One of These 10 Pups Could Be Crowned the World’s Cutest Rescue Dog, But They Need Your Help!
PEOPLE’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE brand has its 10 canine finalists and now needs your votes
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Out of thousands of entries, PEOPLE’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE brand has found its pack of 10 finalists.
The adorable top 10 of the contest now need your votes. From Aug. 21 to Sept. 20, animal lovers can vote for their favorite rescue dog finalist at people.com/rescuedogcontest to help determine a grand prize winner.
The grand prize winner will receive a PEOPLE magazine photo shoot and feature, a year’s supply of dog food from the PEDIGREE brand, and a $1,000 donation to the animal rescue organization of their choice.
To help pick the winner, voters will narrow down the pool of 10 finalists to three. The three finalists with the most votes will move on to the judging round, where the hosts (and rescue dog owners) of The Talk — Natalie Morales, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Jerry O’Connell — and judges from PEOPLE and the PEDIGREE brand will pick the grand prize winner.
Read on to learn more about the 10 dogs competing to win the 2024 World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest, and then vote for your favorite pup at people.com/rescuedogcontest.
Pepper, 12
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Pepper’s pet parent says this senior dog has made her “a better person.”
Luke, 4
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The little guy’s “big blue eyes” helped him catch the attention of his forever family.
Oliver, 6
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“Handsome” Oliver has “a bit of a gap tooth” that his family adores.
Landon, 3
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This “playful” pup was rescued from a high-kill shelter in South Korea before coming to the U.S.
Marcel, 15
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Rescued from a puppy- mill cage, he didn’t learn to walk on grass until after his adoption.
Margot, 3
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Her owner says it was “love at first sight” when she met the unforgettable canine.
Tamal, 2
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Found wandering with a broken jaw, Tamal is now “delighted” by life.
Oren, 4
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He went from a dog abandoned on the side of a highway to a beloved pet who “radiates happiness.”
Mr. Bean, 2
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He doesn’t let his lack of front legs slow him down—Mr. Bean even competed in the Puppy Bowl.
Phoebe, 2
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Phoebe, with her one floppy ear, is a pro at making her family laugh with her silly antics.
