Helen Woodward Animal Center Orphan Pets invite costumed canines aboard charity Hornblower Cruise
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (October 15, 2019) – San Diego brunch-loving pups are tucking napkins into their collars in paw-paration for the 11th Annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise benefiting the orphan pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. A decadent, seasonal, brunch-buffet awaits human and canine guests alike. The HOWLoween themed brunch cruise sets sail around the magnificent San Diego Bay this Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 12 p.m.
The Bow Wow Brunch Cruise is the perfect opportunity for furry paw-ssengers to adventure upon one of Hornblower Cruises’ most pup-ular San Diego attractions with their favorite humans. As cruisers prepare to depart, they can rub noses with Helen Woodward orphan puppies benefiting from this boo-tiful charity event. Once onboard, participants will be treated to a delicious freshly prepared gourmet brunch buffet, free-flowing champagne and mimosas, and delightful desserts. For the canine cruisers, a Fido approved doggie buffet (complete with take-home goodie bags) is provided, courtesy of Petco. When the dining is done, cruisers are encouraged to head up to the top deck to witness or participate in the cutest Howl-oween-themed canine costume contest, where fantastic prizes are awarded.
Other activities include expert pet handling skills and tips from Darris Cooper from Petco, plus a trick contest, and a special appearance from Chopper the Biker Dog.
Tickets are $98 for adults, and $61.15 for children ages 4-12. (Taxes and service fees are additional.) Children three and under are free. A portion of each ticket sale will go to the pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Each adult passenger is invited to board with one dog. Canines must be kept on a leash throughout the cruise.
“What better way to bond with our four-legged friends than enjoying a beautiful brunch on a Hornblower Cruise,” stated Helen Woodward Animal Center Vice President of Development Renee Resko. “We love that Hornblower shares in our love for furry faces and are so grateful for their continued support with these fun and festive events.”
Grab a ghostly getup for your furry family member and a hearty appetite for a day on the bay. Reservations are currently being accepted. For more information, visit www.hornblower.com/san-diego/annual-bow-wow-brunch-cruise/. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. at Pier 1 Hornblower Landing at Grape St. Pier: 1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, and the cruise will sail from noon to 2 p.m.
Guests are welcome to board without dogs, as well, or simply stop by the ticket booth to drop off donations for Helen Woodward Animal Center. For information on Helen Woodward Animal Center, visit www.animalcenter.org or call 858-756-4117. You may also stop by Helen Woodward Animal Center at 6461 El Apajo Road, in Rancho Santa Fe.
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About Helen Woodward Animal Center
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization where “people help animals and animals help people.” Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., the Center provides services for more than 90,000 people and more than 10,000 animals annually through adoptions, educational and therapeutic programs both onsite and throughout the community. Helen Woodward Animal Center is also the creator of the International Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drive, the International Remember Me Thursday® campaign and The Business of Saving Lives Workshops, teaching the business of saving lives to animal welfare leaders from around the world. For more information, go to: www.animalcenter.org.
Hornblower Cruises & Events has been the leading charter yacht and public dining cruise operator headquartered in California for over 35 years. The company operates over 70 vessels, including the three largest dining yachts on the West Coast and has ports in San Francisco, Berkeley, Sacramento, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Marina del Rey, San Diego and New York City. Two Hornblower subsidiary businesses, Alcatraz Cruises and Statue Cruises, are National Park Service ferry concessionaires to Alcatraz Island, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. In 2014, Hornblower Cruises & Events began operating the third subsidiary, Hornblower Niagara Cruises, out of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. For more information visit: www.hornblower.com or www.hornblowernewyork.com.