From February 2-3, 20-foot inflatable pups will begin appearing around midtown Manhattan during Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show week.
The larger-than-life installations are part of a pop-up campaign by The Honest Kitchen, timed to coincide with Westminsterβs return to its traditional February schedule. While the dog show celebrates elite breeding, perfect grooming and championship ribbons, these inflatables are doing the opposite: spotlighting dogs that look like the ones New Yorkers actually live with, walk and dodge on crowded sidewalks.
Before landing in midtown, the giant pups will βcruiseβ the cityβs waterways, floating past both the Hudson and East Rivers. From there, theyβll touch down at Plaza33, just steps from the Garden, where Westminsterβs Best in Show will ultimately be crowned.
From February 2β3, Plaza33 will effectively become a temporary dog park-meets-art installation. The inflatables will be on view from early morning through late evening, offering prime photo ops for commuters, tourists and anyone who suddenly finds themselves staring up at a cartoonishly oversized pup on their way to Penn Station.
Pet parents passing through can grab free samples of The Honest Kitchenβs Wholemade dehydrated dog food, along with limited merch and accessories. On Monday evening, February 2, the plaza will also host a dog-lover meet-up at 6:30PM, inviting New Yorkers and their pups to mingle and snack together. Update: the dog mixer is cancelled!