Frequently asked questions

Most of our meetups are free. Special events and fundraisers may have a ticket or suggested donation; the event page will say so.

Sign up for our email updates, follow us on Instagram at @mkepugs, or join our Facebook group. Every meetup is also listed on our Events page.

Please RSVP on Luma when an event lists it. It helps us plan for space, water, and treats, and you'll get any weather updates.

Friendly, flat-faced friends like French bulldogs, Boston terriers, and shih tzus are welcome at most meetups. Check the event details if you're not sure.

Yes! Pug fans without a Pug are always welcome. It's a great way to meet Pugs before adopting.

Yes, please! Small, casual meetups like a park hangout, a walk, or a patio get-together are a great way to give Pugs extra playtime. Tell us about your idea on our Get Involved page and we can help spread the word.

Dogs should be up to date on vaccinations and on a standard, fixed-length leash (no retractable leashes). Please keep dogs who are unwell or don't enjoy other dogs at home. Selling dogs is never allowed at our events.

Pugs overheat easily, so we plan for shade and water and will move, shorten, or cancel an event when it's too hot. Watch your email and Luma for updates.

Yes. Please have kids ask before petting someone else's dog.

We often take photos at meetups and share them on our website and social media. If you'd rather not be in photos, just let one of our volunteers know.

For larger events like a Pug fest, we welcome vendors and rescue groups. Fill out the vendor and rescue booth form and we'll be in touch.

We aren't a rescue ourselves. We share Pugs from partner rescues, who handle every adoption. See Pugs Needing Homes, or tell us what you're looking for on our Adopt or Foster page.

Yes. Tell us about your Pug on our rehoming page and we'll pass the details to a partner rescue that can help.

Contact MADACC and your local shelters right away, and check lost-and-found pet groups. Then message us and we can share an alert on our site and social media.

Milwaukee Pugs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community of Pug owners and Pug lovers in the Milwaukee area. We host meetups and fundraisers, share Pugs who need homes, and support the rescues that care for them.

Come to a meetup, volunteer, donate, give supplies, or share Pugs who need homes. Businesses can become a sponsor. Every bit helps.

Milwaukee Pugs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donations are generally tax-deductible as allowed by law. You'll get a receipt by email when you donate online. Check with your tax advisor about your situation.

Yes! Add your Pug to our community directory and birthday wall. A volunteer checks every Pug before it shows up, and we'll email you a private link to update their details later.