Warm sun, cold drinks, the crack of the ball against the bat. What says summer like the game of baseball? The only way to make a day at the ballpark any better is by having your pup in the seat next to you. Across the country, baseball clubs are giving fans the opportunity to do just that by offering a special “dog day” game and inviting folks to bring their pups along for the fun.
MLB Dog Days are listed below. To find out if your area’s minor league team is hosting a dog day this season, check out the schedule posted on the team’s webpage.
Oakland Athletics
Dog Day at the Park
July 23
The A's will donate a portion of the proceeds to Dogs4Diabetics, a non-profit organization that trains medical-alert service dogs to detect hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) in diabetic youths and adults and alert their partner or other family member of the situation.
Texas Rangers
Dog Day at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
July 25
San Diego Padres
Dog Days of Summer presented by Petco
August 27
Special tickets required. Ticket order forms available at San Diego area PETCO stores
For more information call 619.795.5198 or e-mail dogdays@padres.com
San Francisco Giants
Dog Days of Summer
August 29
A portion of sales benefits the SF SPCA
Atlanta Braves
Bark In the Park
August 29
Cincinnati Reds
Iams Bark In The Park
September 14
Florida Marlins
Bark in the Park
October 2
For questions or more information, call the Humane Society of Greater Miami (305-749-1815)
Kansas City Royals
Bark at the K
October 3
This is an opportunity for Royals fans and dog lovers to attend a Royals game with their pet while supporting three local charities.
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I went to the Reds' Bark in the Park last year. It was a blast! They have a special section for people and their dogs, and I was very surprised at how well-behaved most of them were. I expected a lot more barking than there was! I took my dog Toby, and while he wouldn't sit in the seat (he had to be in my lap), he had a good time looking for dropped food on the ground!