Animal Planet Premieres PUPPY BOWL IX Today

Animal Planet announces that it will bring back PUPPY BOWL IX for its ninth consecutive year with an all-star, all-adorable cast that's itching to play in a winning combination of terrier tackles, canine touchdowns, puppy penalties and fido first downs. The series premieres today, February 3, at 3 PM (ET/PT).

Featuring fan favorites including the water bowl cam, kiss cam and an aerial view of the field provided by a blimp and its hamster pilots, this year's big game marks the return of @MeepTheBird who will tweet all the latest updates and puppy drama from inside the stadium on game day.

Furry puppy players in need of a cool down will bask in the crystal clear waters of a special puppy hot tub, and, in a game-day first, a loveable lineup of hedgehogs will occupy the sidelines of the grand gridiron and will cheer with delight for their favorite pups.