About us
Our Mission
The National Pug Protection Trust (NPPT) is a UK-based rescue dedicated to the welfare, protection, and rehoming of pugs in need. We follow a strict non-destruction policy, ensuring that every unwanted, neglected, or abandoned pug gets the second chance they deserve.
Our Vision
We strive to rescue pugs in urgent need, providing them with safe, loving foster care before transitioning them to their forever homes. Their wellbeing, safety, and happiness remain our top priorities.
Our History
Founded in 2020, the National Pug Protection Trust was created to fundraise, rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pugs across the UK. Since then, we have worked tirelessly to build a trusted, compassionate rescue network, ensuring every pug in our care receives the love, medical attention, and support they need to thrive.
Our Values
- Empathy
We are non-judgemental and treat every pug and person with compassion and understanding. - Honesty
We operate with transparency, keeping our supporters informed every step of the way. - Commitment
We are dedicated to helping the pug community, rescuing and rehoming pugs in need. - Reliability
We stand by our promises, ensuring that every pug we take in receives the care they deserve. - Vision
We believe all pugs deserve a life free from cruelty, suffering, and neglect.
Our team
Pauline
Co-Founder, Trustee, and Chair.
As a dedicated fundraiser, Pauline works alongside fellow trustees to generate essential funds for the charity. Always on the lookout for auction items and innovative fundraising ideas, she play a key role in ensuring the trust can continue its vital rescue and rehoming work.
With over 40 years of experience owning and showing pugs, Pauline is also a championship show judge, bringing extensive breed knowledge and expertise to the organisation. When not supporting the charity, she is kept busy by her three beloved pugs.
Lorraine
Co-Founder, Trustee, and Treasurer.
In addition to sharing fundraising responsibilities, she manages the charity’s accounts, ensuring financial stability to support its rescue and rehoming efforts.
When needed, Lorraine also assists the rescue team, helping with transportation and fostering. She is a familiar face at NPPT events, always happy to chat about the charity and its work.
At home, she is kept busy by her four beloved pugs.
Julia
Trustee and Policy Advisor.
Her primary role is to provide legal guidance and ensure the charity’s governance and policies comply with all necessary regulations. In addition to her advisory work, she is actively involved in fundraising, often filling her home with pug-themed auction items to support the cause.
At home, Julia cares for her two rescue pugs: Poppy, a gentle old lady, and Alfie, a handsome and affectionate troublemaker.
Claire
Rescue Manager.
As Rescue Manager, Claire coordinates the rehoming process, guiding owners through the next steps and arranging safe transport to foster homes. Once in NPPT’s care, she checks in with foster carers, organises vet treatments, conducts home checks, and finds the best forever homes for each pug.
She also manages NPPT’s social media accounts and attends events, always happy to chat about the charity. At home, she has one pug - and often a foster too!