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PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK — The New York Dog Bite LawyerⓇ announced that it has been named as the official sponsor of the Long Island Ducks. As part of its sponsorship, the firm will have its name displayed on the right-field outfield during the season and will be sponsoring Pet Safety Tips at every game to support the law firm’s mission of promoting responsible dog ownership.
On July 1, The New York Dog Bite Lawyer will be giving away Bark in the Park hats to the first 1,500 guests as it presents Bark in the Park at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Bark in the Park is a terrific opportunity for owners to give their dog a fun time out. All dogs will be admitted to the game free of charge. A doggie bathroom and water bowls will be provided.
The New York Dog Bite Lawyer will have a booth at the concourse during Fireworks Night on June 6, July 18, and August 14 where visitors will have the opportunity to learn about responsible dog ownership and what their rights are if they or their dog are attacked by an unleashed dog.
Mr. Press and his dog were victims themselves in April 2025, when he and his chocolate lab, Lucky, were viciously attacked by a loose dog. For several minutes, Mr. Press shielded Lucky from the vicious dog’s attacks, suffering more than 20 bites to his face, head, arms, legs, losing a front tooth and exacerbating an earlier back injury. Lucky underwent successful emergency surgery and, today, he is a healthy and happy dog.
On April 17, 2025, around the same time of the attack, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled in Flanders v. Goodfellow that a dog owner can be held liable, even if the dog had never bitten anyone before, thereby throwing out the “one-free-bite” rule, which initially gave dogs and owners a free pass if it was the first time the dog bit someone and was not known to be dangerous.
“This sponsorship is more than having our name on the scoreboard,” said Mack Press, Principal, The New York Dog Bite Lawyer. “It’s about using my name to teach those at the game about pet safety and responsible dog ownership. It’s also about learning what recourse you have if you are attacked by someone’s loose dog. I wish to thank the Long Island Ducks for giving me the opportunity to spread the message: ‘BLAME THE OWNER, NOT THE DOG!TM.’”
“We wish to thank Mack Press and The New York Dog Bite Lawyer for being our sponsor this year,” said Michael Pfaff, President and Chief Business Officer, Long Island Ducks. “We all know that dog ownership is a major responsibility and we are glad to see Mr. Press advocate for pet safety and protection. His message is a very important one.”
