Darby, a flop-eared Jack Russell mix from Operation Kindness has bested 80 rescue puppies from shelters across the United States and Puerto Rico for a starting position in Animal Planet’s PUPPY BOWL XII. Darby is also one of 49 grid iron contenders competing for the famed title of BISSEL MVP (Most Valuable Puppy). The adoption extravaganza premieres Sunday, February 7 from 2-3 PM and repeats all day and night until 2 AM.