Pupmas 2021 certainly was a special occasion.

Held at the adult playground Crystal Chateau, the tinsel and other Christmas decorations along with all the mats and furnishings, softened what could be considered an intimidating space to the uninitiated. Curious pups and Handlers explored what the space had to offer, but once everybody started mingling, chatting and playing, most of the kink gear faded into the background.

Following an Acknowledgement of Country and introduction from our President, Pupmas officially began with a rope workshop facilitated by our current Mr Queensland Leather - Lee Mollenhauer. After a safety demonstration - safety is key in all things kink! - the pups who felt comfortable doing so spent some time practising on themselves under the guiding hand of Lee and some of the more experienced rope enthusiasts. It was so great to see pups try it out and I reckon more than one left that day with something new to explore further.

After the workshop, there were some more social times before lunch, and then we were treated to a show by the fabulous Gaylene Tuckwood. Announcements came after along with the awards. Pup Nipper won the jar of treats for being the closest count. Handler Scott won the Green Paws Award for collecting the most recyclables. The President’s Paw was awarded to Pup Dume for his consistent service to the PAH, and the Rising Paw, which goes to a newcomer who has contributed a lot to the community, went to Pup DJ. The amazing Gaylene closed the announcements with another fantastic number.

Our second workshop of the day started after the awards, and we headed upstairs for the Handler Discussion Panel. Hosted by myself, Pup Oxford, we had some prominent community leaders discuss their experiences of being and engaging with Handlers. Special thanks to Handler Deefa, Pup Skout, Pandler Zeke and Handler Scott for sharing your wisdom with our Community.

Pupmas is one of our biggest events outside of QPHC. It is our last event of the year and provides a wonderful opportunity for our Community to come together and share some fun times before the year ends. Thank you to everyone who came along and made the event what it was, and we look forward to another great year in 2022.

Love and skrtiches,

Pup Oxford