ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest)—On Friday, St. Louis CITY SC introduced its newest member of the club, and a first of its kind.
The club announced its first-ever team pet, Petey, a 2-year-old English Labrador Retriever and a trained and certified facility dog.
Trained by CHAMP Assistance Dogs, Petey will serve as an ambassador for CITY SC in the community as well as provide wellbeing support to CITY SC players, coaches, front-office staff, supporters and fans.
Petey was one of seven dogs in the running to become the team pet.
CITY SC says CHAMP, with the consultation of Purina pet experts, selected Petey because of his easygoing nature and ability to adapt to large groups and crowds.
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Petey is also described as being friendly, with a “calm under pressure demeanor. He loves naptime and playtime, and being around people. He’s always happy and well suited to handle the energy and electricity of CITY home matches as well as the various tasks he’ll support through club and community activities.”
Petey will make his debut at Energizer Park tomorrow night, Saturday, August 9, when CITY SC takes on Nashville SC at 7:30 p.m.
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