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Ravens WR Saves 19 Dogs From Euthanasia in Emotional Labor Day Weekend Rescue

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Baltimore, Md. — September 3, 2025

This Labor Day weekend, Baltimore wasn’t just buzzing about the Ravens’ season ahead — it was buzzing with heart. Wide receiver Zay Flowers, known for his explosiveness on the field, brought that same energy to a very different fight: saving nineteen dogs from being euthanized.

The story began in overcrowded shelters down South, where dozens of animals faced their final day. Flowers refused to let it end there. He covered the cost of their transport to Maryland, then joined family and friends to unload the van and play with the dogs as they touched Baltimore ground for the first time.

They couldn’t speak for themselves, so I had to be their voice,” Flowers said. “It’s not about headlines or football — it’s about giving them the chance to feel love again.”

A video of the moment spread across social media, racking up more than a million views in hours. Ravens fans flooded the comments with praise: “That’s leadership. That’s love. That’s what Baltimore is about.”

The next day, Flowers hosted a public adoption event, urging families to step forward. Several dogs were adopted on the spot, turning his act of compassion into a wave of new beginnings.

On the field, Flowers is coming off a standout rookie campaign, dazzling defenses with his speed and playmaking. Off the field, this act of kindness showed another side: that greatness in Baltimore isn’t just measured in touchdowns, but in the lives you choose to lift up.

For a city that prides itself on resilience and loyalty, Flowers gave Baltimore more than a feel-good story. He gave it a reminder: the truest victories are won not only under the stadium lights, but in the quiet moments when you decide to save a life.

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