December 1, 2017 - Just in time for the season of giving, the Pennsylvania SPCA is having a special Holiday 'Yappy' Hour hosted by Philadelphia Flyers’ Shayne Gostisbehere and The GhostBear Foundation at the Punchline Philly Comedy Club (33 East Laurel Street, Philadelphia PA) on Friday, December 15, 2017 from 4:30-7pm.

To purchase tickets starting today, please visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200537DAC16520A

"I've always been passionate about animals and to be able to use The GhostBear Foundation to support and create awareness for such a great cause as the PSPCA is an honor," said Gostisbehere. 

Hockey fanatics, animal lovers, and GhostBear fans are invited to join in the holiday spirit of giving back. All proceeds will be benefiting the PSPCA’s life-saving mission.

The evening’s general admission ticket will be $50 and include appetizers, open bar, raffle items, a gift bag and the opportunity to take photographs and interact with Shayne. A total of 25 VIP tickets will also be available for $125 and will include a 45-minute happy hour to privately mingle with Gostisbehere, as well as an autographed action photo of Shayne provided by Dynasty Sports & Framing.

Gostisbehere’s dogs, Cooper and Pippa, are expected to make a special appearance at the event.

The Holiday 'Yappy' Hour will act as a platform to announce the GhostBear Foundation in Philadelphia, as well as to introduce The GhostBear Foundation’s partnership with the PSPCA for various events and charities to follow in 2018. Animal welfare is among one of the Foundation’s core missions.

Please note this event is Photography ONLY. Other than the autographed photo being provided to VIP guests, Shayne will not be signing any autographs. Fans will have the opportunity to take a photo with him, his girlfriend Gina and their adorable French Bulldogs, Cooper and Pippa as they purchase their raffle tickets for a chance to win some awesome Gostisbehere memorabilia.

Fans can also show their support by using our custom PSPCA and GhostBear Foundation Geofilter on Snapchat during the event.

About the Pennsylvania SPCA

Since 1867, the Pennsylvania SPCA, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization headquartered at 350 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, has been dedicated to preventing animal cruelty and rescuing animals from abuse and neglect. The Pennsylvania SPCA's lifesaving programs for animals include a low-cost veterinary clinic, low-cost spay and neuter services, pet adoption facilities, and the Pennsylvania SPCA Humane Law Enforcement Department. For more information about adopting, donating or volunteering, please call (215) 426.6300 or visit www.pspca.org.

About the GhostBear Foundation

The GhostBear Foundation’s mission is to provide support and encouragement to organizations motivating young athletes aspiring to have professional, or collegiate, hockey careers. Our efforts focus within the communities of: South Florida, Philadelphia, PA and Schenectady, NY. Through unique platforms and events, The GhostBear Foundation supports ill and disabled children, as well as at-risk or endangered animals. Our objective is to see persons and organizations thrive as benefactors of these initiatives.

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CONTACT: Gillian Kocher (Pennsylvania SPCA) 215-593-0088