[ad_1] <br><div><aside aria-label="advertisement" class="gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__bv"/><aside aria-label="advertisement" class="gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__bvd gnt_x__h"/><aside class="gnt_em gnt_em__fp gnt_em_vp__tp gnt_em__el" aria-label="Video - Puppy Bowl XXI: From shelter to stardom, rescue pups compete in annual event"><div class="gnt_em_vp_w" data-g-r="vp_tp" data-c-vt="exco" data-t-pl="teal-hero"><button class="gnt_em_vp_a gnt_em_vp__tp_a" data-g-r="vp_ap vp_tg" data-c-vpattrs="{"muted":true,"bContent":false,"an":"usatoday","pn":"USA TODAY","vidNum":0,"docking":true,"exid":"7a94a662-d8e9-49a7-aeba-e8a15c79f0f2","plcmt":"2","iu":"/7103/usatoday/preroll_video/","cut":1}" data-c-vpdata="{"adsEnabled":true,"awsPath":"entertainment","byline":"Anastasiia Riddle and Mike Fant","canonicalURL":"","contentSourceCode":"USATHO","credit":"","duration":37000,"headline":"Puppy Bowl XXI: From shelter to stardom, rescue pups compete in annual event","hlsURL":"https://hlsmedia.gannett-cdn.com/authoring/videos/zype/renditions/678a731e24efc900019e3526/480p_30fps,720p_30fps,1080p_30fps,master.m3u8?subtitles=77773479007","id":"77773479007","image":{"opto":true,"url":"/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2025/01/17/USAT/77773514007-saquon-barky-pa-providence-animal-center-ruff.jpg?crop=6553,3687,x0,y218"},"keywords":"Puppy Bowl,Animal Shelters,NFL,Trending Video,Syndication - Vertical Video,VPC - Video Analytics,Video Syndication - USAT","mp4URL":"https://downloadmedia.gannett-cdn.com/authoring/videos/zype/renditions/678a731e24efc900019e3526/1080p_30fps.mp4","origin":"USA TODAY Handout","pageURL":{"long":"https://www.usatoday.com/videos/life/2025/01/17/puppy-bowl-xxi-adorable-shelter-pups-compete-for-lombarky-trophy/77773479007/"},"promoBrief":"This year's Puppy Bowl XXI features a record-breaking 142 dogs, including 11 with disabilities.","propertyName":"USATODAY","series":"","ssts":{"section":"life","subsection":"","topic":"","subtopic":""},"tags":[{"id":"f0c3af1b-1d51-4ea9-96b9-cfafd70ddcce","name":"Puppy Bowl"},{"id":"1bcf1596-8b72-45f6-82ac-1f55c84dc8cb","name":"Animal Shelters"},{"id":"bc6f3394-c996-4d12-991b-31dad56fd395","name":"NFL"},{"id":"90d1fdbc-2188-446c-82d9-27dd7aea699a","name":"Trending Video"},{"id":"e0175a3c-0c15-42c4-b26b-43a3fc96471f","name":"Syndication - Vertical Video"},{"id":"12cc5543-9f04-49f7-9b7f-d0d46b93b8e0","name":"VPC - Video Analytics"},{"id":"6f55135f-3b5e-490d-8a52-a3b8e1f11ee7","name":"Video Syndication - USAT"}],"title":"Puppy Bowl XXI: Adorable shelter pups compete for 'Lombarky' trophy","url":"/videos/life/2025/01/17/puppy-bowl-xxi-adorable-shelter-pups-compete-for-lombarky-trophy/77773479007/"}" aria-label="Play video"><img alt="" class="gnt_em_vp_img" src="https://pets.einnews.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2025/01/23/USAT/77907983007-lyft-puppy-bowl-car.jpg?crop=7499,4219,x0,y390&width=660&height=371&format=pjpg&auto=webp" data-g-r="vp_po" fetchpriority="high" elementtiming="ar-lead-image" decoding="async"/><svg class="gnt_em_vp_svg"><use xlink:href="#gnt_svg_video_play"/></svg></button></div></aside><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The Puppy Bowl and Super Bowl are both Sunday, Feb. 9, and Lyft is partnering with Animal Planet ahead of the big games to offer discounted Pet Rides to encourage pet adoption.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">According to the rideshare company, Pet Rides allow riders to match with drivers who are pet-friendly and "ready to welcome furry friends into their vehicles."</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">"For just $4 plus tax, you can ensure that your ride is prepared to accommodate your pet's needs – whether they're a playful pub or a curious cat," the company said in a news release. The fee goes entirely to the driver, the company said.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">Starting Feb. 2 through Feb. 9, Lyft is offering 50% off two Pet Rides of up to $20 per ride with the code "PUPPYBOWL." These rides can be used to get to and from animal shelters with your new adopted or fostered pet in tow, the rideshare company said.</p><aside aria-label="advertisement" class="gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">Pet riders in New Orleans the week of the games will also have the opportunity to be surprised with a Pupmobile upon their pickup, Lyft said in the news release. Pupmobiles are Lyft rides equipped with Puppy Bowl swag like dog bandanas and toys to be gifted to pets and their owners.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong>Need a break?</strong> Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.</p><figure class="gnt_em gnt_em_img"><img class="gnt_em_img_i" style="height:440px" fetchpriority="high" data-g-r="lazy" src="https://pets.einnews.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2025/01/23/USAT/77907983007-lyft-puppy-bowl-car.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp" srcset="https://pets.einnews.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2025/01/23/USAT/77907983007-lyft-puppy-bowl-car.jpg?width=1320&height=880&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp 2x" decoding="async" alt="Lyft is partnering with Animal Planet ahead of the Puppy Bowl to offer discounted Pet Rides to encourage pet adoption."/></figure><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong class="gnt_ar_b_al">Puppy Bowl 2025:</strong>Meet Mr. Pickles, Sprinkle, Julep and more, and find out how to watch</p><h2 class="gnt_ar_b_mt">Puppy Bowl returns for its 21st edition</h2><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The Puppy Bowl, which Warner Bros. describes as the "cutest competition of the year," is returning for its 21st edition, and will feature 142 rescue puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states and two countries.</p><aside aria-label="advertisement" class="gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The annual three-hour event is the "longest running call-to-adoption television event," according to Warner Bros.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">"With more puppies than ever before, Puppy Bowl XXI will highlight their inspiring journeys from birth to adoption, as well as the tremendous dedication of the rescues and shelters that help find animals their forever homes," Warner Bros. said in a news release.</p><aside class="gnt_em gnt_em_anc" id="gnt_atomsnc" data-g-r="lazy" data-gl-method="loadAnc" aria-label="Newsletter signup form"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The Puppy Bowl is scheduled to air on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET, and will be simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, Discovery+, TBS, truTV, and Max.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><em>Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X <a href="https://twitter.com/GabeHauari" data-t-l=":b|z|k|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">@GabeHauari</a> or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.</em></p><aside aria-label="advertisement" class="gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><em>Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.</em></p></div><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <br>[ad_2] <br><a href="https://pets.einnews.com/article_detail/780688727/HdKytVlMn3LlVSEo?ref=rss&lcode=xZl7CNgb6ngP-bo8kCEaTw%3D%3D">Source link </a>
