12 Noon
The Hudson Goes to the Dogs -- The 2nd Annual NYC Canine Cruise Sets Sail on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 12 Noon
The Hudson goes to the dogs! The 2nd annual NYC Canine Cruise sets sail on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 12 noon. Proceeds to benefit Animal Haven & Picasso Veterinary Fund. Circle Line
Cruises, located at Pier 83 in New York, to host canines again this year.
New York, NYAugust, 24, 2007 -- Last year's hottest event ticket just got hotter. The NYC Canine Cruise, the most anticipated event in the doggie community is back in a big way. The most sought after ticket sold out in a matter of weeks of going on sale. It created frenzy online as folks searched among groups for extra tickets. Like last year, participants will come from all over the United States to be a part of this fun-filled and educational event. Proceeds this year will go to Animal Haven and the Picasso Veterinary Fund.
Canine Cruise LLC, found in 2006 as a not-for-profit company is returning with a bigger and better fun filled cruise. On Sunday, August 26th at 10:30am, they will be sailing along the
Hudson River aboard the Circle Line Cruises at Pier 83. The purpose of the cruise is to provide a fun recreational event for people who share a common love of dogs while raising funds for
local area animal charities.
This year's cruise promises to be more exciting. The three-hour cruise boasts breathtaking views of the New York skyline, good music, great company, food, and an all around good time.
With some returning and new sponsors, the day will be filled with the following activities:
* The Dog Fashion Show
* Pet Contests & Raffles
* Q & A with Top Pet Professionals
* Commemorative Photos
* Caricature Art
* Adoptable Dogs and so much more
Canine Cruise is excited and honored to receive sponsorship and donations from both the major pet industry companies as well as local New York and out of state businesses. Some of these
include:
Dogswell * Zukes * Pup-Peroni * Dr. Foster & Smith * Vet's Choice * Modern Dog * Fido Friendly* Pet Flys * Tamar Geller (featured on Oprah) * PETaPOTTY * Stella & Chewy's * G.W.
Little * Sexy Beast * The Pink Paw * Spoiled Brats * Trixie & Peanut * Canadian company, Scoopies and many more.
This year there will be an "Ask The Doctor!" with veterinary professionals from Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists (NYC) on hand to answer questions about guests' greatest canine
concerns. Andrea Arden will be returning for the second year with her team to answer questions about canine training and behavior. Andrea is a popular dog trainer, author of four books,
and a behavior columnist for New York Dog Magazine. Joining for the first time is Charlotte Reed, author of the best seller, "The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette! She is
a popular television, radio guest writer, spokesperson and lecturer. Ms. Reed will be the honorary MC of the Dog Fashion Show.
Sponsor, Pup-Peroni will be providing a Vespa for cruisers to take commemorative photos with their companions, plus other exciting guests.
What is the Canine Cruise About Founded in 2006, The Canine Cruise is a recreational event with a purpose for Small Dogs under 25 pounds and the people who love them. Small dogs and their
owners cruise around the New York Harbor on a chartered Circle Line Yacht for a day of breathtaking skyline views and doggie-centric activities. A sold out event in the very first year,
the Canine Cruise has already become the most anticipated event within the canine community. The Canine Cruise is about celebrating and supporting the efforts of local animal charities.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from ticket and raffle sales go to a carefully chosen and worthy canine charity.