From AHeinz57 Pet Rescue in De Soto, Iowa – Gallagher
Gallagher is one of the fuzziest rookies on the team, but thinks his enthusiasm and wonder could be an asset.
From Florida Little Dogs Rescue in St. Cloud, Florida – Lola
Lola was named after Lola Bunny in Space Jam, and aims to show she’s just as athletic and spunky.
From Jersey Girls Animal Rescue in New Jersey – Maisey
Maisey is ready to fetch any fumbled toys and tackle any Team Ruff players trying to score.
From Territorio De Zaguates in Costa Rica – Marisol
Soccer is more of the sport in Costa Rica, so Marisol’s hoping her experience there will help with kicking field goals.
From the Memphis Humane Society in Tennessee – Melody
Coming from Memphis, Melody is naturally a big fan of the St. Louis Blues, and lists Barclay as her celebrity crush.
From Bonnie’s Animal Rescue Kingdom in New Jersey – Remington
Hounds and football go together like leftover pizza within reach and thievery, as Remington is out to prove.
From the Virginia Beach SPCA – Scooter
Scooter’s planning to become the greatest receiver the Puppy Bowl has ever seen.
From Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton, Ohio – Smudge
Smudge would like everyone to know that one of the original teams in the NFL were the Canton (Ohio) Bulldogs.
From Doodle Rock Rescue in Dallas, Texas – Will
Will only has three legs, so he’ll probably not do much on the stat sheets, but his inspirational barks could provide the winning edge.
Puppy Bowl XV will air on Animal Planet on Sunday, February 3 at 3 p.m. ET. It will be preceded on Saturday, February 2 at 8 p.m. ET by Dog Bowl II, showcasing the adult and senior dogs in shelters nationwide.
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