The first dogs are going to Puppy Bowl XVII – along with First Lady Jill Biden.
The First Lady is launching a public service announcement about wearing masks during the event, which will air on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, before the big game. And, of course, she had to involve Champ and Major.
“For many of us during this pandemic, our pets have been a source of joy and comfort,” she says in the video, with the German Shepherds By her side. “And maybe a bark or two on a video conference.”
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She then asks viewers to continue wearing masks to stem the spread of the coronavirus, for the health of the entire family.
“A dog’s unconditional love is one of the most beautiful things on Earth, and we owe it to them to stay healthy,” she continues. “So, please, keep wearing your masks, even when you are walking your dog.”
The public service announcement ends with a bark, directing viewers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more information on COVID-19.
The Puppy Bowl, which features a group of adoptable puppies playing in a model Super Bowl stadium, focuses on encouraging Americans to adopt pets that need a home forever. This year, it is presented by Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg.
The two teams? Team Ruff and Team Fluff, competing to win the “Lombarky” trophy.
In recent years, 100% of the puppies and kittens that participated in the Puppy Bowl have been adopted, according to Animal Planet, which hosts the event. Appropriately, Bidens adopted a Major from the Delaware Humane Association in November 2018 – he is the first shelter dog in the White House.