This year's cutest pet contest received more buzz than ever before, bringing in more than 21,000 votes and nearly 240 entries. Get to know the 10 pets that you, our readers, voted as the cutest in the Susquehanna Valley.
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#1. April Bandito
Owner: Rachael Morgan, York | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 5 years old | @aprilbandito
2,346 VOTES
Hi! My name is April Bandito. I love eating anything I am given (that dogs are allowed to eat). I have 3 black cat siblings. I love hiking locally, and I miss saying hello to everyone I meet. Come say hey if you see me!
#2. Legolas Greenleaf
Owner: Andi Collison, Lancaster | Siberian Husky | 5 years old | #legolasandsasha
2,340 VOTES
Hi! My name is Legolas, I am an adult Siberian Husky, I have bright blue eyes, and I'm 85 pounds of pure love and cuddles. I love giving kisses to anyone that pets me, and enjoy a good belly scratch every now and again. I am a big help because I assist my mom with her hearing disability by alerting her to when the phone or doorbell rings, if an alarm is going off, and much more. Many times in public, you can see me with a vest on because I'm working hard and can't be distracted during that time. When I'm not working, I love sitting in the backyard and smelling the air; the smell of nature is amazing! So that's me, Legolas, loved by my family and enjoying my life to it's fullest!
#3. Stella & Noelle
Owner: Jenna Carpenter, Palmyra | Golden Retriever | 2 months & 8 months old | @goldengalstella
1,664 VOTES
Hi! Our names are Stella & Noelle, and we love showing off our golden smiles. You can find us playing tug-of-war or cuddling on the couch. Our favorite treats are sweet potatoes. We would best describe ourselves as happy. We plan to spend our summer swimming. Something you may not know about us is we are 100% sisters.
#4. Sasha Marie
Owner: Daniel Collison, Lancaster | Siberian Husky | 4 years old | #legolasandsasha
1,414 VOTES
Hi! My name is Sasha, I am a four year old, extremely energetic, High Street Husky! I am a daddy's girl who loves playing fetch and going on long scenic walks and runs. I am a mommy of six beautiful huskies, Sasha Rey, Bravo, Kakashi, Snowball, Sierra Rose, and Lobo, who all have families of their own now! So that's me, a fierce soul and loving heart of a pup!
#5. Gabriel
Owner: Suzanne Chrisemer, Harrisburg | Medium Hair Domestic Cat | 1 year old
1,414 VOTES
Hi, my name is Gabriel. I was an orphaned kitten taken in by a local rescue. I had a medical condition which required extensive surgery, but I am a fighter. I survived. My foster mommy fell in love with me and now I am hers forever!
#6. Pebbles, Fawn & Xima
Owner: Alanna Kelly, Elizabethtown | Yorkiechon, Mutt, Maltese-mix | 2 years, 2 years & 6 months old | @thelostandfawn
1,356 VOTES
Did you say treat?? Oh hey there! We're Pebbles, Fawn & Xima, and when we're not looking cute to get some snacks, we're most likely doing something funny to make our hoomans laughs! Fun facts about us: Pebbles‒You can't tell by my size but I'm the oldest and I'm also the one who's in charge! I would also like to say I'm the cutest, but I guess we all won. Fawn‒I was adopted from the DAWGs Prison Program, and I'm always ready to make you laugh! (If you need a good laugh, check out the video of me on TikTok getting excited about a pepperoni.) Xima‒I was adopted from Africa when my hooman was there for being in the peace corps! I've never experienced cold weather or snow, so I'm very excited for this winter!
#7. Kountess Kappy of Calvin
Owner: Sherrie Eckman, New Holland | Cavalier King Charles | 2 years old
1,083 VOTES
My mommy has a chronic illness and my job is to snuggle with her during times she doesn't feel good. I am a very good snuggler. In my extra time I enjoy "ruff-housing" with my two brothers, Percy and Blue.
#8. Seamus
Owner: Shannon Zeller, Hummelstown | Irish Terrier | 6 years old
767 VOTES
Hi! My name is Seamus (pronounced like Shay-mus)! I am a fun-loving, free-spirited, go with the flow kind of guy. I love going on walks! I walk 3 or 4 miles every day! I also enjoy going on adventures with my Mom. She takes me on lots of road trips! My favorite place is the beach. I love to roll around in the sand and watch the waves crash! Hope to see you around town when I'm out and about!
#9. Cece & Ka$h
Owner: Julie Chin, Lancaster | French Bulldog, Bluenose Pitbull | 3 & 5 years old | @pitandfrenchieduo
721 VOTES
Hi! Our names are Cece & Ka$h and we're the best duo in town! We love long walks around the city and people watching from our windows. We play a mean game of tug-a-war and leave all our toys around the house (Mom hates it). Cuddles are our favorite, and we'll find a way to make any random spot comfy.
#10. Pixel
Owner: Kathryn Morton, Harrisburg | Polycat with tabby markings | 15 years old | @CentralPaPixel
689 VOTES
Hi! My name is Pixel! The best part about making the Top 10 is I’ll be able to sit on the paper version of the magazine when it’s published. I adore all manner of paper‒the delicate tissue paper from gift bags, wrapping paper, newspaper, packing paper. When I’m not sitting on, diving into, napping atop, or being pulled around the dining room on paper, I enjoy being lint-rolled and letting the air conditioner blow against my multi-colored whiskers. Thank you to all my family, friends and fans who voted for me!
