EL1 Trenton Thunder

Thunder Puppies!

Published on February 28, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


(Trenton, NJ) - The Trenton Thunder, the Double A affiliate of the New York Yankees, have announced that the team's Golden Retriever, Chase, is now the father of four male and two female puppies.

Chase's partner, Cyndarella, had the litter on January 26 and now that the puppies are one month old, the Thunder are happy to report that the six puppies are playful and healthy.

The Thunder will keep one dog to be trained as Chase's sidekick. This dog needs a name and Thunder fans are invited to visit www.trentonthunder.com to make a suggestion. The Thunder will be collecting suggestions until March 10, 2008 at which point they will narrow the results down to the top five choices. Fans will then be asked to vote for their top choice.

Some of the puppies are available for purchase by contacting Cynazar Golden Retrievers at cynazar@aol.com or call 732-846-4949. You can find about more about Cynazar Golden Retrievers on their website at www.cynazargoldens.com.

Chase That Golden Thunder has been entertaining fans at Waterfront Park for the past 5 seasons. During the games, Chase is the Thunder Batboy during the first inning, he also brings water to the umpires, catches Frisbees in the outfield and meets with fans both on the field and in the stands. This 7 year old golden retriever was featured last season on FOX 29 News in Philadelphia and over the years he has been featured on CNN, the YES Network, KYW-3, UPN-9, WNBC-4 and on Japanese Television. Chase's story has also been published in newspapers and magazines across the country including a mention in Sports Illustrated.

During the Thunder offseason, Chase visits schools as part of the NJEA Boomer's Book Buddies Campaign. He is the star of his own school assemblies for children in Kindergarten and First Grade called "It's Your Turn With Chase". This upcoming season will mark Chase's third year as the "Official Spokesdog" for Lambert-Kay, manufacturers of the "Fresh 'n Clean" line of pet care and grooming products.

The Thunder will open 2008 with an exhibition game at Waterfront Park against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees on April 1 at 7:05. The Thunder will start the 2008 regular season on April 3 in Binghamton, NY against the Mets before opening the home schedule on April 10 against the Harrisburg Senators.

All Thunder tickets are on sale now online at www.trentonthunder.com and by phone 609-394-3300.

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