Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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
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
Honorable Mentions - $50
In alphabetical order by artist
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
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
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
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
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
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.
