We had over 110 entries for the Eagle Eye’s first ever Pet Photo Contest. The Eagle Eye staff narrowed the field down to nine doggie finalists.  Scroll down to see interviews with each of our dog-owning finalists and vote your favorite at the bottom of the page.  The polls will be open until 11:59 pm on Friday, March 23.

Thank you to everyone who sent in photos and good luck to our finalists!

Pet Name: “Big Ted”

Owner: Asher Christine

EE: How old is your pet?

AC: 8 months. 

EE: What breed is your dog?

AC: Pure breed golden retriever.

EE: Why did you decide to enter your pet?

AC: Because he’s a good boy.

EE: What’s your favorite thing about your pet?

AC: He loves everything and everyone.

EE: What is your pets favorite toy?

AC: He has a giant stuffed Mike Sullivan “Sully” from Monsters Inc. 

EE: Why do you think your pet should win the contest?

AC: Teddy is a good boy and loves to give love. 

Pet Name: “Riley”

Owner:  Trenton Albert

EE: How old is your pet?

TA: 11 months.

EE: What breed is your dog?

TA: Pedigree Australian Shepherd. 

EE: Why did you decide to enter your pet?

TA: I thought she had a really good chance of winning.

EE: What’s your favorite thing about your pet?

TA: How protective and well behaved she is at such a young age (also her blue eyes).

EE: What is your pets favorite toy?

TA: Her purple chicken chew toy.

Pet Name: “River”

Owner: Erin Grossclose

EE: How old is your pet?

EG: 1 year.

EE: What breed is your dog?

EG: Golden lab.

EE: Why did you decide to enter your pet?

EG: He’s cute (duh).

EE: What’s your favorite thing about your pet?

EG: His personality. 

EE: What is your pets favorite toy?

EG: The slide (also his tennis balls and sticks).

EE: Why do you think your pet should win the contest?

EG: ‘Cause he is the cutest dog competing. 

Pet Name: “Tucker”

Owner: Brandon Loose

EE: How old is your pet?

BL: 2 years. 

EE: What breed is your dog?

BL: Golden Retreiver.

EE: Why did you decide to enter your pet?

BL: He told me to.

EE: What’s your favorite thing about your pet?

BL: He can talk. 

EE: What is your pets favorite toy?

BL: Dill Osterhout

EE: Why do you think your pet should win the contest?

BL: He’s fluffy.

Pet Name: “Hunter”

Owner: Holly Sechler

EE: How old is your pet?

HS: 2 years old.

EE: What breed is your dog?

HS:  Labradoodle. 

EE: Why did you decide to enter your pet?

HS: Because I happen to think hes incredibly cute (although I may be biased) 

EE: What’s your favorite thing about your pet?

HS: Hunter is so adorable, personable, and loyal.

EE: What is your pets favorite toy?

HS: Deer antlers. 

EE: Why do you think your pet should win the contest?

HS: Because he deserves to win! Why? He deserves a prize because he has to stay in our basement all day by himself while I work and he remains so loyal and never holds a grudge 

Pet Name: “Lucy”

Owner: Jonathan Clifton

EE: How old is your pet?

JC: 1 year. 

EE: What breed is your dog?

JC: German Shepherd Husky mix. 

EE: Why did you decide to enter your pet?

JC: My dog is cute and deserves to be in there. 

EE: What’s your favorite thing about your pet?

JC: Lucy is extremely playful. 

EE: What is your pets favorite toy?

JC: Her Grinch heart. 

EE: Why do you think your pet should win the contest?

JC: She’s an adorable pet and definitely the best dog competing in the contest. 

Pet Name: “Ravyn”

Owner: Paige Webster

EE: How old is your pet?

PW: 5 1/2 years. 

EE: What breed is your dog?

PW: Husky and Alaskan Malamute mix. 

EE: Why did you decide to enter your pet?

PW: I know she’s adorable, I just wanted everyone to share her with everyone else. 

EE: What’s your favorite thing about your pet?

PW: She “moo’s” 

EE: What is your pets favorite toy?

PW: A raccoon plush with no stuffing.  

EE: Why do you think your pet should win the contest?

PW: She has the best personality and a bit of an attitude. 

Pet Name: “Oakley”

Owner: Andrew Ferguson

EE: How old is your dog?

PW: 6 years old

EE: What breed is your dog?

PW: Golden Doodle

EE: Why did you decide to enter your pet?

PW: I remembered that cute pic of her so I figured why not?

EE: What’s your favorite thing about your pet?

PW: She is always is playful and happy no matter what

EE: What is your pets favorite toy?

PW: A racket ball

EE: Why do you think your pet should win the contest?

PW: She is the cutest and nicest of all

Pet Name: “Duke”

Owner: Emily Lehman

EE: How old is your dog?

PW: 1 year

EE: What breed is your dog?

PW: Beagle

EE: Why did you decide to enter your pet?

PW: He is the cutest dog ever

EE: What’s your favorite thing about your pet?

PW: He is very cute and loveable

EE: What is your pets favorite toy?

PW: A squeaky ball

EE: Why do you think your pet should win the contest?

PW: Dukey pup pup is a very good boy and is so adorable