owners on those nights? We usually have photo opportunities, raffle items and our partners will run contests like most talented, best dressed, and owner/pup look-alike.
that gets the area set up for us.
In terms of the players, have they expressed their feelings towards pup night? The area we use for the event is so secluded that What does a fan need to do to bring their pup? players on the field (or other fans) probably don’t We ask for guests to bring proof of vaccination and notice the dogs during the game. The players’ wives, clean up bags for when they are outside the ballpark. however, have gotten involved with the event to help We hire an outside company to set up a relief area of support the local animal shelters. wood chips and to clean up after the dogs. Also, dogs must be leashed. Which shelters receive the donations or how do you choose where to place the funds? How many extra employees/volunteers are The Western PA Humane Society and Animal Friends. required for pup nights? They have both been helpful to us from day one with We have volunteers from local animal shelters that promoting the event. offer pup-sitting. The area is mainly just staffed with the typical day of game staff (ushers, greeters, etc.) How do you plan to enhance the ‘Pup Experience’ We have some staff that love to work pup-nights and this year? have become fixtures at the event over the years. We plan to offer great customer service during and Aside from that we have the clean-up company, 5-6 leading up to the event. We also plan to have a great volunteers, and usually me and an intern. We also season on the field, which will make PNC Park the have support from the special events department place to be!
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