The Pug Rescue of New England’s Pug Social is always our favorite event of the year! Hundreds of pugs come out to Spencer, MA to celebrate their pugliness and compete for fabulous titles such as Most Wrinkles, Best Kisser, and Best Trick. PRoNE holds a special place in my heart because they are the rescue that brought JD into my life. All You Need is Pug would not exist without JD, and my life would have been completely different if JD had never burst upon it with his inspiring energy and spunky spirit. I am so grateful to PRoNE for introducing me to my little soul mate!

The Glamorous Pugdashians

This year’s Pug Social was particularly exciting because so may pug loving families were present! I don’t think I have ever seen the social so packed with pets and their people. It was a beautiful day is Spencer, and families made the trek from all over the east coast to come out to share in the pug fun.

King & Maddrox

There were even famous dogs in attendance including Bitt Dog of Love, Spanky & Darla, Woof Wellington, The Pugdashians, and Maddrox & King, all of whom are well known on Instrgram, Twitter, and other social media platforms. How lucky are we to have seen so many of these extraordinary dogs in a single day?

A happy customer in a Candy Corn Hat

It was such a great experience to talk with all of the customers who stopped by our table. Many were repeat customers who had bought items from us during socials past, and others had purchased from our Etsy shop or followed our adventures on Facebook. It’s always nice to be able to put names with faces and learn a little more about the individuals who support my small business and allow me to do what I love for a living!

A cutie pie in her Little Monster Hat

What struck me most about this particular group of pug lovers is how concerned and caring they are about one another’s dogs. Several people inquired about JD’s continued battle with his corneal ulcer and offered helpful advice from their own similar experiences with their pets. I can’t express how thankful I am to have customers who are so genuine and kind!

Bitt looking ferocious in his Lion Hat

I wish I had had time to wander about the fairgrounds to meet more families and peek at some of the contests, but our table was busy throughout the entirety of the event! I did manage to sneak a few moments to snuggle with Bitt whenever he and his pug siblings stopped by my table. Bitt was made an honorary pug for the day and even dressed up in one of our Lion Hats to keep warm.

A cozy customer in a Frog Hat

It’s hard to believe that another Pug Social has come and gone! This will  likely be our last event for 2015. We will be spending the rest of the season preparing holiday orders and will look forward to seeing you all at next year’s festivities!

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The first pugs that we instantly recognized were Paddington and Sanka. These handsome brothers are definitely show-stoppers! Sanka’s spunky energy and Paddington’s cool-dude attitude make them so much fun to hang out with. JD definitely enjoyed getting to know this dynamic duo.

Soon after meeting Paddington & Sanka, we saw our ever-gracious host, Hamilton Pug! For those who don’t know Hamilton, he is the wonderful host of #PugChat on Twitter every Wednesday night. He & his humans organized the Boston Pug Party and brought us all together, so we are very grateful that he gave us the opportunity to meet so many of our fabulous friends in a single day. Hamilton is everything you would expect him to be: handsome, sweet, and incredibly charming!

And let’s not forget Hamilton’s little brother, Rufus! Rufus is equally as dapper and dashing as his older brother, and he always makes the best faces in photos. This pair never stops making us smile in their online antics, so seeing them in person made us feel a bit starstruck!

One of the pugs who traveled the farthest to come to the Pug Party was Violet. This little cutie is sweet as can be and is just as cuddly in person as she appears to be in photos. She and her brother Timmy made the trek with their humans all the way from Chicago to come and meet everyone in Boston. I think they deserve an award for being such good friends to travel all that way! We made a pink beret for Violet a few months ago, and she melted our hearts in the sweet photo that her owner shared with us. It was fun to see this little lady up close & personal!

JD made pals with many of the pugs that we met, but there is no denying that he and the very handsome Otis the Pug Walsh became the fastest of friends. These two took an immediate liking to one another, and what was so extraordinary is that they practically look like twins! JD is a few years older than Otis, but minus the greying muzzle, these little guys could be brothers. Now, you may be thinking “don’t all pugs look alike?” Nope! All pugs have unique features, whether it be the patterns in their wrinkles or the curliness of their tails. Us humans decided that these guys must be brothers from another mother. While JD adored Otis, I must admit that I had a little crush on him myself. He just has a way of winning hearts!

While all of the humans stopped to chat and gush about how cute all of the pugs were, the pugs seized the opportunity to have playtime. JD had a particularly fun romp with Wellington!

We saw several pugs wearing hats that we made for them. This put a huge smile on my face! It was quite a chilly day in Boston, making our hats as practical as they are cute. Here JB & Spanky wait for snacks while Spanky shows off his style in a Little Monster Hat.

We mentioned that Sanka is a show-stopper, but in case you didn’t believe us, just check out this little cowboy!

Paddington got us in the football spirit a day early with the Football Helmet that his parents got him from our Etsy shop. One pug mama noted that this hat also looks a bit like a Hostess cupcake. Quite right! Either way, Paddington looks pretty pawesome.

Toward the end of the pre-party we met Shaugnessy. We couldn’t resist snapping a picture of JD with a fellow fashionable pug. Those coats could definitely put these two on the best-dressed list.

While I wish we had even more fun to share from the event, our day was sadly cut short. Just after arriving in Boston I noticed that JD’s eye was a bit cloudy and blue. JD is currently undergoing treatment for a corneal ulcer in his right eye, and I worried that the treatment might be having an adverse effect. I called our vet just before the Pug Party began and she asked us to bring JD in immediately. I was heartbroken. We were so excited for this special day and I hated to leave, but JD’s health is always our top priority. We stayed at the event long enough to say ‘hello’ to as many of our friends as possible before we left and rushed JD to the emergency room at our animal hospital. It turns out that JD’s eye was not responding to the treatment that we were prescribed earlier in the week, and the changes we were seeing in his eye were caused by the ulcer. Today, JD is doing fairly well. He is currently being administered two new types of eye drops every 2 hours and has an appointment with an ophthalmologist tomorrow. We are hoping for the best and will keep you posted about his results.

We want to thank everyone for your well-wishes and concern. Everyone we met at the Pug Party was so kind and we were struck not only by how wonderful and well behaved so many of the dogs were, but how gracious and friendly all of their humans were as well. It was a pleasure to meet so many extraordinary pug families, and we hope to have the opportunity to do it again some day!

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Come join The Pugs this Saturday, October 3 for the Boston Pug Party! This event, being organized by Hamilton Pug & his humans, is sure to be one of the pugliest parties of the year. Some of the internet’s most famous pugs will be collecting in Boston to meet their fans and friends. We are ecstatic that we are going to have the opportunity to see so many of our customers and friends in a single day!

Along with Hamilton and his brother Rufus, event-goers will also have the opportunity to meet Otis the Pug Walsh, Spanky & Darla, Paddington & Sanka, and many more Twitter sensations and Insta-famous pals.

The pre-party starts at 2:00 on Boston Common and the day will progress into a full-swing party on the Revere Hotel Rooftop at 3:00 when pugs and their families will enjoy “Barks & Brews.” Whether you have paws or opposable thumbs, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Jeremy, JD, and I will be at The Boston Pug Party sharing goodie bags packed with business cards, exclusive coupons, & dog snacks, so be sure to look for The All You Need is Pug team and say ‘hello!’ With Hurricane Joaquin approaching, some nasty weather may be expected this Saturday, so pack those umbrellas & rain boots for the day! Check Hamilton Pug’s twitter for updates on the event.

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As we set up, I was glad to see the sun shining. Last year’s frigid, wet weather made it hard for the pugs to enjoy the day, and made all of the humans run to The Pug Cafe for hot chocolate and coffee! This year, the day was beautiful and bright, as were the smiles on the faces of every person and pet who arrived at the event.

Our hat display board worked out beautifully for showcasing all of our unique designs to event-goers & our hand-designed shopper bags proved a favorite among customers who delighted in the whimsy of these reusable gift bags. All of those paper cuts and glue gun burns were not suffered in vain! It made me so happy to see how much customers really appreciated the small, extra details that were added to make the experience of shopping with us a memorable one.

One of the best parts of these events is that many families return to the social year after year, and we get to see some of our favorite returning customers! Beans is a particularly remarkable pug. Her beautiful black coat shines and her personality is just so sweet, not to mention the fact that her humans are incredibly kind and fun to talk to! We met Beans last year when she stopped by our tent and tried on several of our hats. This year she came back for more, and we hope to see her at our booth again next year!

Another awesome part about pug events is seeing that other dog lovers are just as obsessed with their pets as we are with ours! Last year this little pug came by our tent and became the proud owner of one of our Elephant Hats. When the family stopped by our tent on Saturday they showed us this awesome t-shirt that they had made of their pug wearing our hat! How cool is that?

Two more returning customers that we adore are Mabel and Leo. Mabel is a beautiful little pug full of energy and Leo is a white pug puppy with a beautiful coat and charming smile. Last year, Leo left the pug social with a Monster Hat and Red Baron Hat Set, both of which he was photographed in and his family kindly sent us photos of. Leo is a wonderful model and sweet dog. We loved having the chance to see him and Mabel again!

The pug social would not be complete without the pen of adoptable pugs! Even though I have a full house and currently don’t have the option to adopt another family member, I always stop by to meet the adoptable dogs and give them a kiss for good luck in their adoption processes. Every pug in the pen this year had a unique personality and sweet spirit, and I hope that they will find their forever homes soon!

All in all, Jeremy and I enjoyed ourselves. We had a blast chatting with pug lovers, bidding on pug goodies in the silent auction tent, and playing with the furry friends who ran into our tent and played in the shade. We can’t wait for the Pug Rescue of New England’s social on October 11 and we will look forward to seeing our friends at the GMPR social next fall!

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Last year was our first time vending at the Green Mountain Pug Rescue’s Pug Social. It was a cold, wet, and rainy day, but that didn’t stop hundreds of pugs and their families from coming out to join the festivities! We met so many wonderful pug-lovers and their dogs last year, and we can’t wait until tomorrow when we will be able to join GMPR for another fun-filled event! If you happen to be in Killington, VT and will be attending the social, please stop by our booth and say “hello!” We love to meet our followers and customers in person! We also can’t wait to see all of the pugs enjoying plenty of pugly contests, a rescue alumni parade, pug play-time, and even a costume contest! Visit Green Mountain Pug Rescue’s website for all of the details and the schedule of the day’s events.

Here are photos of a few little cuties who visited our tent at last year’s event:

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We’ve been spending the past several weeks preparing for our fall events! Between gift wrapping tote bags, hand-knitting dog hats, and hand creating custom shopper bags, we have been working hard to create a shopping experience that our customers will be ecstatic to enjoy. We hope to see you at the Green Mountain Pug Rescue Pug Social in Killington, VT on September 12! While enjoying the festivities, be sure to stop by our booth to say ‘hello’ and browse all of our available products. You will easily be able to find us, just look for the booth with a big banner featuring pugs in frog hats! We can’t wait to meet the hundreds of beautiful dogs and their families that will attend this event. Visit the GMPR website for additional details on the pug social.

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