Helga the Chia Pet won top honors in the 2010 Pug Crawl costume contest.
	Internet sensation Jenny the Pug thrilled the crowd with a surprise appearance in 2010. (Photos by David Parker)
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Is Portland the place where young pugs come to retire and leave the world of working dogs behind? Do cute Portland pugs wear glasses? Is "putting a pug on it" a sure-fire way to become an artist in Portland?

 

Come explore the answers to these and other pug-related questions at "Puglandia," the 11th Annual OHS Pug Crawl, happening May 22 on the streets outside MacTarnhan's Taproom in Northwest Portland.

 

Puglandia

Named in honor of the ground-breaking television show "Portlandia," Puglandia is expected to be the largest gathering of pugs on the West Coast, attracting an estimated 500 four-legged friends and more than 1,000 people.

 

The highlight of the day is the Parade of Pugs,

where, if past tradition holds, almost 100 costumed pugs will walk the runway and compete for the title of King or Queen of Puglandia.

 

The Grand Marshall of this year's parade is Anita Kissee, news reporter for KATU-2. Kissee's pug, Sigmund, is a past Pug Crawl winner. Other celebrity pugs should also be on hand -- watch this web page for more details.

 

Helping Pets in Need

The 2010 Pug Crawl raised more than $8,000 to help abandoned, abused and unwanted animals. OHS, the largest and oldest humane society in the Northwest, relies entirely on private donations to find homes for more than 10,000 animals a year.

 

Of course, the Pug Crawl gives hundreds of pugs (and their owners) a chance to enjoy food, microbrews and live music. See video and pictures from last year's event.

 

MacTarnahan's Taproom, part of Portland's oldest microbrewery, will offer beer and classic brew-house cuisine for the pug owners and spectators, along with limited-edition "Puglandia" pint glasses.

 

What: "Puglandia," the 11th Annual OHS Pug Crawl.

When: 1 - 4 pm, Sunday, May 22nd. Parade of Pugs begins at approximately 2:30; register on-site for the parade beginning at 2 pm (no fee for entering the parade).

Where: MacTarnahan's Taproom, 2730 Northwest 31st Avenue (directions).

Who Can Attend: You may come with or without a dog. All dog breeds are welcome to attend ( leashes required).

Cost: A $10 donation to the Oregon Humane Society is requested for admission. 100% of proceeds go to help the animals at OHS.