'Cats Invite Dogs to "Bark in the Park" Night on Wednesday
Published on August 10, 2010 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Tri-City ValleyCats News Release
TROY, NY - On Wednesday night Joseph L. Bruno Stadium will host its annual "Bark in the Park" Night, presented by SEFCU, where fans will be allowed to bring their dogs into the stadium free of charge.
Partners for "Bark in the Park" Night include SEFCU, Purina, Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society, Animal Protective Foundation, Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy, Guilderland Animal Hospital, Pet Spas of America, Bark Busters Home Dog Training, Forever Home Greyhound Adoptions, 4 Paws Animal Hospital PLLC, NYS Office of Children & Family Services and NYS National Association on Mental Illness.
During this event, some of these organizations will have informational booths set up along the con - course. There will also be pet adoptions taking place, as WTEN's Steve Caporizzo will be on-hand rep - resenting The Pet Connection. For one-night only there will be Steve Caporizzo bobbleheads available for purchase with the proceeds going towards the adoption costs.
This night will feature a pre-game demonstration on the field as Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind will demonstrate guide dog training. Peter Crowley, Assistant Commissioner of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services' Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, will navigate an ob - stacle course with his guide dog, Fonzie, who was trained at Freedom. Mr. Crowley and Fonzie will also throw out a ceremonial first pitch. During an inning break, Nicole White, Director of Development at Freedom, will introduce the trainers and dogs.
For more information about Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind, call (315) 822-5132 or visit http:// www.freedomguidedogs.org/pages/page.php?pageid24.
The Tri-City ValleyCats host the Williamsport Crosscutters, affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, begin - ning at 7pm. Tickets are still available for Wednesday's game and may be purchased at the stadium box office, calling (518) 629-CATS or by logging on to www.tcvalleycats.com.
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