News http://www.ownedbypugs.com/index.php/pugnews en corrine@ownedbypugs.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-15T08:40:20-05:00 2010 Summer Scrapbook Page Contest http://www.ownedbypugs.com/index.php/site/2010_summer_scrapbook_page_contest/ Events, Rescue 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.

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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.

]]> 2010-04-25T19:05:41+00:00 Lydia & Pugs Mother Day Give Away http://www.ownedbypugs.com/index.php/site/lydia_pugs_mother_day_give_away/ Events Lydia & Pugs Mother's 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.

]]> 2010-04-25T18:52:50+00:00 Earth Day Video http://www.ownedbypugs.com/index.php/site/earth_day_video/ Events, Fun 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.

]]> 2010-04-23T15:06:50+00:00 Milwaukee Pug Fest 2010 http://www.ownedbypugs.com/index.php/site/milwaukee_pug_fest_2010/ Events 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.

]]> 2010-04-16T19:14:42+00:00 Whose Mouth is Cleaner - Yours or Your Pug’s? http://www.ownedbypugs.com/index.php/site/whose_mouth_is_cleaner_-_yours_or_your_pugs/ Health 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.

]]> 2010-03-05T15:29:22+00:00 Martha Stewart’s Paw-Print Pet Treats http://www.ownedbypugs.com/index.php/site/martha_stewarts_paw-print_pet_treats/ Family 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.

Click here to view the recipe.

]]> 2010-03-04T10:01:04+00:00 Dogs Catching Treats - Slow Motion http://www.ownedbypugs.com/index.php/site/dogs_catching_treats_slow_motion/ Fun While I am not a Pedigree buyer, I love their super slow-mo ad of dogs catching treats. Pure bliss.

]]> 2010-03-03T05:01:50+00:00 Biff - The Agility Pug http://www.ownedbypugs.com/index.php/site/biff_-_the_agility_pug/ Fun Biff the pug doing agility

Look at Biff go! I just love the uncurled tail and little tongue peek he has going on.

(via poorsweetie)

]]> 2010-03-02T13:06:24+00:00 Pug Head Tilt http://www.ownedbypugs.com/index.php/site/pug_head_tilt/ Fun 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.

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