advice to help your pug brave the cold safely, and stay happy during the wet & cold months…
Winston is so funny, cleaver and very naughty, he’s always up to some sort of mischief!
When we first laid eyes on Poppy, it was love at first sight, she was the sweetest little thing…
When my colleague said that her friend was fostering a pug for PDWRA that needed a home, I was immediately interested!
I have always loved dogs and have owned various breeds my whole life but my love affair with pugs started in December 2016 when an
Pugs have a number of significant eye conditions caused by extreme breeding creating the squashed appearance of the face…
Within a couple of days, I heard from my local PDWRA VAC and had a virtual home check…
Some days can be a real challenge but the rewards far outweigh the negatives and I honestly wouldn’t change what I do for the world!
After the initial introduction to his new home and fur sister, Cody and Tia were soon playing together…
You may have seen the ‘100 Weddings in a Day’ celebration at Marylebone Old Town Hall in London recently…
A Portosystemic shunt is where an abnormal vessel goes directly from the intestine into the main circulation, bypassing the liver…
Doris had clearly been very much loved as she arrived with a little letter, a bed with blankets and 2 large bags of toys and goodies…
October 1st every year is a day set aside to celebrate black dogs, and in our case especially black pugs!
We were sat in the garden chatting and he came trotting down the path with two much larger front teeth…
The conference call was abruptly abandoned when Clare could see a pup making a first appearance into the world!
He’s such a loving dog, I call him my doggy soulmate as we have such a special bond!
The next step for the PDWRA team was to approach our transportation group plotting her journey on a day that everyone could make…
I’ve found that Pugs love exercise, can run really quickly when they are off lead and that really surprised me!
Pugs can be prone to both these conditions (which are linked), and especially if they are overweight…
We adopted Poppy this Mother’s Day, she was originally a foster but we prayed we could adopt her the moment we saw her photo…
We saw a social-media post on the PDWRA internal Facebook group for pug-adopters, about a bonded-pair…
The two conditions that most commonly cause lameness and stiffness in pugs are hip dysplasia and medial patellar lunation…
Stef adopted Frank from PDWRA after sadly losing her young pug Baby, at the tender age of 6…
I am a pug mamma to 5 pugs, four fawn and one black – having gotten my first pug Olly who is now 16…
We both knew that we wanted to adopt a pug because we loved the breed but really wanted to get a rescue…
Handsome boy, big brown puppy dog eyes and the pug head tilt, true to type characteristics…
Foster pugs are treated as part of the family and participate fully in family life…
When Reggie first arrived, he didn’t even know how to play properly and would tear toys apart…
Our foster carer worked hard on Tilly’s nervousness and with treatment, her skin and eyes became more comfortable
Without ongoing donations from our supporters, Clemmie might not have been able to receive this vital treatment
I have shown and achieved a 1st prize at Crufts plus several other placings with various pugs over the years
Laura’s story serves as reminder that the journey of pet adoption is a rewarding one filled with endless love…
We throw them birthday parties, buy them way too many toys and spend 99.9% of our lives photographing them!
Atopy is a condition where the body has an allergic reaction to certain substances, like pollen and household dust…
The prospect of finding a Mast Cell Tumour is something that most dog owners will dread having to deal with…
My daughter Rachel always wanted a Pug and we gave in to her in March 2012
Red flags are a home that is too clean – there is such a thing! Are they prepared for muddy paws/toilet accidents?
After reading her write-up I decided it was a match made in heaven and just had to apply for her!
Parting from the normal subjects, I’m highlighting a disease which is being brought in to the UK in imported dogs…
You were beautiful from start to end and I love and miss you so much, it hurts
Sadly, we lost them both in 2023 and they left an enormous hole in our family. RIP both and run free.
As our celebratory 50th year comes to an end, we look back on yet another incredibly busy year…
He was the most loving beautiful boy who brought us nothing but joy in the 4 years he was with us.
Since joining the PDWRA I am now the secretary and have various responsibilities including organising the Crufts stand…
I also work as an animal care assistant at a local cat and dog sanctuary so don’t have a lot of time off over Christmas…
I have always had an active interest in animal welfare and have volunteered for Dog rescue charities both in the UK and Africa.
I have seen more cases in the last 5 years working (voluntarily) for the Charity, than I ever saw when in practice…
Buddy and Belle arrived on the Isle of Man four years ago after a long journey from the mainland…
Here’s a lovely selection of our Facebook followers’ pugs that were shared with us for National Pug Day!
I have been asked to write about pet insurance as it can be quite a minefield out there…
I’m retired and so can arrange the day very much to suit the pugs and myself (which I do)!
I’ve fostered many pugs for the PDWRA but I’m generally a hopeless fosterer and have kept most of them!
On the same date each year, it’s a day to celebrate black dogs…
We can’t thank Lynn enough for her enthusiasm and dedication to our cause…
People like Steve, who can combine their interests with volunteering for PDWRA are the backbone of the charity…
Violet was a truly beautiful soul who was full of life and is the reason her parents became involved with helping the PDWRA
The first sign that your Pug may have a spinal condition could be pain, such as reluctance to jump or yelping…
You may have seen me on my socials running around the house and garden to get all the blueberries…
Many of you will have followed the Mighty’ Quinn’s rehabilitation from when he came to us in a terrible state last year…
Tallulah has left the biggest hole in my heart. My home’s just not the same without my little ‘shadow’…
She was just 6 years and hadn’t been poorly, so it was a real shock…
I thought I’d make my regular pug-health article a little different this time to illustrate a number of health issues of pugs…
Like any pug, she’s like Velcro and will follow me or my partner from room to room!
I knew his days were coming to an end so I took him to his favourite park, Woodbank Park…
We work together as a team to help each other find suitable foster or adoptive homes across the country…
Every door you opened she appeared behind and followed us wherever we went…
I think adopting a pug should always be the preference over getting a pug from a breeder and the PDWRA is really helping to make this process easier
I can’t thank his foster mum Rebecca enough for getting my boy ready for his forever home…
A seizure can be a very frightening thing to observe, especially when it is your own dog…
Ticks are 8-legged parasites that can be present all year round & are not just a warm-weather hazard…
Dogs should be allowed to sniff as many lamp posts as they want when out on a walk and not be yanked onwards by bored owners…
Paul died unexpectedly but peacefully, on 28th March 2023 at the age of 67…
She has really grown in confidence and body weight since being less than 5 kg…
Our very precious little lady, Mollie Elizabeth Roberts passed away today due to illness…
She is the bravest, sweetest little girl who didn’t deserve this start in life…
Because pugs are brachycephalic they are more likely to have problems with their teeth…
Urgent surgery was required for the proptosed eye, and this was carried out as soon as it could be…
No doubt a significant number of you will have had the misfortune to have had experience of a mast cell tumour with one of your pugs…
Thank you PDWRA for entrusting this adorable soul into our home six years ago…
She weighed 1.1kg and needed to wear a cone so she could not scratch or infect the wound as it healed…
Sue wanted to share the hugely positive experience of adopting a blind pug…
Quinn’s hair started growing back and he’s comfortable enough to have jumped up onto the sofa for the first time…
Quinn has demodectic mange which has stripped him of his fur and left him with secondary skin infections…
hanks to PDWRA he spent over seven years here with Penny and me. He will be much missed, he was such as a good little boy.
Barry’s harness was falling off at one point but here he is, enjoying the weather leading up to the heatwave…
Two days after returning from the US, obviously still Jet lagged, I got a call from the PDWRA…
A 3-legged pug called Honeybun with life threatening injuries from giving birth, was taken to a vet practice to be put to sleep…
Our PDWRA family of adopters are often celebrating the wonderful Gotcha-Days that have changed their lives…
Both pugs were fostered by Davina who was amazing and we would want to pay tribute to her for the start she gave them…
Archie’s adored for his cute, grumpy old man characteristics & on his special day he enjoyed Aberdeen Angus meatballs for breakfast…
Sweet Dougie also has a curved spine, which makes him drag his feet so cannot walk very well…
Elvis enjoys living with one of our larger grumble families and is a most worthy ambassador for the rehoming work of PDWRA…
Joseph came to us as a puppy, with an amputated deformed forelimb, which he was born with…
Ava had a wonderful spirit of determination and a love for everyone around her…
She told them about Hughie, who had a brother Louie, both surrendered by an elderly owner who had them since puppies but could no longer cope with them…
Ziggy had been under close monitoring by our vet for the last couple of years due to his back legs failing him…
Stella can get to the fridge quicker than anyone if she knows there’s fish in there!!!
He had bouts of aggression outside the home and his owners were struggling to deal with him…
This little girl was found dumped on the streets, 5kg, in a terrible state after being used for breeding…
It was all a bit strange for him at first having two new brothers and one new sister in our home and for the first few weeks at night…
We knew he’d get a beautiful home but made the decision that he wasn’t going anywhere…
Bruno has stepped up though and helped look after Pugsley in his time of need, giving him a new lease of life when he’s needed it most…
We took him into our hearts last September and we totally fell in love with him…
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…
Tommy has been thriving from the dedicated love & care from his highly experienced fosterers, so much so that they have adopted him!
She had the cutest face we have ever seen on a Pug, and we have seen a lot of Pugs in our time!!
Frank is the true definition of a fighter and not once during his countless rounds of chemo and treatments did he feel sorry for himself…
He is the most intelligent, loving little pug, not frightened any more and loves nothing more than being cuddled (and food!?)…
We’re so lucky to have her in our lives. Don’t let the face fool you…. she’s a sassy little pug!!!
Percy had a routine dental but later became very ill and very sadly died from sepsis…
At first Phoebe was reactive to everything. Even a lead walk was an experience as she wanted to chase cars and fight with any dog…
He meant so much to us. We cannot express how we feel and we will never forget him…
Peanut’s foster mum was concerned that she may have something wrong with her back as her spine had a very dipped shape…
Tommy is only 8 months-old, and needs our help to enjoy a playful, mobile life, because of irresponsible breeding…
It’s not every day a world-renowned artist adopts a wonderful pug from PDWRA…
Daisy has settled in better than we ever could have hoped, she takes her position of lap dog very seriously…
You were the funniest & cutest little pug ever, you fought cancer and blindness so bravely but still made us laugh every day…
Our Area Coordinator received a phone call from the behaviourist who was working with Sam to say that he advised putting to sleep…
Typical pugs, they are both very stubborn and opinionated, very funny in their individual ways…
So much thanks to our Area Co-ordinator from PDWRA especially, as she did so much to pair us up so perfectly…
Luther was such an amazing little pug and so many of our PDWRA family followed his progress…
With great sadness we said goodbye to our Fudge Mudge on 28 December 2020…
He came to us in January 2018 aged 14, and died aged in April 2019 aged 15 yrs 4 months
Mick’s new parents are farmers with a passion for animal welfare and pugs! They naturally wanted to adopt a pug in need rather than purchase a puppy…
Buttons has become quite the village celebrity, soaking up all the attention from local children and passers-by…
When he arrived in foster, he didn’t seek any affection from his foster family and didn’t want to play…
She immediately walked into the house as if she had lived here forever, then jumped up on the sofa and claimed her seat…
Walter was loved by so very many, he worked for his living spreading the word about pugs just like him who have been helped by PDWRA…
Phoebe is the most affectionate little girl who steals the heart of anyone that she meets…
He is such a wonderful little character and has made our home feel whole again…
We conducted a prompt, vet health check, and her limited vision was confirmed, though we believed she could see shadows…
It’s only been a matter of weeks since Walter and Millie arrived at their adoptive home. Mum says, “it’s like they’ve always been here…
Susie’s new Mum is delighted to be able to give golden oldies the opportunity to live out their final years in a home where they are loved…
He actually now has thirty-five acres to run in! He has two pug friends, and a speedy Lurcher to keep up with…
A neighbour found Jenny living outside in a pen by the rubbish bins, no roof, filth, little food and water…
Since having him, Morris has slowly come out of his shell. He follows Minnie pug around everywhere…
We’re delighted that previous adopters who welcomed a pair of pugs from PDWRA over a year ago, have decided to do the same again, adopting
We were on the waiting list for a while and one day we received the call that there was a dog for us…
George is such a happy pug, and loves nothing more than being with us, having snuggles, or zooming around the fields…
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…
Kevin is not always the perfect gentleman though and will push her (gently) out of the way to be first to get a treat…
Theo’s the most loveable and content chap as long as he’s fed, walked and fussed over…
They know all the local dogs and really enjoy snoring in their bed by the range cooker….
The love & renewed bond between the brothers meant that there was no hesitation in adopting Sirius too…
Troy settled in amazingly quickly & enjoyed his first Christmas with his new family….
We absolutely adore Poppy, she’s such a character. It’s so heart-warming to see how far she has come…
Both the girls love hugs and kisses … and a snuggle on the sofa whilst watching Emmerdale…
Before she came, Teddy would often take himself off to bed and was a bit anti social, but he now sleeps on the sofa next to us…
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