Some of the many events our volunteers have attended on behalf of Pug Rescue of Korea and Pug Nation Los Angeles.
EVENTS
Upcoming and past events for all pug lovers.
Fall 2022 Adoption Event
Saturday, December 3, 2022
4700 Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach
Meet our available pugs in real life! We are looking for forever homes for:
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Mona – 1yo female
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Star – 8yo female
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Dove – 5yo female
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Winter – 6mo male
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Yoda – 2yo female
At the event:
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Get to know each pug’s personality to see if they are a fit for your family
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BYO dog to see if they get along!
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Receive a goodie bag* sponsored by Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies and Stella & Chewy's
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Help PRK by purchasing dog supplies from a donation table at the store
*While supplies last

Pug Rescue of Korea
12th Anniversary Fundraiser!
Paws Chateau, Huntington Beach
October 16, 2021
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. Pugtacular Spooktacular
Torrance Park, Torrance, CA
October 19, 2019
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).




Pug Nation L.A. Open House
The Station, Carson, CA
September 20, 2020
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 Rescue of Korea 10-Year Anniversary Party
Recreation Dog Park, Long Beach, CA
May 18, 2019
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
Boneyard Dog Park, Culver City, CA
October 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
The Station, Gardena, CA
June 2017
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.




Pug Nation L.A. Meetup
December 17, 2016
Attended by the Chi Family

K2LA
Los Angeles, CA
December 15, 2016
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
Anmyun, South Korea
June 04, 2016
Attended by Hye Sook Kim along with past and present Korean adopters at Anmyun Tidal Flat Beach.

Pug Rescue of Korea
San Pedro, CA
June 30, 2012
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.
