Uber to deliver puppies Wednesday to benefit D.C. shelter

Pawl Ryan visits the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

Bark Obama enjoys his visit to 草莓传媒 on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (草莓传媒/Jamie Forzato)

For the second year, Uber ran a puppy share to support the Washington Animal Rescue League. (草莓传媒/Meera Pal)

Pawl Ryan visits 草莓传媒 on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

Who knew puppies liked to read the newspaper? These puppies from the Washington Animal Rescue League like to stay informed. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

For the second year, Uber "delivered" puppies as part of a puppy sharing event to support the Washington Animal Rescue League. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

**Rick and a puppy Jake** Pawl Ryan gives Rick Massimo a kiss in the 草莓传媒 newsroom Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Uber "delivered" puppies to supports of the Washington Animal Rescue League to help raise funds for WARL. (草莓传媒/Mike Jakaitis)

It's hard work delivering joy to D.C. Barko Rubio and three other puppies from the Washington Animal Rescue League visited 草莓传媒 Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 as part of fundraising effort with Uber. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

Bark Obama poses for a selfie during a visit to 草莓传媒 Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

Shhh.....Barko Rubio is sleeping during a liveshot on 草莓传媒 Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Uber "delivered" the puppies to the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center as part of a fundraiser for the Washington Animal Rescue League. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

Muriel 'Bow'ser enjoys a visit to the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center with 草莓传媒 Traffic Director Jim Battagliese. Muriel and three other puppies were "delivered" to 草莓传媒 by Uber as part of a fundraising effort for the Washington Animal Rescue League Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

Puppies from the Washinton Animal Rescue League try to pose for a photo in the 草莓传媒 newsroom on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Uber delivered puppies to help raise money for WARL. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

A party of puppies in the 草莓传媒 newsroom. For the second year, Uber delivered puppies throughout D.C. to raise money for the Washington Animal Rescue League. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

Bark Obama poses for a photo in the 草莓传媒 newsroom Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. For the second year, Uber delivered puppies in D.C. to raise money for the Washington Animal Rescue League. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

Pawl Ryan, a girl, has black and white spots plus a salt and pepper nose. She was among the puppies that Uber delivered Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2016 as part of a fundraiser for the Washington Animal Rescue League. (草莓传媒/Amanda Iacone)

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WASHINGTON 鈥� Uber is not only a ride-sharing service 鈥� it鈥檚 a puppy-sharing service, too. At least that鈥檚 the case on Wednesday, when for a second year it will deliver puppies in D.C. for a good cause.

D.C. is once again among the cities where Uber and Animal Planet are working together to deliver聽puppies on Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The experience costs $30 for a 15-minute window.

Seem a little expensive for some puppy playtime? Uber says the money will go to the , a nonprofit animal shelter located in Northwest.

And there鈥檚 good news if you find yourself unable to pull away from a pooch 鈥� the puppies are available for adoption.

The company says availability will be limited. Its last year brought an influx of requests 鈥� including in D.C.

鈥淒emand will be high as many will want to play with these cute little canines, so your patience is appreciated,鈥� Uber said in a news release.

Last year, D.C. ranked near the top when it came to 鈥� behind Seattle and Los Angeles.

In 2015, more than 70 puppies were adopted in the participating 10 cities. In fact, all of the canines circulated during last year鈥檚 event in D.C. found forever homes.

Even if you don鈥檛 get puppy time, you can still .

The event comes days before 聽鈥� the annual TV program where puppies rumble on a mock gridiron. The show airs opposite the Super Bowl.

To participate:

Open the Uber app between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday and enter 鈥淧UPPIESDC.鈥�
Request the 鈥淧UPPIES鈥� option in the app.
Make sure you have an enclosed space for the puppies before their arrival.

Editor鈥檚 Note: WARL and 草莓传媒 are partners for the聽聽segment where adoptable pets are showcased.

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