Saturday, November 8, 2008

Pugsgiving 2008


Mark your calendars Pug friends, Pugsgiving 2008 is on the way! If you have never been to Pugsgiving it is one of the things you MUST do this fall. It is always a wonderful time for the whole family. Plus, where else can you see a sea of Pugs of all shapes and sizes!? If you go once, I promise you it will become a family tradition. This year Pugsgiving is being held across from Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. There will be plenty of shade and water for your Pugs. With food and games for Pugs and their families. 

Arrive early for door prizes, silent auction, and game sign up. This is where the early Pugs gets the biscuits. Kinda like the early bird gets the worm, only much better. 

See you there!

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Pug Rescue Logo Items


Pug Rescue of Florida is now offering their logo on various items to purchase. If you love Pugs (and who doesn't!) you can help support Pug Rescue and own these wonderful items. These are just a few of the items available to purchase. To see the full list of items please check out www.Cafepress.com/PugRescueFL.




Don't Miss Out


Mark your calendars for this garage sale to help raise money for all those Pugs in need! PROoF is still in need of volunteers to help on the day of the sale. Donations of unwanted items are still being taken to be sold at the garage sale. If you have items to donate or are available to help out on the day of the sale please contact Tiffany by email at puggirl417@gmail.com. Hope to see everyone there!

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Do you think you have the cutest, most handsome or funniest Pug around? Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your Pug a star. Send us your photos ($5 for each entry) for a chance to appear in the Pug Rescue 2009 Calendar! Proceeds as always go to help the many Pugs in need.



Monday, August 18, 2008

Ice Cream Treats For Pugs

Well actually this frozen treat can be made for any dog, we just like Pugs around here. If you've ever purchased Frosty Paws you know how much Pugs love them. You'll also know just how much they cost, especially if you have a multi dog household like I do. So here is a fabulous recipe I found, it's easy and good for your Pugs too. The original recipe came from PetnBlog.



32 ounces vanilla yogurt (I used Stonyfield Farm, there is no added sugar in it & it's all natural.)
1 mashed banana or 1 jar of baby fruit
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
Blend all together and freeze in either 3 ounce paper cups or ice cube trays. Microwave just a few seconds before serving.

I used the above cupcake pan, it is made out of silicone. It's great you can freeze the treats w/out a cupcake liner & they pop out very easy. 

Monday, August 11, 2008

Precious Lives Saved

This video is composed of just a few of the precious pugs that have been given a second chance. Their new life has been made possible because of the dedicated volunteers of PROoF and the countless donations made by generous hearts. Thank you!

Dakota's New Family

Last weekend Dakota found her forever home. It was a very exciting day for everyone. Her new mommy drove all the way up to Tampa from South Florida. She brought along her two dogs: Baxter & Bella. Everyone got along well from the moment they all met. Bella was a little timid, but her mom says that's her nature.  Now you see in the photo below, Bella and Dakota are best of friends.



It took quite a few tries to get everyone in one photo, but it finally happened. 
Bella is on the left, then Dakota & her pug brother Baxter. Her new mom tells us that everyone piles in with her at night, she even has a ramp for them to get up on the bed. 





Looks like Bella has come out of her shell. She and Dakota like to run in the back yard and wrestle on the floor. 



Sunday, August 10, 2008

Charity Event






Don't forget about the bowling charity event to help support PROoF. It's going on next Saturday the 16th from 5:30 pm till 8:00 pm. Proceeds will go to help our pugs in need. Bring your family and friends out to this event and have a wonderful time! $15.00 for 2 hours of bowling includes shoes, ball rental, a slice of pizza and soda. You can't beat that price for a night out. Hope to see you all there. 

Friday, August 8, 2008

Dakota's Journey


Meet Dakota. Dakota was hit by a car one week prior to this photo above. She was badly bruised and had a severe injury to her right front leg. Do to unknown reasons she did not receive the medical treatment she needed. As a result of this her right front leg became infected with gangrene. This left the leg unusable and rotting with bones exposed. This is when Pug Rescue of Florida came into her life. She was surrendered and finally received the medical attention she desperately needed. The doctors were not able to save her deteriorating leg and agreed it would be best to amputate. 


After many days in the hospital she was well enough to go into foster care. For the first time in over a week, she was able to rest comfortably.  She did not have to worry about pain, food or getting the attention she needed. She was safe in the hands of Pug Rescue of Florida. 



Weeks after her surgery she has recovered better than anyone could have expected! She runs and plays with her new friends, no one would ever guess she has only three legs. 


This little girl is the sole reason why Pug Rescue of Florida exists. To give pugs a second chance of having the best life possible.