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Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XII will be airing on Sunday, February 7 from 3-5 PM. Four puppies from Asheville Humane Society were selected to be a part of this adorable sporting event, and Bella will be featured in the coveted Starting Lineup. Animal Planet worked with 44 different animal shelters and rescue organizations from across the the U.S. to fill the rosters of #TeamRuff and #TeamFluff. There are 49 puppies, including Bella, that will be competing for the title of MVP (Most Valuble Puppy). Puppy Bowl XII will repeat all day and night for a total of 12 hours on game day.
“Asheville Humane Society is thrilled to be involved again this year with the amazing experience that is Puppy Bowl,” states Heather Brannan, Senior Manager of Community Engagement & Volunteers. “We are grateful to Animal Planet for their help in the promotion of rescue puppies from local shelters and welfare groups as a great choice for people who want to add a dog to the family! Thanks to them, all of the puppies win!”
Asheville Humane Society will be hosting a Puppy Bowl adoption event at Asheville Pizza and Brewing on Merrimon Avenue on Sunday, February 7 from 2-4 PM. There will be puppies available for adoption and $20 gift cards to Asheville Pizza and Brewing will be given to all adopters who take home their very own MVP! Bella, Asheville Humane Society’s Puppy Bowl celebrity, will be attending from 2-3 PM to meet and greet her fans! The Puppy Bowl viewing party will take place from 3-5 PM. Seating is first come, first served.
Who: Asheville Humane Society
What: Puppy Bowl Adoption Event and Viewing Party
Where: Asheville Pizza and Brewing Game Room
675 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
When: February 7, 2016
Adoption Event: 2-4 PM
Puppy Bowl Viewing Party: 3-5 PM
Why: To watch Asheville’s Puppy Bowl star and find your forever friend!
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