Pug Events

You do not have to be owned by a pug to attend SPR events. If you're thinking about adding a pug to your family, coming to SPR events is a great way to get to know the breed. You can talk to pug people and learn about what life with pugs is like.

Paw print Fundraising Garage Sale
 

Date: Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8, 2010
Time: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. (both days)
Location: Norton's Ark Veterinary Clinic, 13241 NE 109th Pl, Redmond, WA (map)

The idea here is pretty simple: you shop, pugs win. Come to the garage sale and find a deal, uncover a hidden treasure, or strike a bargain. Whatever the case, the proceeds of your purchases go directly to the many costs of rescuing pugs in need: food (including special food for various medical conditions), medicine, corrective surgeries, spaying and neutering, vaccines and medical lab work. Since when has shopping made you feel that good?

Garage Sale Flier Help spread the word! Download the flier here (PDF).

Paw print Meet 'n' Greet: Puyallup
 

Meet 'n' Greet

Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Dog Daze Natural Pet Market, 105 E Stewart Ave, Puyallup, WA (map)

Join SPR volunteers at Dog Daze Natural Pet Market's brand new location in Puyallup. They'll be available to answer your questions about living with pugs, fostering and adopting rescue pugs, pug personalities, pug health considerations, and getting involved with SPR.

While you're there, check out their selection of natural dog and cat food, treats (including locally produced ones), toys, fashionable pet apparel, collars and leashes, and gifts for pets and owners.

Store owner Erin has a passion for rescue and is a strong supporter of pet adoption.

Paw print Meet 'n' Greet: Renton Art Walk
 
Meet 'n' Greet

Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Event: 5th Annual Downtown Renton Art & Antique Walk
Location: S 3rd Ave and surrounding area, Renton, WA (map)

The 5th Annual Downtown Renton Art & Antique Walk brings to the streets paintings, multi-media, pottery, sculpture, crafts, and photography displays from over 100 local artists—and PUGS!

You can meet artists, explore antiques, enjoy live music and dance performances—and talk to pug people and get all your pug questions answered. Find out from SPR's volunteers all about life with pugs, and fostering and adopting rescue pugs. Plus, several pugs are expected to be in attendance.

Need another excuse to go? The event's website says there's plentiful free parking.

Paw print Pug 'N' Brew
 

Pug 'N' Brew

Date: Sunday, September 26, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Pyramid Brewery, 91 South Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA (map)
Admission:

  • Adults (>10 years): $10
  • Kids (6-10 years): $5
  • Children (<6 years) and pugs: FREE!

Pugs and beer—could there be a better way to bring summer to a close? We don't think so. And so we bring you: Pug 'N' Brew, the Northwest's premier pug and beer event.

What you can look forward to: There's a beer garden (of course!) and a concession stand where you and your pug can get important beer accessories like hot dogs and fries. There will also be pug-friendly vendors, Suma the Pet Psychic, pug races, a pug fashion show, and if it looks like the weather's going to be hot, you can count on kiddie cooling pools for the pugs (remember to bring a towel to dry them off before they get back in the car).

Vendors: Interested in setting up a table/booth at Pug 'N' Brew? Contact Kristi at crazypuglady11@yahoo.com or 425-359-7982.

Note: Only pugs and adults 21 years and older are allowed in the beer garden.

Help make this a great event: download the flier (PDF) and post it on community bulletin boards or anywhere else you can.

   
Paw print Pug-o-Ween
 
Bee Pug Cow Pug Skunk Pug Mail Pug
 

Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA (map)
Admission:

  • Adults (>10 years): $10
  • Kids (6-10 years): $5
  • Children (<6 years) and pugs: FREE!

Trick or treat! Time for your pug to come up with his or her best costume idea and compete for treats in a costume contest. There will also be other fun events like the pug races as well as pug-friendly vendors and Suma the Pet Psychic. Stay tuned for more details!

Vendors: Interested in setting up a table/booth at Pug-o-Ween? Contact Shelley at srichfie@yahoo.com or 206-992-0708

   
Paw print Free Coffee Program
 

When: 2:00 p.m., Nov. 24 - 1:00 p.m., Nov. 26, 2010
Location: I-5 rest area at Smokey Point (southbound)

SPR is looking for volunteers to staff the free coffee stand at the I-5 southbound rest area at Smokey Point. The WA State Department of Transportation free coffee program allows representatives from registered non-profit groups to provide free refreshments to the public in exchange for an opportunity to collect donations to the group. SPR will be providing coverage for the Smokey Point rest area on the southbound side of I-5 over the Thanksgiving Day holiday. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Sherry.

   
Paw print 2011 Pug Gala
 

Date: Saturday, June 18, 2011
Location: Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle (map)

It's SPR's 16th Annual Pug Gala—the biggest event of the pug year! Bring your pugs, bring your family, bring your friends. There are hours of fun, entertainment and shopping for everyone. Past years have included a parade of rescue pugs, pug talent contest, pug costume contest, pug races (go, pugs, go!), pug-friendly vendors and on-site vets who specialize in pug care. This day of pug-centric activity is SPR's biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds support the care of rescued pugs throughout the year.

   
Non-SPR Events
Paw print Seattle Pug Parties
 

Date: Last Sunday of the month (Rain or Shine!)
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Magnuson Park (Off-Leash Park, Small Dog Area), 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle (map)

The small dog area is completely fenced in (as is the whole park), but is for small and shy dogs only. This eliminates some typical dog park problems for our pugs.

Directions: Take Sand Point Way to the old Sand Point Naval Station. Take a Right into the base. Keep going straight until the road ends. The small dog area is to your right, in the off-leash area.

   
Paw print NW Pugs
 

Date: Varies
Time: Varies
Location: Varies

NW Pugs is a private pug group that offers playtimes and parties for pugs and their people. New pugs and pug mixes are always welcome!

To learn more about the group, contact pugplaytime@comcast.net or visit www.meetup.com/NWPugs.

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Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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