Super Bowl LVII went down to the wire with the Kansas City Chiefs taking the victory 38-25 over the Eagles. But Puppy Bowl XIX was even more competitive, with its first overtime game.
Dan Schachter, in his twelfth year, Steve Levy and Bleacher Reports' Taylor Rooks provided the play-by-play.
What it lacks in actual competition, Puppy Bowl makes up by showcasing adoptable dogs -- and cats -- around the country and highlighting the work of animal rescues.
"We really couldn't ask for a better platform," Chrissy Beckles, founder and president of The Sato Project which finds homes for abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico, told CNN. "I can't think of a single negative for this -- only that it's only once a year."
This was the Puppy Bowl's nineteenth year. Animal Planet says that every participant since the competition began in 2005 has eventually been adopted.This year's victor, Team Fluff won the 'Lombarky' trophy 87-83 over Team Ruff. Pickle the Pomeranian from the Little Dog Rescue in St. Cloud, Fla., was named the Bissell MVP for Team Fluff, while Team Ruff's Moocow, a Shih Tzu hailing from Bosley's Place in Smyrna, Ga., took home the Subaru of America, Inc. Underdog award.
This year over 122 dogs and cats, who had their own halftime show led by Furry-anna, participated in the event, including some with special needs.
Like the Chiefs, Team Fluff is establishing a dynasty as they were also the winners in 2022.
Many of the competitors from Puppy Bowl seeking their forever homes have already been adopted. Those still available are on the Discovery website.
