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We asked Patch users in several local communities to share their dog photos and then vote for their favorite. Meet the Top 9 dogs.

 
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Tucker - enjoying a day out!
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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.

Click Here for complete Official Rules.

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Nicole Cardella

1:50 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

Wendel, #5, has my vote! He's an AMAZING dog!

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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!! :)

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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.

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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 :)

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BRER

2:37 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

If perceptive, only needs one eye. That one is adorable!

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John Chambergo

2:46 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

Definitely Max #3! Go Max you need this break buddy :)

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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!

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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!

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Marie S.

3:26 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

Max #3 ! Look at that big lovable head

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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!

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Barbara Goodman

6:11 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

I vote for # 5 think he is adorable.

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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!

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Sarah

2:21 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Trying to vote for Munchkin? Having difficulty? Will keep trying. Sarah O'D

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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..

Kit

7:23 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

# 5 is my vote Wendel is the one!

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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

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Geralyn Kelleher

8:31 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

I vote for Wendel!! BATMAN #5!!!!

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Nikki D

8:48 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

OMG!! TOTALLY # 5. Wendel is soooo cute.

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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?

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Jacqueline

9:44 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

Munchkin #4 had me at hello... I vote for him!!!!!

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Samantha Manning

9:46 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

The puppy with Santa... #4---Munchkin gets my vote!

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Keith Connors

9:47 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

Munchkin #4 deserves to win!! :)

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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

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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

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David Jeffrey

10:57 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

#4, All my chips are in with Munchkin!

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Krystle Sacco

11:04 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

Munchkin #4 has my vote!!!!adorable!!!!!

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Tanya Lalin

11:19 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

I vote for Wendel #5! Cutest Batman ever!

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Benita Shor

12:26 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Toomba, #6, has my vote for being a service dog.

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stites

6:53 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

#5 Wendell is truly a "super dog".. he has my vote

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judith cardella

7:38 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

# 5 Wendel is so cute I vote for him...

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Judi

9:16 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for MAX. What a cute face!

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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

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bobb

10:30 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Max! Gotta go for a rescue pup in a shelter!

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Karen Donato

11:07 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I vote for MUNCHKIN #4...he is by far the cutest dog ever....

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irene newman

11:13 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Irene
#9 Luca the wonder dog has my vote!

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Dana M

11:51 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

#9 Luca!!! He's driving a car!

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Steve Stevenson

11:57 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

#3 Max, For the win. I lolz at the competition.

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jennifer mateo

12:53 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

#9 LUCA ROCKS!!!!!!! I mean, can he be any cuter?

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kristy carruba

12:54 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Luca rules! I love that dog and I love that photo. #9 Luca

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JUDY LOTAS

1:07 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

#5 WENDEL---HE'S SO COSMOPOLITAN & MULTI-NATIONAL NOT TO MENTION BRAVE

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JUDY LOTAS

1:08 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

feel confident that Good will triumph!

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Donna Beland

1:14 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I'm voting for Luca #9! Sweetest dog ever!

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Robert

2:42 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Max #3 is the clear winner!

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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 .

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Diane

4:48 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

#4 has my vote. What a cutie.

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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!!!

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Pat Simon

8:18 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

#2 Sniglet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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!

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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.

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samantha

12:01 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

#3 Max gets my vote. He deserves a vacation

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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

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Alice Gardner Cartee

8:19 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

#7 is my choice....Cady Popcorn. :) <3

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Stephen Mindnich

8:53 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

#4 Munchkin, the 2013 starting QB for the New York Jets.

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Alan Dibling

9:00 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

I vote for munchkin #4 he is adorable & frendly.

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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...

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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)

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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

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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

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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.

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Meredith

9:35 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

My vote goes to the caped cruisader, #5, Wendel! :)

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Shannon Allsop

11:21 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Shannon
Sniglet # 2 is my favorite and gets my vote!

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Cat

4:54 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

#2 Snigle has my vote. Such a cute face.

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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!

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Mary

11:16 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Max # 3 has my vote for regional. Go Max!

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Riki

11:40 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Tucker has my vote. Your basic cuddly companion :)

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Suzanne

11:48 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012

# 3 MAX!!! He deserves a to be pampered.

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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.

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Mary Judson

4:01 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Max # 3 You have to love that face!

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Holly

7:58 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

#2 Signet! Cute Wheaten Terrier!

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dagmar

9:23 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

#3 / Max . Give a shelter dog a chance

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Nicole

6:19 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

I Love Wendal!!! #5 gets me vote

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Sammy

6:24 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

Love Batman. I vote for #5

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Mags

6:25 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

Wendal is great! my vote goes to #5

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Lou

6:29 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

Wendal Rocks!!! I vote for #5. That dog can JUMP!!!!

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Marie S.

6:53 am on Friday, December 21, 2012

Are fake votes disqualified ?

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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!!!! :)

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