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NFL and NBA: Brought in dogs for single-event use at Super Bowl 50 and the 2016 NBA All-Star Game.
St. Louis Cardinals: Purchased two dogs in 2014; a third joined the team last month.
Ilitch Holdings: Acquired three dogs in May for use in its ongoing District Detroit project that, upon completion, will include Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena (scheduled to open in 2017) as well as commercial and residential real estate development.
Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Wings: Draw from a group of six dogs that the Arlington (Texas) Fire Department has purchased and cares for to provide coverage at their games.
Auburn University: Uses dogs for all events at its football stadium and basketball arena.
Atlanta Braves: Hires four dog-handler teams for each game and other events at Turner Field.
Chicago Cubs: Recently purchased a dog; training program began last month.
Michigan State University: Recently purchased a dog that joins one dog MSU already has through Ilitch Holdings; training program begins next month.

— Compiled by David Broughton

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