The Pittsburgh Pirates and PNC Bank announced the name of the Pirates’ first team dog during Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The dog has been named Bucco. The name was determined by fan voting.There were four names to choose from: Homer, Bucco, Rookie or Jolly.See the new team dog: Click the video player above. Last month, the Pirates and PNC announced they were teaming up to help Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs to train the Pirates team dog with a military veteran in need of support. The goal of the Pirates team dog program is to bring awareness to these types of needed services, specifically for veterans. The interactions between the puppy and fans, players and front office staff will help the pup get the socialization it needs while it is young.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and PNC Bank announced the name of the Pirates’ first team dog during Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The dog has been named Bucco. The name was determined by fan voting.
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There were four names to choose from: Homer, Bucco, Rookie or Jolly.
See the new team dog: Click the video player above.
Last month, the Pirates and PNC announced they were teaming up to help Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs to train the Pirates team dog with a military veteran in need of support.
The goal of the Pirates team dog program is to bring awareness to these types of needed services, specifically for veterans.
The interactions between the puppy and fans, players and front office staff will help the pup get the socialization it needs while it is young.
