Dear Patch Readers,
We've spent the last month getting to know a lot of great dogs (and a lot of great dog owners), but now it's down to the final five.
Back in mid-June, we asked readers of more than 50 Patch sites in Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey to submit and vote on nominees for the title of Top Dog in their towns.
The local winners then faced off in regional contests that stretched all the way from the Lehigh Valley down to South Jersey.
Meet the winners of those regional Top Dog contests:
- Kadey and Bailey, from Bala Cynwyd, Pa.
- Jazz, from Gloucester, N.J.
- , from Northampton, Pa.
- Bree, from South Whitehall, Pa.
One of these entrants will be named the Greater Philadelphia Patch Top Dog and win our grand prize package: A professional photo shoot at their home and a $250 gift card to PetSmart, as well as a gift basket compliments of local business in Hatboro. The basket includes dog treats, a dog toy and a candle.
Which one takes the grand prize home is up to you. Voting runs through this week, and the winner will be announced Monday, July 30.
May the Patchiest dog win!
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We couldn't agree more at Patch, which is why you will be seeing bad actors getting their comments deleted on sight, accounts suspended and whatever other measures we have to take. Awesome readers who would never do this: Please help by flagging any comment like that. Enough and it automatically gives you guys the deleting power. I'd hate to close or pre-moderate comments, but that's an option too. Thank you! My direct email is kathleen@patch.com for anything you need.
I cannot understand that when this contest began it was with such fun and friendly people, at least in my area and then it became a heartless sounding board for a few. I cannot understand why there were cruel comments made. It is sad. You are correct. All these dogs in the finals deserve the title of Top Dog. That is what they are.
Every single pet here is a winner. Every single pet NOT here is also a winner. We love them all. They deserve our devotion and love. After all, we need them, not the other way around. Peace
And yes - congrats to all of the finalists!