The Philadelphia Phillies knocked it out of the park with their "Bark at the Park" night, Monday, teaming up with the PSPCA to invite fans to bring their four-legged buddies to Citizen's Bank Park. According to FOX29, the game against the San Francisco Giants welcomed dogs of all sizes alongside 300 fans in pet-friendly seating, where even the pups received their own promotional dog bowls. But, it wasn't just a night for dog lovers already attached at the leash. Those looking for a new furry companion were in luck, as adoptable dogs, and cats were also on-site for the PSPCA's Save a Pet event.

Beyond the cute canine antics, the night served a silver lining – contributing to a good cause. "We have our adoptable dogs here just looking for homes here and trying tor raise awareness about our work and what we do raise some money and get dogs in homes," Lindsey King, the Manager of Volunteer Programs for the PSPCA, told FOX29. The philanthropic effort continued with Phillies players signing mystery baseballs available for purchase, as noted by 6ABC. Sales of these baseballs, and a pet supply drive collecting blankets and canned pet food, were all in support of our four-legged friends.

Fans like Corey Frisco came to the ballpark with family in tow and eyes set on a potential addition to it. "We came specifically for the puppies for Bark in the Park that’s why we are here so the game is secondary" Frisco expressed in an interview obtained by FOX29. It wasn't just an evening out, it was a chance to expand the family.

The Phillies' efforts to ensure every dog (and cat) had its day, didn't stop at just providing a new family member. The event was also a supply drive as per the details shared by MLB.com, including a wishlist of blankets, bath towels, and canned dog, cat, and kitten food. The signage at First Base Plaza was clear: no dry food, please. As the PSPCA celebrated another successful outing, it was the fans, the Phillies, the PSPCA, and most importantly, the animals who emerged as the real winners.