Philadelphia's canine hopefuls have secured their place in the spotlight. On February 8th, when Super Bowl Sunday arrives, animal lovers across the country will be glued to their screens watching the annual Puppy Bowl event.
Eight adorable puppies from Philadelphia-area shelters are going to take the stage by storm. Cricket, a heart-warming American pit bull terrier mix with a special needs condition, is playing for Team Fluff alongside his brother Grasshopper. Cricket's tale began when he was just days old; discovered in a vacant apartment with 10 newborn siblings and no mom in sight.
Cricket's journey showcases the dedication of Harley's Haven shelter, where a cleaning crew stumbled upon the little pup's family. The litter received bottle-feeding assistance and special care to help them thrive, eventually finding their forever homes. Cricket was adopted right before filming the Puppy Bowl with his brother Grasshopper, who is now known as Dex.
Other Philly-area puppies making headlines are Koda from Providence Animal Shelter, Media, who plays for Team Ruff; Finch, a spirited beagle named Lucky after finishing shelter classes and learning crate training, from Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees Township; and Jill, a charming Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from Phoenix Animal Rescue in Chester Springs.
Meanwhile, Lin is taking the field with her team Ruff. The tiny but fierce mini poodle was found at Brandywine Valley SPCA after being transported to the shelter following flash floods that hit Texas's Hill Country.
Rounding out this talented group are Oscar, Shirley, and Teddy. Oscar will showcase his big personality in Team Ruff, while Shirley is going by her new alias Nala. Teddy, an Akita-husky mix from Providence Animal Shelter, is joining forces with his brother DeVon-tails Smith, who plays for Fluff. The brothers were born just a few weeks apart and quickly made their mark as they found forever homes.
These heartwarming tales remind us of the beauty of animals waiting to bring love into our lives. This year's Puppy Bowl promises an entertaining spectacle with these lovable players taking center stage.
Eight adorable puppies from Philadelphia-area shelters are going to take the stage by storm. Cricket, a heart-warming American pit bull terrier mix with a special needs condition, is playing for Team Fluff alongside his brother Grasshopper. Cricket's tale began when he was just days old; discovered in a vacant apartment with 10 newborn siblings and no mom in sight.
Cricket's journey showcases the dedication of Harley's Haven shelter, where a cleaning crew stumbled upon the little pup's family. The litter received bottle-feeding assistance and special care to help them thrive, eventually finding their forever homes. Cricket was adopted right before filming the Puppy Bowl with his brother Grasshopper, who is now known as Dex.
Other Philly-area puppies making headlines are Koda from Providence Animal Shelter, Media, who plays for Team Ruff; Finch, a spirited beagle named Lucky after finishing shelter classes and learning crate training, from Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees Township; and Jill, a charming Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from Phoenix Animal Rescue in Chester Springs.
Meanwhile, Lin is taking the field with her team Ruff. The tiny but fierce mini poodle was found at Brandywine Valley SPCA after being transported to the shelter following flash floods that hit Texas's Hill Country.
Rounding out this talented group are Oscar, Shirley, and Teddy. Oscar will showcase his big personality in Team Ruff, while Shirley is going by her new alias Nala. Teddy, an Akita-husky mix from Providence Animal Shelter, is joining forces with his brother DeVon-tails Smith, who plays for Fluff. The brothers were born just a few weeks apart and quickly made their mark as they found forever homes.
These heartwarming tales remind us of the beauty of animals waiting to bring love into our lives. This year's Puppy Bowl promises an entertaining spectacle with these lovable players taking center stage.
These adorable Philly puppies are going to steal hearts for sure, just like Cricket and his bro Dex did last year 
. It's amazing how far the shelters have come in helping these little ones get adopted and ready for their forever homes. And can we talk about Team Fluff vs Team Ruff? It's gonna be a doggone good competition! 
I hope they all find their purr-fect match soon... sorry, had to 
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, but i guess its cute when they're running around on a doggy football field... like who even cares about the score? 
anyway, those pups from philly shelters are actually kinda inspiring - gotta give credit to the harley's haven crew for taking care of cricket and his fam 
also, mini poodle lin is literally tiny but fierce 
and teddy and devon-tails are just adorable cuz brothers 
i mean can you even imagine being found in a vacant apt with 10 siblings no mom in sight? 
anyway, cant wait for super bowl sunday to see these lil cuties go head to head in puppy bowl 
it's so inspiring to see these shelters stepping up to care for them and help them find forever homes.
i mean cricket's story is just wow, discovered in an empty apartment with 10 siblings and no mom, can you even imagine? 
can't wait! 
... I mean, what's next? Watching grown-ups dress up in costumes and compete for a prize 
? It seems like just another way to make people spend their money on overpriced advertising deals 
... But hey, if it makes you happy watching puppies run around, be my guest 
. And can we talk about Lin, the mini poodle who survived flash floods? Girl, she's like a total survivor! 
Finch, on the other hand, is giving me major crate training goals 
and I'm here for it too! 
. And, omigosh, have you seen the pics of Teddy and DeVon-tails? Those two brothers are like the ultimate sibling duo 
. The fact that all these adorable pups came from shelters and now get to shine on the Puppy Bowl is just so inspiring 
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I'm literally so hyped for this year's Puppy Bowl!!! It's amazing how eight adorable pups from Philly shelters are getting the spotlight they deserve! Cricket, that poor pup who was just days old when he got found in an apartment with his siblings... it's heartbreaking but also so heartwarming to see him shine on that stage with his brother Dex. And can we talk about the rest of these cuties?! Koda from Providence Animal Shelter, Finch who finished shelter classes and learned crate training, Jill from Phoenix Animal Rescue... each one has an amazing story behind them! 
The stats are just crazy - over 6 million homeless pets in the US right now... Not exactly a reason to celebrate Puppy Bowl, if you ask me 
. But seriously, it's crazy how some of these puppies have special needs or were found in tough situations, like Cricket, who was literally abandoned as a newborn and had to rely on bottle-feeding to survive 
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. The Puppy Bowl might seem like a lighthearted affair, but it's actually teaching us valuable lessons about empathy, cooperation, and the importance of giving a second chance 
but luckily harley's haven shelter ppl stepped up & gave him bottle-feeding assistance & special care & now he's all grown up 
. The navigation is all wonky and it takes forever to load on my phone. And don't even get me started on the comments section - it's like they're intentionally trying to make it hard for people to engage with each other 
. I mean, can't they just upgrade their tech already? It's not like it's that hard to create a user-friendly platform 
. And what's up with all these ads? Can't we focus on the adorable puppies for once? 
. Cricket and his bro Dex are giving me all the feels with their special needs story 