‘Major’ becomes Philadelphia Phillies’ new service pup in training
The Philadelphia Phillies and the trusty Phanatic introduced Major, a 10-week-old Black Labrador pup.
Major, the service dog in training was introduced by the Phillies. (Philadelphia Phillies/Twitter)
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A service pup in training made his Major League Baseball debut on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies and the trusty Phanatic introduced Major, a 10-week-old Black Labrador pup.
Major will be trained and placed with a veteran who lives with a psychological or physical disability, officials say.
The new service dog initiative, with the nonprofits Team Foster and Warrior Canine Connection, was made possible through a Phillies Charities grant.
Introducing: Major 🐾🥹 pic.twitter.com/8b0maN0dri
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 26, 2023
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