A local dog from Alexandria, Virginia, is ready to steal hearts and touchdowns in Puppy Bowl XXI! Abigail, a Labrador Retriever mix from Operation Paws for Homes in Alexandria, has been chosen as a player for Team Fluff in the 2025 lineup.

The Little Traverse Bay Humane Society in Harbor Springs announced that Trixie will be one of over 100 pups featured in Animal Planet's 21st annual event on Feb. 9.

Aurelia is a member of Team Fluff in the annual call-to-adoption event that will air on the afternoon of the Super Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 9.

Feb. 9, Puppy Bowl XXI will feature a number of dogs from animal rescue organizations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

The Steel City will be well represented on the gridiron in February despite the Pittsburgh Steelers being out of the NFL playoffs. Centaur, a mixed breed from Animal Friends was one of the pups drafted from rescue groups nationwide to play in Puppy Bowl XXI.

Three pups from Paws Across Pittsburgh and one pup from Animal Friends were selected for the rosters of Puppy Bowl XXI. From Paws Across Pittsburgh, Sully and Mercury will be on Team Fluff, while Franco will wear the Team Ruff bandana. Centaur, from Animal Friends, will also represent Team Fluff.

Three puppies from Paws Across Pittsburgh will be competing in Puppy Bowl XXI on Animal Planet. Tom Brady’s transition into the world of commentary hasn’t been the smoothest ride, and it appears to be hitting new bumps along the way.

Get ready to say 'aw'! Check out photos of the cute doggies up for adoption at the 2025 Puppy Bowl, which airs Sunday, Feb. 9.