2013 Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet: What You Need to Know

The ninth annual Puppy Bowl will air just before Super Bowl XLVII. Check out the cuteness on Animal Planet from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Puppy Bowl IX will feature puppies from Virginia-based Bonnie Blue Rescue and other organizations.

The event will feature 35 puppies, plus hedgehog cheerleaders, a super-slow Cute Cam, a puppy hot tub for the athletes to rest their sore muscles, and a kitty halftime show.

You can follow @MeeptheBird on Twitter for behind-the-scenes info, too.

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Watch previous Puppy Bowl highlights (Animal Planet)