By Gina Yarbrough
Rancho Santa Fe, CA–For the seventh year in a row, Helen Woodward Animal Center will be sending two pups to compete in Discovery’s 22nd annual Puppy Bowl on February 8.
Leonardo da Barky – also known as Leo – is a chihuahua blend who impressed preseason scouts with his energy on the field, determination to get the ball in the endzone, and capability to shut down the offense. Sir Remington Fluffypoo Esquire II – or Remy, as his friends call him.
To celebrate Leo and Remy, Helen Woodward Animal Center is presenting a Puppy Bowl weekend beginning February 7 at Raising Cane’s. The eatery will host a meet and greet with Remy, Leo, and other Puppy Bowl veterans at their Mira Mesa location.
On the day of the game on February 8, the animal center teamed up with McGregor’s Bar and Grill for the 5th year in a row to throw a Puppy TAILgate. Attendees can compete in a Cornhole ComPETtetion to win amazing prizes courtesy of Raising Canes and Sesame Place. Tailgaters can also chow down on a custom-canine themed menu. The event will be held on the dog-friendly patio, and attendees are encouraged to bring their furry friends with them to enjoy the game. 10% of all food and drink sales go directly back to helping the pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center.
Puppy Bowl XXII features two teams comprising the cutest and most talented Running BARKs and DeFURnsive Ends in the world. These elite players will take to the gridiron for a playful game of terrier touchdowns and puppy penalties. Hailing from animal rescues and shelters across the country, the four-legged players that make up #TeamRuff and #TeamFluff will push themselves to the limit to win their team the esteemed Walmart Lombarky Trophy, and their forever homes.
“Helen Woodward Animal Center is honored to have two amazing alumni representing our mission of “people helping animals and animals helping people,” the animal center stated in a release.
Puppy Bowl will air Sunday at 11 a.m, and will be simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max, and discovery+. Be sure to tune-in early because the tail-gating starts with a pre-game Show at 10 a.m.
All of the puppies and kittens that have participated in Puppy Bowl have been adopted to loving families.
