{"id":5265,"date":"2015-03-03T11:29:02","date_gmt":"2015-03-03T11:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/?p=5265"},"modified":"2015-03-03T11:29:02","modified_gmt":"2015-03-03T11:29:02","slug":"the-cardiff-pugfest-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2015\/03\/03\/the-cardiff-pugfest-show\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cardiff Pugfest Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A NEGLECTED pug who had never been cuddled until a Cardiff couple rescued him had \u201cthe time of his life\u201d at the Cardiff Pugfest on Sunday.<br \/>\nKorben was left traumatised after suffering abuse from his original owner. He was taken to South Wales Jemima\u2019s Place Animal Trust who managed to find him a foster home. But the new owners were unable to care for him and he was sent back to the Trust centre.<br \/>\nAbout five months ago Korben was rescued by Bethan Walker, 27, from Pengam Green. And although the initial settling down period proved difficult, she could not imagine life without her little pug.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5272\" style=\"width: 302px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_9219.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5272 \" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_9219-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bethan Walker with Korben. Korben was rescued by Bethan five months ago.  \" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5272 \" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_9219-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bethan Walker with Korben. Korben was rescued by Bethan five months ago.  \" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Bethan and\u00a0Korben<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n\u201cIt was very hard at the beginning,\u201d she explained. \u201cHe was very \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0anxious and had never really been cuddled so he was quite \u00a0aggressive at times. Whenever I would pick up my slippers or \u00a0shoes he would hide. He had been abused a lot in the past.\u201d<br \/>\nOn Sunday March 1, pugs were given exclusive use of luxury \u00a0indoor dog play centre, Action Petz, in Tremorfa. The 14,000 sq ft \u00a0arena is the first of its kind in the UK.<br \/>\nUsually reserved for members the park is designed for dogs to \u00a0enjoy a fun day out while owners can safely let them off the lead \u00a0and stay dry in all weather.<br \/>\nThe event was organised by Pugfest, an organisation which holds fun days out for pugs all over the country.<br \/>\nIt was set up by Rob Clowes in honour of his own pug, Poppy, who passed away shortly before the first event last August.<br \/>\nHe said: \u201cPoppy had her own twitter account with over 18,000 followers. She had pictures of her daily activities.<br \/>\n\u201cPugs are a unique breed. I\u2019m sure other owners won\u2019t mind me saying this but we\u2019re all crazy about them, completely obsessed.\u201d<br \/>\nDuring the day, the small and stocky breed could be treated to a makeover and pampering session which included dog perfume and a blow dry.<br \/>\nA dog show split into five categories took place allowing proud owners to show off their beloved pooch to a panel of judges.<br \/>\nHoping to impress in his new tuxedo was 21-year-old students Karlie Williams and Johnny Pugh\u2019s pug, Winston.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5270\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_9209.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5270 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_9209-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_9209\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5270 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_9209-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_9209\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Winston wearing one of his many outfits<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n\u201cWinston has a few outfits,\u201d said Miss Williams. \u201cThis is his posh outfit for when he goes out to meet people. He has a onesie to relax around the house. And today we bought him a baby grow. It\u2019s fab, he loves it.<br \/>\n\u201cI\u2019d like to get him a rugby shirt. But his onesie is red so he wore that to watch the Wales v France match this weekend.\u201d<br \/>\nEntering the \u201cbest rescue\u201d category was three-year-old pug, Vince. His owner Iris Davies, 17, travelled from Pembrokeshire to attend the event.<br \/>\nShe said: \u201cIt\u2019s such a great day for him. He couldn\u2019t walk when he was born and the people at the puppy mill we rescued him from were going to kill him because they thought nobody would want a dog that can\u2019t walk.<br \/>\n\u201cHe also has a bad heart and we take him to the vet every two weeks. He has his own nurse and we take him to swimming therapy. 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