While New England was earning its third-consecutive road victory against the Tennessee Titans, the Kraft Family and the New England Patriots Foundation were securing more big wins at home.
Patriot Place was filled with football fans and dog lovers alike Sunday, as the team hosted a "TailGate" pet adoption event and watch party in the plaza.
The event was a massive success, with 31 dogs adopted across four local organizations: the Potter League for Animals, Second Chance Animal Services, MSPCA-Angell, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston – where Dr. Dana Kraft serves on the board.
"All of these animals are here because they have been surrendered or in some cases neglected and they're all being given a second chance right now," Dr. Kraft said at the adoption event.
"It's saving a life and giving a soul that might have a terrible life otherwise a beautiful loving home. I'm so thrilled that one of our organizations here has already adopted all of their puppies out. They brought seven dogs and they were all adopted before the game even started. We've had such a terrific outpouring from the community of people who are like-minded and want to say no to the idea that animals are disposable and yes to animals having loving homes."
Along with Dr. Kraft, Patriots Super Bowl Champions David Andrews and Brian Hoyer, Patriots cheerleaders and Pat Patriot joined in on the family-friendly fun.
Fans enjoyed food trucks, games, music, and other fun activities in addition to the main attractions: meeting adoptable dogs and watching the Patriots win.
Even if fans weren't in a place to bring home a new pet, they were encouraged to bring pet food, pet toys, collars, leashes, and other supplies to donate to local shelters and support dogs in need.
"This is something near and dear to not only my heart but my family's heart," said Hoyer, who appeared at the event with his rescue boxer, Chanel.
On October 19, the Kraft family and the Patriots Foundation hosted a Dog Adoption "TailGate" and Watch Party as part of the Pawtriots initiative. Over 30 dogs from four local animal shelters were adopted on-site in the Patriot Place Plaza, where fans also had the opportunity to watch the Patriots rally to a 31-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans on the road. The event featured adoptable dogs, meet and greet opportunities with David Andrews and Brian Hoyer, appearances by Patriots Cheerleaders and Pat Patriot, food trucks, games and more.
"We have four adopted dogs at home. There are a lot of great dogs that are here to be adopted today."
While the event was a great success, just two dogs were not adopted by the end of the day: Hermoine from the ARL and Swift from MSPCA-Angell.
To help change this, visit Patriots.com/Pawtriots to find contact information for partner shelters.
