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Photo Contest: Is Your Dog The Top Dog?

Upload a photo of your favorite four-legged family member and your pet could vie to become Greater Philadelphia Patch’s Top Dog!

June 19, 2012

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My name is Dexter. I am a Rhodesian Ridgeback that loves to sit in the sun.

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Hi I'm Kai Madigan. My parents rescued me from a kill shelter in North Carolina. When I'm not riding around town looking stylish, I enjoy long walks in the park, chewing on bully sticks, and keeping those pesky squirrels out of my yard.

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Sven was adopted from a foster family in Hightstown, NJ, after being rescued from an animal hording situation. He has a wonderful personality and gives the best hugs.

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Maeby is a rescue, adopted from Last Chance Ranch in Quakertown, PA. She was originally named "Philly" since that's where she was picked up off the streets. It took a lot to break through to this scared little girl, but she was worth the effort.

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Pippy Jardon. Don't all dogs love wearing hats?!

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Everyone knows their dog is the best dog.

Now, Patch is giving you the chance to prove it.

We bring to you Patch's Top Dog contest.

Here’s how it works:

Beginning June 19, upload your favorite photo of your dog to this article (it’s super easy – just make sure you are a registered user first). In the caption, tell us your dog’s name and what makes him or her so special. One photo per owner.

You aren't a Patch User yet? No problem, just register by clicking here.

We'll accept entries for the Top Dog from June 19 to July 3.

Between June 19 and July 3, our users will vote in the comments on which dog is Southampton's Top Dog. So make sure you hit that social media campaign trail early! Share your post on Facebook and Twitter to gain more votes! The sooner you post your pup, the earlier you can start netting those votes!

On July 6, we will announce the winner of Upper Southampton Patch's Top Dog Contest.

The winners of the local contests will then move on to a regional competition. The voting for that level runs from July 9 to 20, and again, will take place in the comments section of that article (which will be posted on July 9).

On July 23, the five regional winners will be unveiled, and they will face off to become Greater Philadelphia's Patch’s Top Dog from July 23 to 27. The winner will be announced July 30.

Look for great prizes at both the regional and Greater Philadelphia levels.

To vote: Look for the number in the top right corner of the photo and refer to that in the comments.

You can read the full contest rules here.

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