A wagging tail greeting you when you get home, a cold, wet nose that nuzzles you when you’re cooking and a quick, furry hop in the lap – these are all signs of adoration for dog owners out there. But, not everyone gets to experience that kind of love.
That’s where Friday, in Kansas City, Uber and the Great Plains SPCA are stepping in. They are bringing you #UberPUPPIES right to your door.
Info you need to know:
• Fire up your app on Friday, February 10th, from 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Slide right at the bottom of your screen and select the ‘PUPPIES’ option
• Request! If matched, you and your colleagues will have 15 minutes of puppy snuggle time
• PRO-TIP: Puppies can only be delivered to offices. Make sure to have an enclosed space perfect for playtime.
Don't forget to check with the team to make sure the building is pro-puppies and no one is allergic.
If you’re new to Uber you can use the promo code 17puppies to get $15 off your first ride!
There is a $30 snuggle fee that goes to help the Great Plains SPCA.
All of the puppies will be available for adoption, in case you fall in love. Let the person assisting in the puppy delivery know if you are interested in adopting.
Did you know that pet ownership extends beyond companionship?
In fact, there are multiple studies that link improved health to these four-legged best friends. A report from CNN says dogs can make you move more, reduce stress, give you a happy heart and protect against allergies.
For example, if you’re lacking in physical exercise your furry spark plug can give your workout routine a jump-start. Research funded by the National Institutes of Health revealed that more than 2,000 adults who owned and walked their dogs regularly were in better shape, and were less likely to be become obese, than those who did not walk a dog.
Plus let’s face it: puppies also make you smile. And it may even go deeper than that.
Pets innately know when we need them most, which gives us a feeling of belonging and a self-esteem boost. Pets are even being used to help our nation's servicemen overcome post-traumatic stress disorder.
One study in the American Journal of Cardiology found that pet owners had hearts that adapted better to stressful situations than non-pet owners. This is likely the rationale behind the annual Take Your Dog to Work Day.
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Belinda Post can be reached at belinda.post@kshb.com.
