Upcoming Events
Discover our upcoming events, mark your calendar, and bring friends, family, or come solo to support our mission and make unforgettable memories with us.
From Pug Yoga to our big annual Pug-O-Ween, every event brings us closer to finding forever homes for our furry friends. See what’s coming up. We can’t wait to see you there!
Vendor at Moonlit Market
Spend your Saturday evening at The Sound at Cypress Waters and stop by to visit DFW Pug Rescue during the Moonlit Market.
We'll be on-site with rescue information, pug merchandise, and a few of our alumni pugs serving as ambassadors for the rescue. Browse our limited-edition 30th Anniversary merchandise, learn more about our mission, and stop by for a pug smooch at our kissing booth.
While you're there, enjoy local vendors, the waterfront atmosphere, and live music from Little Lies, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band.
Please note: DFW Pug Rescue is attending as a vendor only. No adoptable pugs will be available at this event.
📍 The Sound at Cypress Waters: 3203 Mulberry Hill Road, Coppell, TX 75019
🗓 June 20, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Visit to Hollywood Feed (Fort Worth)
Join DFW Pug Rescue at Hollywood Feed in Fort Worth for a fun afternoon of pugs, rescue information, and exclusive 30th merchandise.
Stop by our table to learn more about DFW Pug Rescue, meet some of our alumni pugs, and browse our limited-edition 30th Anniversary merchandise while supplies last. Be sure to visit the kissing booth for a pug smooch and some memorable photos.
This event is family-friendly, kid-friendly, and dog-friendly, making it the perfect excuse to stop in, say hello, and support rescue.
Please note: DFW Pug Rescue will be attending as a vendor only. No adoptable pugs will be available at this event.
📍 Hollywood Feed: 6200 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116
🗓 June 27, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Visit to Hollywood Feed (Frisco)
Join DFW Pug Rescue at Hollywood Feed in Frisco for a fun afternoon of pugs, rescue information, and exclusive merchandise.
Stop by our table to learn more about DFW Pug Rescue, meet some of our alumni pugs, and browse our limited-edition 30th Anniversary merchandise while supplies last. Be sure to visit the kissing booth for a pug smooch and some memorable photos.
This event is family-friendly, kid-friendly, and dog-friendly, making it the perfect excuse to stop in, say hello, and support rescue.
Please note: DFW Pug Rescue will be attending as a vendor only. No adoptable pugs will be available at this event.
📍 Hollywood Feed: 5729 Lebanon Rd, Ste 180, Frisco TX 75034
🗓 June 28, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pug-O-Ween 2026
SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars NOW for a full weekend of pugs, costumes, and Halloween fun!
🗓 Saturday, October 25 – Kick-Off Party at Chicken N Pickle (Grapevine)
🗓 Sunday, October 26 – Pug-O-Ween Festival at Heritage Park (Flower Mound)
There will be our famous and VERY competitive costume contest, food trucks, vendor village, games, raffles, and NEW this year: Pugula’s Cupcake Crunch! This is a weekend you don’t want to miss!
🙌 Want to be part of the magic and help add even more fun, creative ideas to this year’s event? We’ll be building an official planning committee to make Pug-O-Ween 2026 the best one EVER! Sign up to volunteer on our website and note “Pug-O-Ween Planning Committee” in the special skills section: https://www.dfwpugs.com/volunteer-application
🎉 Sponsorships & vendor spots are officially open! Reach out to Bertha (email: funddevelopment@dfwpugs.com) for vendor interest or sponsorship levels and benefits, or go grab your spot now: https://give-usa.keela.co/2026-pug-o-ween-sponsorships
Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.
Tshirt Design Contest
Design the front of our official Pug-O-Ween 2026 shirt for a chance to see your artwork brought to life and worn at this year’s event!
Not a designer? No problem. Have an idea you’d love to see? Sketch it, doodle it, or send us your concept and our design team may bring it to life. If your idea is chosen, you can still win!
✨ Design Guidelines:
Must include the DFW Pug Rescue logo (download below)
Must include “Pug-O-Ween” and “2026” somewhere in the design
Design size: 13” x 13” max (CMYK format)
Keep designs family-friendly (no hateful, discriminatory, or inappropriate visuals or language)
Tell us what shirt color you’d choose (no white shirts) — bonus points for a mockup!
No AI-generated artwork
Vector files preferred
Submit as many designs as you’d like!
Download our logo, fonts, and view brand guidelines here (but no need to stick to the brand fonts or colors for the Pug-O-Ween Tshirt design!):
📩 Email completed designs or sketches to: jenna@dfwpugs.com
⏰ Entries close July 31, after which our Board of Directors will review submissions.
🏆 Winner receives FREE entry to both this year’s Kickoff event and Pug-O-Ween festival, plus a T-shirt featuring their winning design!
Vendor at Hollywood Feed (Dallas)
Join DFW Pug Rescue at Hollywood Feed in Dallas for a fun afternoon of pugs, rescue information, and fun, pug merchandise.
Stop by our table to learn more about DFW Pug Rescue, meet some of our alumni pugs, and browse our limited-edition 30th Anniversary merchandise while supplies last. Be sure to visit the kissing booth for a pug smooch and some memorable photos.
This event is family-friendly, kid-friendly, and dog-friendly, making it the perfect excuse to stop in, say hello, and support rescue.
Please note: DFW Pug Rescue will be attending as a vendor only. No adoptable pugs will be available at this event.
📍 Hollywood Feed: 5545 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX
🗓 June 7, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Truck Yard Pug Party
🐾 Pug Party at Truck Yard Fort Worth! 🐾
Grab your pug and join us for a laid-back afternoon at Truck Yard Fort Worth on May 31 from 11AM–2PM.
This casual pug hangout is the perfect chance to connect with fellow pug lovers, enjoy lunch, and let the pups socialize. We'll be gathering under the Run Forrest Run Pavilion for an outdoor, family-friendly event that's open to all dogs.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and we'll have our DFW Pug Rescue merchandise table set up, so be sure to stop by and say hello while you're there.
If you’re looking for a fun outing with your pup, we'd love to see you there!
Vendor at Dallas Arts & Music Festival
🐾 We'll be at the Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival! 🐾
If you're exploring the Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival on May 24, be sure to stop by our booth.
This free, family-friendly, and pet-friendly outdoor festival celebrates the incredible art, music, and cultural diversity of the Dallas-Fort Worth community.
While you're enjoying live entertainment, local artists, and all the festivities, swing by to say hello, shop our merchandise, and learn more about our rescue and the pugs we serve.
We'd love to see you there!
DFW Pug Rescue will be there as a vendor only, and will not have pugs up for adoption at this event.
Pugs Unleashed Happy Hour & Hangout
Pugs Unleashed Happy Hour & Hangout at Rusty Nickel Icehouse
Join us for Pugs Unleashed at Rusty Nickel Icehouse on May 23, 2026 from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM for a fun, dog-friendly afternoon built for pugs, people, and community connection.
This is a free, family-friendly event with proceeds benefiting our rescue, so bring your pug, bring your friends, and come enjoy a relaxed weekend outing made just for dog lovers.
We’ll have a fully activated space designed for both comfort and play, including a fenced-off off-leash area where dogs can safely roam and socialize. The event space is both indoors and outdoors, with TVs, seating areas, and easy access to bar service through garage windows opened just for the event.
Expect a great lineup of local partners and vendors, including:
Big Dawgs Co food truck serving up hot dogs, with $1 donated from every hot dog sold
Pacifico Beer will be $2, and they are offering custom dog tags for free during the event
Rusty Nickel Icehouse contributing 10% of bar sales from the turf-area bar, plus an additional $150 donation in support of the rescue
This is a laid-back, come-as-you-are kind of afternoon, perfect for hanging out with your pug, meeting other dog lovers, and supporting rescue efforts in a fun and meaningful way.
See you there!
Woofgang Bakery Popup
🐾 We’re popping up at Woofgang Bakery & Grooming! 🐾
If you're stopping by the Woofgang Bakery Popup on May 17 from 11AM–2PM, be sure to swing by our booth. We'll have DFW Pug Rescue merchandise available, a fun kissing booth, and a cute photo opportunity for you and your pup.
This indoor event is family-friendly, dog-friendly, and open to all breeds, making it the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with fellow dog lovers. Stop by, say hello, and support rescue while you're there!
DFW Pug Rescue will not have pugs up for adoption at this event.
Vendor at Midnight Market
Swing by the Midnight Market for an evening of shopping, community, and lakeside vibes.
We’ll be there as a vendor alongside other small businesses and makers. If you’re attending the market, swing by our booth to say hello, shop our merchandise, and learn more about our rescue work and how we support pugs in need.
DFW Pug Rescue will be there as a vendor only, and will not have pugs up for adoption at this event.
Bluegrass PugFest
We’re Kentucky bound for pug-filled fun at Bluegrass PugFest 2026!!
This is the largest pug event in North America, happening May 16-17, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. This weekend brings together pug lovers from across the country for races, costume contests, vendors, rescue organizations (that’s us!), and plenty of pug-filled fun, all while supporting pug rescues nationwide.
A few volunteers will be making the trip to Kentucky and would love for you to stop by our booth!
Come say hello, shop our merchandise, and learn more about our rescue and the work we do to help pugs in need.
For more details about the event, visit: https://bluegrasspugfest.org/
North Texas Gives to Animals
This event runs May 14-31 and is one of the most important fundraising periods of the year for organizations like ours. And giving EARLY matters!
🚨 Early Donations are Matched!
Donations are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100 per donor, per organization, until the shared $100,000 match fund is depleted. Fund matching is provided by the Gigi Gartner Charitable Foundation Fund and Communities Foundation of Texas.
What that means in practice is simple: the timing of your donation directly affects its impact. Once the match pool is exhausted, donations are no longer doubled.
You MUST donate through the link below for your donation to be matched!
Make sure to download the calendar invite so you don’t miss it!
🐾 Our History
Founded in 1996, DFW Pug Rescue, Inc. is one of the largest pug rescue organizations in the United States having rescued and placed over 7,500 huggable, squeezable, absolutely adorable pugs. In March 2026, we proudly celebrated 30 years of rescue!
For three decades, one thing has remained true: we can only keep going because of generous donors like you:
DFW Pug Rescue rescues all purebred and mixed pugs regardless of age or medical condition. No Pug Left Behind.
💸 Every dollar helps save a life
At DFW Pug Rescue, our biggest expense isn’t food or shelter, it’s medical care. From basic exams to life-saving surgeries, every pug that comes through our doors needs and deserves a chance to heal.
Your donation isn’t just support. It’s treatment, relief, and a second chance.
This North Texas Gives to Animals Day, you can help us continue our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pugs in need, no matter their age, condition, or cost.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 during the North Texas Gives to Animals campaign running May 14-31.
🩺 What Your Donation Covers
$20 = One month of flea and tick prevention for one pug
$25 = One day of boarding for one pug
$35 = Heartworm prevention for one pug for one month
$57 = Basic veterinary exam
$270 = Exam + vaccinations
$300 = Spay or neuter
$900 = Prescription food for one pug for one month
$2,500 = Major surgery (like eye removal or hip repair)
In 2025, we spent between $40,000 to $45,000 every month on veterinary care. Over 94% of all donations go straight to veterinary care.
🐶 Why It Matters
We rescue every pug, no matter how sick, old, or injured. From mange to mammary tumors, from blindness to broken hips… if a pug needs help, we're there.
Each pug receives full medical care, a safe foster home, and a second chance. 92% of the pugs we rescue find their perfect forever home every year, but we can’t do it without you!
💯 Our Numbers
In 2026, DFW Pug Rescue expects to serve over 250 pugs, maintain 110+ foster and respite homes with around 90-120 pugs in our rescue at all times; and place 150+ dogs in approved adoptive homes.
Each pug entering our care is transported to a veterinary care center in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Their conditions at intake vary and may include a positive heartworm test, mammary tumors, hernias, malnutrition, demodex mange, knee and hip dysplasia, ear infections, and blindness.
The average expenses associated with the treatment, medication, and follow-up care of these rescued pugs’ exceeds $200,000, and it continues to rise.
In March and April 2026 alone, DFW Pug Rescue has taken in:
19 pugs that were heartworm positive, requiring treatment costing $1,200 each
4 pugs needed to have surgery to remove an eyeball
1 pug with severe kidney disease who was placed in hospice care
10 Seniors with 3 being HW+ and all requiring more vetting and prescriptions that normal
These 2 months alone have brought in nearly 100 pugs and averaged $47,800 in vet bills per month! These recent months have depleted our emergency funds and will impact our ability to pay for regular medical care for our foster pugs
Your support right now helps ensure we never have to say no to a pug in need.
💛 Be Their Lifeline
Pugs are resilient, loving, and full of life, even after facing the toughest medical challenges.
Because of you, they get the chance to heal, to love, and to be loved again.
Donate this North Texas Giving Day and help us say: No Pug Left Behind.
Give Now!
More Ways To Help
Another way to help is to open your heart and home to a pug in need by becoming a foster. It’s one of the most rewarding ways to help. Learn more about fostering and find the application here: https://www.dfwpugs.com/become-a-foster
Want to make an even bigger impact? Save pugs in need through recurring monthly donations by becoming a Pug Warrior. Learn more here: https://www.dfwpugs.com/pug-warrior-program
Vendor at Barks & Brews
Swing by our booth at Barks & Brews, hosted by Duck Team 6.
Enjoy Tupps Brewery McKinney’s craft beer, live music, learn about DFW Pug Rescue and snag some of our exclusive 30th Anniversary merch, and hang out with plenty of adorable pups.
DFW Pug Rescue will be there as a vendor only, and will not have pugs up for adoption at this event.
Vendor at Sound of Hope 5K Run & Spring Festival
Join us at The Sound of Hope 5K Run & Spring Festival!
DFW Pug Rescue will be set up as a vendor during this fun, family-friendly community event. Stop by our booth to meet our volunteers, learn more about our mission, and find out how you can support pugs in need through fostering, adopting, volunteering, or donating.
The festival is free to attend and will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including a 5K run, live music, food and drinks, kids arts and crafts, artisan vendors, pony rides, a photo booth, and games. The event takes place outdoors and is kid-, family-, and dog-friendly, making it a great way to spend a spring morning with the community.
Please note: Our pugs will not be available for adoption at this event, but we’re always happy to answer questions about the adoption process and how you can get involved with DFW Pug Rescue. Stop by and say hello! 🐾
Singles-Only Pug Yoga
Join Us For An Exclusive Singles-Only Pug Yoga Class In Frisco, Tx!
➡️ The event will begin with an introduction from host, local Women-Owned Matchmaking and Coaching Business Fern Connections, and our partners CuppaPug Frisco, and DFW Pug Rescue.
↪️ Following the introduction, we will begin the yoga portion of our event. Following the yoga flow, you will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with the other participants and the pugs*!
*The pugs will be present the whole time, don’t worry 🩷
Spots are limited so don’t miss your chance to spend your Sunday in this room full of cuties!
What Makes Fern Connections Different?
As a Certified Matchmaker and Date & Relationship Coach Daphney Poyser and her team have over five years of experience in helping wonderful singles from all across North America find their person, and we are committed to doing the same for you, here, in Dallas, TX!
In addition to working with a professional dating expert you will…
♥️ Be provided the opportunity to be pre-matched prior to the event to help ensure that you are being introduced to the individuals most compatible to you at the event.
💭 Receive real-time advice on how to put your best self forward when it comes to dating that you can utilize during your time at the event and beyond.
👥Have the opportunity to be a part of an amazing group of wonderful, like-minded individuals who are committed to dating differently in 2026!
What is pre-matchmaking?
Pre-matchmaking is a unique matchmaking service formulated by Fern Connections that will help to identify your potential compatibility with other participants based on your answers to a series of relationship-based questions and partner preferences. Once you purchase tickets to the event, we will send you your pre-matchmaking form to fill out!
Tickets
Buy Tickets through Fern Connections, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rescue-pug-yoga-at-cuppapug-for-singles-25-45-frisco-tx-tickets-1985175598655?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
P.S. Bring a friend with you to save more via our 2-for-1 tickets!
Vendor at Pints and Pups
Come see us at Pints and Pups!
We’ll be set up as a vendor at this fun, dog-friendly community event hosted at Rodeo Cold. Stop by the DFW Pug Rescue booth to say hello, meet some of our volunteers, and learn more about our mission and how you can support pugs in need.
This kid-friendly event will take place outdoors on Rodeo Cold’s large patio and grassy back area, with plenty of space for dogs and people to hang out and enjoy the afternoon. Several local rescues and shelters will be participating, making it a great opportunity to connect with the rescue community.
Please note: Our pugs will not be available for adoption at this event, but we’re always happy to talk with you about fostering, adopting, volunteering, or other ways to get involved. Stop by and say hi! 🐾
Vendor at Adopt-a-Pet Pit Stop
Adopt-a-Pet Pit Stop (Vendor)
DFW Pug Rescue will be a vendor at the DFW Car and Toy Museum’s 1st Anniversary celebration and pet adoption event. The event will take place in the front parking lot and will feature adoptable pets (NOT our pugs), pet vendors, and free hotdogs for guests.
DFW Pug Rescue will be there as a vendor only, and will not have pugs up for adoption at this event.
Stop by our booth to say hello and shop some of our merch while enjoying the event.
This is a free, family-friendly outdoor event, and friendly dogs are welcome.
Vendor at SPCA Strut Your Mutt
We’re headed to SPCA Strut Your Mutt! 🐾✨
Swing by DFW Pug Rescue inside the Bow Wow Bazaar. We’ll have rescue merch for sale and lots of pug love to share.
It’s a fun, feel-good morning supporting the SPCA of Texas! Bring the kids, bring your pups (all dogs are welcome!), and come strut with us!
Head over to SPCA Texas to learn more about the event!: https://spca.org/
30th Anniversary Celebration
Join DFW Pug Rescue in celebrating our 30th Anniversary & Annual Pug Derby!
Not many rescues make it to 30 years and we do not take a single day for granted. We are still here because of YOU.
We’d love to invite all of you - our past adopters, pug community, supporters, donors, volunteers, fosters, friends, and of course, your pugs - to join us for this special milestone! This family-friendly event is open to all dog lovers. All dogs are welcome (pugs especially, of course!).
🏁 Pug Derby Races
We’ll race in four heats, followed by a championship round to determine the fastest pug of the day. You must have a ticket to participate in the races!
Race Schedule:
Heat 1: 11:25 AM — Seniors (10+ years) only
Heat 2: 11:40 PM
Heat 3: 12:00 PM
Heat 4: 12:40 PM
Heat 5: 1:00 PM
Final Heat: 1:30 PM — Top 3 from each heat compete for the title (except seniors)
👉 Pug Race Sign-Up Form: (waitlist only)
https://form-usa.keela.co/pug-derby-sign-up
👒 Derby Dressed (Best Dressed)
Guests will receive stickers to vote for their favorite outfits. Give your sticker to the person or pug whose outfit you like best. The guests with the most stickers will be put to a crowd vote to choose the final winner! You must have a ticket to participate or win the contest.
Derby Dressed will be award after Heat 5 of the pug races (~1:15 PM).
🎉 30th Anniversary Features
Alumni Wall: Celebrating all adopted DFWPR pugs
Memoriam Wall: Honoring adopted pugs who have crossed the rainbow bridge
Please email pug photos with names and “Alumni” or “In Memoriam” labeled to:
funddevelopment@dfwpugs.com
Guests can enjoy several fun, free activities throughout the event, including a Cupcake Walk, magic tricks performed by walking magician, Noah Ivy, and a variety of local vendors where you can browse, shop, and pick up free samples. These activities are open to all attendees and do not require a ticket to participate.
We encourage all past adopters to attend and bring their pugs to help us celebrate 30 years of DFW Pug Rescue.
🎟️ Tickets
Adults (13+): $15
Kids (12 & under): $10
Children (3 & under): Free
Schedule
Event Start: 11:00 AM
The Anniversary Dashers: 11:10 AM
Derby Heat 1: 11:25 AM (Seniors 10+ only)
Derby Heat 2: 11:40 PM
Derby Heat 3: 12:00 PM
Alumni Group Picture: 12:20 PM
Derby Heat 4: 12:40 PM
Derby Heat 5: 1:00 PM
Derby Dressed Award: after Heat 5 (~1:15 PM)
Derby Final Heat: 1:30 PM (Top 3 of each heat excluding seniors)
Event ends: 2:00 PM
Location and Parking Information
Chicken N Pickle in Grapevine has ample parking, smooth pathways, a great selection of food and drinks available to purchase, as well as accessible restrooms inside. This is an outdoor-friendly event with plenty of space for leashed dogs to spread out and have fun. Indoor seating is available at the venue; however, dogs are not permitted inside. Water stations will be provided outside for pets. Please help us make a great impression by being considerate and picking up after yourself and your dog.
Sponsor Opportunity
To sign up to sponsor this event, please click here: https://give-usa.keela.co/dfw-pug-rescue-30th-anniversary-celebration-sponsors
Sponsor Levels & Benefits
TITLE Sponsor ($1,500+)
Name placement above event title (e.g., "[Your Company] presents...)
Logo placement DFWPRC website and on all event materials
Mention on social media to our 25K+ followers and in marketing emails
Stage welcome and speaking opportunity
Free vendor space
5 complimentary tickets
Permission to use event media and DFWPRC logo in your marketing/PR
________________________________________
GOLD Sponsor ($500)
Mention on social media posts to our 25k+ followers and in marketing emails
Shoutout during event announcements
Free vendor space
2 complimentary tickets
Listing on our website
Permission to use event media and DFWPRC logo in your marketing/PR
________________________________________
FRIENDS Sponsor ($100)
Listing on our website
Mention on social media posts to our 25k+ followers and in marketing emails
________________________________________
In-Kind Sponsor (Donate goods/services instead of money)
Recognition based on donation value (can be assigned to a tier)
May receive signage at donation station or program acknowledgment
Mention on social media posts to our 25k+ followers and in marketing emails
Vendors Wanted!
We only have a few available spots for Vendors. Please email funddevelopment@dfwpugs.com to express interest!
2025 Pug Derby Snapshots
Shamrock Social & Pug Crawl
🍀🐾 Shamrock Social at Epic Central 🐾🍀
Mark your calendars for March 14 from 2-6PM at Epic Central in Grand Prairie! We’re teaming up for a high-energy St. Paddy’s celebration packed with dogs, drinks, and shamrock vibes. ☘️
DFW Pug Rescue will take the spotlight from 3-4PM with the Pug Crawl and the Pug Costume Contest.
Costume entries are $20, limited to 10 spots, and sign-ups will be in-person at the event. Think shamrock tutus, leprechaun hats, and full Irish flair! The winner will walk away with a Raising Cane’s gift basket!
The full event runs all afternoon with a bar crawl, vendors, giveaways, outdoor fun, and kid-friendly activities. We’ll have our booth set up with merch and rescue info, so come shop, say hi, and celebrate with us.
📅 March 14, 2026
⏰ 2PM–6PM
📍 Epic Central: 2971 S SH 161 Frontage Rd, Grand Prairie, TX
DFW Pug Rescue receives 5% of ticket sales with use of this link ONLY: http://eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=24729&ac=LUCKYPUG
Grab your pups, wear your green, and we’ll see you for the Pug Crawl! 💚🐶
Vendor at North Texas Irish Festival
We’re excited to share that DFW Pug Rescue will be a vendor at the North Texas Irish Festival at Fair Park in Dallas! ☘️🐾
Join us:
📅 March 7 | 10AM–6PM
📅 March 8 | 1PM–6PM
📍 Fair Park: 3809 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
We’ll be in the Animal Building (open Saturday & Sunday only!) sharing information about rescue, our upcoming events, volunteer needs, and raffling off a gift basket ($1 per ticket). This will be a fun 3-day festival celebrating all things Irish.
Stop by, say hi, and support pugs in need!
Find more event info on the main website: https://www.ntif.org/
Pug Yoga
Stretch, Smile & Snuggle: It’s Pug Yoga Time!
Get ready for the cutest workout of your life! Join us at CuppaPug for a special yoga session led by instructor Allison, where perfecting your pose takes a backseat to pug snuggles.
This all-levels class is designed for everyone, even you are a seasoned yogi or can’t touch your toes. Expect a beginner-friendly flow, lots of laughs, and plenty of pugs wandering, cuddling, and supervising your practice.
What to Expect:
A relaxing, beginner-friendly yoga flow
Pugs roaming, snuggling, and perfecting their "downward dog"
Endless photo ops and laughter
A heartwarming start to your weekend
Why This Ticket Matters:
This event is a partnership with DFW Pug Rescue, and your participation makes a direct impact.
100% Volunteer Run: DFW Pug Rescue is an all-volunteer organization. No humans collect a paycheck, ensuring your contribution goes exactly where it's needed.
Direct Support: Veterinary bills for the rescue can exceed $50,000 a month. Every dollar raised from this class helps cover medical costs to get rescue pugs healthy and adopted.
Need to Know:
When: The first Saturday of every month.
Bring: Please bring your own yoga mat and a water bottle.
Invite: Bring a friend (and your love for dogs!).
Space is limited to ensure plenty of pug-to-human interaction, so grab your spot today!
Pug Hug and Frenchie Kisses Meetup
Pugs + Frenchies play date! 🐾
Join DFW Pug Rescue and DFW Frenchie Rescue for an off leash dog park meetup with plenty of room to roam, kid friendly vibes, photo ops, and info from both rescues.
Bring water for your pups and don’t miss the group photo at 4:30 PM! 📸
Pug-A-Gram Valentine Delivery
Pug-A-Grams are BACK and officially open for Valentine’s ordering!
Surprise someone special with a delivery full of pug love, treats, and smiles—all while supporting DFW Pug Rescue.
This year’s Pug-A-Gram options include:
Pug Kisses & Cupcake Wishes – A box of cupcakes: $50
Sit, Stay, Snack – A standard basket full of pug fun and treats: $65
Cozy Night In – Pug-themed blanket, tumbler, bonus treats, and cozy goodies: $100
Pug-Fect Pairings – Bottle of wine, pug wine glass, and premium treats: $125
All Pug-A-Grams come perfectly packaged with a festive ribbon, heart balloon, and a personalized message card—ready to delight the moment they arrive!
Delivery Dates
Delivery Dates Available: February 11, 13, 14, or 15th
Delivery Time Slots: Between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Send love to a sweetheart, friend, family member, or yourself! A Pug-A-Gram is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day and help pugs in need at the same time.
Ordering
Order now before spots fill up!
Thank you for supporting DFW Pug Rescue and helping us spread pug love this Valentine’s season!
Pug-A-Gram Sponsorship Opportunity
DFW Pug Rescue is excited to offer unique sponsorship opportunities throughout 2026, including this year’s Pug-A-Grams. If you’d like to be part of our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pugs in need across the DFW area, please fill out the form in the link below.
Galentine's Popup
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with your besties and swing by Pegasus Plaza on February 13 between 11 AM–2 PM for a pop up full of fun, freebies, and sweet surprises!
Fall in love with Downtown Dallas while you enjoy:
A FREE rose 🌹
A free photo booth to capture the memories
Unique pop up vendors and local finds
A doggie kissing booth with the adorable pups from DFW Pug Rescue 🐶💋
Bring your friends, treat yourselves, and make it a Galentine’s date in the heart of downtown Dallas. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💖
Pug Bingo
!!***SOLD OUT***!!
Pug Bingo is Coming! Join us for a fun morning of bingo, pups, food, and prizes at Birdie’s Eastside in Dallas! 🐾 All dogs are welcome to join the indoor fun in Birdie’s the back room with private patio for dogs to go outside.
📅 Date: February 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Birdie’s Eastside, 6221 E Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75214
Tickets are $10 and we’re limited to 50 seats. All proceeds go directly to help pugs in need.
🎟 !!***SOLD OUT***!!
There will be a short intermission at 11:15–11:30 for snacks and drinks.
Painting With A Purpose
Paint a Pug With Us!
Join us at Painting With A Twist in Fort Worth from 1-3PM for a guided pug painting session!
You must register through Painting With A Twist’s website.
$39 per person
Password: PARTY
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/fortworthwest/event/4142637/
Pug PJ Pawty and Fundraiser
Join us for a Pug PJ Pawty and fundraiser Sunday, January 11 from 1–3 PM at The Backyard Dallas for an afternoon of cozy fun, community, and pugs galore.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from The Backyard, with a portion of sales benefiting DFW Pug Rescue. 🥨 🍔 🍺
This indoor, kid-friendly, dog-friendly event welcomes all dogs, with a special spotlight on pugs and their people rocking their best pajamas. Prizes will be given out for best-dressed pug and human! Also enjoy a kissing booth, photo ops, local vendors with samples, and DFW Pug Rescue merchandise!
No ticket required! See you there!
📍 The Backyard: 505 N Good Latimer EXPY Dallas, TX 75204
Holiday Photos With Friends
Looking for that perfect Holiday card to send out to friends and family? Come get it with us at Holiday Photos with Friends!
Santa and The Grinch will be with us at Hop & Sting Brewing Co. from 12-3PM to pose with you and your pups!
Join us for a fun time, free cookies, and DFWPRC merch that would make a great gift for the pug lover in your life. All dogs and family members are welcome!
A $10 donation is suggested, but this event is free for all to enjoy.
Donate here: https://give-usa.keela.co/holiday-pictures-with-friends
📅 December 7
⏰ 12-3PM
📍 Hop & Sting Brewing Co.: 906 Jean St, Grapevine, TX 76051
We’ll send out a link to the photos shortly after the event.
Pug Trot
It’s back!
Join us for our 2nd Annual Pug Trot on Saturday, November 22nd from 8AM–11AM at Epic Central in Grand Prairie!
It’s like the Turkey Trot… but with pugs (and pug imposters 🐕). Bring your pup, your friends, and your family for a fun morning walk to support DFW Pug Rescue!
🏅 First 100 finishers get a medal + certificate
🐾 Finish line photos for every family
☕ Local vendors & samples
👨👩👧👦 Kid & dog-friendly
🌤️ Outdoor event. Dress warm!
🚻 Bathrooms halfway around the walk
🎟️ Adult tickets: $10 | Kids 12 & under are free!
Get ready to trot for the pugs! 🎉
Vendors:
R&B Dog Bakery
Devil Dog Brew
LIX Pet Wellness
Gentle Radiance
Lazy Dog Arlington
📍 Epic Central
2960 Epic Place, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Friendsgiving Meetup With DFW French Bulldogs
Come gather with DFW Pug Rescue and DFW French Bulldogs for a Fall Friendsgiving celebration with the local Pug & Frenchie communities.
Group photo will be taken at 11 AM.
Everyone is welcome! Even the humans 😉.
Pug Social & Fundraiser
It’s time for a Pug Social & Fundraiser! 💛🐶
Join us on Saturday, November 8th from 11AM–1PM at Birdie’s Eastside for a paws-itively fun day on their dog-friendly patio!
Bring your pug (or any pup!) for lunch, laughs, and good company, all for a great cause. Birdie’s will be donating 10% of all sales during the event to DFW Pug Rescue, helping us continue saving pugs in need.
What to expect:
🐕 All dogs welcome (not just pugs!)
🍔 Lunch & drinks on the patio
💋 Pug Kissing Booth
🛍️ DFWPRC merch for sale
🐾 Foster pugs showing off their adorable selves (free “Adopt Me” bandanas available!)
Bring your friends and come eat, meet, and mingle.
📍 Birdie’s Eastside
6221 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75214
Vendor at Tune and Treats
DFW Pug Rescue will be a vendor at Tune or Treats!
Tune or Treats is an annual Halloween event at The Sound at Cypress Waters in the Dallas area that combines musical entertainment with trick-or-treating and other festivities. The event features a trunk-or-treat, a market with local vendors, a live band, and other Halloween-themed activities!
Details and activities include:
Trunk or Treating: Participants can visit decorated trunks for candy from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Live Music: A live performance by the tribute band "1999 The Legacy of Prince" will take place from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Community Market: A market featuring local artisans and vendors will be open from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Other activities: The event also includes appearances by Star Wars characters, dog adoptions with Dallas Animal Services, and cotton candy.
Food and drink: Guests can purchase food and drinks from various restaurants at The Sound.
Dog-friendly: The venue is dog-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along for the fun.
Stop by our booth, say hi, and snag some cool new DFWPRC merch!
CuppaPug Presents the 29th Annual Pug-O-Ween in the Park
Day 2: CuppaPug Presents Pug-O-Ween In The Park
Buy Day 2 Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cuppapug-presents-pug-o-ween-in-the-park-dfw-pug-rescue-tickets-1635646957079
Sunday Highlights:
Our famous & VERY competitive costume contest
Face painting and temporary tattoos
Photo booth & many photo ops!
Giveaways & raffles
Vendor village trick or treating
Prize wheel!
Bingo card raffle with great prize!
Food truck
Details
Sunday is our main event! Join us at Heritage Park in Flower Mound for our 29th Annual Pug-O-Ween in the Park. We’ll have a huge vendor village with trick or treating, products available for purchase such as original pug art, as well as our incredible Vet partners on-site. Please help us make a great impression by being considerate and picking up after yourself and your dog.
Costume Contest
Get ready for the cutest, most cutthroat, hilariously competitive pug costume contest in Texas. 🐾👻🎃.
This year, we have 3 categories -
Gaggle of Ghouls: Join this if you have 3 or more dogs/people competing as a group, or if you have a float or large accessory (wagon, bike, etc) to your costume.
Old Souls: Contest for senior dogs, age 8 or above! 1 or 2 dogs per group.
Little Monsters: Contest for all other dogs, age 7 or younger. 1 or 2 dogs per group.
Prizes will be awarded for top three of each category as well as overall crowd pleaser.
Costume Contest Sign Up: https://form.jotform.com/252457480533156
Reminder: this event will be outdoors, but with plenty of shade and water stations, so plan your costumes with the Texas elements in mind.
Food
We will have food on site:
LaBandida Food Truck: Authentic Mexican street food, quesadilla, tacos, and more!
Cafe Mio: Pop-up Coffee Cart
Location & Parking Information
Heritage Park has restrooms on-site, ample seating, and amenities including natural shade, hybrid Bermuda turf, irrigation, seating areas with water fountains, trash receptacles, and pet waste stations. Throughout the park, there are smooth walking paths available, great for strollers or wheelchairs.
The park has ample lighted and video monitored parking spaces.
Order your 2025 Pug-O-Ween Tshirt here: https://give-usa.keela.co/pug-o-ween-t-shirts
2025 Pug-O-Ween Sponsors
Click the arrows to see all our amazing sponsors!
2025 Pug-O-Ween Vendors
Please feel free to reach out if you have any suggestions or would like to get involved. Email funddevelopment@dfwpugs.com for questions or comments.