Comedian Matt Rife was back performing in Des Moines recently and surprised his fans with an exclusive puppy cuddle session courtesy of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.
The stand-up star performed at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on June 8 during a stop on his "Matt Rife: Stay Golden Tour" and had the ARL provide several puppies for VIP ticket holders before the show.
"The puppies enjoyed lots of cuddles from VIP ticket holders, then got to go backstage and hang out with Matt!" A social media post from the ARL read. "They had a great time getting love and giving kisses, and one pup even dozed off in Matt’s arms."
This isn't the first time the ARL has had its animals requested by a touring act. Last October, Grammy Award-winning singer Chappel Roan got to hang out with six of the ARL's kittens before a show in Council Bluffs.
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You can book 30-minute cuddle sessions with adoptable cats and dogs at the ARL's website.
Who is comedian Matt Rife?
Rife, 30, has sold out theatres and arenas globally as a stand-up comedian, with several of his specials streaming on Netflix. He's gone viral in Iowa before for befriending Des Moines' "hot mom" Christina Reeder.
