[PROSnews] Pug PROS News, September 2004

[Announcements at pugpros.org]

Greetings PROS Pals!

Welcome to our first dispatch for the announcements and news list. Since
we are an all volunteer run organization we will not be sending this out
too often (good news for your inbox, eh?) but we will try to keep you
updated on fun stuff and important news in a timely way.

On to the news!

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In this newsletter:

* Fall Pug Events
* FDA Recalls ProHeart 6 Heartworm Medication
* Pug Playgroups! Join one near you!

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UPCOMING FALL EVENTS

*PROS Book Drive
Pug rescue hits the books! Ongoing, but deadline is October 31, 2004.
Getting tired of moving all those books from one place to another just to
make room for new ones? We have a solution! Donate them to pug rescue and
you will be helping to save the lives of our little pug friends. We accept
all books including computer and textbooks. Drop offs will be available at
Pug Sundays and the Pug adoption fairs. Please donate by October 31st.
Thanks and hugs and kisses from all the pugs!

*PROS Halloween Adoption Fair Party!
Join us on Sunday, October 17, 2004 from 11am to 1pm for Costume Contests
and have a picture taken of your best friend!
We are being sponsored by: Pet Food Express, 785 Oakgrove Rd, Concord, CA
94518 (Next to Trader Joe's), 925-363-7776
The contests will take place in the back room of Pet Food Express during
our usual adoption fair.
http://www.pugpros.org/events/HalloweenExtravaganza.html

*11th Annual Pugtacular Saturday, November 6, 2004 from noon to 4pm.
Please come out to support Pug Rescue. The Northern California Pug Club
hosts this event every year to benefit Pug Rescue. Their club and members
work very hard and are major supporters of Pug Rescue. We'll have the
entire Pug Boutique on hand with Xmas items. PROS can use volunteers to
help work in the Boutique setting up, selling and breaking down. Need more
info? http://www.pugtacular.com/

Ongoing Events

*PROS Pug Adoption Fair - Every 3rd Sunday of each month in Concord, CA
PROS Adoption Fair at Pet Food Express on Treat Blvd and Oak Grove Rd in
Concord, CA (next to Trader Joe's). We will be there from 11am to 1pm with
a few Rescue Pugs who would love to find a forever home. Come and meet
them!

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FDA RECALL

FDA Recalls ProHeart 6 Heartworm Medication
If you are currently treating your pets with ProHeart 6 please read the
article here: http://www.pugpros.org/news/proheart6.html

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PLAYGROUPS

Lots of Pug Playgroups have sprung up in the last year. Join other pug
parents at one of the Pug Sundays listed below!
We try to get the word out on our events page, so if you know of one not
listed below or are trying to start one locally, let us know.

Pug Sunday in the Park, Walnut Creek
PROS is always here, come meet some rescues! Meet us at Pug Sundays in
Walnut Creek on the 2nd Sunday of the month. We gather at Heather Farm
Park, Walnut Creek, CA (located off of Ygnacio Valley Road, cross-street
is San Carlos Dr.) The festivities begin at 11AM and go until 2 PM,
weather permitting. So bring a lunch and enjoy the company of other Pug
owners while the "kids" play nearby!

Alameda Pug Sunday - new!
Can't get enough of Pug Sunday? Well here's one more for the calendar. San
Francisco is on the first Sunday on the month, Walnut Creek is on the
second Sunday of the month, and Berkeley is on the last Sunday of the
month. What happened to the third Sunday? Can't leave that open, so lets
get it started at our NEW Small Dog Park in Alameda. Pass the word on to
your fellow pug owners. For additional information, log onto
www.alamedalittledogs.org

Pug Play Day at Doyle Park in Santa Rosa
Third Sunday of each month, starts at 3 pm & goes until our Pugs pass out
from all the fun and excitement! This is an ongoing monthly event. Doyle
Park's dog run area has plenty of shade and is gated so you can let your
pug(s) run free off of the leash. Bring your own water and doggie bags,
and a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Doyle Park is located off of Sonoma
Avenue on Doyle Park Drive, just behind Doyle Park Elementary School in
Santa Rosa. The dog park itself is located near the center of the park.

Berkeley Pug Sunday
Come and play with some great East Bay pugs on the last Sunday of every
month at Cesar Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina. Starts at 10:00 am.

The Original Pug Sunday in San Francisco
The first Sunday of every month, Weather Permitting. The Pugs congregate
at the top of the hill in Alta Plaza Park. This park is located between
Scott and Steiner with the cross-streets being Jackson and Clay. People
show up around 1:00 pm and it lasts until the last Pug has gone home which
is usually around 4:00 pm.

Pugs n' Play, Santa Cruz
Twice monthly play dates. Email pugsnplay at yahoo.com for details. The fun
will begin around 12:00 noon and there is no set time for the gathering to
end, so get there early so you don't miss out on all the great Pugs!
Everyone is invited. They currently have around 18 Pugs who attend, and a
member list of 60 pugs - but you know what they say ...."The more the
merrier!" Join our email discussion group to inform members of upcoming
play dates at http://www.santacruzpugs.org

Pugs Just Wanna Have Fun! in Dublin, CA
All Pugs, their owners & friends are invited for an evening to socialize
and have fun in the park. When: 2nd Saturday of the Month June thru
September 2004 Time: 5:30 p.m. til dusk Where: Alamo Creek Park (Off
Dougherty Rd & Willow Creek Rd) Dublin, CA Note: Take the
Hopyard/Dougherty Rd. exit off Hwy 580 (Hopyard Rd goes to Pleasanton –
Dougherty Rd goes to Dublin) Park Amenities: Lots of lawn area, picnic
tables, BBQ's, water fountains, play equipment and restrooms.

Pug Sunday in Mill Valley
Every 3rd Sunday of each month from 10-12 at the Mill Valley dog park. If
it is a hot day, they bring the Pug Pool for splashing around in!

Pug Sunday Novato
Pug Sunday Novato is going strong - with 40 members plus. Our get
togethers are also on the 3rd Sunday of the month, 10:00-Noon, held in
Novato at the Hamilton Park Amphitheatre.

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Remember to hug your pug today!