Tell us about the ridiculous extremes to which you go to keep your pet healthy and happy, we said. And like a water bowl set out on a newly cleaned floor, our in-box overflowed.
The pet portraits on this page are our gifts to our four contest winners, who will receive handsomely framed copies of the photographs for their homes — and for our grand-prize winner a $200 basket of high-end pet goodies and gear.
Their funny and touching stories are our parting gift to you in our August "Dog Days" coverage.
Issue #2: A bark with no mute switch
Issue #3: A night-owl cat
Bucks County resident Leigh Siegfried, director of behavior and training at Opportunity Barks joins us for a live chat Thursday, March 8 at 1 p.m. Siegfried is a certified animal trainer who specializes in shelter animals and puppy mill survivors.
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Like kibble and Kong balls, Daily News photographer David Maialetti has been a fixture at Philly's dog parks and pet meet-ups this summer. Here's his portfolio of hot dogs having hot times in the city.
- How much is that doggie, in the hospital?
- Max and mittens save the world: Volunteer opportunities for pets
- Daily News Hurtin' Pup Contest
Thank you for your entries!
Our contest is now closed. Winners will be announced on Thursday, August 27.
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