Pugfest Pug Dog Rescue and Adoption

Southeast Pug Rescue & Adoption, Inc. (SEPRA) was formed in Georgia in 1990 to aid in placing lost, surrendered or abandoned pugs in loving, caring homes primarily in the Southeast (GA, FL, SC, TN, MO). Although, they will take any pug in need from any place.


SEPRA is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to pugs. They will take any and all pugs regardless of age, health and/or temperament, and they've even been known to take pug mixes. Their pugs come from a variety of avenues including shelters, owner surrenders, and even found wandering down the streets. All pugs are placed in foster care with dedicated volunteers for evaluation and vet-work, which includes: shots, spaying/neutering and treatment for any illnesses, if necessary. They've had many come through with heartworms, knee/hip problems, eye problems, broken limbs etc. They will treat all that is reasonably possible as long as the pug is not suffering.



Their major fundraiser is their annual Pugfest. This year’s Pugfest will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the Gwinnett county Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville, GA. Note: there is NO rain date for this event. Events begin at 10 am and include great contests including:
• Oldest Pug
• Farthest Traveled Pug
• Curliest Tail
• Most Wrinkles
• Most Gray
• Best Kisser
• Best Trick
• Most Unique Pug Mix
• Longest Tongue

Costume Contests begin at 2 pm and have two classes:
• Store-bought
• Homemade

Their raffle, silent auction, live music and entertainment will continue throughout the day. Tickets are $6 at the gate, however Pugs get in free. See the SEPRA web site for more information.

See the Pet Events calendar at For Love of a Dog for more dog events.  Fetch the For Love of a Dog resource pages for other dog rescue and adoption organizations.

Benefit for Bully Breeds in California

BULLYLICIOUS
Saturday, Feb 20 in Alameda, CA
A night of music, dogs, auction and burlesque.

What do hot girls, pit bulls, calendars and philanthropy have in common? Find out at "Bullylicious," a one-night event from 7 p.m. until midnight Saturday, February 20. The benefit for BAD RAP and Pinups for Pitbulls will be held at Autobody Fine Art Gallery in Alameda.Bullylicious will feature live music by 77 El Deora and Patty Schemel (drummer for Hole), with special guests and live burlesque featuring Little Darling, Bunny Pistol and Barbary Coast Burlesque. There will be a raffle, silent auction, scrumptious food, calendar signing booth and special appearances by Pinups for Pitbulls Calendar models Little Darling, Audiogirl and Ana Poe, as well as BAD RAP spokesdogs Jonny Justice, Muggy, Lola and Honky Tonk.

All proceeds will go to BAD RAP and Pinups for Pitbulls, organizations dedicated to improving the lives of American Pit Bull Terriers.BAD RAP, founded in 1999, has gained acclaim for its work in evaluating and rescuing the dogs seized from Michael Vick?s property, where a dog-fighting operation was shut down. BAD RAP'S goal is to secure the future of the American Pit Bull Terrier as a cherished family companion.

Pinups for Pitbulls produces an annual pinup-themed calendar to raise awareness about breed bans and breedspecific abuse, and to raise money for bully-breed rescue groups throughout the country.Event coordinators Donyale Hoye and Ana Poe encourage attendees to dress "like you want to party."

Open Your Heart Benefit for MO Alliance for Animal Legislation

Don't miss the 7th Annual "Open Your Heart" celebration on Sunday, February 21, 2010! A Roaring 20's theme will set the stage as we celebrate the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation's 20th anniversary. Put on your spiffiest rags and fluffiest boas and join us for a swingin' good time. The evening will include surprises and special moments including presentation of the Alliance's prestigious Grace Korsan Award to Nancy H. Grove, electing a new pet to be the "Face of the Alliance" for 2010, and much, much more. Tickets start at $75.00 per person. Contact MAAL for more information.

Fetch the pet events calendar at For Love of a Dog.