Events Updated 02/25/16
Next Events - 09/16: Dogs Gone Swimming - Norfolk (HR)
09/16: Not able to participate: Paws for a Cause - Newport News (HR)
09/30 - 10/2/16: Neptune Festival - Virginia Beach Waterfront (HR)
10/8/16: Pugapalooza Rescheduled in Norfolk Virginia (HR)
10/16/16: Bark in the Park - Chesapeake Virginia (HR)
Next Events - 09/16: Dogs Gone Swimming - Norfolk (HR)
09/16: Not able to participate: Paws for a Cause - Newport News (HR)
09/30 - 10/2/16: Neptune Festival - Virginia Beach Waterfront (HR)
10/8/16: Pugapalooza Rescheduled in Norfolk Virginia (HR)
10/16/16: Bark in the Park - Chesapeake Virginia (HR)
About Our Events
Events are a way for P.U.G.S. to find new volunteers, bring awareness about the pug breed through interaction with either personnally owned or foster pugs, and generally to obtain necessary resources to continue the rescue effort. Depending on the weather and the venue, we may not always have a pug at our side, as much as they want to be wherever we are. We participate in events as either notified or found/created primarily in Virginia. If you have an event that you would like to see us at or think would be a great opportunity for us, then please email details to events@pugsugottasave.org.
Check out our 2015 Grand Illumination Parade webpage. We have again been accepted to parade in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia again this year. The overall theme is Winter Wonderland.
Like to take part? How about becoming a volunteer?
Would you like to join us and the Hampton Roads Pug Meetup?
Like to take part? How about becoming a volunteer?
Would you like to join us and the Hampton Roads Pug Meetup?
35th Annual Mutt Masquerade Walk for the Animals & 5k Run
31st Street Park at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
We may or may not be a part of this event; however, that shouldn't stop you and your furbaby from having some fun.
Bring your friends, family and pets to enjoy a funfilled day of activities, contests, 5K run and "pack" walk down the Boardwalk.
Schedule:
9am: 5K Registration
10am: 5K Run (dogs welcome!)
11am: Costume Contest
1130am: One-Mile Pledge Walk for the Animals
10am-1pm: Fun & Games in the Park, Adoptable Animals from Local Organization
31st Street Park at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
We may or may not be a part of this event; however, that shouldn't stop you and your furbaby from having some fun.
Bring your friends, family and pets to enjoy a funfilled day of activities, contests, 5K run and "pack" walk down the Boardwalk.
Schedule:
9am: 5K Registration
10am: 5K Run (dogs welcome!)
11am: Costume Contest
1130am: One-Mile Pledge Walk for the Animals
10am-1pm: Fun & Games in the Park, Adoptable Animals from Local Organization
Bark in the Park
Chesapeake City Park
Noon - 5 pm (Subject to change)
This is a relatively large event and is a lot of fun. We hope to see you there. Come to the other side of the booth and volunteer. Adoptable dogs available in the area will be in attendance, come see one and maybe start the process of adoption.
Chesapeake City Park
Noon - 5 pm (Subject to change)
This is a relatively large event and is a lot of fun. We hope to see you there. Come to the other side of the booth and volunteer. Adoptable dogs available in the area will be in attendance, come see one and maybe start the process of adoption.
@ Ballentine Bark Park
2717 Tait Terrace
Norfolk, VA 23509
The date had been chosen and the theme picked, but then the rain came... So we had to reschedule... We just couldn't let Pugapalooza not happen, so get ready for the 8th annual Pugapalooza event in October of 2016 with the theme of PUGS Live from the Red Carpet .
Stay tuned to our website as we update it with details of the events, including items that will be available for raffle, vendors that have offered to be there, and more.
Thankfully this year we again received the help of a generous artist in the design of our logo. We want to thank Joni Solis of horse-logos.com (Yes she draws more than just horses.) Last year, she provided the drawing of Pugs in the plane and the year before the hero and villain pugs that were printed on t-shirts. This year's and previous year's T-shirts are available at http://shop.pugsugottasave.org/Events/Pugapalooza. Order your's today! (We have Lady's T-shirts as well). The shirts are of a color logo on grey fabric.
We will have a raffle with many items available. Stay tuned, as we will update the website with the "packages". Basically the raffle works like this: purchase tickets from one of our ticket selling volunteers. Place some contact information on the ticket. Find the items you would like to win, and place your tickets in the ticket containers of your choice. While we hope that you will stay the entire day, your presence is not required to win.
We would hope to receive items for use in our raffle. In previous years Max & Erma's at Pembroke provided a generous donation of a gift card. Please consider stopping in.
The Ballentine Civic league has added water to the park and as always, we ask that owners responsibly care for their pets and give them a break, water, and some shade.
We expanded the area for the event because we have grown so much over the years. Hopefully we can advertise on tv, on the radio, and in the newspapers of the area. If you know someone in the media, please let us know at events@pugsugottasave.org.
We will again reach out to a local vendor to see if we may coordinate an after festivity dining experience that will provide the rescue an opportunity to raise more funds.
VENDORS!!!! Would you like to sell something at Pugapalooza? Our application is available in downloadable paper form as well as from our sales site. Vendor attendance is free; however, we ask for a small refundable deposit. If the vendor does not attend nor cancel by the deadline, then the deposit will help get a pug microchipped.
Stay tuned to our website as we update it with details of the events, including items that will be available for raffle, vendors that have offered to be there, and more.
Thankfully this year we again received the help of a generous artist in the design of our logo. We want to thank Joni Solis of horse-logos.com (Yes she draws more than just horses.) Last year, she provided the drawing of Pugs in the plane and the year before the hero and villain pugs that were printed on t-shirts. This year's and previous year's T-shirts are available at http://shop.pugsugottasave.org/Events/Pugapalooza. Order your's today! (We have Lady's T-shirts as well). The shirts are of a color logo on grey fabric.
We will have a raffle with many items available. Stay tuned, as we will update the website with the "packages". Basically the raffle works like this: purchase tickets from one of our ticket selling volunteers. Place some contact information on the ticket. Find the items you would like to win, and place your tickets in the ticket containers of your choice. While we hope that you will stay the entire day, your presence is not required to win.
We would hope to receive items for use in our raffle. In previous years Max & Erma's at Pembroke provided a generous donation of a gift card. Please consider stopping in.
The Ballentine Civic league has added water to the park and as always, we ask that owners responsibly care for their pets and give them a break, water, and some shade.
We expanded the area for the event because we have grown so much over the years. Hopefully we can advertise on tv, on the radio, and in the newspapers of the area. If you know someone in the media, please let us know at events@pugsugottasave.org.
We will again reach out to a local vendor to see if we may coordinate an after festivity dining experience that will provide the rescue an opportunity to raise more funds.
VENDORS!!!! Would you like to sell something at Pugapalooza? Our application is available in downloadable paper form as well as from our sales site. Vendor attendance is free; however, we ask for a small refundable deposit. If the vendor does not attend nor cancel by the deadline, then the deposit will help get a pug microchipped.
Neptune Festival
Virginia Beach, VA Oceanfront Specific location TBD and if accepted.
Pugs U Gotta Save is looking forward to taking part in all three days of the Neptune Festival. Event as usual is expected to be Friday 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM, and Sunday 11:00AM - 6PM
We could always use volunteers for this wonderfully exciting event. Three days of meeting people from all over the US and beyond, children coming to see the pugs and spend some time with them. It can be fairly exciting, while also a great opportunity to relax with the waves near by, the sun in the sky, and the fireworks overhead. We hope that you will come out to the beach, find us and provide whatever assistance you can. We will post more as we receive information.
Virginia Beach, VA Oceanfront Specific location TBD and if accepted.
Pugs U Gotta Save is looking forward to taking part in all three days of the Neptune Festival. Event as usual is expected to be Friday 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM, and Sunday 11:00AM - 6PM
We could always use volunteers for this wonderfully exciting event. Three days of meeting people from all over the US and beyond, children coming to see the pugs and spend some time with them. It can be fairly exciting, while also a great opportunity to relax with the waves near by, the sun in the sky, and the fireworks overhead. We hope that you will come out to the beach, find us and provide whatever assistance you can. We will post more as we receive information.
Noon until 4pm
Unfortunately, because of scheduling and available resources we are not able to take part in this years Cause for Paws in Newport News, VA at the Mariners' Museum Park. Intersection of Copeland Ln and Warwick Blvd in Newport News.
While, we won't be there, stop by if it is near you and show your support.
Interested in Volunteering, Fostering, or Helping at events? Goto: http://volunteer.pugsugottasave.org and sign up today.
Unfortunately, because of scheduling and available resources we are not able to take part in this years Cause for Paws in Newport News, VA at the Mariners' Museum Park. Intersection of Copeland Ln and Warwick Blvd in Newport News.
While, we won't be there, stop by if it is near you and show your support.
Interested in Volunteering, Fostering, or Helping at events? Goto: http://volunteer.pugsugottasave.org and sign up today.
Saturday, September 17, 2016, Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center
Time: 10am - 3pm
Come to the 7th annual dogs gone swimming event at the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center at 7300 Newport Avenue. The event is typically from 11am to 4pm; however, time is TBD.
We will have adoptable pugs and/or personally owned pugs available for viewing and discussion. Stop by and see us. If you haven't filled out a volunteer application yet, we would like to hear from you.
There will be designated water/waste stations for dogs, vet technicians and vets will be on the premises, with animal emergency response on scene. Most of all there will be 2 adoptable dog parades and a couple of contests just for adoptable dogs.
The pool will be closed for the season and open for dogs only.
The event will feature a dog swimsuit contest and parade and much more.
For more information and to register for a dog swim session visit please go to www.friendsofnacc.com.
K-9 Karnival in Hampton Roads.
Come to Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach for a wonderful day in the park, dog events, booths, and well, some puggies.
Last year we partnered up with California Pizza Kitchen to help raise money for PUGS. We will continue to explore this opportunity this coming year, and appreciate the help provided by them. If you have ideas about how we can do this easily and routinely, please contact us at the rescue.
Before, during or after, enjoy dining at California Pizza Kitchen with 20% of the price of any item purchased going to Pugs U Gotta Save. (Yes, drinks included). You can order online and they offer take-out, and if you are having a catering event, please consider providing this flier to help support Pug Rescue!
Come to Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach for a wonderful day in the park, dog events, booths, and well, some puggies.
Last year we partnered up with California Pizza Kitchen to help raise money for PUGS. We will continue to explore this opportunity this coming year, and appreciate the help provided by them. If you have ideas about how we can do this easily and routinely, please contact us at the rescue.
Before, during or after, enjoy dining at California Pizza Kitchen with 20% of the price of any item purchased going to Pugs U Gotta Save. (Yes, drinks included). You can order online and they offer take-out, and if you are having a catering event, please consider providing this flier to help support Pug Rescue!
North Landing (#1 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth, Virginia)
Pugs U Gotta Save will be at the 6th Annual Cause for Paws in April.
Join us for the 8th Annual "Cause for Paws" Dog Walk & Festival! The event will include a 5K run, 1 mile dog walk, live music, food and beverages from local restaurants, children’s activities, local rescue groups, exhibitors, adoptable animals and more.
Schedule of events (times subject to change, see official website below):
9am - 5K Run
10am - Opening Remarks & 1 Mile Dog Walk
10am - 2pm: Festival
For more information visit the Portsmouth Humane Society's webpage.
Pugs U Gotta Save will be at the 6th Annual Cause for Paws in April.
Join us for the 8th Annual "Cause for Paws" Dog Walk & Festival! The event will include a 5K run, 1 mile dog walk, live music, food and beverages from local restaurants, children’s activities, local rescue groups, exhibitors, adoptable animals and more.
Schedule of events (times subject to change, see official website below):
9am - 5K Run
10am - Opening Remarks & 1 Mile Dog Walk
10am - 2pm: Festival
For more information visit the Portsmouth Humane Society's webpage.