Marlins reward viral 'sad dog' Jonah with special day at ballpark

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Marlins reward viral 'sad dog' Jonah with special day at ballpark
Summary

The Miami Marlins will host Jonah, a 6-year-old cunucu, on July 12 for a special 'dream day' at loanDepot Park. Jonah gained attention during the team’s recent 'Bark at the Park' event when he was filmed watching another dog eat a hot dog, which led to a viral moment. After seeing the footage, the Marlins sought to reward the pup, who was later identified and located by his owner, Peter Silveira. Jonah enjoys catching fly balls and eating ice cream, and his owner expressed excitement about the day planned for him.

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  • Jonah was featured in a viral video at a recent game.
  • His owner, Peter Silveira, has shared details about Jonah and his interests.
  • The Marlins will provide hot dogs and activities for Jonah during his visit.
  • The special day is set to take place on July 12 at loanDepot Park.
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  • 1:54 PMYahoo SportsMarlins find viral 'sad dog' who didn't get a hot dog, will reward very good boy with 'dream day' at the ballpark
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Jonah is a 6-year-old cunucu who was rescued from Aruba.

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