{"id":936,"date":"2025-08-15T14:47:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/?p=936"},"modified":"2025-08-15T14:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:47:05","slug":"dogs-boats-the-perfect-day-on-the-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/dogs-boats-the-perfect-day-on-the-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Dogs + Boats = The Perfect Day on the Water"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Boats with a Special Canine Connection<\/strong>
Two of our beloved boats were named in honor of very special dogs:

Sweet Melissa <\/strong>\u2013 A heartfelt tribute to Melissa, the cherished family dog of our founder Ron Silvia. Melissa brought so much joy, love, and companionship to Ron\u2019s family, and now her memory sails with us every day. Sweet Melissa is more than a boat\u2014it\u2019s a floating reminder of unconditional love.

Miss Annie<\/strong> \u2013 Named after our VP Caroline\u2019s favorite dog, Annie, who was as sweet as she looked and loved spending time in nature. You can find Miss Annie at our Rockwell location, surrounded by the greenery Annie adored. Every cruise aboard Miss Annie carries a little bit of her gentle spirit.

Celebrate National Dog Day With Us!
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This year, we\u2019re going big for National Dog Day! We\u2019re partnering with Rockwell on the River<\/a> and One Tail at a Time<\/a> for a heartwarming open house adoption event. Whether you\u2019re looking to adopt a dog or simply want to meet some adorable pups and enjoy a boat ride, this event is for you.

\ud83d\udcc5 Date: Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
\ud83d\udd53 Time: 4 pm \u2013 7 pm
\ud83d\udccd Location: Rockwell on the River (3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618)

How it works:<\/strong>
It\u2019s \u201cspeed dating\u201d with adoptable dogs\u2014each complimentary 15-minute cruise features one adoptable pup and their handler, plus space for five guests. After your ride, if you\u2019ve found your perfect match, you can adopt your new best friend right on-site\u2026 and take a celebratory \u201cfirst photo\u201d together on the dock

From everyday cruises with your own pup to unforgettable events like National Dog Day, we\u2019re here to make every moment on the water a little more joyful\u2014one wagging tail at a time.

\ud83d\udc3e Ready to bring your dog aboard? Book your cruise<\/a> today and make it an adventure you\u2019ll both love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Chicago Boat Company, we believe adventures are better with four-legged friends. That\u2019s why dogs are welcome aboard most of our boats! With a small pet fee, you can bring your pup along for the ride, making your cruise even more memorable. Whether it\u2019s a sunny afternoon or a cozy evening on the river, having your best friend by your side is the ultimate way to explore Chicago\u2019s waterways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":942,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[158,26,4,31,6,10,159,64,139,65,25,38,161,96,160,66],"class_list":["post-936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-adoption-event","tag-boats","tag-chicago","tag-chicago-river","tag-chicago-summer","tag-chicagoland","tag-dog-adoption-event","tag-dog-day","tag-donut-boats","tag-duffy-boats","tag-eco-friendly","tag-national-dog-day","tag-one-tail-at-a-time","tag-retro-boats","tag-river-boats","tag-rockwell-on-the-river"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=936"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/936\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":948,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/936\/revisions\/948"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/942"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagoboatcompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}