There is a tremendous large recreation developing, and we’re not speaking concerning the Tremendous Bowl … dozens of puppies will face off within the nineteenth annual Pet Bowl and it is all for an ideal trigger!!!

Dan Schachner — the 12-year Pet Bowl “Ruff-eree” — joined “TMZ Dwell” Thursday, and whereas we love Dan, we’re largely thrilled that we acquired a go to from some furry and cute reps for the upcoming recreation. Yeah, we’re suckers for puppies, however these got here on a mission.

Dan tells us, the occasion is all about elevating consciousness for rescuing canines … as a result of shelter animals can be competing Sunday for the Lombarky Trophy. This yr, greater than 122 four-legged mates will play for both Staff Ruff or Staff Fluff … they usually hail from 67 totally different rescues and shelters throughout the nation.

Search for stars like Tailen Hurts, Jimmy Kibble, and Josh Allenhound — repping for Buffalo, in fact — come recreation day. Heck, they even acquired Tom Barky to come back outta retirement!!!

Dan says there is a ton of pets who want properties, and that quantity solely elevated when of us returned to work after the pandemic.

This yr’s bowl is tremendous particular … 11 pups with particular wants can be featured. And it is the primary time ever a canine from Dominica, West Indies will compete in addition to a doggy from a Native American animal org.

Should you’re extra of a cat individual, there’s even a kitty halftime present that includes cats from 3 totally different shelters.