Cutest Pet in the Pines Contest Winners
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Grand Prize Winner: Elmer
Congratulations Elmer! He and his pinecone won the hearts of our judges, and he has been selected as the Cutest Pet in the Pines for 2023. Elmer will receive a $100 gift certificate to The Pet Stuff Place, a basket of goodies and bragging rights for the year. Bo and Annie will both receive $50 gift certificates; Rudy, Axel, Jack and Pepper will each receive $25 gift certificates. Thank you to all who submitted photos; it is always a hard decision, and they are all winners in our hearts. A portion of this year’s proceeds will benefit the Denver Dumb Friends League, so thank you to our sponsors for making the contest possible: Fetch! Pet Care, Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center and The Pet Stuff Place. Enjoy these fun photos of our winners and our top picks for 2023:
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Runners Up and Honorable Mentions
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Our top picks and our sponsors.