Cutest Pet in the Pines 2026
Congratulations Otis! This pup won the hearts of our judges, and has been selected as the Cutest Pet in the Pines for 2026. Otis’s family will receive a $100 gift certificate to The Pet Stuff Place, a basket of goodies and bragging rights for the year. Gabby and Honey’s families will each receive $50 gift certificates; the families of Roman & Nora, Neo, Brisbane and Princess Leia will each receive $25 gift certificates.
Thank you to all who submitted photos. It is always a difficult decision, and they are all winners in our hearts. Thank you to the team at Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines for helping make the selections. Special thank you to our sponsors for making the contest possible: Humane Colorado, The Ruff House, Hike Doggie and The Pet Stuff Place.
Enjoy these fun photos of our winners and our top picks for 2026.
