Pet owners encouraged to bring canine friends to CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Chivas USA visit May 23 for Dog's Night at the Wizards

Photos: Kansas City WizardsThe Kansas City Wizards host 1st place Chivas USA Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. CT for Kansas City's second-ever Dog's Night at the Wizards event. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their favorite canine friend out to CommunityAmerica Ballpark to watch the Wizards take on League-leading Chivas USA. Dog/owner ticket packages cost just $30, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Kansas City area animal shelters. Each ticket order must include a Dog's Night at the Wizards registration form, a signed waiver and a copy of the dog's up-to-date immunization record.

NBC Action News weatherman Gary Lezak will bring his best friends to Dog's Night.Gary Lezak of KSHB-TV, Holly Starr of 38 the Spot, Jenny Matthews of Mix 93.3, and Bryan Truta of 105.1 Jack FM will be on hand to help judge the Three Dog Bakery "Best-Dressed Dog" contest prior to the game, with the winners presented at halftime. Local pet businesses will be on hand to showcase their products and services throughout the game under the "Big Dog Tent" on the concourse. Members of the KC Disc Dogs will be performing Frisbee tricks at halftime, and all benefiting shelters will have animals on site ready for adoption throughout the game.

For more information on the event, visit www.kcwizards.com/dogsnight. Dog's Night at the Wizards is sponsored by: Paw Prints Magazine, Saving Animals by Supportive Seniors Young-at-Heart (S.A.S.S.Y. Ladies Club), Thee Dog Bakery and Kansas City Veterinary Care. Participating animal shelters include: Wayside Waifs, Animal Haven and The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City.

Source: Kansas City Wizards