6th Annual Reader-Voted Pet Contest

WINNERS REVEALED

This year’s online pet contest received more buzz than ever, garnering nearly 12,000 votes and more than 500 submissions. With each entry cuter than the next, the competition was at an all-time high! Get to know the 10 winners who received the most votes and captured the hearts of the Valley.

1st PLACE WINNER

RUPERT | 6, Goldendoodle

Hi! My name is Rupert, but humans call me Roopy Poopy Pants. I love hiking with my owners. You can always find me relaxing by the air vent, especially in the summer, or playing with my rubber spikey ball. My favorite treat for when I’m being extra good is blueberries or peanut butter, but really, I enjoy anything but leafy greens! I would best describe myself as a large lap dog. I plan to spend my summer lounging on the driveway, wishing I could play with Emerson (a giant schnauzer that lives across the street). Something that not many people know about me is that I cuddle and hug my stuffed animals (the bigger the better), and I NEVER chew or destroy them.

OWNER: NANCY WALSH, EASTON
@rupertdood1e

WALTER WHITE | 1, BOSTON TERRIER

Hi! My name is Walter White, but humans call me Heisenberg. I love walking with my owners. You can always find me relaxing by the humans or playing with the angry cat. My favorite treat for when I’m being extra good is getting a new toy. I would best describe myself as fun loving. I plan to spend my summer swimming. Something that not many people know about me is I am deaf and learning sign language.

OWNER: ANGELA FAIDLEY, MACUNGIE

BENTLEY | 7 mths, MINI GOLDENDOODLE

Hi! My name is Bentley, but humans call me Bentyboo, Mr. B and Benterz. I love living life with my owners. You can always ﬁnd me relaxing outside on the deck or playing with something I’m not supposed to have. My favorite treat for when I’m being extra good is attention (in the form of hugs and kisses). I would best describe myself as the greatest dog in the world! I plan to spend my summer going to the beach for the first time and playing with my friends. Something that not many people know about me is that they don’t know me but already love me.

OWNER: KRYSTA GUNDERMAN, EASTON
@mr.b.doodle

MR. PICKLES | 3, EXOTIC SHORTHAIR

Hi! My name is Mr. Pickles, but humans call me Mr. P or “P” for short. I love scowling at my owners. You can always find me relaxing by the bed that the humans think is theirs (but is really mine). I’m not really big on playing—more napping. My favorite treat for when I’m being extra good is Atlantic salmon (non-farmed, please). I would best describe myself as aloof. I plan to spend my summer scheming how to get more salmon. Something that not many people know about me is it’s all an act! I’m actually the sweetest cat in the world, despite my grumpy face!

OWNER: JOY HOWE, ALLENTOWN
@realmisterpickles

BORIS | 10 wks, LABRADOR RETRIEVER

Hi! My name is Boris, and I love cuddling with my puppy raiser. You can always find me relaxing by the picnic table in the sun with my service-dog-in-training brother, Dietz. My favorite treat for when I’m being extra good is a Himalayan bone. I would best describe myself as smart and I am named in honor of U.S. Army Captain David Boris. I have begun the journey to be a service dog for a veteran with PTSD, TBI or a physical disability with Tails of Valor.

OWNER: HEATHER LLOYD, QUAKERTOWN

MAPLE | 5, YELLOW LAB

Hi! My name is Maple, but humans call me Maple “Bologna” (sung to the tune of “My Sharona”). I love hiking with my owners. You can always find me relaxing by the sunniest spots in the house or playing with my best puppy friend, Paisley. My favorite treat for when I’m being extra good is a peanut- butter-and-pretzel-filled Kong. I would best describe myself as sassy, classy and a little wacky. I plan to spend my summer swimming, playing and being a goof. Something that not many people know about me is I must take my stuffed animal babies with me every night when I go to bed.

OWNER: PAIGE PEARSALL, BETHLEHEM

DIDDLES | 13, AMERICAN SHORTHAIR

Hi! My name is Diddles, and I love snuggling with my owner. You can always find me relaxing by the TV or playing with treats. My favorite treats for when I’m being extra good are Kittles. I would best describe myself as pampered. I plan to spend my summer sunbathing. Something that not many people know about me is I am a cancer survivor!

OWNER: ASHLEY ACHENBACH, WINDGAP
@ashleyachenbach

DAPHNE | 4 mths, SHEEPADOODLE

Hi! My name is Daphne, but humans call me Daph. I love hiking at Trexler Nature Preserve with my owners. You can always find me relaxing with my head tucked under the couch or playing with my best stuffed animal buddy, Buddy. My favorite treat for when I’m being extra good is ice cubes. I would best describe myself as a low-key troublemaker. I plan to spend my summer nipping at the heels of my family and growing too fast. Something that not many people know about me is that I can escape out of just about any crate…. three and counting!

OWNER: TIM BROWN, ALLENTOWN

OZZY | 7, AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG

Hi! My name is Ozzy, but humans call me Ozzy Roo, Ozzy Pozzy and Pumpkin. I love playing fetch with my owners. You can always find me relaxing by the front bay window or playing with balls or rubber rings. My favorite treat for when I’m being extra good is carrots and peanut butter. I would best describe myself as full of non-stop energy. I plan to spend my summer playing with the granddaughters. Something that not many people know about me is I can jump five to six feet in the air.

OWNER: LOUISE MESAROS, WHITEHALL

REMINGTON CARTER | 2, JACK CHI MIX

Hi! My name is Remington Carter, but humans call me Remy. I love snuggling up with my owner. You can always find me relaxing on my grandma’s lap or playing with a Nylabone. My favorite treat for when I’m being extra good is a Nubz Bone. I would best describe myself as curious and affectionate. I plan to spend my summer chasing birds and squirrels around my big backyard. Something that not many people know about me is that my mom rescued me all the way from Mississippi because she loves me so much.