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📸 | Texans Pup meets his forever family

The Houston Texans and Kroger, in collaboration with America's VetDogs, helped train Texans Pup Kirby to be placed with a deserving veteran with disabilities. In December, Kirby finally met his match: 34-year Army Vet Kevin Bittenbender.

A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Michelle C. Watson/© 2022 HOUSTON TEXANS
A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
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A Dec 18, 2022 image from the Regular Season week 15 game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

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