Rescue Puppies Invade TMZ Office, Prepping for Puppy Bowl XIX

There’s an excellent large recreation arising, and we’re not speaking in regards to the Super Bowl … dozens of puppies will face off within the nineteenth annual Puppy Bowl and it is all for an incredible trigger!!!

Dan Schachner — the 12-year Puppy Bowl “Ruff-eree” — joined “TMZ Live” Thursday, and whereas we love Dan, we’re largely thrilled that we acquired a go to from some furry and lovable reps for the upcoming recreation. Yeah, we’re suckers for puppies, however these got here on a mission.

Dan tells us, the occasion is all about elevating consciousness for rescuing canine … as a result of shelter animals will probably be competing Sunday for the Lombarky Trophy. This yr, greater than 122 four-legged mates will play for both Team Ruff or Team Fluff … they usually hail from 67 totally different rescues and shelters throughout the nation.

Look for stars like Tailen Hurts, Jimmy Kibble, and Josh Allenhound — repping for Buffalo, after all — come recreation day. Heck, they even acquired Tom Barky to return outta retirement!!!

Dan says there is a ton of pets who want properties, and that quantity solely elevated when people returned to work after the pandemic.

This yr’s bowl is tremendous particular … 11 pups with particular wants will probably be featured. And it is the primary time ever a canine from Dominica, West Indies will compete in addition to a doggy from a Native American animal org.

If you are extra of a cat particular person, there’s even a kitty halftime present that includes cats from 3 totally different shelters.