“Great American Rescue Bowl” Returns to the Gridiron Sunday, More Heartfelt Rescue Stories Than Ever Before, Hosted by Beth Stern

Great American Media and North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, announced the network’s 3rd annual “Great American Rescue Bowl,” a two-hour Original Special, will once again take the field on Super Sunday, February 9, 2025 (12PM – 2PM ET, encore 2PM – 4PM ET) to showcase beautiful pets who have been saved through pet adoption. Once again, “Great American Rescue Bowl” is hosted by author and animal activist, Beth Stern, who has fostered more than 2,000 pets over years. Joining the cast are commentators, on-air personalities and screenwriters, Taylor Kalupa and Masey McClain. “Great American Rescue Bowl” streams, on February 10, exclusively on Pure Flix.

North Shore Animal League America is actively working with its shelter partners in California in response to the recent tragic wildfires. For pets who are microchipped, and in the shelter, owners are being contacted. Many local shelter partners have pets available to be fostered or adopted. Tax deductible donations are requested to continue the critical hands-on care being provided and to bring displaced and homeless animals to safety and provide transport to other states for animals that have been relinquished by their owners. To find the shelter near you and/or to donate go to animalleague.org.

“I have been honored to work with North Shore Animal League America for two decades in our shared mission to find homes for tens of thousands of shelter pets,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Our original specials, like ‘Great American Rescue Bowl‘ are uplifting and fun for the entire family and have contributed to changes in cultural norms related to how we find a new pet. I am grateful society has shifted how we think of shelter pets, though I never forget that until the shelters are empty there is always work to be done on behalf of America’s homeless pets,” Abbott concluded.

“North Shore Animal League America is deeply grateful to Great American Media for enabling us to be the voice for homeless animals,” said Joanne Yohannan, SVP, Operations, North Shore Animal League. “They help us shine a light on the rescue work we do, nationally and locally, to save lives while supporting our commitment to rescue, nurture, adopt, and educate. We are excited for people to tune into the Great American Rescue Bowl to see the inspiring, transformative stories of animals overcoming adversity and finding their happily ever-after’s with just the right balance of cuteness, passion, and fun.”

“Great American Rescue Bowl 2025” features more heartwarming, heartfelt stories than ever before, including the successful adoption of three of Animal League America’s longest-living senior feline residents to a new forever home TOGETHER. The adoption of these senior cats is the bedrock of what Animal League stands for, to care for and nurture shelter pets until the day each goes to a new forever home no matter how long the search takes.

“Great American Rescue Bowl” showcases the nation’s passion and commitment to rescuing animals. Every year, an estimated 1.5 million homeless pets are euthanized. Since 2013, Original Specials like “Kitten Bowl,” now “Great American Rescue Bowl,” through a partnership with AnimalLeague.org and its partners, have aided in the adoption of more than 100,000 pets.

About Great American Media:

Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, and Great American Faith & Living. As the flagship linear TV network, Great American Family features original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and classic series that celebrate faith, family, and country. Great American Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that inspires, uplifts, and entertains with content that you can confidently stream with the entire family. Other platforms include Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion to Great American Family that celebrates faith, family, and country every day and every season; Great American Adventures and Pure Flix TV, FAST channels (free ad-supporting streaming TV). Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices.

About North Shore Animal League America®

Over the past 80 years since its founding, North Shore Animal League America has saved more than 1.2 million lives. As the world’s largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization, we understand that a rescue isn’t complete until each animal is placed into a loving home. Our innovative programs provide education to reduce animal cruelty and advance standards in animal welfare. We reach across the country to rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, unwanted litters, commercial breeding facilities, natural disasters, and other emergencies and find them permanent, loving homes. AnimalLeague.org