Reid Ferguson teaming up with Total Sports & Sweet Buffalo to help dogs get adopted

Sweet Buffalo press release & graphic

Total Sports Enterprises and Sweet Buffalo are hosting a dog adoption event Saturday, March 21, at Total Sports (3170 Orchard Park Road, Orchard Park), with Buffalo Bills long-snapper Reid Ferguson.

The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Ferguson will take photos and give autographs out to anyone who makes a donation of unopened dog food and new toys, bedding and treats to the rescues.

Participating rescues and shelters include Nickel City Canine Rescue, Buddy's Second Chance, SPCA Serving Erie County and the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter.

"We are thrilled to have the support of Total Sports and Reid Ferguson in our mission to find as many homes for dogs as we can, and gather much-needed supplies for the rescues and shelters," said Kimberly LaRussa, founder of Sweet Buffalo. “This is gearing up to be a super sweet event and we can't wait to see everyone there at Total Sports in Orchard Park on Saturday, March 21.”

The Ferguson meet & greet will take place from 1-2 p.m. Billy the Buffalo will arrive at 2 p.m.

Cellino Plumbing and Clyde's Feed & Animal Center will give out free tennis balls, frisbees and more to anyone who attends.

How it works

Bring one donation item per person to participate in the meet-and-greet. Supplies will support rescue dogs and adoption efforts at the event.

Needed items include:

• Nylabones
• Dry adult/puppy food
• Crates (all sizes)
• Puppy pads
• Tarps
• Dewormer
• Probiotics
• Forever stamps
• Large dog beds
• 2-pocket folders
• Chewy gift cards
• Wet food
• Dog collars
• Wire dog pens
• OnGuard Flea & Tick Treatment
• Bath towels
• Collars
• Hot dogs
• Kong or durable toys
• Loop leashes
• Treats (must be unopened and not expired)
• Stuffed Animals (6 inches or larger – no beads, hard eyes, buttons or noises)
• Soft-sided pop-up crates (size medium and up)
• Washcloths

Thank you for helping dogs find their forever homes! Visit https://tsebuffalo.com/collections/march-21st-adoption-event-donation-needs for more information.