The PEOPLE’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE brand is back for its eighth year and is searching for a new, adorable adopted dog to turn into a superstar.
Last year, Margot, a pit bull and American bulldog mix, won the cutest crown. The rescue pup stunned judges with her brown and blue eyes, speckled fur, and inviting smile. Now, PEOPLE and PEDIGREE are looking for the next adopted dog to celebrate. Submissions are open from July 1 to July 27.
Enter at people.com/worlds-cutest-rescue-dog-contest
Follow the provided instructions to complete the registration form and upload one photo of your rescue dog and a no more than 150 word essay explaining your rescue story and submit to enter.
Each participant may only participate using one rescue dog as their pet, regardless of number or species of rescue dogs they may have as pets.
ELIGIBILITY: US, 18+
END DATE: July 27, 2025
LIMIT: One Entry
Judging Period starts on 7/28/25 and ends on 8/13/25. The Public Voting Phase begins on 8/14/25 and ends on 9/15/25. There will be a limit of one vote per person per day.
All eligible Entries received by Sponsor will be judged to determine ten (10) finalists by a panel of qualified judges based on the following criteria: 50% originality of story, 30% quality of photo/media provided and 20% thoroughness of entry completion. The ten (10) entries with the highest total score will be deemed potential finalists and proceed to the voting phase.
Grand Prize (1): a one year supply of Pedigree dog food awarded in the form of twelve coupons, each good for one bag of Pedigree brand dog food valued at up to $35.98 each and the opportunity to participate in a photo shoot with Grand Prize winner’s rescue pet featured in the Entry for an upcoming issue of PEOPLE magazine. ARV: $431.76
Runner-up Prizes (2): a Pedigree gift basket including a selection of Pedigree products. ARV: $25
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