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lifestyle1 year ago•1 min saved

"Puppy Bowl XX: Meet the Players and Stream It for Free - Everything You Need to Know"

The 20th edition of Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl, a canine football game, will be televised on Super Bowl Sunday at 2 p.m. Eastern time. The event's referee, Dan Schachner, keeps five identical uniforms on hand to change into in case of accidents, as the puppies are known to urinate on the field. The Puppy Bowl has evolved into a popular counterprogramming event, reaching over 13 million viewers last year, and has become a milestone for the program.

via The New York Times|

#animal-planet #dogs #lifestyle

animal-welfare1 year ago•5 min saved

"Puppy Bowl XX: Heartwarming Stories of Adopted Puppies and Their Journey"

The upcoming 2024 Puppy Bowl will feature 131 adoptable puppies from 73 shelters and rescues, with one former player, Maddux, set to be inducted into the Puppy Bowl Hall of Fame. The event not only provides a day of adorable viewing for fans but also serves as a platform to showcase dogs in need of forever homes, exposing potential adopters to a wide variety of dogs available for adoption. The puppies participating in the game are prepared in advance to ensure they are comfortable with the lights and sounds, and the event aims to highlight the availability of various dog breeds, both purebred and mixed, in rescue shelters.

via CBS News|

#adoption #animal-planet #animal-welfare

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Puppy Bowl XX: Heartwarming Stories of Rescued Pups Unveiled"

The Puppy Bowl celebrates its 20th year with 131 puppy players from 73 rescues, requiring a crew of 120 and 132 volunteers. The event has grown significantly, with increased camera coverage and a larger stadium set. Participating rescues report increased adoptions and awareness, and while not all pups have been adopted yet, the event is expected to help them find homes. The game airs this Sunday on various networks.

via Variety|

#animal-planet #entertainment #pet-adoption

entertainment1 year ago•5 min saved

"Top Picks for Weekend Viewing: Super Bowl LVIII, Abbott Elementary, and One Day on Netflix"

This weekend offers a variety of entertainment options, including the highly anticipated Super Bowl LVIII, the return of network television with the premiere of Abbott Elementary season three, and a selection of rom-coms and international films. Additionally, the 20th Puppy Bowl promises to be the "most puppiest" ever, while the re-release of a sci-fi blockbuster and the cult classic Jennifer's Body provide alternative viewing options.

via Vulture|

#entertainment #movies #puppy-bowl

human-interest1 year ago•1 min saved

"Puppy Bowl 2024: Meet the Adorable Canine Contestants from Across the US"

Two Pittsburgh-area rescue dogs, Gertie and Margo, are set to participate in the Puppy Bowl, representing the Steel City in this prestigious event. Both dogs were rescued from an Ohio puppy mill and were deemed unsellable due to imperfections, but they have now found their way to stardom. The game is prerecorded, and the outcome remains a secret, but the experience has been a blast for everyone involved.

via CBS Pittsburgh|

#human-interest #pet-adoption #pets

entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

"Puppy Bowl 2024: Adorable Athletes and Heartwarming Stories"

The annual "Puppy Bowl" celebrates its 20th anniversary with new inductees into the Puppy Bowl Hall of Fame and a focus solely on dogs. The show aims to promote animal adoption and features puppies from various shelters and rescue groups across the country. With a growing viewership, the event continues to draw attention to the availability of diverse breeds in shelters and rescue groups, while emphasizing the importance of adopting over shopping for pets.

via The Associated Press|

#animal-adoption #animal-planet #entertainment