"These fuzzballs won't let anything deter them from playing hard and finding a loving family," Animal Planet said in a release.
The special-needs dogs include:
Rooster, an American Staffordshire terrier/bulldog mix with a cleft palate from the Sanctuary Rescue in Virginia.
Ferris, a three-legged Labrador retriever/American Eskimo mix from an Iowa pet rescue.
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Credit: Animal Planet
Kismet, a hearing-impaired Great Dane from Green Dogs Unleashed in Virginia.
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Credit: Animal Planet
Paprika, a hearing-impaired Chihuahua/toy fox terrier mix from the Young-Williams Shelter in Tennessee.
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Credit: Animal Planet
Filbert, a blind and hearing-impaired Sheltand sheepdog/border collie mix from Double J Dog Ranch in Idaho.
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Credit: Animal Planet
All of the dogs featured in past Puppy Bowls have been adopted. The same is expected from this year’s event.
A trainer on set ensures the safety of the animals.
How to watch:
Who’s playing: Team Ruff and Team Fluff
What time: 3 p.m. EST Sunday
What channel: Animal Planet
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