One of These 10 Pups Could Be Crowned the World’s Cutest Rescue Dog, But They Need Your Help!

Mar. 15, 2025

Two of the 10 finalists for the 2024 World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest.Photo:Dasha Melgarejo; Christie Ripic

Dasha Melgarejo; Christie Ripic

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 atpeople.com/rescuedogcontestto 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) ofThe Talk—Natalie Morales, Akbar Gbajabiamila, andJerry 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 atpeople.com/rescuedogcontest.

Pepper, 12

Pepper.Christie Ripic

Christie Ripic

Pepper’s pet parent says this senior dog has made her “a better person.”

Luke, 4

Luke.Sara Crayton

Sara Crayton

The little guy’s “big blue eyes” helped him catch the attention of his forever family.

Oliver, 6

Oliver.Madison Hill

Madison Hill

“Handsome” Oliver has “a bit of a gap tooth” that his family adores.

Landon, 3

Landon.Paige Wooten

Paige Wooten

This “playful” pup was rescued from a high-kill shelter in South Korea before coming to the U.S.

Marcel, 15

Marcel.Mei-I Zien

Mei-I Zien

Rescued from a puppy- mill cage, he didn’t learn to walk on grass until after his adoption.

Margot, 3

Margot.Julia Zupan

Julia Zupan

Her owner says it was “love at first sight” when she met the unforgettable canine.

Tamal, 2

Tamal.Holly Worthen

Holly Worthen

Oren, 4

Oren.Shannon Keute

Shannon Keute

He went from a dog abandoned on the side of a highway to a beloved pet who “radiates happiness."

Mr. Bean, 2

Mr. Bean.Dasha Melgarejo

Dasha Melgarejo

He doesn’t let his lack of front legs slow him down—Mr. Bean even competed in the Puppy Bowl.

Phoebe, 2

Phoebe.Kim Foulds

Kim Foulds

Phoebe, with her one floppy ear, is a pro at making her family laugh with her silly antics.

source: people.com