Events

Seattle Pug Gala Fundraiser a Huge Success

Check out the media coverage about the 2005 Seattle Pug Gala!
For Pug People, a breed apart - flat out (Seattle Times)
Pugs, pugs, pugs, pugs, pugs, pugs - enough said (King County Journal)

Seattle, WA – Seattle Pug Rescue is excited to announce that the 2005 Seattle Pug Gala, held May 14 in Seattle at Magnuson park, raised over $15,000 to aid in the medical care of rescued and homeless pugs. Over 2,300 people were estimated to be in attendance and whopping 1,000 pugs, making it the most successful Seattle Pug Gala in the ten-year history of the event. The Seattle Pug Gala features pug races, talent show, costume contest and the “Parade of Rescued Pugs.” This year, winners of the costume contest include a pug resembling a dirt devil vacuum, a pug adorned in the traditional attire of Chinese royalty, and the unlikely but definitely creative pug made up as “gum on the bottom of a shoe!” Talent show winners include a “whirling dervish” pug, impressing the throng of pug enthusiasts by truly bringing to life to the phrase “perpetual motion.” In a heartwarming moment, a deaf pug trained to obey hand signals by her owner performed her tricks to the amazement of the large crowd. Nancy Hood, organizer of the event, said, “We appreciate the support that Northwest pug owners show year after year by attending this fundraiser for needy pugs.” She adds, “The increasing popularity of the Seattle Pug Gala proves that pug people are the most dedicated dog owners around.” Seattle Pug Rescue is a division of the Puget Sound Pug Dog Club. The group rescued and provided medical care to over 40 local pugs in 2004.
100% of Gala ticket sales to directly to Seattle Pug Rescue after expenses.

A big thank you to our sponsors www.pugpalace.com and the Puget Sound Pug Dog Club!

A documentary about pugs was filmed at this year's Seattle Pug Gala! Seattle Pug Rescue will bring you the latest information on the movie release dates soon! Click here to watch the trailer in Windows Media OR watch in Quick Time. Hollywood, here we come!

Thank you to all the vendors participating in the Gala this year! www.PugManor.com, Dr. Melissa Norton of Norton's Ark Vet in Kirkland, Lil Critters Pet Photography, Coffees ala Carte, All the Best Pet Care, Karen McClelland Fine Art Dog Prints and more!

Click here to read about the 2004 Pug Gala

The 2005 Seattle Pug Parties are held at the Bitter Lake Community Center

Remaining Parties:
Saturday, August 6, 2005

Sunday, October 30, 2005 Pug O'Ween
This is our famous costume event -- don't miss it!

Saturday, December 3, 2005

Updated 6/14/05