PRK EVENTS
Upcoming and past events for all pug lovers
Events we’ve attended on behalf of Pug Rescue of Korea
PUG RESCUE OF KOREA 14TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
We’re celebrating 14 years of saving pugs. Please join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and, of course, pugs, pugs, pugs, pugs…pugs we do adore!
Saturday, November 4, 2023: 1pm – 4pm
Recreation Park – 4900 E. 7th St., Long Beach, CA
We’ll be set up near the dog park
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE: Our rescuer, Kim
We are delighted to announce that Kim will be at this event! Here's your chance to meet and talk with the woman who saved your pug and brought them to you. She’s flying out from Korea just for the weekend to see your pugs and their wonderful lives now.
Silent auction and fundraisers
Freebies and goodie bags
New merch and gifts for sale
Food
Meet and greet: pugs available for adoption
Bring a chair or blanket, your wallets, and your pugs!
*$10 entry donation so we can help more pugs
Pug Tails & Cocktails Fundraising & Adoption Event
Sunday, June 25, 2023: 1pm – 4pm
The Santa Monica Whaler – 101 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
Join us for an afternoon of pug-tastic fun at our Pug Tails & Cocktails Fundraising & Adoption Event! Get ready to meet adorable pugs looking for their forever homes while sipping delicious cocktails. We'll have giveaways and fun activities to raise money for our pugs in Korea needing critical medical care! Swing by, enjoy a cocktail, go gaga over the curly pug tails, help us raise money to save more pugs, and maybe even find your new furry best friend!
Thank you to The Santa Monica Whaler for hosting our event!
Fall 2022 Adoption Event
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies
700 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach
Meet our available pugs in real life! We are looking for forever homes for:
Mona – 1yo female
Star – 8yo female
Dove – 5yo female
Winter – 6mo male
Yoda – 2yo female
At the event:
- Get to know each pug’s personality to see if they are a fit for your family
- BYO dog to see if they get along!
- Receive a goodie bag* sponsored by Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies and Stella & Chewy's
- Help PRK by purchasing dog supplies from a donation table at the store.
*While supplies last
PRK 12TH ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Paws Chateau, Huntington Beach
We had such a successful 12th Anniversary Fundraiser Event! Thank you to all our event “sponsors,” donors, guests and volunteers who helped us raise over $4000 to SAVE MORE PUGS!
A giant thanks to the following folks and brands who donated to our event:
Tracy Berry, Madeline Chalaban, Jinny Chi, @gemmacorrell, Tere Gonzalez, Patti Hale, Chris Huntly and Josh Lozano, Jessica Jun, Jason Kei, Terry Kitagawa, Lewandowski Family, Joy Middo, Teri Montgomery and Family, Renee Pulve, Les Shu, Swain Family, @apolis, @barkbox, @belkin, Demitasse, @divinecanine, Dogger, @dogquality, @evolueskincare, @nyxcosmetics, @pawschateau, @puregear, @stellaandchewys, and Urban Pet Store.
PUG NATION L.A. OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, September 20, 2020
The Station, Carson, CA
Another open house in the books with our valued partner Pug Nation LA. Their 8th Annual festivities were a little different this year taking place during Covid, but that certainly didn't put a damper on any of the fun. Thank you to PNLA for including us on their esteemed Wall of Honor. Architectural renderings for PNLA's new build out were donated by Melody's husband Mike Swain.
PUG NATION L.A. PUGSTAR SPOOKTACULAR
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Torrance Park, Torrance, CA
Another awesome year at the 8th annual Pug Nation Rescue of Los Angeles Pugtacular Spooktacular! Our very own Melody attended with her family and entered her pugs Piggy and Gumbo as Hot Dog on a Stick fans. Other attendees included Renee with her pug Biscuit (adopted 2016) and Tere Gonzalez with @lilmanbuddy (adopted via Pug Nation 2017 fka Ollie).
PRK 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Recreation Dog Park, Long Beach, CA
We had a sold-out event with 100 attendees and a special appearance by our rescuer HyeSook Kim who came all the way from Seoul, Korea. Also in attendance were our wonderful pug partners, Gwenn Vallone from PNLA and Michelle Miller from PRSD. This incredible video was made by the talented Jared Cohn. A big thank you to Suzie Qs Bakery for your amazing baked goods, Bonkerz 4 Balloons for the fabulous balloon decorations and PetSmart Westlake Village for the leashes and harnesses. We also want to thank Paws Effect, Vizio and PureGear for their generous donations to our silent auction.
Chung & Maru Meet-n-Greet
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Thank you to Melody Chalaban and Family (along with Gumbo, @lbcpugs) for giving our rescue a shout out. Also pictured, Minhee (@pugchung), and Tere Gonzalez (Buddy, @lilmanbuddy).
PUG NATION L.A. OPEN HOUSE
June 2017
The Station, Gardena, CA
We are so honored to have attended the 6th Annual Pug Nation LA Open House in Gardena, CA. In the 6 years that Pug Nation has been in business, they've been able to rescue and re-home over 1,000 pugs. Attendees from "Team PRK" included Jan Roberts, Serena Viharo and Family, Chris Huntly, Joshua Lozano, Sandra Lewandowski and Mike Frampton, along with Renee Pulve.
PRK x Pug Nation L.A. Partnership
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Korean Air Cargo
A match made in pug heaven! A huge milestone for us as we partner with the amazing team at Pug Nation LA. Pictured: Gwenn Vallone and Hye Sook Kim. Marissa Lanum and Renee Pulve.
K2LA
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Los Angeles, CA
Attended by Jinny Chi and her adopted pug Nori. We want to thank you for fostering many of our pugs along with your generous time and printing donation to Pug Rescue of Korea. Pugs and Kisses.
PUG RESCUE OF KOREA
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Anmyun, South Korea
Attended by Hye Sook Kim along with past and present Korean adopters at Anmyun Tidal Flat Beach.
PUG RESCUE OF KOREA
Saturday, June 30, 2012
San Pedro, CA
Hosted by Jan Roberts at their home in San Pedro, we honored our rescuer Hye Sook Kim. Attended by past and present adopters throughout California. Ms. Roberts has been with PRK since it's inception and has fostered more than 21 pugs.
