20th Annual Pugsgiving

Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia present the 20th annual Pugsgiving on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Southern Oaks Inn. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for pug enthusiasts.

The organizers moved this event—formerly held in Orlando in November hence the Thanksgiving reference—to St. Augustine in 2024. Pugsgiving brings pug lovers and volunteers together for an afternoon of fun and pug paws to raise money for pug rescue. It features three raffle drawings — at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m. Raffle tickets will be available at the venue. Other fun activities include contests, a photo booth, a dog park, vendors, and a silent auction. T-shirts and VIP swag bags are also available for a limited time.

Pugs and pug mixes are welcome to join the fun if they are well-behaved, leashed (non-retractable), and up-to-date on vaccinations. Dog strollers are welcome.

Admission: Tickets cost $10.00 and are available at the event. For those who want to contribute, but cannot make this year's event, donations to the Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia can be made on the organization's website.

When: Saturday, April 12, 2025, from noon to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Southern Oaks Inn is located at 2800 North Ponce De Leon Blvd, St Augustine, Florida 32084.

About Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia: Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia provides rescue care, including foster arrangements, adoption services, and surrender care, spending more than $175,000 annually on medical support.