VERO BEACH – It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there and competition will be fierce on Thursday, Oct. 29, when Kimpton’s oceanfront Vero Beach Hotel & Spa partners with the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, and Hearth & Hound to introduce Oliver, the hotel’s Director of Pet Relations with an official leash-cutting ceremony and Top Dog competition.
Canine competitors and their human counterparts will converge in the hotel’s lobby from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. to woof down treats as Oliver goes paw-to-paw with four-legged friends for Best Kisser, Biggest Scaredy Cat, Biggest Snob, Most Handsome and Most Vocal awards.
Competitors and community members will enjoy a gourmet weenie roast paired with wine and “dog-tails” while their pets compete for prizes like toys, hand-made collars, treats and gift certificates courtesy of Hearth & Hound, a pet-specialty and home décor boutique located on Vero Beach’s Ocean Drive.
Guests can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win a dinner for two at adjacent Cobalt restaurant, with all ticket sale proceeds donated to the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the animals of Indian River County.
“Oliver has been such a wonderful addition to the Vero Beach family,” said Marco Scherer, general manager at Kimpton’s Vero Beach Hotel & Spa. “This event is the perfect opportunity for us to meet our four-legged neighbors and help travelers have some fun on the road.”
Once an orphan at a Miami animal shelter until adopted by the hotel’s general manager, Oliver, a three-year-old Lhasa Apso has become the Director of Pet Relations at Kimpton’s AAA Four Diamond Vero Beach Hotel & Spa. As part of Kimpton’s nationwide pet program, pets are always welcome for no additional fees or deposits. Oliver reports to the general manager, lays-in on executive meetings and oversees the hotel’s pet perks program.
Information: Call (866) 602-VERO or visit www.verobeachhotelandspa.com or www.facebook.com/verobeachhotelandspa.com.
