The big game is just days away! But who cares about the Giants and Patriots . . . we're talking the Puppy Bowl! The 8th annual Animal Planet special features shelter puppies -- all available for adoption -- playing inside a model stadium with every sniff, bark and accident chronicled by commentators. Similar to that other matchup down the dial, the players take a break halfway through the action and cede the stage to different performers: an extravaganza better known as the Kitty Half-Time Show.

Head over to Yahoo! Shine Pets to check out the 2012 lineup, which includes a Dachshund pup named Peter and a Catahoula Mix called Sweetie Pie!

Sweetie Pie:

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