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There’s a super big game coming up, and we’re not talking about the Super Bowl … dozens of puppies will face off in the 19th annual Puppy Bowl and it’s all for a great cause!!!
Dan Schachner — the 12-year Puppy Bowl “Ruff-eree” — joined “TMZ Live” Thursday, and while we love Dan, we’re mostly thrilled that we got a visit from some furry and adorable reps for the upcoming game. Yeah, we’re suckers for puppies, but these came on a mission.
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Dan tells us, the event is all about raising awareness for rescuing dogs … because shelter animals will be competing Sunday for the Lombarky Trophy. This year, more than 122 four-legged friends will play for either Team Ruff or Team Fluff … and they hail from 67 different rescues and shelters across the country.
If you’re interested in giving one a home, all the pups are adoptable & from Paw Works.
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Look for stars like Tailen Hurts, Jimmy Kibble, and Josh Allenhound — repping for Buffalo, of course — come game day. Heck, they even got Tom Barky to come outta retirement!!!
Dan says there’s a ton of pets who need homes, and that number only increased when folks returned to work after the pandemic.
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This year’s bowl is super special … 11 pups with special needs will be featured. And it’s the first time ever a dog from Dominica, West Indies will compete as well as a doggy from a Native American animal org.
If you’re more of a cat person, there’s even a kitty halftime show featuring cats from 3 different shelters.
The big game airs for 3 hours on Feb 12 on Animal Planet and Discovery+. Be sure to tune in for the pregame show!
