​By: greenwichfreepress | February 17, 2025

The youth committee from the Tamil Center Stamford recently made a stop at Lucky Dog Refuge in Stamford to drop off items the group collected to support the shelter, including dog crates, beds and cleaning products.
A highlight of the visit was getting to see some of the dogs that volunteers were walking.

The group’s mentor and chair, Kosalai Mohan explained that the youth group, comprised of enthusiastic middle and high school students, is part of the non-profit Tamil Center Stamford that serves the Tamil-speaking diaspora from the southern state of India.
The volunteers recently concluded a successful food and coat drive, and after sorting and packing them for distribution, they made drop-offs at four local organizations.
On Friday, which happened to be Valentine’s Day, the youth group made four stops: Person to Person in Darien with winter coats, hats and mittens; Kids in Crisis with food items; Goodwill with boots, shoes and reusable water bottles; and Lucky Dog Refuge.
​More information on Tamil Center Stamford Inc is also available online.

News 12 Staff | Feb 10, 2025, 8:06 AM

​If your NFL team didn't make the Super Bowl, there was no need to fret; there was another game with some local competitors to cheer for.
Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl featured six dogs from rescues in Connecticut, providing plenty of tail-wagging action and playful competition.
The annual Puppy Bowl included over 140 rescue dogs, split into Team Ruff and Team Fluff.
Lucky Dog Refuge, which contributed two of the canine athletes, hosted a watch party last night in Stamford.
In a display of canine athleticism and spirit, Team Fluff emerged victorious, securing the coveted "Lombarky" trophy.

Marissa Alter Feb 6, 2025, 5:30 PM
Two of Lucky Dog's pups are on the roster for Team Ruff, going paw-to-paw with Team Fluff for the Vince “Lombarky” trophy.

If your NFL team didn't make the Super Bowl, there's still some local competitors you can root for on Sunday. Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XXI will feature six dogs from rescues in Western Connecticut. For the third year, the cutest clash in sports runs through Lucky Dog Refuge in Stamford.

“As we like to say, it's the big game. The Super Bowl is just the little game afterwards,” said Kirstin Mende, co-founder and CEO of Lucky Dog Refuge.

Two of Lucky Dog's pups are on the roster for Team Ruff, going paw-to-paw with Team Fluff for the Vince “Lombarky” trophy.

Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Posted Fri, Jan 17, 2025 at 3:26 pm ET

STAMFORD, CT — Ahead of the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, two rescue dogs from Stamford, Clark and Vivian, will compete for Team Ruff in Puppy Bowl XXI, the annual televised call-to-adoption event that features over 100 rescue puppies from various shelters around the country.
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But the road to puppy gridiron glory for Clark and Vivian, who represent Lucky Dog Refuge, the nonprofit animal rescue and shelter based at 36 Pulaski St. in Stamford, was not easy.
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"They fought hard to be here, and we fought really hard for them to be here," Lucky Dog Refuge CEO and founder Kirstin Mende told Patch.

When/How to Watch the Puppy Bowl: The 21st Puppy Bowl (a call-to-adoption television event) returns on Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 PM ET/11:00 AM PT, and will be simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max and discovery+.

Fundraiser/Watch Party: Lucky Dog Refuge will be hosting a “tail-gate” party to watch the big game at the New York Comedy Club Stamford on February 9, 2025, from 1:30 pm to 5 pm. Supporters can bring their own dogs to enjoy the game, meet the stars of the show, win exciting raffle prizes, and meet a few of our adoptable dogs as well. There will be a cash bar and snacks for purchase. Tickets are $20 and funds will benefit Lucky Dogs in need.  https://stamford.newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/puppy-bowl 
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Clark and Vivian Game Highlights: Keep an eye out for Clark and Vivian who are participants in this year’s Puppy Bowl!
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