The Pack is an upcoming reality show on Amazon Prime Video that you never realized you needed until now. It’s like The Amazing Race, only with dogs! In fact, the best part is that every dog-and-human duo is playing to raise money for the organization of their choice.
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and her dog Lucy are the hosts of the show. They will follow the journeys of 12 humans and their loyal dogs. The teams will go through a series of challenges around the world together.
The pair with the strongest bond will be crowned the winners. The champions will take home $500,000 and $250,000 will be donated to the organization they’re competing for. So, you get to watch adorable dogs compete to help other animals and humans in need! Let’s meet the 12 human contestants and their furry friends.
#1 – Dixie and Brian Calvert
Dixie the 5-year-old Bluetick Coonhound is a deer-tracking dog and a therapy dog for veterans. Brian says she’s also known as “Dixie the Praying Dog” because he taught her how to bow down to look like she’s praying. He has also taught her how to say “thank you” to veterans on command.
Dixie and Brian are from Camby, Indiana. For half of the week, Brian drives semi-trucks, but when he’s not doing that, he takes Dixie to events where she can bring smiles to veterans, kids, and anyone else who needs cheering up. They’re playing for the Central Indiana K9 Association.
#2 – Gryffin and Chelsey Lowe
Chesley met her dog Gryffin when she was only a puppy. Now, the two are inseparable, and they currently live in Newport Beach, California. Gryffin even gets to come to work with Chelsey, where they teach yoga classes together.
Gryffin loves going on adventures and being active. The sweet pup enjoys surfing, paddleboarding, and even playing volleyball with her mom. This duo is playing for the Animal Welfare Institute.
#3 – Kepo and Chisum Joe Johnson
Chisum first brought Kepo home in 2017 to provide companionship for his older dog. Sadly, his older dog has passed away since then, but Chisum and Kepo developed a strong bond despite their loss.
Kepo is an incredibly intelligent dog. Chisum has trained his furry friend as a tracking dog, which has given them plenty of opportunities to bond further. After a long stressful day as a firefighter, Chisum is always happy to come home and spend quality time with his best friend. These two are playing for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
#4 – Allister and Daniel Reese
When Daniel rescued Allister four years ago, he said he just happened to be in the right place at the right time. After all, Allister turned out to be the perfect pup for him, and now the two of them are best friends.
Daniel says that Allister is always excited to see what new adventures are around the corner. The proud dog dad gets so much love and happiness from his little dog, and he wants to share that with the world. That’s why these two are playing for Habitat for Humanity.
#5 – Charlie and Donna Modafferi
Donna and Charlie the Schnauzer/Poodle mix currently live in New York City. Charlie joined Donna’s family in 2016, and he fit in right away, brining her endless amounts of joy.
This duo believes in love at first sight. That’s because she fell in love with Charlie the first time she saw his photo online. Somehow, she just knew it was meant to be. Donna and Charlie are playing for Pet Partners.
#6 – Snow and Joshua White
It’s difficult to miss Snow the Poodle’s brightly colored coat. Her dad loves grooming his 3-year-old pup and giving her different styles along the way. Of course, the lovely Poodle enjoys posing for photoshoots afterward too.
Josh says that Snow loves all the attention that her unique styles give her. She always wants to spend as much time with her dad as possible. This duo is playing for No-Kill Los Angeles.
#7 – Chance and Linh Iacona
Linh was devastated after the loss of her senior rescue dog. But after giving it some time, she decided to open up her heart and save another dog in need. That’s when she found Chance.
She first spotted Chance on PetFinder, where she discovered that he had been homeless and wandering the streets of Kentucky. She ended up driving 8 hours to his foster home in Pennsylvania, and she gladly adopted him. Now, Linh is giving Chance the best life possible in Brooklyn. They are playing for Pet Rescue Pilots.
#8 – Ace and Mark LeBlanc
Mark is a mechanical engineer and professional photographer, but he also likes to set aside plenty of time to exercise. He wanted a dog who could match his active lifestyle, and Ace the now 10-year-old Border Collie was the perfect fit.
This duo loves going on adventures together in Salt Lake City, Utah. They always spend time outside, which includes activities like rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking, and running. They’ve chosen to play for Best Friends Animal Society.
#9 – Duchess and Lucy Riles
Lucy decided to adopt Duchess when the pup was only 4 months old. She already had a toddler and a baby, but she was ready to take in another family member. Now, Lucy has four kids and two dogs, so life is always busy in her home. Duchess loves playing fetch over and over again with her loving family members.
Even though Duchess is the rescue dog, Lucy would argue that Duchess is the one who rescued her. The now 8-year-old black Lab has provided so much love and support for Lucy’s family, especially during difficult times. Duchess and Lucy are playing for Paws with a Cause.
#10 – Derby and Kioni “Kentucky” Russell Gallahue
Derby’s first family had been unable to care for him, so Kentucky happily took the pup in. Kentucky helped show the dog how amazing life could be, and he taught him plenty of new tricks along the way. Now, the duo is often seen with their matching blue mohawks.
Kentucky and Derby love going on adventures together, including surfing and riding on motorcycles. This proud dog dad is extremely grateful for Derby because the loyal dog helped him through hard times as he started his new life in San Diego. They’re playing for the Helen Woodward Animal Center.
#11 – Jax and Vania Zuniga
Like most Golden Retrievers, 3-year-old Jax is goofy and incredibly loyal. He always sticks right by Vania’s side, unless there happens to be a squirrel passing by.
Vania and Jax love spending time outside, especially soaking up sun at the beach. Wherever they go, Jax brings a smile to everyone’s faces. These two are playing for Paws for Life K9 Rescue.
#12 – Bozley and Mitra Najibeh Yosri
Bozley and Mitra have been inseparable for 9 years. The loyal pup has been by Mitra’s side for every big change in her life, including her big move from Utah to Los Angeles. In fact, Bozley’s unconditional love is what inspires Mitra to always follow her dreams.
This duo’s favorite activities are cuddling at home and hiking at Eagle Rock together. Bozley and Mitra are overjoyed to have each other in their lives, and they even have two cats in their family as well. They are playing for Grand Paws Rescue.
Which one of these lucky pups will you be cheering for? They all look like winners, and they’ll probably work hard to help raise money for their charities. If you have Amazon Prime Video, don’t forget to check out the premier of The Pack on November 20th, 2020!
H/T: people.com
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