Team Fluff Wins Puppy Bowl XXI, Highlights Adoption Efforts

In a thrilling finish, Team Fluff claimed victory over Team Ruff in Puppy Bowl XXI with a score of 68-66, securing the Lombarky Trophy. The standout moment came when Paws Allen, a Labrador retriever mix, scored the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds. This year’s event featured 142 rescue puppies, including 11 with special needs, from 80 shelters across 40 states and Nicaragua, aimed at promoting pet adoption. Foxtrot, a Border Collie mix from Team Ruff, earned the Most Valuable Puppy Award for his impressive performance throughout the game. Puppy Bowl XXI continues to serve as a heartwarming counterprogramming event during the Super Bowl, encouraging viewers to adopt rather than shop for pets. The competition underscores the importance of animal shelters and the ongoing need for dog adoption in the U.S.