The Canines are Coming
Published on February 16, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Chicago Wolves will host Chicago¹s Department of Animal Care and Control (ACC) Adopt-a-Dog Program, sponsored by PETsMART, at the Allstate Arena on Sat., Feb. 21, when they face the Houston Aeros at 7 p.m. The game marks the ACC¹s fifth of at least seven visits this season.
The Wolves have helped find homes for 44 dogs this season, including 15 dogs on Oct. 11, the first visit of the year. Overall, nearly 250 dogs have been adopted through the program, spanning three seasons. The Wolves are aiming to find homes for 300 dogs by the end of this year.
Fans interested in adopting a dog can visit "Kurtis' Canines"  named after Wolves defenseman Kurtis Foster, who is a team spokesman for the program  in the East Lobby by the customer service booth on Saturday.
Dogs brought to each of the selected dates will be available for adoption throughout the game. Prospective owners must go through a screening process and pay a $56.50 fee, which includes spaying or neutering, all vaccinations and a Chicago license for their new pet. People who do not live in Chicago will be charged a $54.50 fee, which does not include a pet license. Puppies less than three months old and too young for the rabies vaccination can be adopted for a reduced rate.
The Wolves became involved with this program through the team's Chairman of the Board Don Levin, who has adopted pets from similar programs, including ACC.
For more information, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES or contact ACC at 312-747-1380.
Sat., Feb. 21 vs. Houston Aeros at 7 p.m.
Sat., March 20 vs. Utah Grizzlies at 7 p.m.
Sat., April 3 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins at 7 p.m.
American Hockey League Stories from February 16, 2004
- Mac, Griffins keep rolling with 3-1 win - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Griffins rally to down Aeros 3-1 - Houston Aeros
- Senators and Penguins battle to 2-2 draw - Binghamton Senators
- Fans to vote "Heroes of Hometown Hockey All-Time Team" at Hamilton "Pizza Pizza" locations - Hamilton Bulldogs
- P-Bruins fall in tight battle with Norfolk - Providence Bruins
- Stars Acquire Mike Siklenka, Send Steve Gainey to the Flyers - Utah Grizzlies
- Grizzlies Can't Get By Barons - Utah Grizzlies
- Andrew Penner Reassigned to Syracuse - Syracuse Crunch
- Griffins sign backup netminder - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Seven straight! - Milwaukee Admirals
- Canucks acquire Peter Sarno for Tyler Moss - Manitoba Moose
- Sound Tigers Stay In First Place - Bridgeport Islanders
- The Canines are Coming - Chicago Wolves
- Bears blank Bridgeport, season at three-quarter mark Friday - Hershey Bears
- AHL powers to test Griffins' home dominance - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Wolves weekly - Chicago Wolves
- See Spy Kids III Before Friday Night's Phantoms Game - Adirondack Phantoms
- Scheffelmaier back in 'Cats' kitchen - Worcester IceCats
- Canucks re-assign Grenier to Moose - Manitoba Moose
- Canucks recall Baumgartner - Manitoba Moose
- Pirates face busiest week of season - Portland Pirates
- Roadrunners Play Three at Home - Edmonton Road Runners
- Aeros happy to be back home - Houston Aeros
- Cull and Traynor to Sign Autographs at Quickway - Syracuse Crunch
- Phantoms Weekly - Adirondack Phantoms
- MacDonald named AHL player of the week - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Moose slumping as club returns home - Manitoba Moose
- Griffins' MacDonald named Sher-Wood AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Blue and Gold win three in a row - Norfolk Admirals
- Rampage weekly report - San Antonio Rampage
- Aeros Game Day - Houston Aeros
- Bulldogs Earn 30th Win of Season - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Hamel recalled to Ottawa, two signed to PTOs - Binghamton Senators
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