The Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse has turned into a doghouse after a Major debut on Wednesday.
The Phillies debuted Major, a 10-week old, pure-bred black Labrador service pup-in-training at Citizens Bank Park. Major is coming to the Phillies as part of a program between the team, Team Foster and Warrior Canine Connection.
“Phillies Charities, Inc. is proud to support the caring and training of Major as he works his way up the ranks from service pup to service dog,” said Phillies Director of Community and Charity Events Michele DeVicaris said in a story on MLB.com. “Thanks to Team Foster and Warrior Canine Connection, we know that Major is destined to bring joy, comfort and support to a very deserving veteran.”
Pup training for two years
According to the MLB.com story, Major will be trained for two years by Warrior Canine Connection and later placed with a veteran who has a disability. During his training, Major will appear at Phillies games and military-themed and community-themed events.
The ballpark pup is named after decorated war veteran and former Phillies coach, scout and goodwill ambassador Maje McDonald.
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