People.comLifestylePetsMeet the 10 Finalists Competing for the World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Crown — and Vote for a Winner
After reviewing these amazing entries and reading how rescue dogs have changed lives, PEOPLE has narrowed the expansive entry pool to 10 furry finalists. It is now up to animal lovers to help decide which of the Top 10 pups should be crowned World’s Cutest Rescue Dog — just like the past winners above,Lamb ChopandHeaven.
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Read on below to learn more about the ten finalists, and cast a vote for your favorite rescue dog. Voting is open from Aug. 31 through Sept. 28 atpeople.com/rescuedogcontest.
Worlds cutest dogCredit: Cynthia Lynn
Worlds cutest dog
Credit: Cynthia Lynn
Like 2021’s winner,Heaven the smiling dogpictured with owner Jackie Rakers above, the Grand Prize Winner will receive:
A custom photoshootA feature in PEOPLE Magazine and on People.comA year’s supply of dog food from the PEDIGREE® brandA $1,000 donation to the pet rescue organization of the winner’s choice
Cutest Rescue Dogs
Abbey, 5
Abbey gave birth to six puppies before being adopted.
Gizmo, 1
This loving pug mix enjoys hiking in the Rocky Mountains.
Gordon, 11
Panda, 5
Panda, a Pomeranian mix, loves playing on the beach.
Merle, 8
Merle’s family calls him the Ryan Reynolds of the dog world.
Winnie, 5
Found in an abandoned house, she has comforted her owner in hard times.
Koda, 9
Nicknamed the “Canine Yoda,” Koda helped his owner overcome her fear of dogs.
Minkus, 2
His family fell in love with his unique look and personality.
Mugsy, 5
“A unicorn among dogs” is how his family describes this Pekingese and pug mix.
Tiny Tim, 14
Left at a shelter with a broken leg, he inspired his owner to become a vet.
source: people.com
