Former NFL referee Dan Schachner, who has ruled as Puppy Bowl human "Rufferee" with bad dog puns and mock penalty flags since 2012, assures USA TODAY that Rocky is gonna fly now. The doe-eyed ...

But Rocky, an American pit bull terrier born with front limb deformities, is one of the star dogs running away with "Puppy Bowl XXI," Animal Planet’s pre-Super Bowl dogfest. The football-themed ...

Dax was a police dog Hall of Famer, known for his success in tracking suspects, rescuing lost persons, and narcotics detection. His legacy inspired Forlenza to continue his work with Lux, saying, "It ...

“But they are untrained dogs and they will do their business,” he pointed out. “And we just try to move on as much as we can.” Puppy Bowl is returning for its 21st year with more puppies ...

The first Puppy Bowl took place in 2005 opposite Super Bowl 39 Mark Von Holden/AP The Puppy Bowl is a dog lover's Super Bowl. Animal Planet's annual four-legged event began in 2005 and nearly six ...

Discovery, the corporate parent of CNN as well as Animal Planet, which has been airing the Puppy Bowl since 2005. Nowak photographed all 142 of the rescue dogs that are taking part in this year ...

Minnie is two months old and sprayed, neutered, microchipped and age-appropriate vaccinations and are available for adoption at Pet Smart South!

It's hardly a surprise to learn Zira is a mixed breed, given that she came from a shelter. A previous study by the National ...

Vasili Platunov and his ex-wife, Oksana Higgins, have waived their rights to a preliminary hearing and conceded that prosecutors have enough evidence to bind the case over to district court.

Its main purpose is to raise awareness and encourage the adoption of dogs from shelters and rescues. The 21st annual Puppy Bowl was filled with playful energy, featuring 142 puppy athletes ...

Animal Planet's annual "Puppy Bowl XXI" kicks off this afternoon for its 21st year with a record-breaking 142 dogs from 80 shelters worldwide, including 11 from Florida. "Animal Planet's Puppy ...

This year, the competition has 142 rescue puppies on Team Ruff and Team Fluff from 80 shelters across 40 states and two countries. Team Fluff includes Julep, a St. Bernard mix and the first of its ...