Pug Rescue of Florida Honors War Veterans and Pugs for its 9th PugsGiving Event
Pug Rescue of Florida enlists the help of a celebrity pug to raise funds.
- Orlando, FL (1888PressRelease) November 05, 2011 - The Pug Rescue of Florida is kicking off their 9th annual PugsGiving Fundraiser this year with a dinner honoring war veterans. The dinner will be held on November 11th at the Smokehouse Grill restaurant in Kissimmee. 'Yappy Hour' will begin at 5:00p.m.with dinner immediately following. Not only will pug-owning war veterans be honored at this event, the Smokehouse Grill will provide dinner and drink specials for Pug Rescue attendees.
This dinner will mark the beginning of a very busy weekend for Pug Rescue of Florida. The PugsGiving Fundraiser will be at the Ramada Gateway Convention Center in Kissimmee on November 12th from 11:00a.m.to 5:00p.m . This is the biggest fundraising event for pugs in the state of Florida with expected attendance to exceed 1,500. Parking and general admission is free for children and pugs, and $5.00 for adults. PugsGiving will begin with a silent auction and the day's activities will include contests, dog parties, raffles, and an adoptable pug parade. Attendees will also enjoy games, auctions, and vendor offerings such as grooming by Barking Lot and gourmet dog treats by Woof Gang Bakery. And there will be a Skype appearance by perhaps the most famous pug of all, Doritos commercial star Oko Nono.
The Legends at Orange Lake Resort is also helping sponsor this fundraising event by allowing Pug Rescue attendees receive a discounted $49 rate for golf that will include green and cart fees November 11th to November 13th.
PugsGiving started in 2002 with the goal of raising awareness for the plight of pugs, increasing adoptions, and reducing euthanasia. "We anticipate 2011 to be another successful year for PugsGiving - last year we raised over $20,000 that went directly to pugs who were in need of veterinary care and homes", says Retha Puvogel, President of Pug Rescue of Florida, Inc.
About Pug Rescue of Florida
Pug Rescue of Florida/Orlando Pug Rescue and Adoption, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists for the sole purpose of finding caring, safe, and loving permanent homes for rescued, displaced, and homeless dogs of the Pug breed regardless of age or condition. PROoF works in conjunction with other organizations, such as the Humane Society, and provides outreach and education at all major adoption events. PROoF alone creates adoption events at various local and national pet stores, county parks, and other major outlets. They have also assisted other rescues and shelters with victims of Hurricane Katrina, tornados, floods and other catastrophic events. PROoF operates through an organized network of volunteers and sustains itself through both fund-raising efforts and generous financial support of private individuals and commercial entities. The organization is 100% volunteer driven and funded without administrative costs or salaries - money is only spent on animals they save. For more information go to http://www.pugrescueofflorida.org/, or email pugrescueofflorida ( @ ) gmail dot com dot
Pug Rescue of Florida
P.O. Box 316
Windermere, FL 34786
Contact: Anna Turner, Media Liaison
aturner7 ( @ ) cfl dot rr.com
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