With the River Rats hockey team moving to North Carolina, Rowdy found himself out on the street with no place to go.
He eventually found his way to the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society -- and scored a spot on WTEN's Pet Connection (video above).
Thankfully, there's a happy end to this story.
[via Brian, who has all four videos lined up on one page]
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If only the Rats could have used this sort of marketing prowess while they were still here, their attendance may have been better.
Devils, take note.
... said Alex on Jun 2, 2010 at 3:07 PM | link
What a fantastic performance by Steve. Seriously, he plays is so straight I wonder if he's lost his mind and think he's really going trying to get someone to adopt a giant rat.
... said Kevin Marshall on Jun 2, 2010 at 6:03 PM | link
@Kevin: Wasn't he great? The bit about holding on to the leash really sealed it for me.
... said Greg on Jun 2, 2010 at 10:09 PM | link
I've been wondering for a while... Does Albany have a traditional "pound"? Or do strays go right from animal control to rescue groups?
... said Arielle on Jun 2, 2010 at 10:19 PM | link
@Arielle: I believe that the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society is where strays go that are picked up by Albany Animal Control. Rescue groups usually get them from shelters or puppy mills.
... said Summer on Jun 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM | link
@Summer: Ahh, okay. Thanks!
... said Arielle on Jun 3, 2010 at 10:34 AM | link
@Arielle / Summer: Yes, the Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society is really the main rescue location in the Albany / Rensselaer County region. They do an outstanding job and deserve the support from our community. Here is the website: www.mohawkhumanesociety.org
PS - Great job by Steve, MHHRS and the Tri City Valley Cats for running such a creative promotion. Im sure the kids will love to see Rowdy at "the Joe" this summer.
... said Jake on Jun 3, 2010 at 11:02 AM | link