February 25, 2010

Dog Days at Peoria Sports Complex benefits the homeless pets at the Arizona Humane Society

(PHOENIX) – Join the Arizona Humane Society for an afternoon at the ballpark while the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies play “fetch” at Peoria Sports Complex on Monday, March 8. AHS will have several adoptable animals on hand for a meet and greet before the game, as well as AHS merchandise. And you won’t want to miss the excitement as one of the nonprofit’s adoptable dogs throws the first pitch!

“We are pleased to partner with Peoria Sports Complex to help get the word about AHS and the work we do to help animals who need someone to care for them and help them find their forever homes,” said Kimberly Searles, communication manager for the Arizona Humane Society. “And what better way to do that than spending an afternoon catching a Spring Training game with the whole family, including Fido?”

A portion of the proceeds from the game will benefit the homeless pets cared for by Arizona Humane Society. The game begins at 1:05 p.m. on March 8, with gates opening at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 per person and $4 per dog and can be purchased at Gate C, online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?agency=MLBST&pid=6664639 (enter AZHS as the code) or by phone at 800.677.1227. If you do plan on bringing your pets, you will need to go to Gate C to sign a waiver. For more information, please visit www.azhumane.org.

About Peoria Sports Complex
Peoria Sports Complex was the first Major League Baseball Spring Training and player development facility in the country shared by two teams. Built in 1994, the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners utilize the facility year round. The complex has a main stadium and twelve practice fields. In addition to baseball tournaments, the facility hosts community events, concerts, art and trade shows, weddings and group events. The surrounding area includes numerous hotels, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. For more details, please visit www.springtrainingpeoria.com

About Arizona Humane Society Founded in 1957, the Arizona Humane Society is the state’s largest nonprofit animal welfare and protection agency. The mission of AHS is to improve the lives of animals, alleviate their suffering, and elevate their status in society.

Contacts
Kimberly Searles, Communication Manager
Kelsea Vescova, Director of Marketing and Development