DENVER - Feb. 6, 2026 - Denver International Airport (DEN) and Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) have teamed up once again for DEN's annual Puppy Bowl. The event featured seven precious puppies that are up for adoption and streamed live on the DEN Facebook page.

"We are delighted to collaborate with Denver Animal Shelter on DEN's annual Puppy Bowl," DEN Senior Vice President of Global Communications, Marketing and Customer Experience Stacey Stegman said. "As the nation gears up for the big game, we're thrilled to celebrate our own big game-the 10th anniversary of this heartwarming tradition. Over the past decade, the Puppy Bowl has created one-of-a-kind, memorable experiences for our passengers while helping adorable puppies find their forever homes."

DAS is Denver's open-admission shelter, which means it takes in every lost and abandoned animal that comes through its doors. The shelter provides free, after-hours animal kennels, where community members can safely leave a stray or surrendered pet. DAS also includes Denver Animal Protection (DAP), the city's animal welfare and enforcement team. DAP officers provide around-the-clock animal rescue and protection services.

"Participating in DEN's Puppy Bowl is a true touchdown for animal welfare! Events like this shine a spotlight on the pets in our care who are waiting for loving homes," Denver Animal Shelter Director Melanie Sobel said. "As the Denver area's safety-net shelter, we welcome the most vulnerable animals, and right now, they're coming through our doors in record numbers. Showcasing these incredible pets reminds our community of the joy, love and companionship adoption brings."

The puppies featured today at DEN will be available for adoption on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 8 at DAS, located at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO, 80223.

The Denver Animal Shelter's other animals available for adoption can be found on their website: DenverAnimalShelter.org.

See the action from today's event on social media using #DENPuppyBowl. Click here to see the live stream.

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