PUG RESCUE & ADOPTION VICTORIA INC.

January 2012 – What goes on behind the scenes of Pug Rescue?

You may wondered how a community based foster care networks, which our organisation is one of, operate.  Unlike a pound or a shelter we do not have kennels, a shelter or even an office.  Instead the pugs that come into our care are welcomed into the family homes and the hearts of our amazingly selfless volunteers who care for our special breed whilst they are physically and mentally rehabilitated and matched to a perfect forever home no matter how long that journey may take. 

Recently as part of  The PEDIGREE Adoption Drive two of our beautiful pugs, Roy & Fez, featured in ’Underdogs’, a documentary following 5 dogs from homelessness to hopefully forever loving homes.  ‘Underdogs’ aims to create awareness, bust myths about homeless dogs, inspire people to adopt and also show people the journey dogs take when they enter into a community based foster care networks foster care program. 

Eastern Regional Pet Expo – Sunday 3rd April 2011

Come and join the pugs at their stall on Sunday the 3rd April 2011 at Knox City Council’s Annual Eastern Regional Pet Expo. The pugs will be on their best behaviour and promise to give you lots of snorts and licks. They will have their knowledgable servants on hand to answer anything and everthing you ever wanted to know about a pug and of course there will be lots of pugnalia available. The Expo will be held at Knox Park Reserve on Ferntree Gully Road in Knoxfield.

The aim of the Expo is to promote businesses, organisations and clubs at one event, incorporating all types of animals as pets, with the theme being “Responsible Pet Ownership”.

Craig “Huggy” Huggins from Gold 104FM will host the day letting everyone know who will be on stage and when.

Come and speak with the experts:
Visitors can speak with; Local Vets, Dog trainers, breeders, Animal Welfare Groups, Groomers and lots more.
There will be a wealth of knowledge and information available to all, visitors can find out which pet best suits their lifestyle, and what is needed to keep them a happy and contented pet.

Competitions:
There will be many pet competitions on the day. Categories include Best dressed pet, Happiest pet, Most looks like owner, Most obedient pet, Most impressive trick, Best tennis ball retrieve, Fastest fetch with owner and an Egg and spoon race for pets and their owners!

What else will be on?
-Discounted pet microchipping will be available on the day;
- Reptile, creepy crawly and native animal display including a crocodile;
-Wrangler Jayne;
-Lure coursing;
- Working dog demonstrations;
-Pony Rides;
-Animal Nursery;
-The major winner of the 2010-2011 Responsible Pet Ownership Competition will be announced

For more info….  http://www.knox.vic.gov.au/Page/page.asp?Page_Id=1169&h=0

Melbourne Pet & Animal Expo 2011 – Feb 19th & 20th

PUG RESCUE & ADOPTION VICTORIA INC. are very excited to be attending the Melbourne Pet and Animal Expo 2011.

Come and visit us and the pugs at this exciting event which attracts over 15,000 animal lovers to Caulfield Racecourse, with this years special guest being Dr Chris Brown (Bondi Vet). Held over two fun filled days – Saturday 19th of Feb and Sunday 20th of Feb – this is an invaluable oportunity for our rescue organisation to show the general pet loving public the amazing work that we do.

Our Stand Number 212 is situated right by the main building entrance, so is sure to be a big hit with the crowds. We will have some great pug merchandise, some of our rescue pugs to cuddle and of course our trusty volunteers ready to answer any of your pug related questions.

Place: Caulfield Racecourse Melbourne – Station Street, Caulfield

Date & Time:  10.00 am – 5.00 pm – Saturday Feb 19
                            10.00 am – 5.00 pm – Sunday Feb 20

More info in regards to tickets and displays HERE
Many thanks to Mornington Lodge Pet Resort, who have again shown how much they really do care about dogs, for securing our spot and sponsoring the costs involved.

20/11/2010 -Don’t let the Victorian government shut us down!

PETstock Moonee Ponds Adoption Drive Day – Saturday 9th of October 2010

PUG RESCUE & ADOPTION VICTORIA INC. and PETstock Moonee Ponds are proud to present our Instore Adoption Drive Day.

Saturday 9th of October, 2010 11am till 2pm Thanks to PETstock Moonee Ponds you now all have a chance to come and meet, cuddle and fall in love with many of our delightful rescue pugs who are currently seeking new families to call their very own.

Joining our pugs instore will be our knowledgeable rescue volunteers and foster families who are more then happy to chat and answer any questions about anything and everything to do with pugs.

 In stores promotions for the day include:

-10% off beds, collars,leads and harness’s when you donate your old ones to Pug Rescue

 - Rogz collars and leads 50% ( selected range)

 - Show bags – with samples, vouchers information

- Raffles – for cats and dogs

 - Reps in store – Nutro, Eukanuba, Frontline, Royal Canin, Eagle Pack giving away samples and information

 -Northern Obedience Club – for advice and any questions in regards to training

-Essendon Vet clinic – to answer questions in regards to pugs and give out information

-Sausage Sizzle 11- 2.30pm -Extra savings and specials will be offered on the day as well!!

The pugs, along with us, hope to see you there!!!!

4/8/2010 – ‘Puppy Farm Awarness Day Rally’ Sunday 19th September

Now is your chance to be a voice for the thousands of dogs imprisoned in Victorian Puppy Farms.

Help send a strong message to the State’s political leaders that we will not tolerate the factory farming of our companion animals.

Join PUG RESCUE & ADOPTION VICTORIA INC. and other likeminded organisations on the steps of Parliament House on Sunday 19 September at midday, ’Puppy Farm Awareness Day’.

Pencil this date in your diary, and invite everyone and every dog you know to come along and stand up for all dogs in puppy factories and support Oscar’s Law.

Speakers to include -    Derryn Hinch,   Moira Rayner (Lawyers for Animals)  &  Debra Tranter 

For more information please visit -   www.oscarslaw.org    Prisoners For Profit – The Truth Behind The Pet Shop Window

Watch this space and our Facebook Page as further details on the event will follow!

We look forward to seeing you and your pugs there!!.

11/5/10 – Support Oscar’s Law to outlaw factory farming of companion animals!

Oscar’s law is a very simple campaign: it enables everyone to make a stand and tell the Government that “We do not want companion animals factory farmed anymore” and “We no longer want the pet industry to mislead us about what is acceptable for our pets”.

You can help fight the genocide in Australia’s pounds, promote rescue organisations and no kill shelters as the first option to adopting, and change the way Australia gets their pets. Adoption is the intelligent alternative to impulse buying. No puppy factory whether it is “clean”, “model”, “state of the art” or otherwise is the answer for mans best friend.

For more information please visit the Oscar’s Law website – www.oscarslaw.org

Learn more about Australian Puppy Farms – Here and Here

Join the Oscar’s Law Facebook Page – Here

7/5/10 -Frankie Update 12

Frankie, the cheeky pug, visited his vet again last week.  Another skin scraping was performed which again was negative to demodex mites.  He will continue his daily oral dasage of Moxidectine for the next month and twice weekly Malaseb baths for the next few months. 

We would again like to take the opportunity to again thank everyone that has donated to help us cover some of Frankie’s medical costs.  Your donations enabled us to pay for the emergency eye surgery Frankie required to save his eyes.  Not having to worry about how to pay for bills such as this is a great relief. 

We would also like to thank everyone who, in general, has donated their time, goods or  financially to us with special thanks to Belinda from Mornington Lodge Pet Resort  for her extra special donation.  Without the ongoing help and support of the massive pug loving community, we know exists, we would not be able to continue to provide our much needed service.

26/3/10 -Frankie Update 11

Frankie saw his vet, Kent from Knox Vet clinic, today.  Another skin scraping was performed and there were no mites to be found. 

 After two months of treatment with antibiotics Frankie has no signs of infection. Antibiotics have now been discontinued.  We will continue with the daily dose of 1.8ml of Moxidectine orally for at least the next two months. 

The daily Cyclosporine eye drops also seem to be doing their job. The pigmentary keratitis (brown scarring caused by the eye injuries) in both of Frankie’s eyes has not spread and may even be decreasing. 

In two months time we will reassess Frankie’s health.  At this time we will make a decision about when he can be desexed and have his eye openings reduced, which will help prevent any further injuries occuring to his eyes .

Eastern Regional Pet Expo-Sunday 28th March

Come and meet some of our current rescue pugs, who will delight you with their waggling tails and puggy snuffles. 

This coming Sunday, the 28th of March,   PUG RESCUE & ADOPTION VICTORIA INC.  will be having a stall at Knox City Council’s 4th Annual Eastern Regional Pet Expo.   As well as our delightful pugs, we will have information about pugs and our organisation.   Pugnalia merchandise will also be available for purchase.

 - Sunday 28th of March

- Ferntree Gully Recreation Reserve, Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully  

-  10:00am  till 4:00pm

For more information please visit Knox City Council’s Website