August Perfect Pet Contest: A month of adorable entries
Written by Daniel EspelienMonday, Aug 28 2023, 11:27 AM
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Does Penny have what it takes to be the August Perfect Pet winner?
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As August comes to a close, the Perfect Pet Contest for this month has witnessed an array of heartwarming entries that celebrate the cherished bond between pets and their owners. From playful moments to heart-melting interactions, the submissions have truly captured the essence of companionship.
Mikki
My name is Mikki. I am a 7 year old Mi-Ki. My favorite things are dressing up and going to work with Mommy.
Zannah
Zannah is my new puppy, she’s a sweet 4 month old chihuahua/yorkie cross. Zannah is a silly and energetic little girl, very smart and learns quickly. She is also extremely friendly - she loves other dogs and humans alike!
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I have a litter of Frenchton puppies and this little girl is just the sweetest little thing.
Jax
Jax is our big house dog, loves to go for walks and runs, he is 2 years old and the biggest cuddle bug ever.
Birdie
Birdie is a Saint Bernard crossed with Bernese Mountain dog. She is the suckiest big dog you could ever know. Her favourite place is sitting on a lap while she gets endless pets and then giving puppy dog eyes for more. Birdie loves playing with other dogs - big or small, or meeting new people, or patiently waiting for all the cats she dreams of playing with to fall in love with her.
Max
Max is 4 1/2 years old. He is the biggest snuggly dog when he gets to know you. He knows when it’s time for bed cause he’ll start heading for the bedroom. Max loves cheese and anything cheese related.
Gunner
Gunner is a 4 month old highly active Labrador retriever. He loves to play, run and chew on anything in sight!
Monkey
Monkey is a 11 year old Chinese crested. She has a strong personality and a very unique look. She loves attention, treats and her toys.
Wiley
He’s a sweet goofy boy.
Boone
Boone is 3.5 years old pug mix, loves to ride in the side by side, bark at cows and go for cruises in the truck. Snacks are his favorite part of the day.
Ruby
We found Ruby at the humane society and she’s been a perfect fit ever since. The best thing about her is that she plays fetch like a dog!
Wall-E
Wall-E is a great new addition to our family. He loves walks, but is always tripping on his ears, but they come in handy so he can test water temperature when taking a drink. ????
Maisy & Rayne
Rayne is 12 and Maisy is 10, they’ve been best friends their whole lives!
Willow
Our English Springer love fishing, camping and hunting.
Fíonn
He's my 7 year old boxer mastiff x .. he hates lying on the bare floor so much I found him trying to fit his 90lb body on his folded mat .... he's such a dork , but a totally loveable one.
Smores
My daughter jokes Smores is the favourite child in our house. She had quite the personality, she is most happiest when all us are awake, she will bug us all until we are up and out of bed. After we up she is most content.
Remi
13 week old Jack Russell Terrier. Energetic and loves to play with her humans until it’s time to cuddle up on someone’s lap. Enjoys playing fetch, going for car rides and digging in the garden and sandbox.
Lena
Lena is a 2 1/2 year old German Shepherd that loves going to Auntie Dawn’s!
Gizmo
Hey everyone I’m Gizmo. Mom rescued me and has been nursing me back to health! I love brussell sprouts, Fresh beans from moms garden. I can be found basking on my rock like the king Dragon I am. I’m very dramatic when I want attention and will do anything to get my humans to let me watch tv with them. Bein out in the sun and garden are my favorite activities. When my mom took me I was almost blind but now I’m seeing things and exploring the house on my own.
Roxy
Roxy is a Frenchton. She loves being outside and long walks! We love her so much.
Skittles
Adopted her from the humane society.
Roxy
Love at first sight!
Karne
Karne is a 1 1/2 year old blue beta fish. He likes to come and visit at the front of his tank whenever you open the drawer that contains his food pellets. He also is known to transfer rocks from the bottom of his tank into the decorative plants.
Quagmire
GiGGity GiGGity The friskiest rooster in the coop!
Arnie
Arnie is a 1 year old Birder Collie X. He’s avery loving boy with an abundance of energy! He’s taken a love to the beach & swimming this summer!
Atlas
Atlas, aka “Atty” is a big mommas boy. He’s a senior Cane Corso who will be 9 in October. He enjoys his couch, bones and loves meeting new people. He’s our gentle giant but thinks he’s a lap dog. His favorite past times are naps, car rides and new adventures, especially those to Tim Hortons. ????
Jaker
He is a very energetic old dog that acts like a puppy, even though he has no teeth.
Baxter
Cavalier King Charles spaniel loves everything there is in life and is a very quick learner. Only a year old.
Eggburt
He has to climb up on me every day to say hi. He is jealous when our other cat gets on my lap.
Nigel
Nigel is our 5-month-old Banana Cinnamon Ball Python. He is very curious, and likes to snuggle on our shoulders and play with long hair. He has been so good to us, and we couldn’t imagine having a cuter nope-rope.
Luna
Luna is a goof. She puts a smile on our faces everyday. She is happiest playing fetch, seeing her brother, swimming, carrying her sticks and getting a belly rub! We love Luna for so many reasons, most people love her stripy “raccoon” tail when they first meet her!
Moose and Gus
Moose is a 4 month old pitbull mix puppy who love his brother Gus.
Barbie
Barbie is a miniature long haired daschhound. She loves snuggles, toys, and she has decided to be part shark.(she bites everything)????
Murphy
Murphy is now 11 weeks old & is a cross between a Cardigan Welsh and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. I have Murphy with me as a emotional support dog, myself recently diagnosed with PTSD. Murphy is smart, loving and totally committed to caring about his people ????
El Savador
He is a male gargoyle gecko that loves to snuggle and run around. Though he is nocturnal he is super nice and an omnivor that doesn't take much to care for compared to a dog. Some people don't like lizards but he isn't just a lizard he's THE gecko. Waking up in the morning you can see him and before bed when you need to have cool down time. And during the day he sleeps.
Hank
Hank is a frenchie that love begging for snacks and cuddles. He is a great dog and a great friend.
Cheezie
Cheezie is a 11 year old orange tabby cat. He loves to be a big baby and has plenty to say. Cheezie came from a barn when I was a little kid and we have became inseparable since. He loves to play with his toys and a very agile, although he’s very stubborn.
Penelope
Penelope is a black cat but the most affectionate cat you will ever meet. She loves to be in the spotlight and will never pass up attention in other words she is very bossy. Don’t let that cuteness fool you she is a trouble maker for sure. But she sure does love her cuddles.
Ireland ( aka teeny )
Ireland is a tabby coloured cat and she is the baby of our family. We nicknamed her teeny cause she’s so small and has a baby face. A few years ago when we adopted her a few days after having her we realized she had only had 2 toes on her back foot. She loves to be cuddled and to play. She will play with her toy fish anytime of the day.
Autumn
This is autumn she is an Australian shepherd! She loves her 3 sisters and LOVES her toys. Her Nick name is autty and she loves snuggles, she has the best personality and loves people! She is 11 weeks old????????
Ryuk
He loves to sleep, eat and go for walks. He’s not the very snuggly but he loves to play.
Cindy
Cindy is a great dog that loves kids and eating!!
Ruger
Ruger is the best employee at the Midale terminal for Kingston Midstream. He's dedicated, never late, and mostly keeps porcupines away. He loves chicken weiners and his coworkers.
Penny
Her royal highness, Penny Pooper, rules over her house in Estevan and her vacation home in Weyburn. She loves her mom and dad and tolerates her brother. She loves to sleep in the window, help her dad on the computer, snuggle her mom, and wake her dad up in the night for extra pets.
Charlie
Charlie is an active and spunky dog with a very unique personality. He loves going on walks, runs, and swimming at Boundary. He loves cuddling and hogging the bed when he gets the chance.
Edward
This is our “Grandpuppy” Edward. We take care of him quite often when our daughter has to work shift work. He like to bring us small stones in from outside and present them as gifts! Love this little guy.
Pongo
Pongo is a POA Pint of America he is a leopard Appaloosa he has spend a lot of time riding at the trails in the mountains my daughter rode him in a few local parades I love his unique markings!
The culmination of the August Perfect Pet Contest is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for August 29th, when Dawn Klassen from All Creatures will join the show during the 8 o'clock hour to announce the deserving winner. The lucky pet and its owner will receive $50 gift cards to both All Creatures and Rodeo Dawg, a gesture that celebrates the special bond between pets and their humans.
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