ESPN.com · Jul 23, 2025
Patriots host pet adoption event at first training camp practice
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Call them the New England Paw-triots.
During the first practice of training camp, in an effort spearheaded by owner Robert Kraft and his wife Dana, the New England Patriots hosted a successful pet adoption event that saw 40 of 41 available dogs find a home.
The Patriots worked with the Animal Rescue League of Boston, Potter League for Animals and the Berkshire Humane Society, and in an added twist, players and coaches walked the dogs onto the field before practice.
Head coach Mike Vrabel arrived for his morning news conference with a dog named Nash.
The Krafts attended practice with their dog, Heisman, and explained what led to the initiative.
