Discovery Princess - Puppies in the Piazza?

[dadof2brats]

We leave next weekend 6/19 on the Discovery Princess. Is Princess still doing the "Puppies in the Piazza" where they bring the sled dog puppies onboard the ship during the cruise, or has that gone away with Covid?

[tutumomickey]

According to a Patter posted from 6/5/22 it is now 'Puppies on Princess ' and was on the pool deck during Skagway. We are on this cruise as well and are counting on it so our granddaughters can see the dogs. We were unable to book any of the sled dog excursions.

[Senga]

They had this on our Grand Princess cruise last week and the lines were horrendous!  Since we have a blue-eyed red husky grandpup, we gave it a miss.

[Dar & Bob]

1 hour ago, Senga said:

They had this on our Grand Princess cruise last week and the lines were horrendous!  Since we have a blue-eyed red husky grandpup, we gave it a miss.

Thank you for posting.  We are on the Grand in July and booked a private tour in the afternoon.  We really wanted to see the puppies but from what I could tell we will be on our tour.  I did think it would be half the ship 500+ people trying to see them.  I guess that was a correct assumption

[lbfluffy]

We will be on the Discovery next Sunday too. I can’t wait. 

[pinotage]

We were on a recent sailing.  There were 3 overwhelmed puppies and well over 200 people waiting an hour to hold them for a photo op.  

[cigar connoisseur]

Just got off the Discovery and yes, this was offered.  It was on Deck 16 around 3 PM in Skagway.  

[linaka625]

I was on the Majestic last week.  People must have been lined up a long time.  I couldn't even see the puppies through the crowd.  I felt bad for those poor dogs.

[MudderBear]

We were on the Majestic Princess and we had this too.  They brought in two puppies in the pool are (next to Swirls).  The people lined up to sit and hold the puppies for a photo.  Sort of like a Character greeting at Walt Disney World.

[Mike45LC]

5 hours ago, Lady Arwen said:

Genuine sledders treat their dogs with respect and kindness.  They live indoors and get regular veterinarian care.  They are well fed and happy.  They also happen to love running and pulling a sled.  

I've been to the sled races in Laconia, New Hampshire several times.  Those racing dogs are well treated and shown lots of love.  As you can see by the love they give back to their handlers/owners.

 

Nothing like Jack London's story.