UberPAWS is sending out Guide Dogs in training for a great cause!
Cuddling a dog always warms the heart and there’s no better time with the chill in the Joburg air. Uber, has partnered with The South African Guide Dogs Association (GDA) to bring Joburgers guide dogs in training on demand, to raise money and awareness for guide dogs. On Friday, 3rd June, at the tap of a button, Uber will send out Guide Dogs in training and their raisers to the people of Johannesburg for only R100 between 10:30am to 1:30pm. All ‘fares’ go to SA Guide-Dogs Association.
Each Guide Dog in training is placed with a raiser from 7 weeks old till 11-18 months. These dogs have to be trained and exposed to different places, areas and people. So allowing them some extra play time on Friday is all in a day’s work! And it’s good for humans too; research has shown spending time with pets reduces stress levels and is good for our wellbeing. In fact, time spent with a furry friend can be just as good for you as having the social support of a family member or friend¹ . So not only do these dogs allow you to de-stress but also gives you the opportunity to raise money for a worthy cause.
GDA relies on volunteers for raisers so UberPAWS will only be available in Johannesburg but you can go to guidedog.org.za to find out how you can help raise guide dogs in SA and to donate money to the association.
UberPAWS will be in very high demand and availability will be limited, so please be patient and keep trying.
GET YOUR PAWS ON A GUIDE DOG IN TRAINING
- Open your Uber app and enter the code PAWSZA in the Promotions tab
- On Friday 3rd June at 10:30AM, slide across to the UberPAWS view and request a ride
- If successful, a guide dog in training and their raiser will arrive at your location. You and your colleagues will get to enjoy 15 minutes of furry cuteness for only R100!
- PRO TIP: Make sure to have an enclosed space* ready for pooch playtime.
*If you’re requesting guide dogs to your office, please make sure your boss or building is dog friendly and that no one in the area is allergic. Also, having a dedicated room for doggie downtime is preferred.
The Fine Pawprint:
- It’s just R100 for 15 minutes of pooch playtime, and every rand from your visit is donated directly to GDA. What’s more – we’ll be donating a percentage of our May trips to the association, as part of our UberGIVING initiative.
- These cute canines will be in very high demand and availability will be limited, so please be patient.
- You must enter the promo code PAWSZA to unlock the unique UberPAWS view.
- Unique views take up to 30 minutes to activate. They function exactly the same as the uberX view, with no hidden costs.
- UberPAWS will be live from 10:30AM – 1:30PM on Friday 3rd June, in Johannesburg ONLY.
- The dogs are between the ages of 6 – 12 months old.