The National Pug Day is a day to celebrate the little cute pugs because all pugs are lovely. Dog lovers love pugs for their distinctive features that are complement their wrinkles in their face and for their playful personality. The pugs’ adoption day was organized to encourage the following.

The goal of this day gives a reason to understand the significance of pugs’ features and live in a community where there are other pug owners and admirers.

Meet Chaya: The Star of Our Story

The face of our story is none other than Chaya, a cutest pug who is so adorable and cannot get more loving. Chaya grew up in a family of big fun-loving pugs and is sprinkled with elegance and energy. There are many children who adore her sparkling bright eyes and her stand up ears which wiggle happily.

It is no surprise that her pleasing personality has made her lovable as well. Chaya is the absolute joy and energetic Pug that National Pug Day is meant for and makes every moment memorable.

The Origin And Importance Of National Pug Day

Every year, the National Pug Day is celebrated on 15th October. Such an event was organized by Colleen Paige, who was an animal rights activist in the year of 2012. Its purpose is to appreciate the outstanding qualities of pugs and to advocate for their adoption from shelters.

Major Historical Highlights

Established by: It was Colleen Paige who started National Pug Day to promote awareness about Pugs and how they should be looked after.
Goal of the event: It serves as a platform that raises awareness on the importance of owning a pug and also encourages pug adoption.

Importance and Impact

awareness about specific health issues: On this day, the public is provided education on concerns that are specific to the pug breed.
advocacy of pug rescue: The day is about pug rescue awareness, which keeps stating the message that pugs don’t belong to shelters.
forge international relations: National pug day promotes the pug culture around the world and connects pug owners and pug lovers.

Start Up Chaya Prep for the Day of the Big Event

Chaya’s day starts with her owner waking her up gently. After then, she goes for a healthy jog around her locality. Afterward, she has a good and healthy breakfast that consists of.

High quality kibble
Chicken, which is freshly cooked
Steamed vegetables

After breakfast, Chaya goes for grooming:

A clean brush used to remove tangles and fleeces from the coat.
Bath with a soap that is free of allergens.
The nails are to be clipped along with the paws.

She ends her routine with a few minutes of play so that she has sufficient energy which gets her prepared for the fun that does await her.

The Dress Chaya Find The Most Suitable Dress For Chaya

Finding dress for Chaya is not complete without taking into consideration various factors that ensure the dress suits well. Some of these include:

Material: Lightweight cotton and synthetic fabric which has ability of perspiration should be used.
Fit: Make sure that the outfit is close but not tight fitting. Tightness should be avoided in areas such as chest and the legs.
Weather Appropriateness: In winter, heavier clothes and in summer light clothes.
Style: Chaya’s interest should also be considered as there are numerous styles for example casual, formal as well some themed costumes.
Accessories: Complete your outfit by incorporating other items, such as bandanas, hats, or shoes, that match the style.

How to Throw the Best Pug Themed Party

Chaya is planning a pug themed party and is doing all the preparatory work quite seriously.

Invitations

Cute invitations featuring adorable pugs: Customized paw-printed invitations.
Sent either personally or through email so as not to lose personal connection.

Decorations

Use Pugs as their personations and decorate with banners, balloons, and table clothes.
A small area to relax decorated with pug pillows and blankets.

Treats

Cupcakes and doggie biscuits especially safe for pugs.
Then it is the human treats, like scurf-shaped cookies.

Activities

Dress-up event with photographs taken inside a photo booth decorated with props.
So, an entertainment on a pug agility course too.

Goodie Bags

Do note several items, like toys, dog treats, or all things pug accessories.
To note each guest, name tags are also there.

Tasty Treats For Pugs On Special Occasions

With an assortment of pug-friendly recipes, everyone, including Chaya, can join the fun and it’s nice to see everyone so involved in the celebrations. Here are some mouthwatering treats made and formulated for the health and safety of pugs:

Peanut Butter and Banana Biscuits

1 ripe banana
unsweetened ¼ cup peanut butter
1 and a half cups of oat flour.

Chicken and Sweet Potato Jerky

1 boneless and skinless chicken breast
1 sweet potato

Carrot and Apple Bites

1 big carrot, grated
1 apple, grated
1 egg

The recipes mentioned above include items that are not harmful or dangerous for pugs thereby helping to improve their health during the National pug day celebrations.

Pug Activities That Are Fun And Interactive

Pug activities for owners who have pug lovers will be great as engaging their furry friends can be enjoyable and a satisfying experience as well. There are quite a large number of activities that have been designed to fit the playful and sociable characteristics of pugs.

Pug Playdates: Find other pug owners in your area and arrange for a playdate at a local park.
Costume Contest: Pug owners can host a pug costume contest to help show off their unique personalities through their costumes.
Pug Agility Courses: Be creative and set up a few obstacles to create a simple agility course that will help keep the pugs active and entertained.
Picnics For Pug Lovers: Enjoy a pug-themed picnic where pug lovers can share their experiences with each other and come together.
Photoshoots: Have a memorable moment with the pugs by having a photoshoot session.

Chaya At The Pug Parade: A Dog Lover’s Annual Affair

The day started with the pug parade which Chaya enjoyed and attended with many other enthusiastic pug owners and their pugs. The moment was that of fiesta as Chaya and her pug Bella participated. The participants enjoyed:

Pugs donned in a creative costumes paraded around in the best dressed pug dog competition
Pugs Showed their skills in different agility courses as they ran up and down
Vendor booths stalls with pug gifts and edibles on offer
Modeled for the cameras of accredited photographers who were also present at the event.

What transcended even the pug canvas was how wonderful people in attendance were. She visited with other owners of pugs, where they exchanged experiences and memories of their pets. To make it even better, Bella was second in the costume contest, which pleasantly surprised Chaya.

Photography: Snapping The Stunning Treatises Of The Event With Chaya

Shooting Chaya for the National Pug Day photograph does require a bit of an eye and tact. You can follow the tips provided here and photography will not be an issue.

Lighting: Natural light increases all of Chaya’s good attributes. Definite no: taking photographs during the glaring noon sun.
Best times: early morning or evening. Bring variety with high and low angles as well.
Focus: When taking playful shots, use fast shutter speeds.
Patience: Wait for the shots to happen. Some of the best pictures of Chaya are when she is not posing, but rather making funny faces out of nowhere.

Interacting with the Pug Community

It is evident that Chaya and her owner can benefit from interacting with other pug owners. Local pug meet ups are a good way for Chaya to socialize while online, Chaya can interact on Instagram and Facebook groups. Pug owners can also seek assistance and advice on pug related issues from forums such as Pug Village. With other members of the community, Chaya can take part in the National Pug Day.

Useful Links:

Instagram Hashtags: Pug Life Pugs Of Instagram
Forums: Pug Village, Pug spot
Events: Pug parades in the neighborhood, Pug rescue groups, Pug outfit competitions.

Health and Well Being Advice for Your Pug

Balanced Diet: Provide food that contains a lot of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Do not feed too much to avoid developing obesity.
Physical Activity: Let them walk and play outside on a daily basis.
Provision Of Water: Ensure there is adequate supply of clean water. This aids digestion as well as their health.
Regular Check-Ups: Have periodic appointments for evaluations, shots, or oral care check-ups.
Hygienic Maintenance: Coat her hair at least once a week and wash the crease of the skin every day to prevent infectious agent growth.
Temperature Setting: Because pugs get quite hot or quite cold easily, make sure they are in a suitable temperature.

Giving Back: Supporting Pug Rescue Organizations

Chaya goes a step further by contributing to pug rescue organizations which is a form of social and national service.

Financially support by ways of giving: Donations assist the shelter in making payments for unavoidable medical needs in addition to other expenses.
Offer themselves to do work as volunteers: There are some situations where people who can assist runaway rescue work are needed such as organizing feeding or grooming and even handling of some office work.
Foster care: Providing temporary care for rescued pugs helps to alleviate some of the burden on the shelters and assures the pug that there are people who care for them.

All support for these organizations highlight focus on advocacy, on rescue and on responsible pet ownership, so there is always a pug that has a home.

Chaya’s Best Pug Accessories

There are things that every pug parent would want to include in their National Pug Day’s dressing of Chaya.

Pug Collar For Pugs: It has a pug’s name along with Chaya’s address and phone number for security purposes.
Bandana For Pugs & Other Stylish Neckwear: They come in fun colors and patterns that showcase Chaya’s loving and spirited presence.
Warm Sweaters for Pugs: For the chilly days when Chaya goes out.
Harnesses: For the walks to be secure and comfortable.
Toys For Pugs & Plush Stuffed Toys for Active Pug: Good for Chaya’s mind for lady pug’s forever active.

Having those accessories were sufficient to change Chaya from an ordinary pug into a fashionable pug on National Pug Day.

Joining National Pug Day Distantly

To mark such a significant occasion, Chaya’s owner decided to host a National Pug Day event entirely online. The ecstatic pug lovers who attended via Zoom and Facebook Live were entertained by a variety of activities:

Virtual pug meet and greets
Online costume competitions
Pug tutorials
Picturing and storying Chaya using her pug

Professional speakers were present to discuss diet, health and pug training. In this manner, there was a celebration of National Pug Day with Chaya and her pug friends.

Conclusion: Like Any Important Event A Day Can Be Issued Wrap It Up

For Chaya, she also has many activities during National Pug Day which she and her owners found fun. Her day consisted of:

Morning Parade: Taking part and representing the pride of pugs along with other local pugs.
Costume Contest: This is the time when she stepped out wearing her amusing bumblebee costume.
Afternoon Play: Playing and running around with her fellow friendly hairy companions.
Photography Session: Participating in a photography session with photographers who are her professional photographers.

Chaya’s love for all events made it clear to the reader that such celebrations are fun and fun brings pugs to their owners.

Article by: Tawab Sukhera (Ethologist)