#138 - Photo Contest: Get Ready for Your Close-up, Mr. Pup

Announcing the All You Need is Pug PHOTO CONTEST! One lucky winner will receive a custom handmade knit collar for a special pet in his or her life. Here's how to enter:

- Email the most charming photo of your pet or pets to jessica@allyouneedispug.com (One entry per person, please!).
- In the email, include your name, the name of the pets in the photo, and the email address that you would like us to contact you by if you win.
- Your photo will then be uploaded to our facebook page and voted on via "likes." The photo with the most "likes" at the end of the contest will win. In the event of a tie, the winner will be chosen out of the tied entries by Jessica. Please note that by sending in an entry, you are giving us permission to share the entered photo on our facebook page for posts regarding the contest.
- Entries must be received by midnight on Friday, April 12.
- A winner will be contacted by Monday, April 15 and the winning photo will be announced on our facebook feed.

Start sending those entries in today! Please feel free to email us if you have questions, and if you haven't already, visit the All You Need is Pug facebook page to keep up with our latest handmade goodies, photos, and announcements.

#137 - Puppy Love

Happy Valentine's Day, friends! Remember that today is not just a day for romantics, but is also a wonderful occasion to show every special animal and person in your life how important he or she is to you. Whether it is simply a hug, a special treat, or a sweet note left for a friend - do something out of the ordinary today to remind yourself and others of the importance of spreading peace and love to all. Be sure to give those pets an extra smooch for the loyalty and respect that they so freely and selflessly give you each day!

We send our warmest wishes and kisses to all of you!

#136 - Coming Out of Hibernation

Our little blog has been on hiatus as I finished my final semester at college. I am now a graduate with a BA in English, and when I am not writing or working as a Library Assistant, I am brainstorming new ideas for All You Need is Pug. 2012 was our busiest year yet, and we are hoping for continued growth in 2013. James Dean, Ringo, and I cannot wait to share our future adventures with you, and we hope that you will share yours with us, too!

#135 - 2012 Pug Social

Hello all! We hope you have been well and are enjoying a lovely start to fall. We recently had a spectacular adventure at one of our favorite autumn events: the Pug Rescue of New England's 2012 Pug Social! Take a peak at some of the cuties that we met there.

Pretty little daisy was our last customer of the day and absolutely loved her Upside Down Daisy hat!

Have you ever seen such a sweet mouse as this?

James Dean proudly showed off his Batman costume at the social, giving his pug pals a preview of his Halloween costume.

This ladypug stayed warm in the cool autumn air thanks to her new ladybug sweater and collar.

We loved seeing this sweetie pie relax in her carriage while her mum browsed our table for pug goodies.

These handsome chaps are fabulous for fall in their Pugkin Head and Fox hats. They looked so sweet strolling about the social and spreading the word about All You Need is Pug!

The pug social is such a special event. We have attended for five years and this was our third year as vendors. We adopted James Dean from the Pug Rescue of New England in 2008, and this is their biggest fundraiser of the year. It helps them to cover vet bills and expenses that aren't taken care of by their annual adoption fees. We donate a portion of our profits to PRoNE as our way of thanking them for all of the work that they do to care for pugs in need. Please visit their website for more information on this fabulous rescue group!

#134 - Be Happy

Share a smile with your friends and family today!

#133 - The Lion King

Lion Dog Hat from All You Need is Pug

If I were King of the Forest,

Not queen, not duke, not prince.
My regal robes of the forest, would be satin,

not cotton, not chintz.
I'd command each thing, be it fish or fowl.
With a woof and a woof and a royal growl - woof.

James Dean is taking lessons from his friend, the Cowardly Lion. Fortunately, JD is much braver. His favorite activity as King of the Forest is to nap - using his cuteness to humble the loyal members of his kingdom!

#132 - Summer Portrait

 

James Dean and I are enjoying the summer so far. We especially like to sit on our porch to read or knit. JD loves the porch because it allows him to watch over the neighborhood and see his puppy-girlfriends whenever they walk by. He is a ladies' man, indeed, but he will always be my little man, first and foremost!

What are your summer plans?