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Pete Alonso Donates $10,000 to Baltimore's BARCS During Shelter Visit

The gift marks an early step in the slugger's effort to plant roots in Baltimore beyond the field.

Overview

  • Through The Alonso Foundation, the couple delivered a $10,000 check during a Tuesday tour of Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, where they met staff and interacted with dogs and cats.
  • Alonso held a brown-and-white puppy named Fletcher during interviews at the shelter and urged people to adopt pets.
  • He said Baltimore welcomed them with open arms, adding that they want to support local groups that support them.
  • The pair launched The Alonso Foundation in 2020 to aid animal welfare along with youth and veterans, a mission shaped by their own two shelter-adopted dogs.
  • Following Monday's go-ahead two-run home run in a 9-7 win over Arizona, the visit highlighted his early push to connect with Baltimore culture, including new walk-up music from a local band.