On September 11, 2014

Pug Social returns to Killington 

Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. — KILLINGTON — Calling all pugs and pug lovers! Green Mountain Pug Rescue invites the public to the 12th Anniversary Pug Social on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. rain or shine. The event will be held at Sherburne Library Field, 2998 River Road, Killington.

Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for kids age 12 and under. The day will be complete with costume contests, an alumni rescued-pug parade, silent auctions, door prizes, vendors, a photographer, exhibits, pug races, and refreshments at the Pug Café. Various pug contests, including curliest tail, best wrinkles, best trick, and best tongue will also be held. Proceeds from this event go into a medical fund for the care of rescued pugs.

For more info, visit www.gmpr.org.

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Pugs dressed up for the costume contest as two bumble bees at a previous Pug Social.

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