We love the Canine Ambassador program in place at many of the North America Fairmont properties so we were especially excited to receive news this morning of a new ambassador! Fairmont Pittsburgh has announced the appointment of Edie, a white Boxer/Labrador Retriever mix, as the hotel’s official Canine Ambassador.
Edie welcomes guests in the lobby and is readily available to accompany them on walks around the hotel.
About Edie
- her name is inspired by Andy Warhol and his “superstar” Edie Sedgwick
- she was born in March 2010, the same month that Fairmont Pittsburgh opened its doors.
- Edie began training in the assistant dog program at Circle Tail, Inc. in Pleasant Plain, Ohio as a puppy. After completing over a year of training, Edie’s friendly and outgoing personality proved to be better suited to the hospitality industry where she gets to meet new people every day.
Meeting Edie
Edie will be at work five days a week, stationed in the lobby on her cozy bed near the concierge desk. Just like all colleagues at Fairmont Pittsburgh, Edie wears a nametag, keeps an appointment book and even has her own email address so that guests can keep in touch.
Edie is looking forward to hosting her own events at the hotel with other canine companions and getting involved in the community at schools, nursing homes and local events.
At the end of the day, Edie heads home with Julie Abramovic, public relations manager, where she spends her free time going for even more walks, playing at the local dog park and chewing on her favorite toys.
Fairmont Pittsburgh is a pet-friendly hotel and encourages travelers to bring their own furry friends when they visit. Dogs arriving at the hotel are offered healthy treats made by Executive Pastry Chef Naomi Gallego, along with walking maps and complimentary pet beds and dishes.
Other Canine Ambassadors
Many of the Fairmont properties throughout North America also have canine ambassadors! They include Santol at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Gracie at Fairmont Tremblant, Catie at Fairmont Copley Plaza, Chunki and Kimi at The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Sonny at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Dakota at The Fairmont Winnipeg, Holly at The Fairmont Waterfront, Mavis and Beau at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, and Smudge at Fairmont Algonquin.
Photo courtesy Kaitlin Bledsoe Photography
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