Rangers make a Pawerful impact with puppy calendar
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ARLINGTON — It’s at all times been a dream for Jacklyn Gray to place collectively a pet calendar. Luckily for her, the Rangers have been capable of make her desires come true.
Rangers pitcher Jon Gray and his spouse Jacklyn spearheaded the return of the Texas Rangers Pet Calendar, which was launched final week.
The 2023-24 calendar covers 18 months — from July 2023 to December 2024 — and options Texas Rangers gamers and supervisor Bruce Bochy posing with their pets and pets rescued from The Pawerful Rescue in Royse City, Texas. Proceeds from the calendar gross sales will profit The Pawerful Rescue, which is a non-profit animal rescue heart that works to supply a protected and comfy residence for all animals.
The Grays are greater than conversant in the group and little doubt needed to proceed serving to out. Since the start of the 2022 season, Jon Gray has additionally donated $100 per strikeout to The Pawerful Rescue. Both of the Gray’s canine — Yorkies named Sophie and Trunks — are rescues.
“The Rangers were like, ‘We will facilitate anything you want to do, you name it, we’ll do it,’” Jacklyn stated of the calendar. “They have stood true to that. They put in all of the grunt work and assist to coordinate everybody and get the sponsorships. They simply did a really, very massive job standing behind us and supporting us after which it truly is a dream come true for us.
“And to be able to partner with the Pawerful Rescue was definitely another dream come true. They’re really doing great work. The dogs that they’re helping are dogs that aren’t going to get the help they deserve. Or they’re senior dogs that are living out their last days, or just medical cases or abused, neglected dogs that really need the extra love and care. So we’re excited.”
Calendars offered out on the Grand Slam Team Store at Globe Life Field this weekend.
The Texas Rangers Pet Calendar can even be out there at a MEGA Pet Adoption occasion at Globe Life Field, hosted by Sarah and Mitch Garver and the Humane Society of North Texas on July 29.
Sarah is a licensed veterinarian who at present works with the Humane Society, and each of the couple’s canine — Chupi and Rip — are rescues.
“They’re going to have 1,000-plus dogs and cats available for adoption,” Dr. Garver stated. “So if it’s the right time for your family to adopt a pet, it’s a great cause to get these animals out of the shelter. We’re helping with that, we will also be donating $10 for every animal adopted to go towards the Humane Society. So it should be a great event. We’re hoping to get empty cages out of the Humane Society.”
The Garvers will lead the pet collar thriller bandana fundraiser that can profit the group. The sale will function 100 pet bandanas signed by present Texas Rangers gamers, with 10 fortunate winners additionally receiving an autographed baseball by a choose Rangers participant.
“I think it’s a great opportunity,” Mitch added of the occasion. “We love dogs, we love animals in general, so any chance we get to spread the message, help other people have an opportunity to adopt the animals themselves is super important for us. We’re at the stage right now where we have this platform and adoption is a great way to go about getting an animal as opposed to buying a puppy. I mean, there’s plenty of good animals out there and these two [of ours] are adopted. That’s probably how we’ll always do it.”
