Imagine getting to enjoy a delicious coffee while hanging out with Pugs and raising money for charity too – is there a better way to spend an hour?
Now, at CuppaPug in London, that can be a reality.
CuppaPug is located in Haggerston in East London, and opened in June. There are six resident Pugs, ranging in age from one to six, and the owners of the café are raising money for a Pug charity too.
Visiting the Pug Café
Owners Aaron Carty and Matt Pieterse have partnered up with the National Pug Protection Trust, who often visit with Pugs that need adopting, and they’ve even adopted Pugs from the organization themselves. Two-year-old Beau is the café’s newest arrival, and he came from the Trust.
Visitors to the pug café can bring their own Pugs, and can book hourly slots at the café, where they’re welcome to eat, drink, and spend time with the resident pooches – while raising money too.
“We recognize that Pugs are a desirable breed and we’ve made it our mission to educate our customers and followers with what it takes to look after Pugs,” state the owners on the CuppaPug website. “We work with The National Pug Protection Trust to raise funds for rescues, medical care, fostering and adopting Pugs looking for their forever home.”
“It is our mission to influence customers to foster and adopt instead of buying puppies. Customers can apply with us to foster and adopt. We recognize breeding and amplify a message of responsible breeding.”
What To Know When Getting a Pug
Pugs are cute, and can make great pets, but if you’re thinking of bringing one into your own life, there are things to consider.
They’re a brachycephalic breed – this means that they have short muzzles and flat faces, as well as narrow nostrils and airways. They often have an elongated soft palate too, which can block the entrance to the windpipe. This is why we’ll often hear Pugs breathing loudly.
Pugs are at risk of overheating, so can find it more difficult in hot climates, or when they exercise too much. Access to water is important, as is avoiding taking your Pug for a walk at the warmest times of the day.
Should you have any concerns over your Pug’s breathing, you should contact your vet straight away.
