The San Francisco 49ers Have An Emotional Support Dog

January 22, 2020

Meet Zoë, the first specifically designated emotional support animal in the NFL.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The San Francisco 49ers adopted Zoë in 2018 to provide emotional support and help spread joy among the team with her smile and fun-loving personality.

"The players rely on Zoë to brighten their day," said a spokesperson for the team. "Meetings, practice, and workouts can make for a long day. Zoë acts as a stress reliever."

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Credit: @the49ersfrenchie / Instagram

Zoë spends most of her time lounging around at the team's training facility near Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

She does not travel with the team.

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Credit: @the49ersfrenchie / Instagram

At night time, Zoë goes home with Austin Moss, the 49ers' director of player engagement.

Moss is her official owner.

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Credit: @the49ersfrenchie / Instagram

You can follow Zoë's adventures on Instagram.

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