The Buffalo Sabres have partnered with WNY Heroes and their Pawsitive for Heroes program and are excited to introduce Mac, a Newfoundland as the Sabres team dog for the 2025-26 season. Following in the pawsteps of previous team dogs Audie, Blue, Nikki and Rick, Mac will complete part of his service dog training through attending select home games and interacting with Sabres players and fans before being paired with his veteran.

Pawsitive for Heroes launched in 2014 and pays for service dog training with the help WNY Heroes receives from its sponsors. The dogs and their owners go through various courses together, properly preparing the dogs to serve those who've served.