While Super Bowl 51 will have the interest of many in South Florida – with three players in the game who grew up in the area along with others who played college ball in the area – another event Sunday has a South Florida connection.
Four dogs from Miami-Dade Animal Services have been selected to take part in the annual “Puppy Bowl”. The annual event, which will take place for the 13th time, is broadcast nationally as dozens of dogs up for adoption take the field of “battle” – trying to score touchdowns with chew toys in the fun event.
M-DAS is holding a “TAIL-gate” celebration for the public to come watch the South Florida stars - Penny the Cocker Spaniel, Blitz the Golden Retriever, Tink the Terrier mix and American Bulldog/Beagle mix Stella – Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM at the new Pet Adoption and Protection Center off NW 36th Street and 79th Avenue.
Pets can adopted at the event – all adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, microchip, deworming and vaccines – and watch the game at 3 PM in the lobby. It’s the second year in a row that four pups from the South Florida facility have been selected.
