Denis Shapovalov spent his preseason coaching with one extra-special workforce member, fostering a canine named Merlin from the Humane Society of Manatee County.
The Canadian is a robust supporter of the HSMC shelter by way of his initiative Shapo Shelter, which helps deliver consciousness to shelter animals in want of excellent properties. Shapovalov usually visits HSMC when he’s in Bradenton to go to with the animals they’ve rescued and present his help to all of the workers for the wonderful work they do, with many cats and canine obtainable for adoption.
Merlin, who has been on the shelter for over a yr, was capable of take a break from annoying shelter life and luxuriate in a while with Shapovalov, his girlfriend Mirjam Bjorklund and the remainder of Group Shapo whereas the World No. 18 received prepared for the 2023 season.
“Merlin is likely one of the most well-behaved canine I’ve seen, approach higher than my canine in Toronto,” stated Shapovalov. “He’s learns actually shortly too — like we advised him to go up and down the steps slowly, and so he’s been doing that. We’ve got cameras inside the home and he simply stays by the door and waits for us. He’s additionally simply been a shadow for us. He follows us round and looks like he simply desires to please us. We actually love him and are hoping he finds his ceaselessly residence quickly!”
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Shapovalov additionally did a fundraiser on Cameo, doing video shoutouts for followers and elevating over $2,500 that can go on to the HSMC to help the good work they do all yr.
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