Arena MRV hosts special event for World Animal Day | OneFootball

The Esplanade at Arena MRV will host, this Saturday (3), a special event in honor of World Animal Day, celebrated on October 4. Starting at 4:30 p.m., the Massa will be able to see the work of therapy dogs up close, as well as take part in a dog adoption fair aimed at providing the animals with a new home.

The initiative will feature Tiago Elvis, an Atlético board member and the person responsible for the therapy dog work, which has been developed since 2017.

The project began with Bella, a Golden Retriever, and has expanded over the years. It currently also includes Estrela, another Golden Retriever, and the Saint Bernards Hulk and Beethoven. Lyanco, Beethoven’s brother, will also be present at the event.

The therapy dog work serves all audiences and is carried out in public hospitals in Belo Horizonte, with activities especially aimed at children, older adults, patients receiving palliative care, and people undergoing cancer treatment.

According to Tiago Elvis, interaction with the animals provides benefits that can even be observed in evaluations of patients’ vital signs.

In addition to learning about the project, fans will have the opportunity to find a new companion at the adoption fair. Some of the dogs available will be given the names of Atlético players, such as Cuello and Reinier, in an initiative that brings the black-and-white universe even closer to the animal cause.

For Tiago, the gathering at Arena MRV will be an opportunity to share the work being done in hospitals and encourage responsible adoption.

The event is part of the initiatives promoted by Atlético to bring Massa closer to social causes and provide special experiences on the Esplanade at Arena MRV.

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