This year's cutest pet contest received more buzz than ever before, bringing in nearly 10,000 votes and more than 100 entries. Get to know the 10 pets that you, our readers, voted as the cutest in the Susquehanna Valley.
Age: 1 year
Breed: Holstein calf
City: Mount Joy
My Human: Sarah Salluzzo
Hello! I’m Jude! I’m a rescued calf, and I live with lots of friends at Lancaster Farm Sanctuary! I was born with a cleft lip, which makes me extra handsome and cool!My favorite hobbies are playing with my friends and being loved so much by everyone who meets me!
Instagram: @lancasterfarmsanctuary
Age: 1.5 years
Breed: Mini Dachshund
City: Dillsburg, PA
My Human: Elizabeth Flanagan
Hi! My name is Edgar. I was named after Edgar Allen Poe because I am a rare, all-black mini dachshund (although you can see my summer highlights in my picture). I was born in Shipshewana, Indiana and traveled to my new home in Dillsburg, PA with my human mom and dad when I was 8 weeks old. I like to go to the Starbucks drive thrufor a pup cup. I also like to play with my friends at the Canine Clubhouse in Mechanicsburg. My new favorite thing to do is play pickle-ball with my mom and dad. I am the cutestball-carrier in town.
Instagram: @nevermorepup
Age: 4 years
Breed: nitt_andsi
City: Mechanicsburg
My Human: Denise Bordner
Hi! I’m Nitters, a sweet & sassy calico! I am living my best life when I am lounging on clean laundry, supervising the neighborhood chipmunk, and hiding my beloved pom-poms at the bottom of my water bowl. After a long day, I enjoy distant snuggles with my feline brother, Silas. It’s a purrrfect life!
Instagram: @nitt_andsi
Age: 1.5 years
Breed: Boston Terrier
City: York
My Human: Jenn Knott
It’s me, Timmy! A happy, tripawd, NEBTR rescued pup. Every day is a new adventure filled with trips to local parks, restaurants, shops, and weekly training classes. At home, I liketo play in my pool, grill with myPop, and take neighborhood strolls with my family. At the end of the day you will find me nuzzling on my stuffed piggy all cozy in bed.Life is good!
Instagram: @adventures_of_timmy_the_titan
Age: 1 year
Breed: Alpaca
City: York Springs
My Human: Kris Benner
Hi! My name is Betty, named after Betty Ford. I’m a vegetarian. I love cool evenings, lounging in the kiddie pool, and a good cheek scratch. My mom is my best friend, even though she tells me I’m oblivious to danger and too young to ride in cars with boys.
Instagram: @LuckyUsFarm
Age: 1.5 years
Breed: Mini Goldendoodle
City: Harrisburg
My Human: Kristin Sharer
Hi! My name is Colby Jack, a love able Mini Goldendoodle from Midtown Harrisburg. I enjoy saying hi to neighbors on my walks, playing chase, noon snoozes, scratches under my chin, and being groomed by my grandmaw at Fresh Paws Spa. If you ever see me along Front Street, say hello!
Instagram: @colbyjackcheesedoodle
Age: 3 years
Breed: American Eskimo
City: Lancaster City
My Human: Alex Otthofer
Hi! My name is Casper. I live in downtown Lancaster with my dads, but I'm a country dog at heart. My special talents include sitting pretty and walking on my hindlegs (only when there are treats involved)! In my free time, I enjoy camping and being outdoors. I also enjoy visiting my dad at the Lancaster City Alliance office!
Instagram: @casperonipizza
Age: 8 years
Breed: Saint Bernard/Mastiff
City: York
My Human: Holly Treadway
Hi! My name is Dreyfus, like the dog from Golden Girls. I am one mellow fellow! I love my siblings, but I also like staying to myself. I occasionally enjoy a walk down to the mailbox, but would prefer just to nap. I am my family’s biggest protector and love my ‘furever’ home!
Age: 1 year
Breed: American Shorthair Guinea Pig
City: Lancaster
My Human: Leslie McCarthy
Hi! My name is Honey. My favorite things to do are eat lettuce and hay, chew on toys, chase my sister, and peek out of my cage to see what the humans are doing. Whenever I am really happy, I jump straight up in the air!
Age: 4 years
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
City: Camp Hill
My Human: Amanda Tekely
Hi, my name is Cashew! My mom says I’m quite the ham because I talk with my Fluent Pet talking buttons, play fetch, and I’m a mama’s boy. My humans say I have a job as a cat lawyer extraordinaire and go by the name Mr. C.A. Shew, esq. Check meowt on Catstagram!
Instagram: @furever_houseofcats
