Did you know Tuesday is National Best Friends Day?

The Puppy Bowl is back for its 16th year and is unleashing more dogs than ever — 96 adorable rescue pups from 61 shelters will rep teams Fluff and Ruff on the field. According to pet experts Best Friends, missing limbs can lead dogs to feel vulnerable and have difficulty balancing on slippery surfaces. Paprika the Chihuahua mixAnimal PlanetPaprika is a spunky little guy playing for team Ruff. He is hearing impaired, but that won't stop him from putting his best paw forward for team Ruff! Feeding equipment must be used to make sure these lovable pups receive adequate nutrition when they're young, according to Best Friends.