About us
Hello Everyone,
I actively walk with and hike with a pug at my side - I call it mountain pugging and have had some really great experiences with my last bestie pug of 14 years, Jazz, and look forward for many more to come with my new little guy, Truman (the one in the new group pic). I also volunteer with Colorado Pug Rescue when I am able and have found this very rewarding as well. I live in Broomfield and work in Boulder and enjoy hiking all over from down to Roxborough State Park up the Rocky Mountain National Park, and Marshall Mesa is definitely a favorite.
Here's the short version of the plan I have for the shape of this group:
I'd like to provide an active venue for group dog walks, planned easy to moderate hiking around trails in the Boulder, Broomfield, Louisville, Superior and all in between - and am definitely open to other area. Meet ups at dog parks that offer area for small dogs and or parks are fine as well. I would also like to offer some sort of participation in various charity events as time allows related to interaction with the community and fundraising for various canine groups that provide a fun venue for participants and their pets. I have attended some great ones (Halloween is always fun), and perhaps some interaction with retirement communities.
What organizing for the group that I will be doing on my end:
Plan out weekend hikes / walks opportunities for the group with details about the trails, facility access, directions, pics if available and anything else that relates to the hike/walk. Opportunities to attend fundraising events for canine groups and/or other appropriate non-profits. Look for opportunities to interact with members of our community which may not have access to animals on a regular basis as a therapeutic level, such as those in retirement communities.
I definitely welcome member involvement, suggestions and added events to the group calendar.
I am just starting out as the organizer of this group, so it will take me a few weeks to start getting everything planned as I work too :)
If you have any questions or ideas you'd like to ask or suggest, please send them on my way or post them to the group.
Look forward to the upcoming year & lots of fun stuff to come with the group.
Please note we have an official Group Facebook site at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/120512221979855/
Sincerely,
Yvonne Yancey
Organizer, Pugs of Colorado
Upcoming events
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MOUNTAIN PUGGING: McIntosh Lake
McIntosh Lake, 1905 Harvest Street ,, Longmont, CO, USMOUNTAIN PUGGING – McIntosh Lake
PARKING:
Two separate parking lots, one on North side (Flander’s Park) and one on East side of Lake along Harvard St, however there is ample parking both along Harvard Street and Lakeshore Drive.MY CELL# FOR MEETUP:
(720) 317-6610MEETUP DETAILS:
Incredible view, paved trails, lots of lawn to sniff AND shaded areas – pug perfect. Easy walk and a favorite in Longmont, and we’ll meet at the playground/tennis court area which is at the intersection of Harvard St. / Lakeshore Drive and easy to find.
Trail details below.
Hope to see you there!TRAILHEAD AMENITIES | INFORMATION
· Boating (non-motorized carry on boats only)
· Fishing (all ages)
· Paddleboarding
· Picnic Area(s)
· Restroom(s)
· Trails (Gravel)LINKS:
City of Longmont Colorado
https://longmontcolorado.gov/facility/mcintosh-lake-nature-area/1 attendee
EXTERNAL & GROUP: Denver Dog Fair
4655 Humboldt St, Denver, Co, USEXTERNAL & GROUP: Denver Dog Fair
FEE: (purchase directly, details below)
Admission: $20 ($10 after 4:00 pm)
Kids Age 5 and younger: FREE
Dog Ticket: $5 (FREE after 4:00 pm)TICKET PRICE INCLUDES ALL ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES (except food & adoption fees)!
PARKING
https://nationalwesterncomplex.com/
shows fee is $15.00MY CELL# FOR MEETUP :
(720) 317-6610NOTES:
This event runs from 10 am - 6 pm
Our group will meet from 10:30 am - 12:30 pmThis looks really fun with lots of activities, celebs, and adoption events. details are listed below along with links to the event. You will need to purchase tickets from the event and just reserve your spot here in our meetup group so we can attend as a group to kick off the event!
Depending on the temp for the day, you may decide to bring your pug or leave at home. The event center will be AC per details in listing, but we have pugs and know they can overhead easily. So bringing your pug is optional, I may even leave Truman at home for this one as he's 9 now, even with starting out at 10 am. However, the event itself should be great! Full details below along with link to event.
EVENT DETAILS FROM WEBSITE
## Activities for you - and your Dog!
We're lining up more great activities every week! Stay Tuned!
- Puppy Kissing Booth! See more
- Dog Adoption Booths - LOTS of them! See more
- Celebrity Dogs! See more
- Agility Demos and "Try-It" options for your dog! See more
- Maddie the Marvelous DEAF Cattle Dog! 3 shows! See more
- Herding Dog Demos and "Try-It" options for your dog! *See more*
- Flyball Demos and Try-Its for YOUR dog! See more
- Doggy Derby - ongoing, all day! Enter your dog! See more
- 4-H Activities! See more
- Furry Fashion District - now all day! *See more*
- Unique Dog-Themed Vendors! See the list! See more
- Carting Demos hosted by the Mile High Rottweiler Club (Dogs pulling carts)! See more
- Concessions and Food onsite!
- Breed Meet-and-Greets with Rescue Groups! See more
- "Pawsitively Thankful" tribute wall to thank our dogs!
- Doggie Salons! *See more*
- SO MUCH MORE!
## Bringing Your Dog? Here's a Checklist!
If there's one thing most dogs love, it's being around other dogs! They're pack animals, after all. And here's what you need to do to make sure your fur babies enjoy their visit to the Denver Dog Fair:
- Buy them a Dog Ticket ($5) online or at the gate so they can get in on the fun and participate in the activities that are just for them!
- Fill out and sign our Dog Waiver online or at the gate. You'll get in faster if you already have it printed and filled out when you arrive!
- Dogs must be leashed or contained at all times.
- We allow 2 dogs per human!
- Be ready to pick up after your dog. (There will be dog waste bags available throughout the grounds. We also provide a dedicated, kinda private Doggy Doo relief station onsite.)
- Make sure your dog is current on all age-appropriate shots.
- Be sure your dog is healthy, well behaved and not in heat.
- If your dog is uncomfortable around other dogs, large crowds or small children, please leave them at home.
Worried about the heat? UPDATE: Current forecast shows high temps in the 80s for Saturday's fair!
In the event of excessive heat (Above 90 degrees for most of the day), we'll be sure your dog's paws aren't burned walking into the show from the parking lot! We'll provide a Canine Concierge at the front door, so you can drop your dog off with us and go park, then pick up your pup - no charge. Want more options? You can stop by the Canine Concierge and purchase disposable booties to protect your dog's feet for the walk inside. Once inside, the venue has updated cooling systems to fend off the summer heat.Contact Dana@danacain.com with questions
Denver Dog Fair
https://www.denverdogfair.com/National Western Complex
https://nationalwesterncomplex.com/
https://nationalwesterncomplex.com/event/4414/2 attendees
Past events
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