'Major' becomes Philadelphia Phillies' new service pup in training

The Philadelphia Phillies and the trusty Phanatic introduced Major, a 10-week-old Black Labrador pup.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A service pup in training made his Major League Baseball debut on Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Phillies and the trusty Phanatic introduced Major, a 10-week-old Black Labrador pup.
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Major will be trained and placed with a veteran who lives with a psychological or physical disability, officials say.

The new service dog initiative, with the nonprofits Team Foster and Warrior Canine Connection, was made possible through a Phillies Charities grant.
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