‘Did I move in just to adopt your pug? Yes. Yes I did.’ (Picture: Getty)

It’s a question all people desperate to own a dog have asked themselves: would I be willing to pretend to be interested in a potential date so I can eventually play with their puppy (not a euphemism)?

Of course you would. Especially if you can convince whoever they are to go for a nice picnic in the park for the first date. And maybe bring your pug along too, yeah?

But it’s the whole finding the pugs and their owners that’s the tricky bit. Because hanging around dog parks when you don’t have a dog feels a bit weird.

Dating is all worth it if you get to meet one of these little guys. (Picture: Getty)

Which is why we’re very, very happy to announce that Pugfest are bringing the UK the first ever pug-themed dating event: for single pug owners or pug obsessives looking for love.




To be clear, Pugfest is marketing the event as a chance to meet potential significant others who have a shared interest in pugs.

But we checked, and anyone who doesn’t own a pug is welcome, too. So, yeah. We’re going.

‘Thanks so much for the date, pug. I mean, Doug. I’m taking your dog now.’ (Picture: Getty)

Pug Me Out will be held at Crosskeys Hotel, Newport, on the 13th of February – just in time for a Valentine’s pug-snuggling session as your date sits silently at the coffee shop you’ve dragged them too.

Pugs are welcome and encouraged to attend, so even if you don’t find human love you can still spend the evening squishing the wrinkly faces of pugs as their owners find deep, meaningful connections.

Tickets are £15 and include a chocolate fountain, bubbly on arrival, and a buffet.

Here’s to love.

And pugs. Always pugs.

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