The Arizona Coyotes announced their biggest signing of the 2019-20 season on Monday afternoon: Luna, the puppy, who will bring the best intangibles the team has ever had.
A 14-week old black Labrador retriever, Luna came from the National Assistance Dogs Inc. and will be trained by the Coyotes for the next year. Afterwards, she will be given to a veteran in need.
NADI trains service dogs to help veterans with mobility and post-traumatic challenges after their service.
“We’re very excited to partner with NADI to adopt Luna and have her as part of our Pack for the 2019-20 season,” Coyotes President & CEO Ahron Cohen said to NHL.com. “NADI is a tremendous organization that helps veterans in our community. We are all dog lovers at the Coyotes and we hope that Luna can help raise awareness about NADI and also bring us some luck this season.”
Luna will be trained for basic obedience, socialization, and etiquette in all situations and will spent most of her time at the Coyotes offices and home games. She will make appearances at practices and team events.
Luna’s adventures can be tracked on the Coyotes social media, including their Instagram.
Luna joins Finn of the San Jose Sharks, Bolt of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Breezer of the Minnesota Wild as the official 2019-20 puppies.
Headline photo: @arizonacoyotes
