TAMPA, Fla. — Bucs safety Logan Ryan had a special guest with him for Tuesday’s news conference at AdventHealth Training Center: Cora, an adoptable dog from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. The two had met just 30 minutes earlier, and already the 5-year-old terrier mix was sitting on Ryan’s lap.
Cora arrived at the Humane Society nearly three months ago, and Ryan said he wanted to encourage families to adopt her and other dogs through his Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation. Cora’s new owners will receive a $60 gift card to the Humane Society’s retail store, as well as four weeks of free virtual training with GoodPup if Cora is adopted before Friday.
All dogs — not just shelter dogs — need training, Ryan said. That’s why he tried to promote pet retention by offering scholarships for free virtual dog training the last month of training camp. Ryan said he wants to provide a resource for people who can afford a dog but not the training.
