‘American Rescue Dog Show’ Adds Paula Abdul, Leslie Jordan, Yvette Nicole Brown as Guest Judges (TV News Roundup)
variety.comPaula Abdul, Leslie Jordan and Yvette Nicole Brown as celebrity “ex-paw-t” judges, ABC announced Thursday.The show features rescued pups from around the country as they “strut their fluff” and compete for a series of titles, including best in underbite, best in snoring, best in belly rubs and more.
For each winning dog in the seven categories, a $10,000 donation will be made by Petco Love to a local animal welfare organization.
Each category winner will compete for the title of best in rescue, which will culminate in a $100,000 donation.“During these challenging times, animals have never had such an important impact on our wellbeing,” said “Animal Rescue Dog Show” creator and executive director Michael Levitt. “Now more than ever, it’s time to give rescue dogs their moment in the spotlight.
The cuteness overload on this show is going to be off the charts and I can’t wait to show America just how special rescue dogs are and the profound ways they enhance our lives when we make them part of our family.” Rob Riggle and Joe Tessitore host the competition special, with ESPN’s Monica McNutt as sideline correspondent.
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