With almost 300 entries and nearly 15,000 votes, one thing should be very clear: The Valley loves its pets! Most humans press “share” on photos of their furry friends, hoping the “likes” will roll in, but these pups have officially earned real bragging rights—they’re Style-certified! While each of them range in breed, age, hobby and hometown, they all have one very important thing in common: a couldn’t-be-cuter face!
1st Place: Lilah
Eileen Gromlowicz | Nazareth
Nickname: Lala Breed: Pit Bull Age: 6 years old Favorite Food: Brewscuits (Locally made dog treats made from spent home brew grains) Favorite Activity: Chasing tennis balls, especially with her elderly friends
Lilah was orphaned at less than two weeks old. She now works as a Registered Therapy Dog. She visits local schools, nursing homes, adult daycare facilities and homebound seniors weekly. She also helps educate the public by attending community events and working with local Scouting troops. She has her very own Facebook page, Life with Lilah, with over 7,000 friends, and an Instagram account @life_with_lilah.
2nd Place: Emmie
Susan Strisofsky | Northampton
Nickname: Little One Breed: French Bulldog Age: 8 years old Favorite Food: Fresh carrots Favorite Activity: Helping her mom educate people about French Bulldog Rescue Network at local Lehigh Valley dog events
Emmie was rescued from a puppy mill at the age of five. When she came home, she was shy and fearful of people. Within months, she transformed into a playful little pup that loves car rides, squeaker toys and, most of all, doggie fashion.
3rd Place: Paisley
Sean Millard | Hellertown
Nickname: Pay Pay and Pawsley Breed: Labrador Retriever Age: 2 years old Favorite Food: Pizza and Ham and Cheese Calzones Favorite Activity: Snuggling and watching Animal Planet
Paisley has some of the largest paws her humans have ever seen on any Labrador. Her favorite pastime is hanging with her sister and littermate, Daisy, and her kitty-brother, Simba. She is one of the calmest, sweetest girls you will ever meet!
4th Place: Shelby
Rachel & Corey Edelman | Walnutport
Nickname: Welby Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi Age: 3 years old Favorite Food: Peanut butter Favorite Activity: Barking at animals, especially horses, on the TV
She has one eye, and is able to recognize commercials with animals in them by sound before seeing the TV screen.
5th Place: Madeline
Vincent Boyle & Jarrod Yuskauskas | Allentown
Full Name: Madeline Kahn Boyle-Yuskauskas Nickname: Madi Breed: Sheltie Shepherd Age: 4 years old Favorite Food: For breakfast, Madi enjoys eggs and toast, and for dinner, she enjoys ground beef or turkey with rice, or boiled chicken and rice mixed with a little bit of dry food. She is ‘particular;’ if not done to her liking, you may get ‘chopped’ Favorite Activity: Nature walks, lawn gymnastics and ‘Madi’cations with Gramma and Grampa
Avid squirrel hunter, Frosty Paws connoisseur, dedicated fashionista, ‘Gladis Kravitz’ impersonator, adventure seeker, world’s best hugger and an all-around independent, strong woman!
6th Place: Fenway
Marcy McKinney & Greg Buragino | Fogelsville
Nickname: Bubba Breed: American Cocker Spaniel Age: 9 years old Favorite Food: Bacon and eggs Favorite Activity: Playing fetch and chasing squirrels
Fenway is a cuddler and he’s always ready to give you a high five! He loves following his humans’ three-year-old granddaughter, Natalie, and watching her play.
7th Place: Sadie
Jim & Jess Slifer | Easton
Nickname: Little Pumpkin Breed: Morkie Age: 3 years old Favorite Food: Broccoli Favorite Activity: Bouncing around chasing leaves in the breeze
Sadie is such a social butterfly! She loves making friends at the IronPigs dog night baseball games and at the drive-in movies!
8th Place: Mindy
Mark & Kelly Chando | Easton
Nickname: Mindy Pie, Mindy Pop, Mindy Lou and Nugget Breed: Pugalier: A mix between a Pug and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Age: 2 years old Favorite Food: Grain-free dog food mixed with rotisserie chicken and cooked carrots Favorite Activity: Long walks at Jacobsburg Park, chasing squirrels and licking your face
When she looks at you with those distinct eyebrows, you can’t help but fall in love. She’s curious and energetic, but always gentle and affectionate. And if you walk by the house, chances are you will find her perched up on the couch looking out the window. She’s always on neighborhood watch!
9th Place: Luna
Joe & Aurora Brunovsky | Bethlehem
Nickname: Luna Tuna Breed: Pitsky (Husky/Pit Mix) Age: 10 months old Favorite Food: Sticks and frozen peanut butter Kong Favorite Activity: Cuddling, Zoomies, chasing her tail and visiting all her friends at the Monocacy Dog Park
Luna was adopted from the local rescue, Logan’s Heroes. She’s been extremely affectionate from the start, loves giving kisses and has a kind spirit. Her most unique characteristic has to be her pointy ears. As a puppy they flopped over, but once she came to her fur-ever home, they stood straight up!
10th Place: Phantom
Matthew Kamont & Bradley Wilson | Palmer Township
Nickname: Phandsom Breed: Cavapoo (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle) Age: 2 years old Favorite Food: Cheese Favorite Activity: Chewing toys, running outside, playing with big brother, Bentley, and big sister, Carrera
Likes to smile at his daddies when he’s been caught misbehaving or when he’s overwhelmed with joy! He also likes to jump four to five feet in the air when he has to go outside or when he’s trying to grab a treat.
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