Calendar of Upcoming Events In Wisconsin

Annual Humane Officer Training
Crowne Plaza Hotel
4402 E. Washington Ave

For more information and to register, please see:
DATCP Humane Officer Traning

Once a year Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) offers a 40-hour course that’s required for anyone wishing to serve as a humane officer in our state. The course is open to anyone who is interested, although humane officers must complete the training within one year of being appointed. Law enforcement officers may apply the training to their 24-hour recertification training requirement.

Topics include the role of the animal investigator, evaluation of cruelty, rules of search and seizure, body condition scoring, and much more. Instructors are veterinarians, attorneys, and law officers with years of experience in investigating animal cases. In addition to classroom instruction, participants get hands-on experience evaluating animals in the barns at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

    DATCP Humane Officer Traning   

    WI Humane Officer Program   

MILWAUKEE PUG FEST is now becoming BLUEGRASS PUG FEST!!
A Fundraising Event for Pug Rescue, presented by Pug Hugs, Inc.
Kentucky Exposition Center, West Hall
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
For more information and to buy advance tickets, please see
Bluegrass Pug Fest Website
or check the Milwaukee Pug Fest Facebook Page

     The "LARGEST PUG EVENT IN NORTH AMERICA" has moved to Louisville, KY! It's within a day's drive of many metropolitan areas and closer to many of the rescues that participate in the event than Milwaukee!

     Bluegrass Pugfest is a celebration of the Pug and social event for humans, Pugs, and non-Pug family members held on an annual basis to benefit Pug rescue organizations around the country. Attendees can browse over 50,000 square feet of vendors, silent auctions, rescue booths, and Pug competitions (costume, races, custard eating, talent, King/Queen, and more).

     For those who came to love Milwaukee Pugfest, this event will be true to the traditions, while adding new and exciting components. The event was previously held in Milwaukee (Milwaukee Pugfest) for 15 consecutive years before moving to Kentucky. Over 3,200 people and 2,000 Pugs attended the event each year. Bluegrass Pugfest, Inc. is a Kentucky non-profit corporation with Federal tax exempt status under Sec. 501(c)(3) (pending application approval) of the Internal Revenue code and also has Kentucky sales tax exemption status.

      The event will provide fun and entertainment for the attendees while protecting and advancing the interest of Pug dogs by encouraging responsible Pug ownership. The event shall also raise awareness of the plight of Pugs used solely as breeding stock without concern for their welfare and assist in efforts furthering the prevention of cruelty to animals and humane education. Please note: NO selling of dogs will be allowed! For complete details, please see Pug Fest Events.

      "Smoochie-Faced" breeds such as Boston Terriers, Shih-Tzu's, French Bulldogs, etc are also invited.

    Bluegrass Pug Fest Website   

    Milwaukee Pug Fest Facebook Page