Shelter dog becomes Banana Ball League bat dog

(NBC, KYMA) - NBC stations across the country are gearing up for this August's nationwide pet adoption and donation drive, Clear the Shelters.

Now in its 12th year, its helped over 1.3 million pets find new homes and raised more than 5.6 million dollars for animal shelters and rescue.

A Dalmation who went from shelter dog to beloved bat dog for the banana ball leagues firefighters team.

Chief is by far the most popular an well deserving face of the of the brand. Fan favorite, player favorite, and just brings an overall joy to the ballpark.

He's a bat dog, but kind of also an emotional support dog for the team.

The biggest difference between Chief and the other bat dogs is how accessible he is.

When you come to the game, there's a high chance you get to pet him and meet him and greet him. See him do tricks during the games.

It's a testament to what our trainer can do and how one dog can have such a big impact.

You can go to ClearTheShelters.com for more information about Chief and other amazing stories of adoption.