Nevada SPCA Pup to Represent Las Vegas in Puppy Bowl XXII

Dumpling, a rescue dog from the Nevada SPCA, will be part of Team Fluff in the annual Puppy Bowl event.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:47pm

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Dumpling, a puppy from the Nevada SPCA, has been selected to represent the state of Nevada on Team Fluff for the upcoming Puppy Bowl XXII. The annual event, which features rescue dogs from across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands, will be the biggest Puppy Bowl yet with 150 participating pups.

Why it matters

The Puppy Bowl is a popular televised event that showcases the incredible potential of shelter and rescue dogs, encouraging viewers to consider adopting from local animal shelters when looking to add a furry friend to their family.

The details

Dumpling, a pup from the Nevada SPCA, will be one of the 150 rescue dogs competing in Puppy Bowl XXII on February 8, 2026. The three-hour event will feature dogs from 72 different shelters across the country, with Dumpling representing the state of Nevada on Team Fluff.

  • Puppy Bowl XXII will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Nevada SPCA

A local animal shelter and rescue organization located in Las Vegas, Nevada that is dedicated to finding forever homes for abandoned and surrendered pets.

Dumpling

A puppy from the Nevada SPCA who has been selected to represent the state of Nevada on Team Fluff for Puppy Bowl XXII.

Lori Heeren

The Executive Director of the Nevada SPCA.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to represent our great state of Nevada once again at Puppy Bowl 2026. This event highlights how incredible shelter dogs are and encourages our community to look to shelters and rescues first when considering adding a new dog or puppy to their family.”

— Lori Heeren, Executive Director, Nevada SPCA

What’s next

Puppy Bowl XXII will air on television on Sunday, February 8, 2026, where viewers can tune in to watch Dumpling and the other rescue dogs compete.

The takeaway

The Puppy Bowl is an annual event that showcases the amazing potential of shelter and rescue dogs, inspiring more people to consider adopting their next furry friend from a local animal shelter like the Nevada SPCA.