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Beavers Raise $2,500 for Victims of Laurelhurst Dog Poisonings

August 3, 2003 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Portland Beavers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Beavers announced Sunday afternoon that the team and its fans raised $2,500 for the Charlie Fund, a program that provides monetary assistance to help with on-going medical care for abused animals, including expenses incurred as a result of the recent string of dog poisonings at Laurelhurst Park in Portland.

The Beavers announced two weeks ago that they would donate a portion of the proceeds from individual tickets sold for Sunday's "Bark in the Park," a promotion that invites fans to bring their dogs to the baseball game at PGE Park.

Sunday's game against Fresno attracted 7,906 humans and 493 canines. Dogs took part in between-innings contests on the field and received free Frisbees as they entered the gates before the game, courtesy of 24-Hour Fitness.

It has been estimated that medical bills incurred as a result of the recent animal poisonings have soared to more than $30,000. The money raised through Sunday's ticket sales will help defray some of the costs for the owners of the affected pets.

The poisonings at Laurelhurst Park, a popular area for dog enthusiasts, are thought to have taken place between July 3 and July 9. A criminal investigation continues.



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