Puppy Play-Makers: Calling All Non-Footbal Fans

While everyone else crowds around the television tomorrow to watch the Baltimore Ravens take on the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII, we have the perfect alternative for all of our lovable pet owners – the Puppy Bowl IX! 

Check out some of the sweetest puppies playing around, with hilariously fun commentary, accompanied by the perfect eye candy. Super Bowl Sunday has quite the competition yet again this year with the Puppy Bowl captivating the audience with precious faces and outstandingly, underrated plays that no coach could ever come up with.  Who wouldn’t love to be entertained by adorable pooches that all walk away winners with the title of Puppy Bowl Champs?

Check out this year's starting lineup!

If the faces of and “fun facts” about each player are not enough to sell you on watching this weekend, maybe the fact that the participants are from shelters, and looking to find a home, will. 

After checking out the teams, look further into past events, as well as more information on adopting these precious puppies and kittens on Animal Planet’s website. 

Yes, I did just say kittens, too. All you cat lovers, you have not been forgotten. In fact, some flawless felines will be performing the Puppy Bowl’s big halftime show! So, snatch some treats for the couch, and spend this Sunday with your very own critter watching the Puppy Bowl at 3:00 pm ET on Animal Planet!