Sunday, May 20, 2012
Seattle Pug Rescue 2012 Pug Gala
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Seattle Pug-N-Brew
Pug-N-Brew will be held at the Pyramid Brewery on Saturday March 17, 2012, from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring a Pug Fashion Show and Parade.
Proceeds go to benefit Seattle Pug Rescue
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Pugs & Chugs
If you love Pugs and you love Beer – then come down to Pugs & Chugs at Mission Brewery!
Pugs & Chugs
Mission Brewery ~ 1441 L Street, San Diego Ca 92101 (corner of 14th & L)
Saturday, March 3, 2012
4pm – 8pm
Food by: Bitchin' Burger
Raffle prizes
Pug Rescue will receive one dollar for each pint of beer sold during the event. Come down with your pug, your chug, or any friendly dog! Or come down to support Pug Rescue and chug some tasty beer. This event is sponsored by Mission Brewery and The Honest Kitchen. More information at: www.pugbutts.com
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Pug Rescue of Florida’s 9th Annual PugsGiving Fundraiser
Enjoy 3 days of pug fun and deals at the 9th Annual PugsGiving Fundraising event held by Pug Rescue of Florida. You can find out more about the event by visiting the Pug Rescue of Florida website.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Pugapalooza 2011
Join P.U.G.S, Pugs U Gotta Save, on Sunday, May 21, 2011 from 1-4 for Mardi Paws at Ballentine Bark Park in Norfolk, VA. There will be lots of fun activities for the pugs and a professional pet photographer will be at the event. For more information, visit the official event page.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
The 7th Annual Milwaukee Pug Fest
If you will be in the Milwaukee area on Sunday, May 15, 2011 don't miss the 7th Annual Milwaukee Pug Fest. There will be lots of fun pug stuff to do and the proceeds from the event benefit pug rescue. For all the event details check out the Milwaukee Pug Fest website.
Friday, March 18, 2011
16th Annual Pug Gala in Seattle
Seattle Pug Rescue is sponsoring their 16th annual Pug Gala this June. If you are in the Seattle area be sure to check out the list of fun things happening at the event. Best of all, the event proceeds benefit the pugs.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Pug Rescue of Florida’s 8th Annual Pugsgiving Event
Pug Rescue of Florida presents their 8th annual Pugsgiving event. This year's event will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 10am - 3pm at the Maitland Civic Center. Pugsgiving is always a wonderful event so if you are in the area be sure to stop by. You can find out more information from the flyer below or by visiting Pug Rescue of Florida's website.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Lydia & Pugs Grand Opening
Lydia & Pugs has launched a new web store and is holding a grand opening sale. The new design is fantastic and the stationary products are top notch as always. Use coupon code DOGGIE20 to save 20% off your first order at the new store.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
2010 Summer Scrapbook Page Contest
Calling all scrapbookers! It is time for the Milwaukee Pug Fest Scrapbook Page Contest. This year's contest theme is "Spirit of the Pug".
Fantastic prizes are up for grabs that benefit pug rescue.
- 1st Prize: A $350 donation from Milwaukee Pugfest made in their name to the pug rescue of their choice
- 2nd Prize: A $250 donation from Milwaukee Pugfest made in their name to the pug rescue of their choice
- 3rd Prize: A $200 donation from Milwaukee Pugfest made in their name to the pug rescue of their choice
- A $100 donation will also be given to the pug rescue with the most page submissions
Click here for complete contest rules and information on how to enter the contest.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Stamps to the Rescue
To help raise awareness for the millions of shelter pets that are in need of a good home, the USPS is issuing Adopt a Shelter Pet stamps on April 30, 2010. The stamps are available for pre-order and you can find out more about the Stamps to the Rescue campaign and the pets featured on the stamps at the Stamps to the Rescue website.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Lydia & Pugs Mother Day Give Away
For Mother's Day, Lydia & Pugs is holding a special Mother's Day Give Away. Head on over to the Lydia & Pugs website for all the details.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Earth Day Video
Puglet, from The Daily Puglet, wanted to show everyone just how easy it is to be Green. So for Earth Day he made an awesome video. More proof that we can learn a lot from our pugs.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Milwaukee Pug Fest 2010
The sixth annual Milwaukee Pug Fest will be held at the Milwaukee County Indoor Sports Complex on Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 10:00am - 4:00pm. The event, which benefits pug rescue groups, is expected to draw over 1,200 pugs from the U.S.
For complete details visit the Milwaukee Pug Fest website.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Whose Mouth is Cleaner - Yours or Your Pug’s?
This is one of those questions that it is probably best we don't ponder too often. The short answer is that both our mouths have roughly the same amount of bacteria - just different kinds. You can read the whole post here to get all the "germy" details and also find out a few other tidbits like why dogs rarely get cavities.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Martha Stewart’s Paw-Print Pet Treats
Want to impress your pug? Then try your hand at Martha Stewart's very own Paw-Print Pet Treats.
I'm sure they are perfect for everyday snacking and I bet they will be a hit when you pug hosts the next pug meetup group.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Dogs Catching Treats - Slow Motion
While I am not a Pedigree buyer, I love their super slow-mo ad of dogs catching treats. Pure bliss.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Biff - The Agility Pug
Look at Biff go! I just love the uncurled tail and little tongue peek he has going on.
(via poorsweetie)
Friday, February 26, 2010
Pug Head Tilt
I'm sure many of you have seen this by now, but I couldn't resist posting this adorable pug head tilt video. This is why having a conversation with a pug is so much fun.
Friday, January 22, 2010
GMPR 2010 Online Silent Auction
Green Mountain Pug Rescue is holding their annual online silent auction between January 15, 2010 and January 30, 2010. Be sure to check it out because they have lots of great items up for bid. All auction proceeds benefit the pugs helped by Green Mountain Pug Rescue.
Happy Bidding!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Its a Party for CPR
Compassionate Pug Rescue is holding their annual fundraiser at America's Backyard. It is a great party for pug parents and pug lovers alike. Event details are below.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
SEPRA PugFest 2009
The annual SEPRA PugFest is coming up and let me tell you this event is a lot of fun. I went a few years back with Benjamin, Henry & Luna and we had a blast.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Lydia & Pugs Stationary Give Away
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
CFPR’s Dog Days of Summer Raffle
To raise much needed funds, Central Florida Pug Rescue is holding a raffle with some great prizes up for grabs. Prize information, along with all the raffle details can be found on the Central Florida Pug Rescue website.
Best of luck to all those who enter!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Owned by Pugs 2010 Calendar Contest
Can you believe it? It is time to open up the 2010 Calendar Contest to submissions. My how time flies!
The format of the contest is the same as previous years. You submit your adorable pug pictures during the month of August, I sort through and create the calendar during the month of September and the calendars go on sale in early October.
So I challenge you to inundate me with adorable pug pictures!
You can find all the contest details here and you can submit your picture to the calendar contest here.
As always, a portion of the proceeds from each calendar sale will benefit pug rescue. This year we have teamed up with the good folks at Central Florida Pug Rescue.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Lydia & Pugs Personalized Design Give-Away
I just wanted to let you know that Lydia & Pugs, maker of awesome dog themed stationary & notecards is holding a give-away contest on her blog. Head on over to the Lydia & Pugs blog to get all the details. Best of luck to all those who enter.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Photos from the Meetup Event to Benefit MAPR
Remember the Pug Meetup Event held in early June to benenfit MAPR? Well, the event was a huge success and Dottie, a member of the meetup group, was kind enough to share these photos from the event.
Looks like a fun time was had by all!
View the Haymarket Pug Meetup Event to Benefit MAPR
Thanks Dottie for sharing the photos!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Meetup Event to Benefit MAPR
The Haymarket Pug Meetup group is holding a special event on June 7, 2009 to benefit Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue. Checkout the flyer below for complete event details.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Pug Wall Stickers
The good folks at the Wall Sticker Shop sent me an email with these adorable pug stickers and I couldn't wait to share them with all you pug lovers out there.
I know exactly where I would put them in the doggie day care / dog park I have always dreamed of building 
Check out the Pug Wall Stickers at the Wall Sticker Shop
Friday, May 1, 2009
MAPR Pugapalooza
Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue is holding a Pugapalooza event on May 16, 2009. The event looks like it is going to be a lot of fun for people and puggies alike. For more details, see the flyer below or check out MAPR’s website.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Plants that Poison Pets
Sunday kicks off National Poison Prevention Week and the ASPCA is doing their part by releasing a video describing plants that are dangerous to four legged friends. Be sure to check out the ASPCA’s 17 Plants that Poison Pets video.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Disinterested Pug With Found Objects
It would appear that Seattlelites love pugs. In fact, pugs are firmly seated at the middle of the top 10 dog breeds registered with the AKC in Seattle, WA. However, one disinterested Seattle pug has caught my eye of late. His name is Roscoe. He is your typical pug with handsome good looks except that he and his owner have a knack for spotting strange objects while out and about. Roscoe has a whole Flickr set called Disinterested Pug With Found Objects devoted to his findings. I can easily spend hours looking at Roscoe posing with all the things that have crossed his path.
Check out the Disinterested Pug With Found Objects set on Flickr.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Milwaukee Pug Fest Scrapbooking Contest Winners!
Well, pug lovers, you really have perfected your scrapbooking skills! The Milwaukee Pug Fest received 69 outstanding entries for its scrapbooking contest and announced the winners of the contest earlier this week. The winning entries are listed below, but be sure to take a look at all the entries.
Scrapbooking Contest Winners:
$100 to GMPR for submitting 32 outstanding 12 x 12 pages
- 1st place $250 prize: BABY GIRL by Jana Papa (SEPRA)
- 2nd place $150 prize: WHEN LOVE TAKES YOU IN by Lynn Carter (GMPR)
Honorable Mentions - $50
In alphabetical order by artist
- A BUG’S LIFE by Anne Ainsworth (Pug Rescue of San Diego)
- TEDDY BEAR by Jana Papa (SEPRA)
- LET A PUG FLY INTO YOUR HEART by Karen Powers (GMPR)
- TRUE LOVE by Jennifer Traficante (SW PA Pugs with Special Needs)
A special donation of $50 to be directed to Pug Rescue of San Diego in memory of Mr. Bones. Mr. Bones (Braveheart, Billy Bones) was featured on Barbara McNair’s scrapbook page. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Feb 2nd, 2009. He was starved and suffered abuse that resulted in brain damage. He will not be forgotten in Milwaukee, San Diego and hopefully all the hearts that forever love the senior pug. Go in Peace, little Man!
A $25 donation will go to the following rescues for participating:
Monday, February 2, 2009
Tullie’s Cupcake Collection from Fashionable Furbabies
Fashionable Furbabies has released a new line of dresses made specifically for pugs called Tullie’s Cupcake Collection. The dresses are simply adorable, but the best part is that 100% of all proceeds benefit Central Florida Pug Rescue!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Puppy Bowl V
Being a football fan, I always enjoy Super Bowl Sunday. A few years back, I happened to stumble upon the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet. After watching a few minutes of the “game” I was hooked and I have made sure to record it every year since.
This year is Puppy Bowl V and it looks to be as exciting as ever. Check out the Puppy Bowl V site to see this year’s starting lineup. Kickoff time is set for February 1, 2009 at 3pm e/p on Animal Planet.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Pugs & Pooches Event in South Florida
Compassionate Pug Rescue is proud to present Pugs & Pooches WinterBark. The event is being held on February 7, 2009 in Boca Raton, FL. If you are in the South Florida area, be sure to stop by. It is sure to be a fun filled event!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
An Update on Cujo the Flyball Pug
Remember Cujo the Flyball Pug that we first told you about in February 2007? When we first wrote about Cujo he was ranked 3rd amongst pugs registered with the North American Flyball Associate (NAFA).
Well, I am happy to report that Cujo is now ranked 1st among pugs registered with NAFA! Way to go Cujo! Click here to see some pictures of Cujo in action in one of his recent tournaments.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Calling All Scrapbookers!
Do you like to scrapbook? If so, you can combine your love for pugs and scrap booking and possibly win money for your favorite pug rescue organization. Milwaukee Pug Fest is holding their Annual Scrapbooking Contest and would love to see your entries. The details on the contest are below:
2009 VALENTINE’S DAY SCRAPBOOK PAGE CONTEST
RULES:
Send actual/original 8½ x 11 or 12 x 12 single-page layout(s) highlighting your interpretation of this year’s theme: SENIOR PUG(S).
Each page should include:
photo(s)
journaling
a title (the theme does not have to be the page’s title)
You can use original black or white or color photo(s) or copies. Original page(s) will not be returned. They will become property of Pug Hugs, Inc. and will be used for future educational and fundraising purposes.
Pug(s) featured in layout do not have to be the entrants own pug or have been rescued. Those wishing to enter the contest and do not have pug photos can email Pug Hugs, Inc. (Rick or Debbie) at rkopaczewski@wi.rr.com.
Multiple submissions are allowed. Each submission will be judged separately.
Please put your name, complete address (including, city, state, zip code), telephone number, email address , the name of the pug rescue group (that would receive the donation in your name), its presidents name and their email address on the back of each page submitted. Also email rkopaczewski@wi.rr.com when page(s) are mailed.
Entries must be received by February 1, 2009. Send to:
Milwaukee Pugfest
1729 Walnut St
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Winners will be chosen by February 27, 2009 and will be notified no later than March 2, 2009 via email or telephone.
Winners will receive the following:
1st Prize: A $250 donation from Milwaukee Pugfest made in their name to the pug rescue of their choice
2nd Prize: A $150 donation from Milwaukee Pugfest made in their name to the pug rescue of their choice
A $100 donation will also be given to the pug rescue with the most page submissions. So scrap often!
JUDGING:
Entries will be judged and winners chosen based upon quality of craftsmanship, design, originality, creativity, journaling, photo(s), title, skill of techniques and whether the entry meets criteria listed above. Judging will done by a panel of instructors from a local scrapbook store.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Pugfessions - A fun project with a big heart
Want an easy and fun way to get involved in animal rescue? If so, check out Pugfessions.
What exactly is a Pugfession, you ask? The Pugfessions themselves are decorated 4x6 postcards (or anything that’s about the size of a postcard, such as a photo or paper that you trim to size) that includes a “ Pug secret,” and ideally a photo or image of a Pug. And here’s the best part of all—$1.00 for every Pugfession received goes to Animal Haven(or the rescue group of your choice.. see website for details) to help shelter dogs-and WE give the money to the shelters.. the only thing you ever pay for is the postage stamp!
All you have to do is take a pic of your beloved pug and tell us your “Pugfession”—or maybe your Pug has a confession of his or her own? Break out your scrap-booking supplies if you have them, or make a Pugfession easily on the computer. You can even make Pugfessions with a photo and a Sharpie—simple! Check out www.Pugfessions.com for all the info on where to send them, sample Pugfessions, and more info about other “fessions” projects. Who knows—maybe your Pug will even become famous in a Pugfessions book? But that’s just a perk—it’s all for a good cause.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Pug Falling Asleep
Pugs always love to be part of the action, but sometimes they just can’t manage to stay awake for it all.
To see more videos of animals falling asleep check out Buzzfeed’s roundup.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Oprah takes on Puppy Mills
When I got Benjamin & Henry I had no idea about the horror of puppy mills. I have since learned a lot about the horrendous breeding conditions that exist in puppy mills.
Today, Oprah will be talking about puppy mills and discussing the cruel realities of the puppy industry. As animal lovers this is going to be a hard show to watch, but I think having Oprah tackle this issue is going to go a long way in raising the awareness of puppy mills.
Tune in if you can.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Photo Contests
Pug lover Danielle wrote in to tell us about a few Pet Photo Contests going on at SnapFish. The contests are open to submissions until April 6, 2008 and then the voting begins. There are some pretty cool prizes up for grabs.
Best of luck pug lovers!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Pugfessions
Dogfession: noun; A confession concerning canines; a secret in your heart that you’d only share with your dog; or a secret you wouldn’t want your dog to ever find out!
Dogfessions is a fun website where dog lovers share some of their innermost doggie thoughts. But the submissions aren’t done via e-mail, they are done via good, old-fashion post cards. Yup, not only do you get to share you dogfession, but you get to show off your creativity and design your very own postcard with your personal dogfession. It doesn’t matter how creative you get, all that matters is your dogfession is a reflection of you. Once your post card is complete you send it off to the good people at Dogfessions and they’ll post it on their website (or if you are lucky, it may be in future Dogfession book).
What’s even better is that April & May are special pug themed months and they are looking for as many Pugfessions as they can get. Best of all, for each Pugfession submitted $1 will be donated to a pug rescue organization. The pug rescue organization benefiting from Pugfessions include:
I know I have plenty of Pugfessions to share! I hope you send in your Pugfessions too!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
What’s in a name?
I came across an interesting article in USA Today about how the most popular names for dogs are names that have more of a human ring to it. Using their list of insured pets, Veterinary Pet Insurance came up with the top ten names of male and female dogs. The top three names for each gender are listed below.
Male
- Max
- Buddy
- Rocky
Female
- Bella
- Molly
- Lucy
So why have dog lovers ditched the traditional names like Spot and Buddy. Many believe it has to do with pets being more and more apart of our family. I tend to agree. Afterall, my boys are named Benjamin and Henry. And if we got to name Luna she would have had a more traditional human name too.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Pug Ingenuity
This video of a sly pug getting some extra treats for himself has been around for awhile, but it still makes me laugh every time I see it. So what better way to start off the work week than with a smile from some pug antics. Enjoy!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Pug Tattoo Tributes - Reader Picture
Yesterday, I asked if anyone had any tattoos inspired by their pug and reader Danine did not disappoint. She sent in a picture of a tattoo inspired by her pug Benee.
Any other pug lovers out there sporting ink in honor of their pug?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Pug Puppies Playing
It’s Wednesday and if the work week is already getting to you here is a little something to help you make it through hump day. A video of two 4 week old puppies playing. They are so young and utterly adorable.
My favorite part is when they both simultaneously fall over.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Pug Tattoo Tributes
The April Issue of Bark magazine features an article titled Indelible Dogs by Lisa Wogan. In the article, Wogan shows some tattoos that were inspired by lovable canine companions. Not surprisingly, some of those tatts were inspired by pugs. You can see two incredible pug tattoos on the Bark blog.
Do you have any ink honoring your pug?
Monday, March 24, 2008
Kitty Massage
This is definitely one of the cutest things I have seen in awhile.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Baxter - The Rocky Mountain Pug
Many people have the impression that pugs are not very active dogs. While this may be true of some pugs, it is certainly not true for them all. Check out Baxter, a pug that loves to go for hikes in the Rocky Mountains with his owner Allen Tiefenbach.
It is stories like these that prove that the pug is truly multum in parvo - a lot in a little.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Sugar Substitue, Xylitol, Dangerous to Dogs
Fellow pug lover, Linda, recently sent in a link to an article about Harley the pug and his near death experience after eating a few breath mints. The breath mints contained the sugar substitute, xylitol, and within hours after eating the breath mints Harley was experiencing acute liver distress.
Xylitol is found in many foods, but is commonly found in items like gum, breath mints, toothpaste and mouthwash. As the sugar substitute is becoming more popular it is appearing in more and more food items.
In 2006, the AVMA released an article on the dangers of xylitol if ingested by dogs.
Stephanie Lam, Harley’s mom, hopes to raise awareness about xylitol and the dangers it poses to animals so that no one will have to go through what her and Harley experienced after he treated himself to a few breath mints.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Primetime Live: What People Are Talking About: Pugs
I came across this clip on YouTube from PrimeTime Live I believe from the Fall of 2007. I think the clip does a pretty good job of showing the spirit of the pug lover. My favorite line for the video is from Margo Kauffman,
“The pug owner has a predisposition for lunacy, otherwise you would not become enslaved to a dog that does nothing for you.”
Monday, March 3, 2008
Opposable Thumbs Day
Believe it or not, today is What if Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day. Hmmm. Benjamin, Henry & Luna seem to get in enough trouble without thumbs, I can’t imagine what would be like if they had thumbs. What do you think? How would your pug use thumbs?
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Eco Dog
Eco Dog is an easy to read book that focuses on healthy and natural living in all aspects of your dog’s life. I love how the book is very informative and yet so easy to read. Plus, each section of the book has little projects that you can tackle at home. From nutritious recipes for food and treats to ideas for making dog toys. There are several projects that I have bookmarked that I can’t wait to start. When I do them I will be sure to write about them on the Pug Blog.
If you are interested in learning more about a holistic approach to caring for your pug, Eco Dog is a great starting point. It is informative without being overwhelming and gives you a great base for further research.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Pugs & Mastiffs
A story about Lurch, a 200 pound Mastiff, that is going to be honored for donating blood 20 times caught my eye today. The first reason it stuck out to me is because you don’t hear much about canine blood donation. By donating blood about once every 4 weeks, Lurch has helped dozens of dogs. But what really stuck with me is Lurch’s other family members - another Mastiff, 4 pugs and 7 kitties. Lurch and Lucas, the other Mastiff of the house, team up and chow down about 200 pounds of kibble each month.
Lurch’s owner had this to say about Mastiffs, “Mastiffs are just like 200-pound pugs. They’re just as friendly and just as goofy except they have a couple more zeros at the end of the weight.”
I buy that. I know my gang sure does have the appetite of a Mastiff.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Have a safe Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Super Tuesday: Is John McCain most like a pug?
Today is Super Tuesday and while most Americans head to the polling places to vote, the Mutts blog posed the question “If the presidential candidates were dogs, what breed would they be?”
It was surmised that presidential hopeful John McCain is most like a pug. Hmmm.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Puppy Bowl IV
Many Americans will be watching Tom Brady’s Patriots take on Eli Manning and the Giants on Super Bowl Sunday, but don’t forget about the other big game on this weekend - Puppy Bowl IV.
If you have never seen a Puppy Bowl, you don’t know what you are missing. Puppies of all breeds are given total run of a football themed play area and all of their antics are caught on tape by the Animal Planet cameras.
There doesn’t appear to be a pug in this year’s starting lineup, but if you are a dog lover you will want to tune in to catch at least a few minutes of Puppy Bowl IV.
Puppy Bowl IV airs on Animal Planet on Sunday, February 3, 2008 and starts at 3pm.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
If only life was really like this
Sigh! If only life was really like this. (via A day in the life of our Pugs)
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Pug dog collars to be auctioned off for $3,000
When dog collars are part of lot that will be auctioned off for $3,000 at Bonhams in New York, it is pretty easy to tell that these aren’t any ordinary pug collars. No, these collars once were worn by the pugs owned by the Duke and Dutchess of Windsor. There are over 100 leather collars that are lavishly engraved. You can see a picture of one of the collars here.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sheldon Comics: Zero-To-Sixty
This is certainly true for my gang! Click her to see the full size version.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
The Pug Most Popular in Portland
The AKC recently released their annual breed registration statistics and while the Pug came in 14th overall in 2007, the pug breed was the fourth most registered dog in Portland, Oregon. That ranking is higher than any other of the 50 U.S cities that the AKC provided rankings for. So, a big woof to all those pugs out there in Portland! If you are interested, you can find out the most popular dog breeds in your city.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Pug Monitor Cleaner
Got some smudges on your monitor. This guy might be for hire.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Don’t Forget About Pugsgiving!
Don’t forget that Pug Rescue of Florida is holding their annual Pugsgiving fundraising event this Saturday, November 10, 2007. Check out Pug Rescue of Florida’s website for the latest event details.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Oso’s Rejected Halloween Costumes
Click image to see full size strip.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Pugtoberfest 2007
Attention pug lovers in the Maryland area. Don’t miss Pugtoberfest on Sunday October 28, 2007 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m at Dogtopia in North Bethesda. The event is a great chance to meet other pug lovers and to raise money for pug rescue organizations.
Here are all the details and if need more information check out the Pug Dog Club of Maryland website.
WHAT
Pugtoberfest 2007 is a gathering of Pug people and their dogs for fun and a good cause. Activities include a lot of doggie socialization, a hot dog eating contest, pug races, and a raffle of pug-related items.
WHEN
Sunday October 28, 2007 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.
COST
Sponsor donation of $7 per dog (cash or check). Donations above this amount are welcome. The proceeds from the event will go to support the Pug Dog Club of America (Health Fund), the Pug Dog Club of Maryland (Rescue Fund), and the Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue.
WHERE
The event will be held indoors at Dogtopia in North Bethesda/Rockville. Dogtopia is located at 4920 Wyaconda Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852.
DIRECTIONS
Take Rt. 187 North (Old Georgetown) from 495. After 3 miles, turn right on Nicholson Lane. Right turn onto Boiling Brook Parkway. Turn right onto Schuylkill Rd. Right turn onto Wyaconda Road. Make an immediate left, our building is on the left.
OTHER
Please ensure your pugs are up to date on shots. Attendees are responsible for the safety and health of their pugs. Dogtopia and The Pug Dog Club of Maryland bear NO responsibility for any illness contracted or physical injury sustained.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Chat with ASPCA Veterinarian Lila Miller Today
Dr. Lila Miller of the ASPCA’s Veterinary Outreach program with be available to chat with animal lovers today, Friday, October 5, 2007 at 2:00 PM EST. Dr. Miller, who has worked with animals at the ASPCA for 30 years, will be answering any health related questions you might have. If you have a question for Dr. Miller about your pug’s health, visit the ASPCA site and submit your question.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Santa in September
Calling all Ohio Pug Lovers! Don’t forget about the Santa in September fundraising event benefiting Ohio Pug Rescue happening this Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Whitehall Community Park. Visit the Ohio Pug Rescue website for complete event information.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Dogfessions
Dogfession: noun; A confession concerning canines; a secret in your heart that you’d only share with your dog; or a secret you wouldn’t want your dog to ever find out!
Dogfessions is a fun site that allows you to share your pug’s innermost thoughts and feelings. Or you can share a deep dark secret that only you and your pug know. All you have to do is send in a 4 x 6 postcard detailing your pug’s Dogfession. The postcard can include pictures of your pug and of course it should also spill the beans with your little one’s Dogfession.
Plus, prizes are awarded each month for the best Dogfessions.
So get out that postcard and let your pug get whatever has been weighing him down off his chest! The complete details on how to send in your Dogfession can be found here.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Sheldon Comics - This Is Exactly How My Pugs Act
Click image to see full size strip. Copyright Dave Kellett
This strip captures the personality of my three pugs exactly!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Annabelle the Pug is America’s Most Smoochable Pooch
Pug lovers know that it is hard to resist planting a big kiss on the wrinkly face of a pug and now dog lovers everywhere will get to see the kissable pug face on all Kibbles ‘n Bits brushing bites dog food packages. Annabelle the pug was named America’s Most Smoochable Pooch and as the winner of the contest Annabelle’s mug will now grace all of Kibbles ‘n Bits’ Brushing Bites packaging.
Annabelle, who was rescued from a puppymill in Virginia, will also get star treatment when her and her Mom are flown to LA for extreme pampering at a dog-friendly hotel. Annabelle may have had a rough start at life, but now she is a bona fide star!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Don’t Forget to Enter the 2008 Calendar Contest
There are just a few more days left to submit your pictures to the Owned by Pugs 2008 calendar contest. The contest closes to new entries on Septempter 1, 2007 so make sure you get your pictures in! You can find out the complete contest details here.
Also, I would like to give a big THANK YOU to all those who have donated money to Compassionate Pug Rescue. Your generosity is very much appreciated and I know of one pug that is very thankful for generous pug lovers like yourself! Thanks again!
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
FL Residents: Don’t Miss Pugsgiving
On November 10, 2007 Pug Rescue of Florida will be holding their annual fundraising event Pugsgiving. Admission to the pug packed get together is free and there will be plenty of pug games and raffles. Pugsgiving is Pug Rescue of Florida’s main fundraising event of the year and all of the proceeds of the events will benefit the pugs!
Benjamin, Henry & Luna attended last year’s Pugsgiving and it was a blast! You can see a few of the pictures we took here.
For complete event details please visit Pug Rescue of Florida’s website.
What: Pugsgiving
When: November 10, 2007
Where: Lake Parker Park 820 E Robison Dr. Lakeland, FL
Friday, August 10, 2007
CPR on South Florida Today
Earlier this week, Compassionate Pug Rescue took to the airwaves of South Florida to help raise awareness of pug rescue and to raise some much needed funds for their latest rescue Angel.
Animal Services contacted Compassionate Pug Rescue to let them know that they had just received a pug that had been hit by a car. Because of the severity of the young pug’s injuries, Animal Services would be forced to put down the pug. CPR swooped in and took the young pug from Animal Control and set off to get her the care that she needed for her injuries.
X-Rays revealed that Angel had an upper hip fracture, a fractured pelvic bone, and a left femur fractured in three different areas. It was determined that precious Angel would need two surgeries because the surgeon thought trying to fix everything at once was more than the sweet little girl could probably endure.
Angel’s first surgery was on August 3, 2007 and her second surgery was on August 6, 2007. Angel has a lot of physical therapy to undergo in the upcoming months, but the Dr.‘s prognosis for the future is very bright for sweet Angel.
As you can only imagine, the cost of Angel’s surgeries is much more than a small rescue organization can support. Now more than ever, CPR needs the support of Pug Lovers everywhere! A donation of any size goes a long way in helping to pay for Angel’s medical costs.
Thanks to CPR, Angel now has a whole life of pug living to do.
You can make a donation to the Compassionate Pug Rescue Angel Fund from Compassionate Pug Rescue’s Website. Donations can be made via PayPal or checks may be mailed directly to Compassionate Pug Rescue.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Summer Safety Tips for your Pug
The dogs days of summer are officially upon us in the US and many parts of the country are in the middle of a heatwave. I hope everyone is finding ways to beat the heat. Don’t forget that pugs are extremely sensitive to heat and that our furry friends need extra care during the summer months. Here are some tips to make sure you and your pugs stay safe this summer.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Fifth Annual Santa in September Fundraising Event
If you live in or around the Ohio area be sure to check out the Ohio Pug Rescue’s Fifth Annual Santa in September Fundraising Event on Saturday, September 15, 2007, at the Whitehall Community Park at 402 N. Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43213 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is just $1 for those over 12 years old and children under 12 are free. There will be pug games, raffles and contests for people and pugs alike. Plus, the highlight of the event will be pictures with Santa! For a $5 donation your pug can have their photo taken with Santa!
Best of all, all money raised during the event will benefit the pugs of Ohio Pug Rescue.
For complete event details visit the Ohio Pug Rescue’s website.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Another Amusing Strip about Oso the Pug
Monday, July 16, 2007
Pug Life - Time Lapse Video
Ahhh, the life of a pug. Here is an awesome, time-lapse video of two pugs catching up on their sleep. The stars of the video are Bijou & Moe and the video was captured from a web cam. You’ll see in the video that the pugs don’t want to show favoritism and they switch from bed to bed and Bijou doesn’t like to sleep alone so she makes sure she is always snuggled up to Moe.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Angel Goes to Work
Angel, the pug, took advantage of Take Your Dog to Work Day last Friday and spent the day with her Mom at the office. Not only did she have fun meeting all of her mom’s co-workers, but she was also interviewed by the local news station! Not bad for a day’s work! You can see Angel’s day at work here.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Friday, June 22nd 2007 is Take Your Dog To Work Day. If your boss will allow it, take your pug to work with you and show them just how hard you work to buy them all their yummy treats.
Also, be sure to snap a photograph of your pug at the office and enter it in the “What is Your Dog Doing at Work?” photo contest. The first place winner will receive $500 and $500 will be donated to an animal related charity of their choice.
Also, if your pug is lucky enough to go to work with you be sure to share some photos with us in our pug photo gallery.
Friday, June 1, 2007
How a pug works
Another great pug strip from Dave Kellet. Click through to see the strip in full size.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Vacationing with your pug
Don’t get me wrong, getting away from the daily grind is fantastic, but for me vacationing without my pugs in tow is not much fun. So I am always on the lookout for great vacation destinations that are also dog friendly. DogFriendly.com is a great resource for traveling with your pug and they just recently released this year’s list of the Top 10 Dog-Friendly Vacation Destination Cities in the United States and Canada. Here are the cities that made the list:
- Boston - Take a boat or whale watching cruise. Walk the Freedom Trail, visit Salem and explore history at Minute Man Park. Your leashed dog is also welcome on the subway.
- Vancouver - Walk the Capilano Suspension Bridge and park. Take a walking tour of Historic Gastown. Take the ferry and visit nearby Victoria and beautiful Butchart Gardens.
- New York - Stay in luxury at many fine hotels. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge. Take a walking tour of lower Manhattan. Ride the carriages. Watch a morning show. Shop in many famous stores.
- San Francisco - Luxurious hotels, outdoor dining, the Golden Gate Bridge, Baker Beach and many off-leash areas. Ride the cable car to the Fisherman’s Wharf area and stroll with your dog.
- Austin - Visit Zilker Botanical Gardens, catch a horse and carriage ride, dine in outdoor cafes. See the bats leave the Congress St Bridge at dusk. Use the city’s many parks.
- Portland - Enjoy over 20 off-leash areas, an amusement park and the famous Rose Gardens. Dine at the Lucky Lab. Visit the Saturday Outdoor Market and hike in the Colombia River Gorge.
- Northern Virginia - Dine or enjoy happy hour in dog-friendly Alexandria. Take the Canine Cruise on the Potomac. Visit outdoor monuments in Washington and Virginia.
- Orlando - Stay at resorts such as the Portofino Bay and Sheraton World. Take a boat cruise, shop Winter Park, and dine at Sam Snead’s where Jeb Bush signed the doggy dining law.
- San Diego - Off-leash dog beaches. Stay at Loews Coronado Resort. Shop at dog-friendly Otay Ranch Shopping Center complete with a dog park. Dine outdoors. Visit nearby Julian.
- Dallas/Fort Worth - Ride a carriage, visit Pioneer Plaza, take a walking tour. Visit Fort Woof dog park and the Stockyard in Fort Worth. Dine on Texas BBQ at outdoor restaurants.
What about you? What is your favorite dog friendly destination?
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Major League Baseball’s Dog Days
Have a pug that is a MLB fan? Then don’t miss upcoming Dog Day events at MLB stadiums this summer. Teams planning dog day events this summer include:
- Chicago White Sox - May 11th
- Toronto Blue Jays - June 24th
- Oakland A’s - August 2nd
- San Francisco Giants - August 11th
Your pug can also show their support for their favorite team with officially licensed MLB apparel and accessories.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Pet Food Recall Resource
With the constant developments in the Pet Food Recall it is pretty hard to keep up to date with what food is safe and what is not. The FDA website is a great place to look for the most up to date information. In addition, they have also put together a searchable list of recalled pet foods.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Oso - the comic strip pug
Sheldon, is a cleverly current, daily comic strip written and drawn by Dave Kellett. The cast of characters includes a pug named Oso who is owned by 10-year-old Sheldon. It is apparent that Dave fully understand the oddities of pug behavior and his strips involving Oso are quite amusing.
Monday, April 9, 2007
Picture Perfect Puppy Contest
Pugs and pictures go hand in hand, so as pug owners I know that you have a ton of adorable pictures of your pug. Well, do I have good news. WE tv is holding a Picture Perfect Puppy Contest and the grand prize winner will received $5, 000. Plus, two second prize winners will receive $2, 500. Not bad!
You have until June 9, 2007 to submit your photo and you can find out more about the contest here.
Friday, April 6, 2007
ASPCA Pet Food Recall Resource Center
With new information being released everyday about the Menu Foods pet food recall it is hard to stay current and keep up with what is safe to feed your pug. The ASPCA has put together a great resource center that will help keep pug owners in the loop and answers many of the common questions pet owners have about the pet food recall.
Check it out and bookmark it. I have a feeling the Pet Food Recall Resource Center is going to be a vital resource for pet owners over the next few months.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Hill’s Recalls Prescription Diet m/d Feline Dog Food
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has voluntarily recalled its Prescription Diet m/d Feline Dog Food because the food included wheat gluten purchased from the same supplier as Menu Foods. Yesterday, the FDA announced that scientists had found melamine in samples of Menu Foods recalled pet food as well as the wheat gluten used in as ingredients in the recalled food.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Melamine Found in Recalled Pet Food
The Food and Drug Administration has released the results of their testing of samples of contaminated pet food that was recalled by Menu Foods earlier this month. Here is a synopsis of the FDA’s results:
- The FDA found melamine in samples of the recalled pet food. Melamine is a chemical used to make plastics. It is also used as a fertilizer in Asia.
- Melamine was also detected in the wheat gluten used as an ingredient in the tainted pet food.
- FDA Officials confirmed that the contaminated wheat gluten was also shipped to a company that manufacturers dry pet food. The FDA Officials will not release the name of the company at this time as they cannot confirm if the company has used the wheat gluten.
- Melamine was detected in the urine of cats that got sick after eating the recalled food and it was also found in the urine of one cat that died as a result of eating the tainted food.
- Scientists do not have enough data on mammalian toxicity levels of melamine to conclude it caused the death or sickness of pets eating the contaminated food
- FDA scientists did not find evidence of aminopterin in the samples they tested. Scientists at the New York State Food Laboratory found aminopterin in the samples they tested.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Other Contaminants in Recalled Pet Food?
The ASPC is urging diagnostic laboratories to continue looking for other contaminants in recently recalled pet food. The ASPCA’s Dr. Steven Hanson explains, “There are so many inconsistencies in the purported link between aminopterin and the animals affected that we urge veterinary toxicologists and veterinary pathologists at diagnostic laboratories to continue looking for additional contaminants.”
There has been no word yet that any additional contaminants other than aminopterin (rat poison) has been found in the recalled food.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Help Bring Pixie Home
The Deatricks in Bolingbrook, Illinois are asking anyone that may have information on their missing pug, Pixie, to contact the Bolingbrook police or Crimestoppers. Pixie was stolen from the family’s home along with other personal belongings during a robbery last week.
Pixie is a year and a half old and is fawn color. The family is offering a $4500 reward or Pixie’s safe return.
Great News! Pixie has been reunited with her family.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Tell HGTV how you pamper your pug
HGTV is putting together a segment on dogs that enjoy the finer things in life and they want to know “How do you pamper your pooch?” So drop them a line and let them know exactly how you pamper your pug. Who knows, you may even get a shot at being on HGTV.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Rat Poison Found in Contaminated Pet Food
ABC News has reported that rat poison has been found in the contaminated pet food produced by Menu Foods.
“A source close to the investigation tells ABC News that the rodenticide, which the source says is illegal to use in the United States, was on wheat that was imported from China and used by Menu Foods in nearly 100 brands of dog and cat food.” (ABC News)
You can read the full article here.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Chat with Pet Poison Experts
On Friday, March 23, 2007 from 3PM to 5PM EST you can chat online with ASPCA Pet Poison Experts. The chat session is a great opportunity to find out more information about specific foods or household items that you may be wondering if they are safe for your pug.
Anyone can join in on the chat, all you will need to do is register with the ASPCA Online Community. Registration is free and easy.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Menu Foods Recall - Helpful Links
A lot of information has been released about the Menu Foods pet food recall. I will do my best to keep an updated list of links here.
Legal Action
Press Releases
- Menu Foods Recall List
- FDA statement on the Menu Foods pet food recall
- Recall Information from Hill’s Pet Nutrition
- Recall Information from Purina concerning Mighty Dog products
- Recall Information concerning Iams products
- P&G Pet Care Press Release concerning Menu Foods Recall of pet food
- Statement by Nutro regarding the recall
News Stories
- CNN - Mass Recall of dog and cat after pets die
- MSNBC - Owners watching pets closely after pet food recall
- CNN - Recalled pet food blamed for more than 100 deaths
- Animal rights group calls for broader pet food recall
- Many pet owners may be thinking about Organic Pet Food after the Pet Food Recall | video
- CNN - FDA finds new chemical in recalled pet food, sick animals
- CNN - Dry food added to pet recall list
- MSNBC - FDA bars wheat gluten used in recalled pet food
- Pet food recall expanded to include Canada-made products
Other Information
Last updated April 11, 2007
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Pet Food Recall
Menu Foods is recalling dog and cat food sold under various brand names after several reports of animals getting sick and even dying after eating the food. You can see the complete list of recalled items here.
The Menu Foods Recall list has been updated at least once. So, if you have checked it before you may want to check it again.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Marc Tetro Auction to Support CPR
On Thursday, March 15, 2007 Marc Tetro will be auctioning a few of his paintings on eBay to benefit Compassionate Pug Rescue. Tetro’s work is amazing and he has a unique way of connecting with animal lovers with his animal themed pieces. The auctions starting on Thursday are a great opportunity to purchase a few pieces of Tetro’s spectacular work and support Compassionate Pug Rescue at the same time.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
What would you do?
The Mega Millions lottery draw is up to a whopping $355 million. Needless to say, people are lining up to purchase what they hope is the winning ticket. The Mercury News, polled a few individuals on what they would do if they won and I just love Dan Orloff’s response:
“I’d retire and run a pug ranch,’’ he said. “Hundreds of little pugs running around can put a smile on just about anyone.”
Me too, Dan. Me too.
