The event will begin at 11 a.m. PT, and will feature a live auction of five dogs and the opportunity to adopt one of ten additional dogs following the Golden Knights practice. Golden Knights players will assist in the live auction, and the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation will contribute funds to allow for one free chance to adopt one of the ten dogs. Discounted entries for additional chances to adopt will start at $20. An online promotion to facilitate adoptions of the remaining majority of the dogs will launch at the same event, with members of the public invited to purchase tickets through 11:59pm on January 1.

VEGAS (December 16, 2017) - The Vegas Golden Knights and the Animal Foundation announced today, December 16, a partnership in hosting a Pucks for Paws community event Monday, December 18 at City National Arena. The event will kick off the adoption process for the Pomeranian dogs rescued by Las Vegas police and Clark County officials from the back of a U-Haul truck in Sandy Valley on November 30.

Winners will be chosen at random by an independent third-party raffle administrator and notified at the event. All winners must be present to win.

The entry fee will serve as the adoption fee for the drawn winners. Spay/neuter, microchip, up-to-date vaccines, a starter bag of food, 30 days of free pet insurance and a voucher for a complimentary wellness exam at participating veterinary hospitals will all be included thanks to funds contributed by the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation.

ABOUT THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

The Vegas Golden Knights are a National Hockey League franchise owned and operated by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC. The Vegas Golden Knights were established by founding partners William Foley and his family and the Maloof family. For the latest news and information on the Golden Knights visit vegasgoldenknights.com. Fans can follow the team on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram and Snapchat.

ABOUT THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION

The Animal Foundation is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the lives of all healthy and treatable animals in the Las Vegas Valley. The Animal Foundation operates the highest volume single-site animal shelter in America, saving more than 21,000 pets every year. Founded in 1978, The Animal Foundation's lifesaving programs are designed to address the root causes of pet overpopulation and homelessness and include: adoptions; low-cost spay/neuter, microchipping and vaccination services; lost & found pets; Community Cats; and more. In June 2015, The Animal Foundation announced Mission: Possible 2020, a strategic initiative to save the lives of all healthy and treatable animals come to them in need by the end of the year 2020. To learn more about The Animal Foundation or view adoptable pets online, visit animalfoundation.com.