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NHPD's 'Comfort Dog' Sunny In Running For America's Favorite Pet
It's all about the votes. New Haven police service dog Sunny, a 3-year-old yellow Lab, could be on the cover of Modern Dog.
NEW HAVEN, CT — The New Haven Police Department's service dog, also known as a "comfort" dog, is in the running to be named America's Favorite Pet and be featured on the cover of Modern Dog and win $10,000. Should Sunny win, that money would go to food, supplies, and veterinary care, among other expenses, police noted.
The contest has folks vote for the three-year-old Yellow Labrador Retriever with the first vote free. After, donations of $10 gets 20 votes, $25 gets 50 votes, $50 for 100 votes, $100 for 200 cotes and for $250 donation, one gets 500 votes. The funds raised with the tax-deductible donations supports PAWS.org in their mission to help sick, injured, and orphaned animals.
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Though voting ends Thursday at 10 p.m. EST, until Tuesday at midnight EST, donation votes are doubled.
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Why vote for Sunny? Here's why:
What's your dog’s favorite toy and/or go-to treat?
Sunny often has difficulty deciding on what his favorite toy of the day will be because he loves to play. One day it could be a stick, another day it could be a squeaky dinosaur, and the next day it could be his pet shark. His go-to treat when we are at work though would have to be either his frozen peanut butter Kong, or his elk antler.
What is your favorite thing about your dog?
My favorite thing about Sunny is his unwavering joyful spirit. Whether we are at work, playing outside, or snuggling up on the couch, his presence fills me with happiness. The way Sunny seems to understand people's emotions without a word and knows how to make them smile is special. Sunny is not just a working dog, or a pet. He is a constant source of love and comfort.
Why should your dog be America’s Favorite?
Sunny should be America's favorite pet because of his infectious personality and ability to spread joy. His playful energy lightens up any room he walks into. While working with the police department, Sunny provides a calming presence to help through tough times. Sunny never fails to greet people with a wagging tail of excitement, and has a way of making everyone he meets feels special.
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