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Number: 87 recent ratings

Average: 4.75

"I've checked out many groups and this one is by far the best! It's educational, and the meetups are almost like a family reunion. :-)"

Biscuit & Rascal (May 11, 2008)

"Wonderful venue. Great company."

Barkley & Cajun (May 5, 2008)

"It is a great time for the pugs! They get to play & interact with other pugs!"

Lisa Pizzichillo (Apr 30, 2008)

"Everyone was very warm and welcomed us with open arms and many friendly puppy kisses!!"

Dawn Rumbaugh (Apr 30, 2008)

"Lots of fun for the pugs"

Christian (Apr 27, 2008)

"seems well organized"

Wilbur and Pumpkin (Apr 21, 2008)

"Great people, wonderful pugs... who could ask for anything more!"

Zoe and Phoebe (Apr 21, 2008)

"Well organized,good notice and reminders. All of the members of this group are so friendly as well as their pugs. We always look forward to this meetup group."

Mr. Shiznit (Apr 20, 2008)

"Very glad to be a part of it...thank you again, and Wynsome was lovin' every minute of it~"

Ann (Apr 20, 2008)

"Overall it is a great event for all of our puglets and Animal Haven."

drea (Apr 20, 2008)

"Lot of fun seeing all the pugs!"

Steve (Mar 23, 2008)

"If your truly love your pug you should join so he/she could make new friends and its also a great way for us humans to make new friends as well."

Allison & Pugsli (Mar 10, 2008)

"great"

Marsha (Mar 9, 2008)

"really fun and cool people too"

Frog (Mar 9, 2008)

"It is a wonderful way to spend a chilly morning with our lovely pugs/pugles. They are very happy to be together."

Tekla (Mar 9, 2008)

"Im sure if we were there with everyone else we would of had fun. 8-("

sara (Feb 24, 2008)

"Emma and WIshbone give it 4 paws up!"

Penny (Feb 19, 2008)

"Sophie loves meetups! Pugs rule."

Sophie The Apricot Pug (Feb 17, 2008)

"I had a great time! I will be going to them more often!"

Theresa Culver (Feb 10, 2008)

"I love this meetup group!"

Wilbur (Feb 10, 2008)

"I'm glad I finally made it to my first Meetup at Animal Haven! It was great to talk to other pug lovers and share stories and/or information. I'm planning on attending more!"

Diane (Feb 10, 2008)

"I actually enjoyed this meet up a bit more with fewer people, which afforded me the opportunity to really talk to people."

Laura Anderson (Jan 30, 2008)

"We love it!"

Melissa (Jan 14, 2008)

"Everyone was very friendly . . . very enjoyable"

Harold (Jan 13, 2008)

"Everyone was great. Look forward to seeing everyone again."

DudleysMom (Dec 11, 2007)

"Great People, Great Place, Great Pugs! "

Carl (Dec 2, 2007)

"A very fun meetup group. I hope to attend more events in NYC! Lin does a wonderful job managing all the events!"

eev (Nov 12, 2007)

"Fun, Fun, Fun. The absolute best!!!"

Josie (Nov 11, 2007)

"the organizer is very freindly and creative I love how everyone was so freindly and helpful Angel and Puppet had a blast they love it !!!!! We really enjoy being part of this meetup group and can't wait to see all the fabulous and fun ways to let our puggies play !!!!!!"

Angel & Puppet (Nov 11, 2007)

"The group is a hoot; and filled with really loving puglet parents.. Loved them!~ Very friendly! Had a blast!"

"Lola & Sam" (Fur Duo) (Nov 11, 2007)

"always have a wonderful time -- great people and pugs!"

Jenn Bregman (Oct 29, 2007)

"good group!"

Dolores Monsalvatge (Oct 29, 2007)

"Enthusiastic " puggers"......a s it should be."

Donna (Oct 28, 2007)

"The halloween party was great! Milo had the best day and it was extremely well-run and organized. Thanks again! "

Brooke (Oct 28, 2007)

"Good Pugs + Good people = good group!"

Amanda and Brian (Oct 22, 2007)

"nice people... fun pugs!"

kd (Sep 9, 2007)

"I hope that it is a re-occurring event, as William, Olivia and I would happily go back."

colby webb (Sep 9, 2007)

"Lovely people, extra cute pups; who ask for anything more?"

forrestparkinson (Sep 8, 2007)

"Nice bunch of people and their dogs!"

Donna & Charlie (Sep 2, 2007)

"It was wonderful seeing everyone again!"

Christine & Vlad (Aug 26, 2007)

"Pleasant people, lovely pugs."

Michael (Aug 26, 2007)

"Anybody that loves a Pug is OK in my mind."

Puggles AKA Puggy (Aug 19, 2007)

"I enjoy getting together with other pug people -- I think we are rather a unique kind of people. And it is great that the pugs can socialize with one another. Thank you again! Lin & Lenny you totally rule. Love Jamila & Onyx"

Jamila (Aug 13, 2007)

"Awesome meet-up group! Great people and beauitful, friendly pugs!"

Paul 'n Jefferson (Jun 30, 2007)

"excellent!"

Archie (Jun 10, 2007)

"I see was friendly, nice woman and men, any way a enjoy talking to every one in this Meetup Pugs owners and not problem to communicated our thought ... "

SERGIO (May 27, 2007)

"THE MEETUP GROUP WAS NICE YOU GET TO MEET DIFFERENT PUGS AND THERE OWNERS"

Ricky Lopez (May 27, 2007)

"This meetup group is fantastic! The woman who runs it is so good about getting in touch with everyone and making sure everyone is up to speed on information. "

Tara (May 27, 2007)

"Nice, friendly group. Lola had a great time!"

Kelly and Lola (Apr 29, 2007)

"First time I went and the people were great - the pugs had a ball and I had a blast!"

Carolyn (Apr 15, 2007)

"Jack had a great time playing with this group!"

JLH Girl (Apr 15, 2007)

"I and my pugs trully enjoy and support this meetup group. "

Lynn (Apr 8, 2007)

"Great!"

veronica (Feb 25, 2007)

"Only been to one meetup so far but seems like a great idea"

Mark and Nick- Kayla (Feb 14, 2007)

"nice people, cute dogs."

Ben b. (Jan 28, 2007)

"New York City has a variety of people living throughout the city the best part is seeing how many of them are pug lovers and how they united as pug lovers. "

Joliemypug (Dec 10, 2006)

"Everybody was very friendly."

Dylan Pickle (Oct 23, 2006)

"We had sooooo much fun!"

Susan (Oct 17, 2006)

"Everyone was extremely friendly!"

Stephanie (Oct 16, 2006)

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About this Meetup


Our meetup group is open to all pugs, pug parents and pug fanatics, no matter their age, gender, disability, financial status, favorite food, etc biggrin Just because you live in Mozambique or Alaska doesn't mean you can't be a part of our group and participate in our message board. And heck! It may even give you an excuse to come to NYC for a vacation!

We are here to learn from and support one another. Yes, there will be disagreements. And there will most definitely be many celebrations. In the end, Lenny and I hope we will all pull together as a family. This is a very large city and it is easy to get lost or forgotten. Our group is a warm and welcoming place for all.

The New York City Pug Meetup Group has been highlighted through a variety of media venues:


  • October 21, 2007 "New York Post", "Treats, Tricks Halloween Dog Events Put Fun In Fund-raiser" by Julia Szabo
  • October 17, 2007 Newsday.com, "Animal House" by Denise Flaim
  • October 11, 2007 "Times Ledger," "Astoria pug-lovers dress up their pups for Autumn chill" by Sophie Gilbert, image (c) Times Ledger
  • 2007 PUGSŪ Popular DogsŪ Series, Volume 23, 2nd Ed., A Popular PetsŪ MagabookŪ "Mixin' & Minglin" by Amy Fernandez
  • January/February 2007 "Pug Talk" magazine, "Giving Thanks...Helping others" by Lin Randolph, images (c) 2006 Ronnie Schultz
  • July/August 2006 "Pug Talk" magazine, "A Place for Pug Passion in NYC" by Lin Randolph, images (c) 2005-6 Ronnie Schultz
  • Fox 5 News at 6 & 10 p.m., Sunday, May 14, 2006, Mother's Day with Precious Pugs and Guest Author, Alison Pace
  • Pampered Puppy, "New York Fido" by Maria Cooler


All members are welcome to post information about EVERY event and happening in the city so that we may all stay informed. No one is required to attend any event or purchase any item -- this is to keep everyone informed of all the many happenings here in the city and surrounding area. Lenny and I am on numerous mailing lists which keep us abreast of many of the canine friendly happenings so we will post them all as we receive word from the hosts! Let's all pool our resources to stay on top of and involved in the city's happenings and hopefully have a lot of fun biggrin

Our members are warm, wonderful and generous community members who are quick to help animals everywhere:

  • October 28, 2007: Our first DONATION RAFFLE! For every additional $1.00 and/or item donated to AH Soho from their "wish list," attendees received a raffle ticket. One winner was chosen and received an Andrea Levine Best of Breed sterling silver charm bracelet and pave CZ pug charm compliments of Lenny the Pug's Luxuries. One donation raffle will be held at every Animal Haven Soho Pug Meetup!
  • October 28, 2007: Animal Haven Soho is the NEW home to our monthly indoor events! All per pug fees collected go directly to Animal Haven to help them with their mission to save the lives of NYC cats and dogs!
  • On Sunday, November 12, 2006, The New York City Pug Meetup Group co-hosted a charity event with Lenny the Pug to benefit Animal Haven and Precious Pugs Rescue & Adoption. Author Nancy Levine once again joined us at her only East Coast book signing for her newest title, Letters to a Young Pug. "Giving Thanks & Helping Others" was the first NYC pre-holiday canine friendly shopping event! Over 150 people came together for an afternoon of food and fun while shopping for a CAUSE!
  • Author Alison Pace joined us in May 2006 to help raise funds for Green Mountain Pug Rescue and Precious Pugs Rescue & Adoption
  • We co-sponsored a professional photography fundraiser with Ronnie Schultz to benefit Barkin' Arts NYC in June 2006
  • Also in June 2006, we helped raise funds for the ASPCA thanks to a raffle organized by group member, Shannon Ford
  • Author Nancy Levine joined us in November 2005 for our Green Mountain Pug Rescue fundraiser
  • We raised funds for Hurricane Katrina's canine victims in September 2005


Absolutely EVERYONE is welcome to suggest anything and everything! You can even suggest that Lenny and I go blond! I'm not saying that we'll comply, but you are more than welcome to suggest it tongue Lenny and I are here to serve all of you!

Assistant Organizers are always needed! You are welcome to plan your events as frequently or infrequently as you would like. Wherever you like. However you like. From simple, fun-filled outdoor gatherings at public dog runs to tea time at your own home to events at a shop or spa, every venue is welcome and wonderful! It is YOUR event to plan in any manner you would enjoy because if you would enjoy it there are most definitely more that would also biggrin

Colby (UWS), Tara (UES), Kristen (Hell's Kitchen), Julia (Washington Heights), Liz (Greenwich Village), Nikki (Astoria, Queens) and Mary (co-host, Animal Haven SoHo) are absolutely MARVELOUS Assistant Organizers who have created innumerable fun events for everyone! Lenny and I have joined forces with Mary to co-host the monthly indoor events at Animal Haven SoHo, but it would be great if more people would volunteer to organize events at other venues in the city!

Monthly Meetup Schedule:
1st Sunday: Washington Heights (Julia, Barkley & Cajun)
2nd Saturday: Upper West Side (Colby, Olivia & William)
3rd Sunday: Animal Haven Soho (Mary, Zoe & Phoebe and Lin & Lenny the Pug)
3rd Saturday: Upper East Side (Tara & Humphrey)
4th Sunday: Astoria, Queens (Nikki & Romeo)
4th Saturday: Hell's Kitchen (Kristen & Samson)

*Note: Due to organizer schedule changes, a rare divergence from the above monthly schedule may occur. Please check the calendar for exact dates, times and any additional information for each event.


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