Cheryl Gaw and her husband have dedicated their lives to rescuing pugs in South Africa, establishing Pug Rescue South Africa in 2010 after rescuing hundreds of dogs. The center currently houses nearly 200 pugs, many abandoned, sick, or surrendered by owners struggling with vet costs. Gaw emphasizes the unique challenges of caring for pugs due to their brachycephalic features, which can lead to breathing and other health issues.
Cheryl Gaw plays with some of the 2,500 pugs she has rescued in South Africa at her home in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Jan. 14.That’s what you’re going to get with a pug, according to Cheryl Gaw, who has seen more than a few of the squashed-nosed pups in her time.
They eventually established their Pug Rescue South Africa in Johannesburg in 2010 because of an overflowing number of dogs in their house. It was “never part of the plan” when they looked ahead to their retirement, said Gaw, who is 63. “Of course, the pugs won,” she added. Gaw’s pug life started in 2008 when her husband, Malcolm, gave her one as a gift. At a pug club, someone asked if they'd be interested in providing a foster home for “a couple” of pugs. In the first year, the Gaws provided a temporary home to 60 pugs and had 19 in their home at one point – too much fur for one small house.
The rescue centre’s staff do their best to keep order. The routine is: 5.15 a.m., the dogs wake up and come out of the cottages where they sleep in groups according to their “age and personality,” said Gaw. Then there’s breakfast, medication for those that need it, bathtime, playtime, grooming time, midday snacks, afternoon rest, more playtime, evening meal, more medication, and all pugs back in their rooms between 6-7 p.m.
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