In April, 350 local pets were entered into our annual pet contest, with each of their owners vying for the most votes. These are the 10 (and their siblings) that came out on top, receiving the most love from Style readers. Read on to find out what makes these pups, two cats and a goat so special.
Want to give back to the pets in our community?
Consider donating pet food and supplies during the month of June!
For every entry into the pet contest, American Fence & Flag donated $1 to the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley. For the month of June, food donations for the Animal Food Bank will be accepted at American Fence & Flag. Check out their Chewy wish list at afblv.com.
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Taggert
844 • Rottweiler, 3 ½
"Taggert is the sixth Rottweiler we have raised. He is a loving, gentle and goofy Rottweiler. He is always trying to catch airplanes and helicopters while running and leaping around in the yard. He enjoys long walks in the neighborhood and loves to go for truck rides. He gives ridiculously slobbery kisses when the girls come to visit. He has separation anxiety when we need to leave the house but he’s growing out of it. All in all, it might be time to get a puppy Rottweiler as a playmate.”
—Fred Williams
Presley
710 • American Eskimo/Shetland Sheepdog, 9
"Presley is our angel sent by God and the purest soul in our lives. This majestic therapy dog has brightened people’s days and lifted spirits throughout the Lehigh Valley. Presley makes our life infinitely better and we love having him by our side.”
—The Azar Family
TJ
648 • Domestic Shorthair, 22
"TJ has lived at the hospital for 18 years after his owners relinquished him because they were no longer able to care for him. The original plan had been to find him a family/home of his own, but he loved being a hospital cat. During the day, he has open access to anywhere in the hospital and can even be found strolling into exam rooms to greet clients.”
—HanoverView Animal Hospital
Fever & Zuko
404 • Bernese Mountain Dogs, 2 & 1
"Fever and Zuko are a wonderful reminder to remember the bigger picture in life. Whether it’s coming home from work, waking up or just being in an off-mood, the pups are always so happy and have a smile on their faces when they see us. It’s hard not to think that they possess some sort of magic or special energy. We are so grateful for the constant smile on our faces from these two.”
— Kayte Cesare & Joseph Volpe
Presley
374 • Yorkshire Terrier, 10 months
"Presley came from a small breeder in Ohio. He loves to jump up on the chair and look out the window waiting for the girls to get off the bus and greets them at the door with a whole lot of kisses.”
—Christopher and Lisa Mathur
Hannah & Basil
371 • Doxipoo, 8 | Maltipoo, 8
"Hannah and Basil are incredibly special to our family because they have taught us to wake up with enthusiasm for life, love unconditionally and always end the day with a treat. They are thrilled to be part of the June issue of Lehigh Valley Style magazine. Woof-woof!”
—Erika Austin and Cyndi Blaschak
Rainy
367 • Cocker Spaniel , 4
"Rainy came to us at 18 months old as a bashful and reserved puppy. She has blossomed into the sweetest, most gentle dog with a very whimsical personality. She never ceases to amaze us with her theatrical ways of expressing her silly side. She is spoiled, loved and too smart for her own good! We are currently attending obedience classes with the hope of passing the Therapy Dogs International (TDI) test, allowing Rainy to visit anywhere Therapy Dogs are welcomed or needed.”
— Bethann & Todd Kretzman
General Lee
355 • Nigerian Dwarf Goat
"General Lee, a Nigerian dwarf goat, came home to live with us when he was two weeks old, along with his sister Dixie. They are temporarily living in our house until they are big enough to go out with the adult goats, Daisy, Luke and Bo. The General provides us with nonstop love, laughs and never-ending mischief. He has nonstop energy and is obsessed with stealing any paper-related item, from paper towels and toilet paper, to my paycheck and jury duty summons. He impressively uses the pee pads most of the time, but he’s not 100 percent. He also loves to climb and play on the cat tower with Dixie. He has been such a joy to have inside with us and I will miss him terribly when he has to go out and be a big boy, but I’ll also be jumping for joy.”
—Kelly Pearsall
Zelda
333 • Norwegian Forest Cat, 6
"Zelda is a very unique cat who loves belly rubs, seeks nonstop attention, steals avocados and loves Halloween.”
—Lawrence Milano
Zeus
323 • English Bulldog , 6 months
"Zeus has brought our family so much joy. He is a loveable and playful pup. He has a Bulldog brother named Beavis. And he makes for the sixth boy in our household—he really has completed this family.”
—The Grimmer Boys (Jace, Caden, Ashton & Blake)
Honorable Mentions
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Ralf De Ville
2 of 5
Rocket
3 of 5
Hems
4 of 5
Bijou
5 of 5
Petunia
