VOTE: The Region's Top Dogs Are...
We asked Patch users in several local communities to share their dog photos and then vote for their favorite. Meet the Top 9 dogs.
So many of you shared your furry best friends, and now it’s time to vote on the region’s top dog!
The winners in our ten participating Patches will face off to become the area's Top Dog.
The winner will be announced Friday, Dec. 21 at noon. The winner of the competition will win a $250 gift card for a weekend stay at the Morris Animal Inn for your dog!
To vote: Look for the number in the top right corner of the photo and refer to that in the comments.
You can read the full rules here.
The winners of the local contests are:
Long Valley Patch: Wendel the Wonder Dog submitted by Justin Hardin
Morristown Patch: Max submitted by Jacquelyn Braun
Livingston Patch: Cady-Popcorn submitted by Teresa A
Millburn-Short Hills Patch: Tucker submitted by Cathy Brazill
Madison Patch: Munchkin submitted by Laurie Mindnich
Bernardsville-Bedminster Patch: Luca submitted by Doug Doremus
Parsippany Patch: Sniglet submitted by Pat Simon
Basking Ridge Patch: Tina submitted by Colleen Epple Pine
Chatham Patch: Tomba submitted by Morgan Earle
Morris Animal Inn has been a part of the Morristown community for over 50 years, offering lodging, daycare and more for your dogs and cats.
Rules
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
To enter, upload your favorite photo of your dog to the contest article beginning Nov. 26.
All entries must be received by Sunday, Dec. 9 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
You may enter one photo per owner.
One winner will be selected by comment votes tallied by Local Editor.
A gift card for a weekend stay at the Morris Animal Inn will be given to the winner of the regional contest, made up of the winners of 10 site contests.
Nicole Cardella
1:50 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Wendel, #5, has my vote! He's an AMAZING dog!
Madeleine Austin
10:21 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Wendel, #5
Sophia
2:09 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Definitely #5, Wendel!
911 Dog and Cat Rescue
2:12 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Max, # 3 obviously gets my vote! He is already our Top Dog!! :)
Mike Cardella
2:12 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for #5!!! Great dog!
Joe D.
2:14 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Max, # 3. No question.
Colleen Epple Pine
2:14 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Tina #1 above is our blind but beautiful girl. She sees with her heart and not with her eyes. Thank you for showing the world, Tina, that you don't need eyes to see.
Maggie
2:16 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for Wendel #5
Samantha
2:19 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for Wendel, #5! xoxo
Preston
2:21 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for #5
Louie
2:26 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Wendel for sure!!! #5
Jacquelyn Braun
2:31 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
#3 Max ! Even after his family surrendered him, Max is full of love and kisses ! Give this rescued doggie a chance a GOOD new home :)
Dana G
2:34 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for number 5!!!
BRER
2:37 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
If perceptive, only needs one eye. That one is adorable!
John Chambergo
2:46 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Definitely Max #3! Go Max you need this break buddy :)
John Chambergo
2:46 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Lets go Max #3!
niki
2:49 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Max # 3 gets my vote, he needs a break from shelter life until he finds a forever home!
larissa
2:58 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Yahh for Max #3, you have my vote! Love to see you get out of the kennel!
Marie S.
3:26 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Max #3 ! Look at that big lovable head
Dana Zukswert
3:32 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Max #3 all the way!!
Jerry Chambergo
3:55 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
For Max # 3:-) "Yes we can"
Monica Wedderman
3:59 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Max # 3 please please
Blake Goodman
4:03 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote # 5
Kimberly Ann Dinger
4:24 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
My vote for #1
Gerard
4:41 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for Max!!!!
Gerard
4:42 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
My vote is for MAX
Drew EL Brown
4:53 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Munchkin - #4
Erica Chambergo
5:30 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
#3 MAX!! GO MAX!!!!! =]
Lori banchi
5:30 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Max #3, 911 Dog & Cat Rescue does an awesome job.....I hope Max finds a home with his new found fame!
Barbara Goodman
6:11 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for # 5 think he is adorable.
Elizabeth
6:34 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Max #3
Laurie Mindnich
6:39 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
My vote is for Munchkin. He is a devoted, loving dog. He makes me smile and has my heart. Dog #4 gets my vote.
Love Mommy :) Woof!
Sarah
2:21 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Trying to vote for Munchkin? Having difficulty? Will keep trying. Sarah O'D
Laurie Mindnich
11:51 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Thanks Sarah...heard that from more than one person. Have 2 votes for munchie on his picture. Not the best format for voting..
Preston
7:16 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
My votes for #5.
Kit
7:23 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
# 5 is my vote Wendel is the one!
justin hardin
7:35 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
#5
I found him in a garbage container and he has been my best friend ever since
Jennifer
8:21 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
#5 Wendel!!!!
Geralyn Kelleher
8:31 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for Wendel!! BATMAN #5!!!!
Bob Cardella
8:42 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for #5
Nikki D
8:48 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
OMG!! TOTALLY # 5. Wendel is soooo cute.
Wyatt
8:54 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for #5. BATMAN
Debbie Witty
8:54 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Wendell #5 has my vote
Tia
9:01 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
BATMAN!! I vote # 5.
Nikki p
9:38 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for Tina
Doug Doremus
9:39 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for Luca #9
Gail Hummel
12:14 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
#9 Luca! Best friend you'll ever have!!!
lillian doremus
9:42 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
#9 Luca. Wouldn't we all appreciate a dog that gets the Christmas tree and runs other errands?
Jacqueline
9:44 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Munchkin #4 had me at hello... I vote for him!!!!!
Jennifer Corning
9:46 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
5! Cute cute cute!
Samantha Manning
9:46 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
The puppy with Santa... #4---Munchkin gets my vote!
Keith Connors
9:47 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Munchkin #4 deserves to win!! :)
Jackie Stanley
9:50 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
#4 has got to be the Top Regional Dog! Munchkin, I vote for you!! <3
Marlene Andrukiewicz
10:37 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
#9 Luca. Definitely
Cristina Dorhout Mees
10:56 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Wendel, u made it. remember this little guy as a puppy hanging out with his brother and my mare. God bless u sweetie and u do look awesome. your papa is definitely on top of your attire. VOTE # 5. WENDEL HARDIN WOOT WOOT
Lauren Giordano
10:57 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Go Wendall... #5!!!
David Jeffrey
10:57 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
#4, All my chips are in with Munchkin!
Krystle Sacco
11:04 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Munchkin #4 has my vote!!!!adorable!!!!!
Tanya Lalin
11:19 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I vote for Wendel #5! Cutest Batman ever!
Jenn
11:25 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Vote for #3 Max!!
Mia
11:43 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
MAX #3
Kyle Kroening
12:11 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Go Max #3! Vote for Max!
Benita Shor
12:26 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Toomba, #6, has my vote for being a service dog.
Jon Behrens
1:32 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#5 Wendel is best Batman ever!
Michael b
3:37 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#5 go wendel
Jake
4:23 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#5
Nikki Carlos
6:41 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Go Wendel!!! I vote for #5.
Mike
6:49 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I vote for Wendel. Go #5.
stites
6:53 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#5 Wendell is truly a "super dog".. he has my vote
Tanya K
6:54 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#5 hands down!!! Wendel!
Terry Smith
7:07 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#5 Wendel!
Mario
7:24 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I vote for #5. Wendel
Eleanor Beeg
7:31 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#5 :)
Borough Resident
7:37 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#6. Tomba!!!
judith cardella
7:38 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
# 5 Wendel is so cute I vote for him...
Roger
8:05 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#5 the rescue
Danielle Bolles
8:18 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I vote for #5 ;)
Matt C.
8:30 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Max #3
Mollie
8:32 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Vote MAX #3!
Judi
9:16 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I vote for MAX. What a cute face!
Natalia
9:50 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Wendel, #5
ams687
9:58 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
It's hard to make a decision since all of these dogs seem to be 'top dogs'. But my one vote is for #1 - Tina
Lindsay Bacinsky
10:20 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Max # 3 I love that happy dog :-)
bobb
10:30 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Max! Gotta go for a rescue pup in a shelter!
Roger
10:45 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#5
Karen Donato
11:07 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I vote for MUNCHKIN #4...he is by far the cutest dog ever....
Ali newman
11:07 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#9 Luca
irene newman
11:13 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Irene
#9 Luca the wonder dog has my vote!
Dana M
11:51 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#9 Luca!!! He's driving a car!
Steve Stevenson
11:57 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#3 Max, For the win. I lolz at the competition.
Lauren
12:03 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#5 go Wendel!!
angie
12:38 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#3 MAX!!!!
angie friers
12:39 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#3 MAX!!!!
jennifer mateo
12:53 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#9 LUCA ROCKS!!!!!!! I mean, can he be any cuter?
kristy carruba
12:54 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Luca rules! I love that dog and I love that photo. #9 Luca
Bob Maguire
1:04 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I vote for #9 Luca.
JUDY LOTAS
1:07 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#5 WENDEL---HE'S SO COSMOPOLITAN & MULTI-NATIONAL NOT TO MENTION BRAVE
JUDY LOTAS
1:08 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
feel confident that Good will triumph!
gilma mills
1:11 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
My vote for Luca#9
Donna Beland
1:14 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I'm voting for Luca #9! Sweetest dog ever!
Suzanne Anzalone
1:28 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I vote for Luca #9! :)
Suzanne
1:33 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
My vote goes to #3 Max!!
lisa berzak
1:37 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Wendel #5 is the Dog!!!
Lisa
lillian doremus
2:11 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Luca #9 for sure
Robert
2:42 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Max #3 is the clear winner!
garry wright
3:50 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Have to go for Wendel #5
Cliff Cababe
4:19 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#3 Max, let the shelter dog get a chance to be pampered at the Morris Inn. He deserves it .
Diane
4:48 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#4 has my vote. What a cutie.
Darlene Bakur
5:42 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Munchkin #4 has my vote for top dog - he reminds me of the song "How much is that doggie in the window?" Because if you drive by he's always in the window even though he's not allowed on the couch. Obviously a top dog!!!
Pat Simon
8:18 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#2 Sniglet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Donna
9:25 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
#2 Sniglet!
Charlie
8:22 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#2 Sniglet!
Candace
8:22 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I vote for Munchkin #4!
Kayla Pacan
8:49 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#2 Sniglet - We rescued her from Virginia but she has settled in nicely as a Jersey girl! She loves everyone and everything - especially if there is a belly rub involved!
Anja Kastl
9:10 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
#2 sniglet is the best!!!
JA
9:55 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I Vote for Cady #7
Trevor Van Eeuwen
10:20 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I vote for Max #3. He needs a vacation. Hopefully a permanent one to some loving person's home.
samantha
12:01 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
#3 Max gets my vote. He deserves a vacation
garett
12:24 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
3, MAX. to the MAX
samantha
12:32 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Max #3
Emily
12:52 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
I Vote for #3, Max!
Jim Fogarty
5:52 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Wendel, #5
Denise Barretti
7:08 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
They're all Top Dog, but I vote for #1 to be The Top Dog
Pam Hilliard
7:36 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
#3
Leslie Celia
8:04 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Max!
Alice Gardner Cartee
8:19 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
#7 is my choice....Cady Popcorn. :) <3
Stephen Mindnich
8:53 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
#4 Munchkin, the 2013 starting QB for the New York Jets.
LADONNA CABLE
8:59 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
#3 MAX!!!
Alan Dibling
9:00 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
I vote for munchkin #4 he is adorable & frendly.
Diane c
9:31 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
#5
Cassandra Snell
9:37 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
WENDEL!! All the way!!
Liz Austin
9:43 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
I vote for Wendel, #5.
dave cardella
9:44 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Dave Cardella
#5 Wendel a rescue dog found in Florida...with his brother Preston both found a great home with Justin...
Michael oyson
9:58 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Vote for Wendel. #5
Ashley R
11:05 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
#3 Max gets my vote! I also like the Cairn Terrier (I have 2 of my own at home)
Brian Hulse
11:19 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
I vote for Wendel #5 Batman!
Stephanie Donato
1:04 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
I vote for munchkin because he was my therapy dog for 4 months while I was healing a broken leg. Munchkin #4 earned my vote. Love Babs
Veronica LaMorgese
1:30 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
My vote goes to #4 MUNCHKIN.....he loves to cuddle up next to me while I am sleeping....go MUNCHKIN....woof woof
Lori Rogg
1:42 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
# 3 MAX
clyde donovan
3:12 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
I would vote for MUNCHKIN by he's a confused Jets fan, so I have to vote for SNIGLET.
Elton
6:15 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Wendel!!!
#5
cindi kasperski
8:15 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
#3 MAX!!
Laura
8:16 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
#3 Max!
Meredith
9:35 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
My vote goes to the caped cruisader, #5, Wendel! :)
Michelle Waldron
10:33 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Sniglet # 2 has my vote!
Shannon Allsop
11:21 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Shannon
Sniglet # 2 is my favorite and gets my vote!
Cat
4:54 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
#2 Snigle has my vote. Such a cute face.
Dinah Brock
7:24 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
I VOTE for SNIGLET!
Cathy Wang
8:22 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
I vote for Wendal #5.
Michele Cardella
8:24 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
My vote goes to #5 Wendal
Chris C
8:25 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
My vote goes to Wendal #5
Dave Kleiman
8:28 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
I vote for Wendal #5.
Leslie Boswell Farrell
9:14 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
#2 Sniglet gets my vote
Dinah Brock
9:23 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
I vote for #2 SNIGLET!
DIANE BREAULT
9:48 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
The are all good looking dogs, but my vote is for Tucker #8-he's so very cute!
Levi
9:56 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Lets go batman
#5
Karen Romweber
10:00 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
#5 Wendel all the way!
Lisa Marie
10:09 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
I vote for Wendell #5
Chris D.
10:38 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Easily #3 Max!
Mary
11:16 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Max # 3 has my vote for regional. Go Max!
Riki
11:40 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Tucker has my vote. Your basic cuddly companion :)
Suzanne
11:48 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
# 3 MAX!!! He deserves a to be pampered.
Dennis D
11:57 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
I vote for #5 Wendal
Christine
12:14 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
#5 So Cute!
Jennifer
2:06 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Sniglet# 2
Jenna Kay
2:32 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Sniglet #2 !!!!!!!
Michael Dibling
3:40 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
I vote for Munchkin #4 Win or Lose he is a winner in my eyes. Besides he is a Jets fan, he has been through enough lately.
Mary Judson
4:01 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Max # 3 You have to love that face!
Christian Aziz
4:24 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
#2- Sniglet!
Rachel
7:11 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Max #3!
Holly
7:58 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
#2 Signet! Cute Wheaten Terrier!
samantha
8:09 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Max #3
samantha
8:10 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
#3
dagmar
9:23 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
#3 / Max . Give a shelter dog a chance
Sheila Ross
6:03 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Max #3
Nick Cardella
6:12 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
I vote for #5! Wendal
Joe Cardella
6:13 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
#5 Wendal. Go BATMAN
Frankie C
6:15 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
I vote for Wendal!! #5
Michael
6:17 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Wendal all the way!!! #5
Nicole
6:19 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
I Love Wendal!!! #5 gets me vote
Phia
6:22 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
I vote for Wendal! #5
Sammy
6:24 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Love Batman. I vote for #5
Mags
6:25 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Wendal is great! my vote goes to #5
Lou
6:29 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Wendal Rocks!!! I vote for #5. That dog can JUMP!!!!
Karen
6:34 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Wendel 5
Marie S.
6:53 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Are fake votes disqualified ?
Joe D.
10:16 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that..
MJ
8:29 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
MY VOTE IS FOR MAX #3!!! He is homeless and not only needs a day to be pampered, but also needs a FOREVER HOME!!! MAX!!!! :)
George Ubertaccio
12:00 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
#4 Munchkin