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

Pawl Ryan visits the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (海角社区app/Amanda Iacone)

Bark Obama enjoys his visit to 海角社区app on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (海角社区app/Jamie Forzato)

For the second year, Uber ran a puppy share to support the Washington Animal Rescue League. (海角社区app/Meera Pal)

Pawl Ryan visits 海角社区app on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (海角社区app/Amanda Iacone)

Who knew puppies liked to read the newspaper? These puppies from the Washington Animal Rescue League like to stay informed. (海角社区app/Amanda Iacone)

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

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

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

Bark Obama poses for a selfie during a visit to 海角社区app Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. (海角社区app/Amanda Iacone)

Shhh.....Barko Rubio is sleeping during a liveshot on 海角社区app 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. (海角社区app/Amanda Iacone)

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

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

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

Bark Obama poses for a photo in the 海角社区app newsroom Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. For the second year, Uber delivered puppies in D.C. to raise money for the Washington Animal Rescue League. (海角社区app/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. (海角社区app/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 海角社区app are partners for the聽聽segment where adoptable pets are showcased.

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