Pets & Animals

We’re looking for Charlotte’s cutest dog — and it might be yours. Here’s how to enter

Dr. Meredith Binder preforms cold laser therapy on a dog named Olive on June 25, 2024. The cold laser therapy is a post acupuncture treatment aimed to reduce inflammation and increase blood flow to the targeted areas. In 2013, Binder started Ashi Mobile Animal Acupuncture & Rehabilitative Medicine, providing in-home services to ensure a relaxed and nurturing environment for her patients.
Dr. Meredith Binder preforms cold laser therapy on a dog named Olive on June 25, 2024. The cold laser therapy is a post acupuncture treatment aimed to reduce inflammation and increase blood flow to the targeted areas. In 2013, Binder started Ashi Mobile Animal Acupuncture & Rehabilitative Medicine, providing in-home services to ensure a relaxed and nurturing environment for her patients. pjenkins@charlotteobserver.com

The Charlotte Observer is on a mission to sniff out the city’s cutest dog, and the winning pup will get an unforgettable prize.

The top dog will win a feature story, along with a photoshoot to have their cuteness immortalized — so get ready to snap those adorable shots, and let the competition begin!

How to enter our cutest dog contest

Readers should submit a photo of their furry friend by filling out our Google Form. To enter, visit bit.ly/CLT-dog-contest.

The deadline for submissions is the end of the day on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

You will need to include your name and email address, as finalists will be contacted toward the end of the contest.

How to vote for Charlotte’s cutest dog

Voting will begin on Friday, Sept. 13.

Votes will reset after each round (there will be three), and voting will conclude Monday, Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Any reader can submit their dog for the contest, but voting will be limited to Observer subscribers. Once voting opens, subscribers may vote as many times as they wish.

To subscribe, visit charlotteobserver.com/subscribe for a list of offers, including an introductory rate of 99 cents for one month.

Note: The winner’s photoshoot is only available to Charlotte residents, or those who are able to travel to Charlotte.

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This story was originally published September 6, 2024 at 1:24 PM.

Evan Moore
The Charlotte Observer
Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
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