Pet project: Heaney's Pup Cup supports CHOC

ANAHEIM -- Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney is bringing the Pup Cup to Orange County.

Heaney and his wife, Jordan, are hosting the second annual 5K race at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Saturday morning to benefit the Children's Hospital of Orange County. Participants have the option of running with their dogs, as the event aims to raise funds for CHOC's therapy-dog program.

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Heaney, a proud owner of two dogs, Sadie and Charlie, said he was moved to support the cause after seeing the impact that therapy dogs have on children during his visits to CHOC with the Angels.

"We'll be in [at the hospital], Angels players," Heaney said. "That's pretty cool. But if a dog comes in,…