MLB pitcher Jon Gray and his wife, Jacklyn, have realized a long-held aspiration by leading the effort to bring back the Texas Rangers Pet Calendar.
The 2023–24 edition showcases Texas Rangers players and manager Bruce Bochy alongside their pets and animals saved from The Pawerful Rescue in Royse City, Texas.
The sales from the calendar will go towards supporting The Pawerful Rescue, a non-profit committed to ensuring a secure and nurturing environment for all animals.
The Grays are no strangers to supporting animal rescue efforts. Since 2022, Jon Gray has donated $100 per strikeout to The Pawerful Rescue. Even their own two dogs, Sophie and Trunks, are rescues, further solidifying their commitment to the cause.
On July 29th, the Humane Society of North Texas will host a Mega Pet Adoption event at Globe Life Field. The Texas Rangers Pet Calendar will be available for purchase at the event, which will be hosted by Sarah and Mitch Garver.
Dr. Garver said:
“They’re going to have 1,000-plus dogs and cats available for adoption, So if it’s the right time for your family to adopt a pet, it’s a great cause to get these animals out of the shelter. We’re helping with that, we will also be donating $10 for every animal adopted to go towards the Humane Society. So it should be a great event. We’re hoping to get empty cages out of the Humane Society.”
Partnering with The Pawerful Rescue has been a dream come true for the couple, knowing that the organization helps animals in dire need of love and care.
The calendar quickly sold out at the Grand Slam Team Store at Globe Life Field, demonstrating the overwhelming support for this compassionate initiative.
The event aims to find loving homes for over 1,000 dogs and cats. Sarah, a licensed veterinarian, and Mitch are also proud owners of rescue dogs, Chupi and Rip.
The Garvers will lead a pet collar mystery bandana fundraiser during the event, featuring 100 pet bandanas signed by current Texas Rangers players, with some lucky winners also receiving autographed baseballs.