D.C. is once again among the cities where Uber and Animal Planet are working together to deliver puppies on Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Pawl Ryan visits the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
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Bark Obama enjoys his visit to WTOP on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (WTOP/Jamie Forzato)
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For the second year, Uber ran a puppy share to support the Washington Animal Rescue League. (WTOP/Meera Pal)
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Pawl Ryan visits WTOP on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
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Who knew puppies liked to read the newspaper? These puppies from the Washington Animal Rescue League like to stay informed. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
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For the second year, Uber "delivered" puppies as part of a puppy sharing event to support the Washington Animal Rescue League. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
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Rick and a puppy Jake Pawl Ryan gives Rick Massimo a kiss in the WTOP newsroom Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Uber "delivered" puppies to supports of the Washington Animal Rescue League to help raise funds for WARL. (WTOP/Mike Jakaitis)
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It's hard work delivering joy to D.C. Barko Rubio and three other puppies from the Washington Animal Rescue League visited WTOP Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 as part of fundraising effort with Uber. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
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Bark Obama poses for a selfie during a visit to WTOP Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
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Shhh.....Barko Rubio is sleeping during a liveshot on WTOP Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Uber "delivered" the puppies to the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center as part of a fundraiser for the Washington Animal Rescue League. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
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Muriel 'Bow'ser enjoys a visit to the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center with WTOP Traffic Director Jim Battagliese. Muriel and three other puppies were "delivered" to WTOP by Uber as part of a fundraising effort for the Washington Animal Rescue League Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
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Puppies from the Washinton Animal Rescue League try to pose for a photo in the WTOP newsroom on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Uber delivered puppies to help raise money for WARL. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
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A party of puppies in the WTOP newsroom. For the second year, Uber delivered puppies throughout D.C. to raise money for the Washington Animal Rescue League. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
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Bark Obama poses for a photo in the WTOP newsroom Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. For the second year, Uber delivered puppies in D.C. to raise money for the Washington Animal Rescue League. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
WTOP/Amanda Iacone
Pawl Ryan, a girl, has black and white spots plus a salt and pepper nose. She was among the puppies that Uber delivered Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2016 as part of a fundraiser for the Washington Animal Rescue League. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)
WASHINGTON — Uber is not only a ride-sharing service — it’s a puppy-sharing service, too. At least that’s the case on Wednesday, when for a second year it will deliver puppies in D.C. for a good cause.
D.C. is once again among the cities where Uber and Animal Planet are working together to deliver puppies on Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The experience costs $30 for a 15-minute window.
Seem a little expensive for some puppy playtime? Uber says the money will go to the Washington Animal Rescue League, a nonprofit animal shelter located in Northwest.
And there’s good news if you find yourself unable to pull away from a pooch — the puppies are available for adoption.
The company says availability will be limited. Its inaugural puppy-sharing event last year brought an influx of requests — including in D.C.
“Demand will be high as many will want to play with these cute little canines, so your patience is appreciated,” Uber said in a news release.
Last year, D.C. ranked near the top when it came to the most puppy requests — behind Seattle and Los Angeles.
In 2015, more than 70 puppies were adopted in the participating 10 cities. In fact, all of the canines circulated during last year’s event in D.C. found forever homes.
The event comes days before Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XII — the annual TV program where puppies rumble on a mock gridiron. The show airs opposite the Super Bowl.
To participate:
Open the Uber app between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday and enter “PUPPIESDC.”
Request the “PUPPIES” option in the app.
Make sure you have an enclosed space for the puppies before their arrival.
Editor’s Note: WARL and WTOP are partners for the Pet of the Week segment where adoptable pets are showcased.
Sarah Beth Hensley is the Digital News Director at WTOP. She has worked several different roles since she began with WTOP in 2013 and has contributed to award-winning stories and coverage on the website.
