Could you open your home to foster cats and kittens?
Fostering gives pregnant mums and their kittens the best possible start in life.
Please read the “Things to note” section at the bottom of the page before applying.
Please read the “Things to note” section at the bottom of the page before applying.
They will need someone at home for the majority of the day for their feeds and to help with toilet training and general puppy training.
All the puppies have a BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airways Syndrome) graded 0 currently, as they are too young to be fully graded, but we do recommend this be completed in the future.
Our rehoming team will be able to give you further information if you apply to rehome one of them and you are a successful match.
We would also advise that any medical conditions, be that historic or ongoing, are discussed with your own vet prior to taking them home.
Due to the nature of the medical condition, a vet call with one of our on-site vets will be required before the puppies goes home.
These puppies haven’t yet met other dogs apart from their littermates due to not being fully vaccinated.
They get along well with their siblings and could live with a well rounded, social adult dog who can be a companion and playmate but also a good role model.
They can live with any aged children.
All dogs should be supervised at all times when around young children and they should be taught do’s and dont’s around them.
They will need a secure, private garden in their new home to help with toilet training and so they have a nice place to start experiencing the outside world whilst not fully vaccinated.
The puppies will need ongoing training and socialising as with any puppy.
All the family should be involved in their care and training to ensure well-rounded and happy adults.
Breeds like this, Pugs, have extreme conformation, meaning that their body features are exaggerated. This can include having shorter legs or a flat face and shorter nose (brachycephalic).
Why these features can be a problem?
These characteristics can negatively affect their health and welfare. For example, dogs with shorter legs may be more likely to experience serious back issues and animals with flattened faces may find it difficult to breathe and struggle in the heat. Whilst not every dog will suffer these problems, it’s important to stop and think before adopting or buying one.
Due to these health issues regularly affecting certain breeds, you may face higher insurance and veterinary costs even if your pet is unaffected. See here for more information
What to do before getting one
If you’re thinking about welcoming this type of dog to your family, we recommend you do your homework to ensure you’re prepared.
If you are rehoming from a charity like Woodgreen, our veterinary team always give all pets a health check and you will be told about any health problems we identify. Our expert team will be happy to talk to you if you have any questions about the care they might need.
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