It was a big weekend for dogs in South Florida.
On May 9, Chewy invited 277 dogs to take a dip at Chewy Bark Park in Coral Gables, Florida, in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest dog pool party. The company said they were successful.
The event featured pop-up pools for dogs, along with summer games, prizes, photo ops, treat tastings and a claw machine filled with summer dog toys.
“Chewy Summer Social brought pets and pet parents together to celebrate the joy of summer with pets through an experience rooted in safety, connection, and care,” Lisa-Marie Curti, head of brand activations at Chewy, told Good Good Good.
“Helping pets stay safe and cool during the summer is a real part of life with pets, especially in South Florida, and we loved creating a fun, meaningful way for dogs to beat the heat at Chewy Bark Park,” she said.
Miami-Dade Animal Services attended with adoptable dogs, the Miami Fire Department gave dog CPR training demos, and Chewy Vet Care shared pet health information aimed at keeping dogs safe and cool through summer.
Chewy is also donating pop-up pools and summer toys to shelters and rescues in Florida, which it said will give shelter dogs extra enrichment items to help them stay active and engaged safely during the warmer months.
“What made the day even more special was being able to extend that care beyond the event itself,” Curti said.
“By donating toys and pools from the event to local shelters, we’re helping more pets experience comfort, enrichment, and moments of joy while they wait for their forever homes. That’s what Chewy is about, showing up for pets and pet parents through the everyday moments, big and small.”
Chewy is also offering 10 pet parents who did not attend the event a chance to win a pool and a summer prize pack of toys from its partner Frisco through an Instagram giveaway.
“We absolutely loved the Chewy pool party last weekend. They truly thought of everything, it felt like being at a luxury resort poolside cabana just for the pups. From the fresh towels and pupsicles to the toys and treats … it surpassed anything I could have imagined,” pet parent and event attendee Michelle Arean said.
“Dog people truly are the best people to spend a weekend with… who else could break a Guinness World Record so superbly?”
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