This year, “Puppy Bowl XXI” features 142 rescue dogs from ... And the adoptable canines aren’t just players. They serve as cheerleaders, coaches and pup-parazzi in the “barking" lot.

The three-hour Puppy Bowl 2023 show will air on February 12 on Animal Planet — and stream on discovery+ Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.

Well, Puppy Bowl has its, and it’s the kittens that do it. Every now and then, there’s a cut to the kitty cheerleaders, but the Halftime Show is just so cute. Some of the cats will get right ...

That also rings true on Super Bowl Sunday, when they're are out and about to compete for the most coveted trophy in sports – the Lombarky. Here's everything you need to know for the Puppy Bowl ...