Back by popular demand, the Loden’s "Baxter the Beagle" cab once again can be spotted scratching and sniffing his way around downtown Vancouver, all in an effort to raise tail-wagging support for the BCSPCA with a unique #BaxtersBack Photo Contest.
Officially unleashed at yesterday’s BCSPCA Paws For A Cause flagship walk, Baxter and his "first walk" launched the Loden’s latest BCSPCA fundraising initiative whereby the hotel will donate five dollars for each photo of Baxter posted on Twitter or Instagram and tagged with #BaxtersBack.* As an extra incentive to get up close and personal with the pup, nabbing a selfie with Baxter will garner an even greater ten dollar donation to the BCSCPA. And if raising funds for animals in need wasn’t already a good enough reason to participate, all contest entrants also will be entered to win the grand prize: a two-night luxurious "Pooch Lovers Stay Package" at the Loden Hotel for them and their furry friend, valued at $1,440. The final bonus? Posting a selfie with Baxter also will earn a double entry for the grand prize draw.
From now until September 30, Baxter — complete with his freshly groomed coat, happy tail, floppy ears, and eye-catching red tongue — will be busy raising campaign awareness, and offering two and four-legged hotel guests memorable rides to downtown destinations. Local animal lovers are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for Baxter, and to snap and post a photo to help raise as much money as possible. Baxter also will be making special appearances at various dog parks around the city, and dogs and their owners are encouraged to follow the Loden on social media to find out Baxters’s special location for that day, grab their Baxter selfie, and even score a special doggy treat!
As a pet friendly hotel with a warm spot for animals, the #BaxtersBack Photo Contest marks the second BCSPCA fundraising event the Loden supported this year. At yesterday’s 2015 BCSCPA Paws For A Cause Walk — where Baxter and the #BaxtersBack contest was revealed — the team from Loden and its sister restaurants, Tableau Bar Bistro and Homer St. Cafe, proudly marched in support of ending animal cruelty while facilitating a beautiful BBQ as a fundraiser.
For more information about the #BaxtersBack Photo Contest, and for all the rules and regulations, please visit: www.theloden.com/baxtersback
* For the purposes of the #BaxtersBack Photo Contest, the Loden will donate a maximum amount of $2,000 to the BCSPCA.
ABOUT THE LODEN HOTEL
The Loden Hotel is a boutique hotel located in downtown Vancouver’s distinguished Coal Harbour Neighbourhood just steps away from the waterfront, Vancouver’s iconic seawall and the beautiful greenery of Stanley Park. Celebrated for its personalized approach and exceptional service, the Loden has been awarded a 5 Star Diamond by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. The hotel was also recognized by the Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s 2014 Reader’s Choice Awards, landing on the Top 100 Hotels in World list and being named the best hotel in Western Canada. The Loden was also honored to be named one of North America’s "Best Pet Friendly Hotels," courtesy of the USA Today and 10Best.com’s 2013 Reader’s Choice Travel Award Contest. The Loden’s 77 well appointed guestrooms include signature rooms and garden terrace suites, six one-bedroom suites and the lavish 1600 square foot two-bedroom Halo Penthouse featuring a 1400 square foot wrap-around rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the mountains and Vancouver skyline. For more information visit www.theloden.com
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