Sponsors
From healthcare, to transportation and swag, the Butler Blue family of sponsors keep Blue atop the ranks of pampered pooches. However, there is always an opportunity for more.
If you would like to inquire about Butler Blue sponsorship opportunities, contact Evan Krauss at 317-940-8496 or ekrauss@butler.edu
Butler Bulldogs aren’t born, they’re made. Our mascots need the proper training just like our students and Bark Tutor is the official school for dogs of Butler Blue IV. You can reach them at their website.
The Blue Mobile provided by Don Hinds Ford is unmistakably Built Ford Tough. Fitting for the country’s toughest bulldogs to ride in a vehicle with equal muscle and durability.
In addition to transportation needs, Built Ford Tough Trucks provide support for Butler’s annual Bulldog Beauty Contest and the Big Dawgs Tour.
Test drive a Built Ford Tough Truck today!
Blue bleeds… well Blue! Of course one of his favorite activities is cheering on the Dawgs. Check out the Butler Athletics website.
It is only on a rare occasion that you’ll see Blue without a clean, Butler-branded leash and collar. He has the Follett Corporation, and the Butler Bookstore, to thank for such good-looking items.
Store manager Janine Frainier keeps Blue looking great and further connects the dog to his adoring Butler fans through the creation of Butler Blue merchandise, which includes replica stuffed animals, t-shirts and other apparel sold in the bookstore and spirit shop.
Don Hinds Ford proprietors, Bud and Karen ’70 Colglazier have generously and loyally supported Butler University and Butler Athletics for many years. So it came as no surprise they did not pass up an opportunity to match their livelihood (automobile sales) with their passion (Butler) to benefit a soft spot in their hearts (animals). The result, a Butler-branded 2010 Ford XLT Transit Connect affectionately dubbed, “The Blue Mobile.” Then in 2014 in order to stay up with current auto trends a new Blue Mobile was commissioned as a 2014 Ford Transit Connect. Now the third iteration of “The Blue Mobile” is on the streets. A 2020 Ford Transit Connect keeps Blue riding in style!
When not parked in its reserved parking space on campus, the Blue Mobile can be seen throughout the metro area as Blue travels to various appearances and engagements.
Living a bulldog’s life isn’t easy. Prone to health issues, it’s not uncommon for the breed to be a frequent visitor to the veterinarian’s office. In fact, English Bulldog’s have been dubbed, “a veterinarian’s dream.”
Frequent visits to the vet’s office suggests that a good relationship with the doctor and staff is critical. Such is the case at Fountain Square and Mass Ave Animal Clinics.
Dr. Kurt Phillips ’92 has donated his care and services to Butler University. Dr. Phillips has cared for Butler Blue I, II, III and even Marcus, the Butler University Police Department K9 officer.
Dr. Phillips is well versed in the English Bulldog breed with over 300 bulldog patients from all over the State of Indiana.
And while Dr. Phillips is good with the bulldog he is great with all other breeds, cats and the like, as well.
Knowing that the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four was to be Blue II’s biggest appearance, it was Indy’s Good Dog Hotel and Spa that came calling to offer a full grooming service in preparation for the big game. The grooming appointment turned the Broad Ripple location into a bulldog party as several of Blue’s four-legged friends stopped in to say hello and wish the Butler Bulldogs well. The event even attracted several news outlets in town!
Ever since, Blue II, Blue III, and now Blue IV have remained well-groomed and free to come-and-go as they please at Good Dog Hotel and Spa thanks to their convenient self dog wash offerings.
Since 2008, Butler Athletics has partnered with Nike to officially, and exclusively, equip Bulldog student-athletes with footwear, apparel and equipment. Actually, that sentence should read, “Butler student-athletes and now two actual bulldogs,” with apparel and equipment.
“America’s Dog,” has the backing of one of the world’s most recognizable brands as Nike supplies the material for the signature Butler blue, block “B” jersey.
Once receiving material from Nike, it is actually the local Indianapolis office of the Tom James Company that takes on the delicate and sophisticated task of hand-crafting and custom-tailoring the durable Nike material into a perfect fit for Blue IV
The original Butler Blue Nike jersey was hand-crafted for Blue II and now hangs in Chatham Tap on campus as it was worn for two NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Fours and countless other appearances and events.
Dr. Kurt Phillips ’92, owner of both Fountain Square and Mass Ave Animal Clinics has now taken a new venture in music. Square Cat Vinyl in Fountain Square is Indy’s new stop for all your vinyl needs. They also offer food, drinks, and live music.
Everyone needs a little Butler Blue to take everywhere, and thanks to Sticker Mule stickers they can. Sticker Mule is a proud sponsor of the 2022 Collegiate Live Mascot Conference.
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