Trenton Thunder dog program returns
The "Dog of the Day" program, now in its fourth season, has been incredibly successful in raising awareness and finding homes for homeless dogs. At all 71 Thunder home games, a different "Dog of the Day" is paraded around the field in front of the crowd and a description of the potential pet is read over the public address system. Fans are invited to "meet" the dog in person or to pick up a flyer at the AAA Guest Services Center on the concourse. After the game, the dog's picture is posted on the "Dog of the Day" page on www.trentonthunder.com. The picture links to the shelter's website so people can learn more about that dog as well as others that are up for adoption.
The Thunder and partner animal shelters believe that at least 20 "Dogs of the Day" have been adopted each year. The program is operating virtually the same in 2010.
"NorthStar VETS is excited to continue to work with Trenton Thunder and local shelters to find loving homes for pets," said Nicole Tassinaro, Client Services at NorthStar VETS. "With our new facility coming this Fall to Robbinsville, we plan on continuing to reach out to the community and their pets by providing them with the highest quality care and advanced knowledge in the practice of veterinary emergency and specialty medicine." The Thunder are now inviting local animal shelters to contact program coordinator Patience Purdy at [email protected] or 609-394-3300 ext. 104 if they would like to participate in the Dog of the Day.
"The Dog of the Day has already done so much to raise awareness about the number of animals that are in need of loving homes," said Patience Purdy, Thunder Director of Community Relations. "We are thrilled to have Northstar VETS involved in the program again this season and we're hopeful even more people will get new pets because they met them here."
NorthStar VETS began in 2000 as a mobile surgery practice and has evolved into the comprehensive referral center that it is today. NorthStar VETS, located in Clarksburg, N.J., strives to improve emergency, trauma and specialty care for companion animals. Find out more by visiting www.northstarvets.com.
All Trenton Thunder tickets, including Mini Plans, Season Tickets, Group Outings and Luxury Suites are on sale now at trentonthunder.com or by calling 609-394-3300.
Trenton begins its 2010 season by hosting the Erie SeaWolves (Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers) on Thursday, April 8. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m.