SOUTH BEND — Rhett, an 8-month-old basset hound from Mishawaka, won the Animal Planet Pupularity Playoffs, the channel announced Friday afternoon via a post on Facebook.
When voting closed Thursday evening, Rhett led with 56% of votes. The Facebook post didn’t say by what margin he beat Rupaw, a Boston terrier from Smyrna, Georgia.
“All ears and spirit, Rhett won the hearts of the #PuppyBowl fans,” Animal Planet said in the announcement.
Rhett is currently in foster care through Mishawaka’s Homeward Bound shelter.
As The Tribune previously reported, at 2 p.m., Sunday Feb. 8, Rhett will play in the annual Animal Planet Puppy Bowl XXII on Team Fluff.
Will Rhett help bring home the Lombarky trophy?
How to watch
Watch Rhett play live on the following streaming channels:
● Animal Planet
● Discovery
● TBS
● truTV
● HBO Max
● discovery+
Email Tribune staff writer Juliane Balog at jbalog@usatodayco.com.
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Reporting by Juliane Balog , South Bend Tribune / South Bend Tribune
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