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Lee
County’s first PugFest held Sunday, March 20th at the
Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers raised over $2000 for two local
causes. The fundraiser was a joint effort by Lee County's
Library System and Lee County Animal Services to benefit the
Reading Festival and Animal Care Trust Fund. The Lee County
Reading Festival is an annual event to encourage reading and use
of the library's resources. The Animal Care Trust Fund provides
money for a variety of needs including affordable spay/neuter
surgery for disadvantaged pet owners, care of neglected or
abused animals, and disaster preparedness for pets.
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estimated crowd of 500 people and150 Pugs plus other breeds of
dogs participated in a variety of activities. A book signing by
Reading Festival author and illustrator, Dan Yaccarino of his
children’s book, “Unlovable,” about a Pug was a featured
highlight for Pug-lovers of all ages.
Cincinnati, Ohio PugFest founder, Stan Hertzman traveled over
1,000 miles to attend the Lee County PugFest with his Pug,
Buddy, who served as Grand Marshall. Hertzman adopted Buddy in
Fort Myers and started the Cincinnati Pugfest as a fundraiser
for Ohio Pug Rescue in 1999.
Link to Press Release: Lee County's
Library System and Animal Services
Win Community Partnership Award
Send an e-mail to be notified
about the 2006 event:
CLICK HERE!
Wendy Kellenberger of
Photos Now By Wendy captured many photos of Pugs and
their Pug-loving owners plus some very proud non-Pug
owners too! They were a popular item at the PugFest
and a great way to remember the day.
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