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Number: 81 recent ratings

Average: 4.75

"The more who sign up the more money we raise."

Wendy (May 8, 2008)

"Everyone in the group is so very friendly. And the pugs so well behaved."

Gabriella (May 4, 2008)

"Very creative and fun group! You can tell that a lot of effort is put in to make outings successful. Glad I joined :-)"

Belinda (May 4, 2008)

"Very cute group of pugs, very friendly people. I've done three pug events and have loved going to each. Looking forward to more!"

Melissa (May 4, 2008)

"If you are someone of whom is owned by a Pug and you are looking for dog-friendly activities and a little "me, myself and my Pug" social time, then you needn't look any further! We provide our members with interesting and entertaining events that both Pugs and People will enjoy!"

Ellen (May 4, 2008)

"This group is wonderful. A bunch of super friendly, wrinkle faced loves :) And, of course, the owners are great too."

Jacki (Apr 21, 2008)

"There's nothing like Pugs playing with Pugs -- join for your Pug, join for yourself!"

Roberta (Apr 21, 2008)

"It's so nice to have a group where our puggies can all get together and play!"

Kari Petrasek (Apr 21, 2008)

"The organizers are excellent at planning these parties!!"

Jennifer & Oliver Ferreira (Apr 21, 2008)

"Everyone is so lovely and the events are very well organized!"

Lindsay (Apr 20, 2008)

"Everybody I have met are great, friendly and we all have the best dogs."

Pat Taylor (Apr 20, 2008)

"A great way to spent time with people who know all about life with a pug!"

Andrea and Meatball (Apr 20, 2008)

"Great organization with excellent selection of events"

Meredith (Apr 20, 2008)

"It's great for the dogs."

Deb (Apr 20, 2008)

"Lots of great activities for pug lovers"

kate (Apr 20, 2008)

"Join to learn about Pugs and participate in a variety of events."

Maria (Apr 19, 2008)

"I absolutely love the members of this meetup. They are like a second family. Throughout the meetup, I'm not sure who's smiling more, me or Daisy. And when it's all over, what more can Mommy ask for but for her bobbie to be so absolutely exhausted from the great time she had that she spends the rest of the day sleeping on her face. :D"

Kelly Fitzgerald (Apr 8, 2008)

"Join to expand your knowledge of your breed and meet like minded people!"

Susan Hartigan (Apr 7, 2008)

"Lots of fun, enjoyed every minute!"

Sue (Apr 6, 2008)

"It's a great way to talke to other pug owners about problems, suggestions, with caring for a pug. Great way to network also if you need a pug sitter, someone who understands the breed"

Nancy Rider (Apr 6, 2008)

"Its great to be with others who share the love of pugs!"

Lynesta (Apr 6, 2008)

"Very well organized. A great group of people! Lots of adorable puggies to make friends with as well."

eev (Apr 6, 2008)

"Will make sure I attend the next one - can't wait.........they are caring, sincere people who adore this breed!"

Donna & Charlie (Apr 6, 2008)

"Well run and extemely friendly people. Well behaved Puggies."

Denise (Apr 6, 2008)

"If you have a love of pugs and want to meet a great group of friendly people, this is the place to do it...you all have at least one thing in common...your love of pugs..a great place to start any conversation."

Tina (Apr 6, 2008)

"What anamzing Group of poeple and pugs the Babes just have such a blast at EVERY Meet up we turly couldn't ask for anything More !"

Angel & Puppet (Apr 6, 2008)

"The organizer is very creative and comes up with many interesting ideas on activities to do about and with our pugs."

jane pierce (Apr 6, 2008)

"not only are the people really nice but who can resist all those beautiful puggies"

Darcy Holmes (Apr 6, 2008)

"This is my third event & the NNJPE is an outstanding meet up group. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and we all share a common passion-our beloved pugs. I met so many terrific people & enjoyed chatting with many about pug "issues" as well as hearing so many stories of pug lore, how our pugs came into our lives, and helpful tips from other pug people about how they handle challenging situations that arise whether it be health issues, behavioral, etc. It's a place where we can gush over our pugs and everyone understands the addiction. Once "pugged" you're a lifer."

jacque (Mar 9, 2008)

"We are an ever-increasing fabulous group of people who love to get together to share our dogs, our thoughts, our joy and our fun! Join us!"

Jeanne (Mar 9, 2008)

"It was loads of fun - I cant wait for another one"

PugsleysParents (Feb 20, 2008)

"I got to speak with about 10 people who all seem very nice and happy to see their pets having such a good time!"

Diane (Feb 8, 2008)

"Excellent and Great!"

Ron (Feb 2, 2008)

"very nice people, and pugs."

Linda (Feb 2, 2008)

"much fun,,,I enjoy seeing other pugs and their owners...nothing has changed"

barbara simon (Jan 24, 2008)

"One of the better choices I've made for my pugs in the last year or two. It has made them more socialized, and has allowed me to make new friends with common (pug) interests."

Deni Alexander (Jan 13, 2008)

"Hope to attend more events in the future."

Alice Smith (Jan 13, 2008)

"It is a very welcoming and warm group. My family and I always have such a lovely time."

Maura (Jan 12, 2008)

"Everyone was so nice. Thanks"

Ana Batista (Nov 18, 2007)

"Looking forward to the next meetup."

pat (Oct 29, 2007)

"Thank you Ellen, and all of your assistants for all of your hard work in putting together another great meetup. "

sara (Oct 29, 2007)

"We really love attending, and plan to continue!!!"

Ed and Tami (Oct 28, 2007)

"It is always so nice to see new and old faces at the meet-ups, oh, and it's great to see the pug owners too :-)))))))))))"

Karen (Oct 28, 2007)

"Everything was wonderful. Thank you very much for organizing this event. "

Danielle Milano (Sep 17, 2007)

"fun...looking forward to the next"

frank (Sep 16, 2007)

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Agne (Aug 12, 2007)

"everyone seemed very nice and friendly"

pat (Jul 15, 2007)

"The best group to belong too!"

Christina (Jun 9, 2007)

"We arrived late so we missed the group...but we did meet a few members towards the end. Hope to see everyone at the next meetup."

Jaz & Tania (May 6, 2007)

"What a great way to start the day!! Totally so much fun!! Just love it!"

Debbie (Feb 3, 2007)

"Once again Pugsley had a wonderful time. He's passed out on the sofa sleepping off all the cake, and dreaming about all those lovely ladies in red"

Mary Grace (Feb 3, 2007)

"The best!"

Jenny (Feb 3, 2007)

"This was my first Meetup and I have to say that I had a good time. I'm looking forward to more in the future."

Kelly (Nov 19, 2006)

"Really nice and very friendly."

Marilyn (Nov 19, 2006)

"excellent, excellent, excellent!!!"

Heather (Oct 7, 2006)

"great pugs, great people!"

stephanie (Aug 6, 2006)

About this Meetup





Definition of Pug (puhg);
noun


1. Any of a breed of small, compact, short-haired dog of Asian origin, with a thickset body, square muzzle, deeply wrinkled forehead and a curled tail.

2. A small, chesty, hairy, shedding, snoring, four-legged creature with a bottomless pit of a stomach, train wreck of a nose, bulging eyes and a funny face, destined to receive a Northern NJ Pug Extravaganza member's undying attention and affection by pawing their way into his/her heart and remaining there forevermore.








Here are a few words* regarding this group,
from Brittany the Pug...


*(translation provided by Pugs R Us Linguistics International)


Dear Fellow Pugaholic,

We are Pugs, and we demand to be seen and heard...one hour (or so), once a month (or so), is all we ask to get together with our fellow Pugsters! You have your Starbuck's coffee klatch...your water cooler gossip...your Saturday night out...do we ask you to take us to soccer practice? Ballet? We don't expect you to wait on us hand and foot...wait a minute; we DO actually expect you to do that...
but not 24/7! (We do need time to sleep you know!!!)

Seriously; get with the program and get us to the next Pug meetup! Let us hang out with our Pug buddies every now and then, and we promise we won't bark while you are on the phone or shred and eat the Kleenex and Bounty;
why, we might even behave while we are getting our nails cut (yeah, right)!

See you at the next meet!

Pugs and Kisses,

Brittany





LATEST NEWS UPDATE: HOT OFF THE PRESS...
READ ALL ABOUT IT!


The group has had its fair share of media coverage!
Here you can read articles about the NNJPE
("All the news that's fit to chew..."),
and some of our events that have made news
(or should I say, how WE had made news at some of the events...)


~www.dailyrecord.com-April 21, 2008-NNJPE Agility at K-9 Campus

~www.dailyrecord.com-April 20, 2008-NNJPE Agility at K-9 Campus Video

~www.njmyway.com-October 31, 2007-NNJPE Boo Bash

~ North Shore Animal League- Sept, 14 2007-Dog Night at Shea

~Channel 9 news at 10 PM- May 10, 2007- NNJPE Pugs and Kisses

~ www.njmyway.com-"The Pug Connection"-Feb. 9, 2007- NNJPE Pugs and Kisses

~"The Record" Newspaper- Oct. 7 & 8, 2006- NNJPE Boo Bash

~The "New York Daily News"- Sept. 7, 2006 -Dog Day at Shea





Even the Organizer herself has made headlines, as I was chosen by meetup.com to be *Organizer of the Week* for the week of April 21, 2008! It's quite the honor, as there are over 43,000 meetups worldwide! Thanks to Angela and the folks at meetup.com for selecting me, thanks to my assistants Josie, Jennifer and Jeanne for their support, and thanks to all of my NNJPE members of whom helped to make the group what it is today!
Here's the link to my interview:


Organizer of the Week-April 21, 2008



Everyone is jumping on the NNJPE bandwagon;
are you and your precious little Pug?
Why not join in on the fun?

















IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND LINKS
YOU NEED TO KNOW:


NATIONAL ANIMAL POISON CONTROL CENTER -(24 hr./Sponsored by ASPCA/Fee):
1-888-426-4435

ANIMAL POISON HOTLINE -(Sponsored by North Shore Animal League):
1-888-252-8870

NATIONAL PET RECOVERY HOTLINE: 1-800-984-8638

ANIMAL ABUSE IN NEW JERSEY- (NJSPCA): 1-800-582-5979

ANIMAL WELFARE:The Humane Society of the United States

ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS-(People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals):PETA

EMERGENCY DISASTER HOTLINE- (Sponsored byAmerican Humane):
1-800-227-4645

PET LOSS SUPPORT HOTLINE - (24 hr./sponsored by Ohio State-C.V.M./IAMS):
1-888-478-7574

PET BEREAVEMENT-(Animal Love and Loss Network): ALLN

SPAY HELPLINE: 1-800-248-SPAY



MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW:


INDEX: PUGS AND OTHER PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION-http://pug.meetup.com...


INDEX: UPCOMING DOGGY-RELATED EVENTS-http://pug.meetup.com...


INDEX: AREA BOARDING FACILITIES/DAY CARE/DOG WALKERS/HOLISTIC VETERINARIANS- http://pug.meetup.com...


INDEX: AREA DOG RUNS/DOG PARKS- http://pug.meetup.com...


INDEX: TOXIC FOOD/PLANT LIST- http://pug.meetup.com...







PUG RESCUES THAT WE SUPPORT (and you should too!):

~If you are surrendering a Pug,
please contact one of these fine organizations~


Northern New Jersey
ADOPT-A-BUDDY PUG RESCUE
P.O. BOX 66
HOHOKUS, NJ 07423
Adopt-a-Buddy website
email: KLKL@ix.netcom.com

Central New Jersey
PUG PLANET PUG RESCUE
P.O. BOX 593
FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731
Pug Planet website
email: PugPlanet@aol.com

Upstate New York
PUG-PEKE-TZU ANGELS RESCUE
231 Union Street
Montgomery, NY 12549
Pug-Peke-Tzu Angels Rescue website
email: tinaf0807@gmail.com


We are affiliates of JB Wholesale-
Every time you click here and shop, you allow us to generate revenue for Pugs in need!








HONORABLE MENTION:

Special thanks to Matt and his crew at Best Friends Pet Resort of Chestnut Ridge, New York for their gracious hospitality...



THEY ARE TRULY THE NNJPE'S "BEST FRIEND"!


Best Friends Pet Care






Cartoon courtesy of Pug Dog Posse




CAN'T GET ENOUGH? (Information about Pugs, that is...)

Here are more you might find of interest:


puginformation.org
(A great site for everything you've been wanting to know about Pugs!)

pugslife.com
(We have a companion website for the NNJPE here!)


pugs.com

pugs.org

pugvillage.com

ownedbypugs.com

pugcenter.com


We are Pugaholics and proud of it!

Proclaim your obsession for the Pug breed and become a member today!



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