Westminster Best In Show Winner, Uno, Kicks off the 4th Annual Purina Pooches in the Ballpark by leading a "Fun In The Sun" Costume Parade on Busch Stadium Field
St. Louis, MO, July 3, 2008...It's time for St. Louis canines to get out their ball caps, scorecards and sunscreen, because the 4th annual Purina Pooches in the Ballpark brought to you by Schnucks is coming up on Sunday, August 24th! It's a fun-filled hometown event at the ballpark for the whole family, including our four-legged Cardinals fans.
Every year for one great game, canine Cardinal fans get to "bark" on the home team alongside tier owners in a special "pooch" section of the stadium. Pooch tickets to the game sold out quickly this year, ast St. Louis dog owners eagerly look forward to one of the city's premiere pet events.
The 2008 event promises to be filled with fun-filled activities for people and pooches alike. Activities begin with a pooch parade at 12:15 p.m., in which dogs and their owners show their Cardinal pride by wearing weather-appropriate team gear or their best summer-inspired costume. Even the celebrity dogs don't want to miss out on this great event, with Uno, the Beagle who won Best In Show at the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, on hand to catch the ceremonial "First Fetch."
Pre-game entertainment also includes a performance by Purina Farms dog trainer John Casey, who will demonstrate his dog's amazing flying disc tricks. And for those looking to add a four-legged friend to their family, Open Door Animal Sanctuary will be on site with adoptable pets looking for their new forever home.
"St. Louis is a baseball town, and Purina is dedicated to giving our local canine Cardinals fans their chance to get in on the fun," said Steve Crimmins, vice president of dog food marketing, Nestle Purina PetCare Company. "For the past four years, this event has grown in popularity, and is now one of the most anticipated dog events in St. Louis."
Once the game kicks off at 1:15 p.m., more than 150 canine Cardinals fans will join their owners in the designated "pooch" section of Busch Stadium to watch the game. All Canine ticket holders will be able to frolic in pools and misters and will also receive a "Pooch Pack" with lots of great gear to help them stay cool at the game.
Nestle Purina PetCare Company, one of the leading global players in the pet care industry, promotes responsible pet care, humane education, community involvement and the positive bond between people and their pets. The company manufactures pet products such as Purina® Dog Chow® brand Dog Food, Purina® Cat Chow® brand Cat Food, Purina ONE®, Beneful®, Friskies®, and Tidy Cats® brands as well as many others. The North American headquarters for Nestle Purina PetCare is at checkerboard Square in St. Louis, Missouri. The company is part of Swiss-based Nestle. S.A.---the world's largest food company.
Visit http://www.stlcardinals.com/ for more information on tickets, the costume parade, and game day rules.
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