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LUCKY PENNY
John Loomis
This sweet, 4-year-old pooch lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with her family. Car rides and beach time are some of her favorite things.
The more than 10,000 entries to the contest were narrowed down to 10 finalists, who then went through a voting phase to find a top three. These three went through a judging phase.Penny was chosen from this amazing pack, which was made up of adorable rescue dogs from all across the country.
02of 05WE ARE FAMILYJohn LoomisPenny is always the top dog among her family. Her owners Anne Noel Occhialino and Jonathan Gannon and their daughters Kate, 12, and Nora, 10, constantly shower the pooch with affection.Penny does her part to help the family too, teaching everyone compassion and empathy. The canine also accompanies Kate, who has type 1 diabetes, on her morning walks to help her stay healthy and happy.
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WE ARE FAMILY
Penny is always the top dog among her family. Her owners Anne Noel Occhialino and Jonathan Gannon and their daughters Kate, 12, and Nora, 10, constantly shower the pooch with affection.
Penny does her part to help the family too, teaching everyone compassion and empathy. The canine also accompanies Kate, who has type 1 diabetes, on her morning walks to help her stay healthy and happy.
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A NEW START
As part of Penny’s grand prize, Kyra’s Rescue will recieve a $1,000 donation. Penny also won a one-year supply of dog food from Pedigree, a PEOPLE magazine photo shoot and an appearance on theTodayshow.
04of 05RUNNER-UP REXCourtesy Jolynn BurdenRex is one of two runner-up dogs to make the top three. He is a Labrador retreiver mix born with permanently bent front limbs that prevent him from walking on all four paws. But he doesn’t let this difference slow him down. The Janesville, Wisconsin, dog and his owner JoLynn Burden regularly take part in education outreach programs at schools, teaching the next generation of pet owners the importance of animal adoption.
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RUNNER-UP REX
Courtesy Jolynn Burden
Rex is one of two runner-up dogs to make the top three. He is a Labrador retreiver mix born with permanently bent front limbs that prevent him from walking on all four paws. But he doesn’t let this difference slow him down. The Janesville, Wisconsin, dog and his owner JoLynn Burden regularly take part in education outreach programs at schools, teaching the next generation of pet owners the importance of animal adoption.
05of 05RUNNER-UP KELLERCourtesy Amanda FullerThis Australian shepherd is our other top three dog. Keller is both deaf and blind, but still easily navigates life. Her perseverance and positive attitude inspired her owner Amanda Fuller to startKeller’s Cause,a canine rescue that helps find homes for deaf and blind dogs like Keller. So far, Keller’s Cause has placed more than 30 pooches with loving families.To lean more about the World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest winner and her loving family, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
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RUNNER-UP KELLER
Courtesy Amanda Fuller
This Australian shepherd is our other top three dog. Keller is both deaf and blind, but still easily navigates life. Her perseverance and positive attitude inspired her owner Amanda Fuller to startKeller’s Cause,a canine rescue that helps find homes for deaf and blind dogs like Keller. So far, Keller’s Cause has placed more than 30 pooches with loving families.
To lean more about the World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest winner and her loving family, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
source: people.com
