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Yahoo
09-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Meet the local pups competing in the 2025 Puppy Bowl
Three local puppies are making an appearance in the National Puppy Bowl on Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Zinnia, Pumpkin, and Jolene from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton will represent the Miami Valley in this year's puppy bowl. TRENDING STORIES: Firefighter injured while responding to house fire in Darke County Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio 10-year-old boy shot, killed while sitting in car Jolene will play for 'Team Ruff' and Zinnia and Pumpkin will play for 'Team Fluff.' 'These playful pups, each with their own unique story and spirit, are ready to win hearts and wag tails as they compete on the big stage,' the Humane Society said. Zinnia, now named Cotopaxi, is a 7-month-old Norwegian Elkhound and Cattle Dog mix. According to the Humane Society, Zinnia and her five siblings were abandoned. Another shelter rescued the pups who were eventually transferred to the Humane Society for care. Zinnia was eventually adopted by a shelter employee who 'couldn't resist her playful spirit and sweet smile,' the Humane Society said. Pumpkin, now named Birdie, is a 7-month-old Pit Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Terrier mix. The Humane Society said Pumpkin's story began with heartbreak but blossomed into hope. Pumpkin's mom was abandoned at the Humane Society while in active labor. The pup and her two siblings were safely born inside, 'where they were surrounded by warmth and love.' She was later adopted after being raised in a foster home with her mother. Jolene, now named Eileen, is a 7-month-old American Pit Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Terrier mix. According to the Humane Society, Jolene was found as a tiny 8-week-old stray, and her back legs were completely paralyzed. Jolene received a special set of wheels that gave her 'the freedom to move, play, and experience the joy of being a puppy,' the Humane Society said. One of the Humane Society veterinarians who had cared for the pup from the beginning adopted Jolene. 'Her story is a beautiful reminder of the power of compassion, determination, and the life-changing impact of adoption,' the Humane Society said. Every year in February the annual Puppy Bowl brings national awareness to pet adoption. The Puppy Bowl will take place on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. EST. You can watch it on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Discovery+ or Max. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Local dogs set to play in 2025 Puppy Bowl
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Puppy Bowl is back with a few furry participants from the Miami Valley. The competition calls attention to pet overpopulation in communities around the country. The Humane Society of Greater Dayton sent three puppies to New York City to represent Dayton in the National Puppy Bowl, raising awareness for local animals in need of adoption. Zinnia, Pumpkin and Jolene will bring the spirit of the Miami Valley to the Puppy Bowl in their own unique ways on Team Ruff and Team Fluff. The Puppy Bowl National Competition will feature 142 dogs this year, from animal shelters across the nation. The annual event aims to encourage families to adopt animals that currently need loving homes, rather than shopping from dog breeders. 'We have shelters throughout the country that have animals that need homes. And so these puppies represented Dayton,' said Brian Weltge, president and CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. The local puppies also have stories of overcoming adversity. Pumpkin and Zinnia were both abandoned as young puppies and rescued by the shelter. Jolene was found at eight weeks old with her back legs completely paralyzed. Now, she enjoys wheels that allow the freedom of movement. 'But one in particular actually was a paraplegic. We sent a dog that had paralysis in the back legs and super sweet dog,' said Weltge. The shelter reports that all three of these puppies have been adopted, but there are lots of other furry friends in need of homes. Watch the Puppy Bowl at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9 on Animal Planet and select streaming services to cheer our Dayton dogs on. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
