For a 2nd Year, McGregor’s Grill Welcomes Puppy Bowl Fans by Hosting Center Fundraiser During the Big Game!
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (January 16, 2023) – Animal Planet’s PUPPY BOWL may not have the largest viewership on game day, but one could argue it draws an equally passionate crowd. Airing on Animal Planet before the Super Bowl kickoff, football fans and puppy fans can unite to cheer on two special Helen Woodward Animal Center pups who made it to the big time and help raise funds for orphan pets! And this year, for the first time ever, two brothers are battling for the game ball together as players on Team Fluff! Helen Woodward Animal Center is delighted to invite animal-lovers to the Puppy Bowl XIX Watch Party at McGregor’s Grill, Sunday, February 12 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Viewers can cheer on Carlos and Crocket as they enter the Puppy Bowl stadium vying for the “Lombarky” Trophy.
For the last 18 years, Animal Planet has brought viewers PUPPY BOWL – the world’s cutest sporting event that features two teams of the fluffiest and cuddliest line barkers and wide retrievers taking to the gridiron for a playful game of terrier touchdown, puppy penalties and furry fumbles. Representing rescues and shelters from across the country, these adoptable fuzzy players that make up #TeamRuff and #TeamFluff are serious when it comes to winning the Most Valuable Puppy title and more importantly…their forever homes.
Helen Woodward Animal Center first became a part of the world’s cutest game in 2019 when a tiny Center orphan terrier named Flo made the trip to the east coast to compete. In 2020, another Center cutie, a miniature chocolate poodle-blend named Bobby, showed so much spunk he became a featured player and a finalist for that year’s MVP (Most Valuable Puppy). In 2021, despite the pandemic restrictions, Animal Planet provided coast-to-coast exposure for orphan pets with an “Adoptable Pup” segment which featured an energetic 3-month-old Center cattle dog-blend named Bandit. Last year, Helen Woodward Animal Center had three comPETitors in the big game – Spangles, Fireworks and Marcus – each selected for their star-quality and playful-nature.
(Carlos and Crocket are Helen Woodward Animal Center’s cute contenders in Animal Planet’s PUPPY BOWL XIX, Sunday, February 12th!)
This year, Helen Woodward Animal Center is excited to announce an exciting first. Two Center littermates are heading into the big game together, both members of Team Fluff. The Pittsburgh Steelers may have made history in 2021 when they had three sets of brothers all on their roster at the same time (including T.J. and Derek Watt, Terrell and Trey Edmunds, and Carlos and Khalil Davis) but at the time of this writing no puppy brothers have ever been announced to battle for the Puppy Bowl game ball together! Carlos and Crocket are Dachshund-blends with distinctly unique looks but both of their game play is equally on point. Viewers will want to check out Carlos’ game face with a swoon-worthy underbite, while Crocket’s adorable mask features deep dark eyes and the most boopable nose.
To celebrate the puppies’ big game and cheer on Carlos and Crocket, McGregor’s Grill (located at 10475 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108) is hosting a Puppy Bowl XIX Watch Party with 10% of all food and drink supporting the pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. The event will be held on the dog-friendly patio between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and will offer canine-themed menu items, including a special dish for your attending pooch. Helen Woodward Animal Center orphan pups will be on-site in a tiny football stadium. Best of all, both of this year’s comPETitors will attend the McGregor’s Watch Party to pass out licks and PAWtographs!
Those who cannot attend the Watch Party, can still root for the Helen Woodward Animal Center pups by tuning into Puppy Bowl XIX on Animal Planet. Check out all the fun on Animal Planet’s PUPPY BOWL XIX, Sunday, February 12 at 11 AM PT/2 PM ET. Be sure to check in early because the tail-gating starts with the PUPPY BOWL Pre-Game Show at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET, featuring fan favorite aww-nalysis and cuddly commentary from sports corresPAWndents. 100% of the puppies and kittens that have participated in PUPPY BOWL and DOG BOWL have been adopted to loving families.
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About Helen Woodward Animal Center
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization where “people help animals and animals help people.” Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., the Center provides services for more than 90,000 people and more than 10,000 animals annually through adoptions, educational and therapeutic programs both onsite and throughout the community. Helen Woodward Animal Center is also the creator of the International Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drive, the International Remember Me Thursday® campaign and The Business of Saving Lives Workshops, teaching the business of saving lives to animal welfare leaders from around the world. For more information, go to: www.animalcenter.org.
About Animal Planet
Animal Planet, one of Discovery, Inc.’s great global brands, is dedicated to creating high quality content with global appeal delivering on its mission to keep the childhood joy and wonder of animals alive by bringing people up close in every way. Available to 360 million homes in more than 205 countries and territories, Animal Planet combines content that explores the undeniable bonds forged between animals and humans, optimized across all screens around the world. For more information, please visit www.animalplanet.com.
Media Contacts
Helen Woodward Animal Center PR and Communications Director Jessica Gercke, JessicaG@animalcenter.org
Helen Woodward Animal Center PR and Communications Manager Monica Petruzzelli, MonicaP@animalcenter.org