Proud pet parents from all over the Valley responded to our Facebook shout-out for entries in this year's Cutest Pet Contest. While we found it a daunting task to narrow the field, we enjoyed the deliberations very much.
How about a round of “a-paws” for all of the winners?
The Top 3 Pets Chosen by LVS Readers
LOUIS
(pronounced “Louie”)
Age: 1
Owner: Judy Reinford, Allentown
Pet's Nickname: Lou Lou
Breed: Tri-color Pomeranian
Louis' Unique Characteristics: Louis is super-kind, loving and very agile. Mom Judy says he's also a good listener.
SUKI
Age: 8 months
Owner: Tara Webber, Northampton
Breed: Shih Tzu
Suki's Unique Characteristics: She loves to ride in the front seat of her mommy's convertible on her blanket with the top down. She also has a habit of making her mom smile even on the worst days.
photo by pooch smooch photography
MILA
Age: 1Owners: Jennifer and Brian Crosby, HellertownBreed: Siberian HuskyMila's Unique Characteristic: Mila is an affectionate smoocher who loves to give kisses.
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VAIDEN
Age: 5Owner: Amanda Brown, EmmausPet's Nickname: “Mon”Breed: Mix of Maine Coon and Tabby (The vet's best guess.)Vaiden's Unique Characteristic: He meows to go outside and sit in the sunshine.
HANK
(Official name is “Hank the Tank”)
Age: 2
Owners: Mae Ann and Michael Pasquale, Orefield
Pet's Nickname: Hanky, Tanker, Diesel
Breed: English Bulldog
Hank's Unique Characteristics: Hank wiggles his butt like a hula dancer when he is happy. He thinks he is tiny lap dog and tries to squeeze into the tightest spots. Forget about personal space when you are around him—your space is his space.
BEAR
(Official name is “Bear Fritz Grim”)
Age: 7
Owner: Samantha Grim, Whitehall
Breed: Rottweiler
Bear Fritz's Unique Characteristic: Bear, or the “King of Beasts,” loves to lie on his throne so he can oversee his kingdom.
Each winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Chaar and a $25 gift certificate to Dining Dog & Friends!
