PETCO, San Diego Padres Aim for Guinness Record
July 18, 2011 by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Filed under News
PETCO’s annual “Dog Days of Summer” event at PETCO Park in San Diego will be the setting as PETCO attempts to fetch the world record for most dogs at a costume parade. Humans and their four-legged buddies will participate in the annual infield parade prior to the start of the game.
Applications are no longer being accepted, and only dogs with a valid “dog ticket” will be allowed to attend. Dogs who were approved to attend showed proof of current vaccinations and valid animal license PETCO will provide animal care staff on the day of the event.
To be included in the record, pets must wear a minimum of two accessories such as a t-shirt or bandana. Attire demonstrating Padre spirit is strongly encouraged. Guinness World Records® Officials will be on hand to tally the results.
“Last year’s event was our biggest and best yet and we are excited to set the record for the most dogs at a costume parade this year,” said Greg Seremetis, Vice President of Marketing for PETCO. “At PETCO we are passionate about having our dogs active in all aspects of our life and, thanks to our partnership with the San Diego Padres, this includes inviting hundreds of dogs out to the ballpark.”
Participating dogs will also have the opportunity to attend a pre-game “tail” gate party and, during the on-field pet parade, prizes will be awarded to the costumed dogs in a variety of categories. Once the game has commenced, dogs and their parents are invited to cheer on the Padres from the Park at the Park. In the spirit of PETCO’s commitment to “Think Adoption First,” a local adoption partner will be in attendance to place homeless pets in loving forever homes and educate game attendees on the importance of pet adoption.
When: The record setting attempt will take place during the pregame pet parade on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 7:05 pm as the San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.
For more information:
- visit www.petco.com/petcopark
About Paris Permenter and John Bigley
DogTipper publishers Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of full-time writers. The couple has authored over two dozen books and 2,500+ magazine articles.
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