May Newsletter
North Texas Gives to Animals begins!
Starting May 15, your donation to DFW Pug Rescue will go twice as far thanks to a generous matching opportunity of up to $100,000! That means every gift (up to $500 per donor) will be doubled until the match runs out! Set a reminder, follow us for updates, get ready to give big love to little pugs! Donation matching is May 15 through May 31, 2025.
Pups & Pints for Father’s Day
Fort Worth dads, this one is for you! Come celebrate your dad with us at Birdie's Social Club (2735 W 5th Street, Ft. Worth, TX). Special surprise for all dads plus vendors, drink specials, food, photo op, and lots of pug fun!
Pug adoption information
Pet vendors: nail clipping service, pet treats, pet balms
Photo ops & merch
Drink specials
NEW menu, delivered table-side
FREE parking off West 5th Street & Foch (look for the windmill)
Get ready for a howling good time! See y'all soon!
Visit us at the Community Market!
Come out and visit with DFW Pug Rescue Event Team as we join the Community Market at The Sound in Coppell (3111 Olympus Boulevard Coppell, TX, 75019) on Friday, May 30. Hosted by NT Vintage Market, come visit DFW Pug Rescue Club booth and then check out the Community Market.
Picture this: a gorgeous day by the lake, live music in the air, a treasure trove of local vendors, and the sweet smell of fresh treats calling your name!
Shop Local, Support. Good Vibes Only Enjoy live music while you sip, stroll, and snack.
Bring the Pup! Yep, we’re dog-friendly, so bring your furry sidekick for some fresh air and tail-wagging fun.
Downtown Dallas, Inc. Yappy Hour
Dallas DFW Pug Rescue Club, Inc. Event team will be joining Downtown Dallas, Inc. Yappy Hour (Civic Garden 1014 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202) on every Wednesday from 5:30pm -7:30pm in May! Starting this week. Join us for some doggy fun, sips some drinks, hang out with your favorite pups, and pick up some brand new DFWPRC merchandise (hats, teeshirts, magnets, keychain bottle opener and stickers). Hope to see you there!
Customized tumbler fundraiser
We are offering customized tumblers where you can include 1-8 photos of anything you love—your pets, your kids, your partner, even your favorite vacation pics. Add word art, too, if you’d like! Whether you’re local here in Texas or across the country, we’ve got you covered with shipping.
Here’s how it works:
Visit this link: https://give-usa.keela.co/2025-tumbler
Fill out the form and submit your donation
You will receive an email with another form—upload your pics and any text you want
Arrange pick-up or shipping—and enjoy your personalized tumbler!
Your support helps us save more sweet pugs in need—thank you all!
Heartworm disease is preventable!
Over the past few newsletters, we have shared the growing challenge DFW Pug Rescue faces with heartworm-positive rescues. Sadly, the number of pugs rescued suffering from this preventable disease continues to rise. Treating just one heartworm-positive dog costs around $1,500—a cost we gladly bear to save their lives, but one that puts a tremendous strain on our resources.
Heartworm disease is not just a health issue—it is a heartbreaking one. It damages the heart, lungs, and other organs, and if left untreated, it can be fatal. It is even harder to accept that this suffering is entirely preventable. A simple monthly dose of heartworm preventative can protect your dog or cat from this dangerous illness. We are asking from the heart—please, keep your pets on heartworm preventative. And if you can, consider donating to help us cover treatment costs for the sweet rescue angels already in our care. Every dollar makes a difference, and every treated pug gets a new chance at a healthy, happy life. Together, we can prevent future suffering and give these deserving pugs the second chance they desperately need.
Volunteer Spotlight
Our Volunteer Spotlight features Bertha Santellano's story:
My lifelong love for pugs began when I was 18 and started my family. Over the years, Squish, Squash, and Blackie graced our lives with their fun, quirky personalities, growing alongside my kids. After losing our last pug, Squash, we opened our hearts to other furry companions: Joe, a beagle mix, and Pebbles, a cocker mix who lived to the incredible age of 20. In 2011, we relocated to Texas, where I discovered DFW Pug Rescue and rekindled my love for those sweet, wrinkled faces that had always held a special place in my heart. Vaughn and I started volunteering in 2022. We have been involved in transport, donation pickups, home visits, fostering, events, and more.
Currently, I serve as the Fund Development Director for DFW Pug Rescue. Throughout this journey, we have been blessed with many furry friends, including Alice, who unfortunately gained her wings far too soon in 2022. Her time with us was a gentle reminder of the love and joy that pugs bring to our lives and introduced Vaughn to their incredible world. Since then, our family has grown even larger with Hazel (planned), Willow (a transport fail), and Charlie (our foster fail)—all adopted in 2022 and 2023. Throughout it all, I hold firm in my belief that giving back creates a brighter world. For me, that means contributing to what brings me joy: witnessing pup matches come to life, hearing fellow foster stories, and soaking in the smiles at our events. These sweet pups return the love they receive, and being part of this vibrant, compassionate community is truly a blessing.
Pug Warrior Program
Monthly gifts from our Pug Warriors are essential in helping us rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home nearly 400 pugs in need each year. In recognition of their gifts, Pug Warriors enjoy exclusive access to special events, volunteer opportunities, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into our efforts to ensure that no pug is left behind.
DFWPRC April Numbers
Intake: 35
Adoptions: 29
Hospice: 22
Deceased: 1
Heartworm positive: 7
Returned to Owner: 1
In our care during April: 138
Without our volunteers we could not keep our commitment to Rescue ALL pugs regardless of age or medical condition! Thank you all for your support!