:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(734x278:736x280)/wcrd-finalists-082024-58715d0334fe44698a2ae0f1e228a90b.jpg "Meet the finalists of the World’s Cutest Rescue Dog contest and vote for your favorite")
From thousands of entries, the 10 finalists were chosen for the PEOPLE’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest, presented by the PEDIGREE brand.
The contest’s adorable Top 10 now need your votes. From August 21 through September 20, animal lovers can vote for their favorite rescue dog finalist at people.com/rescuedogcontest to determine the grand prize winner.
The grand prize winner will receive a photo shoot and feature in PEOPLE magazine, a year’s supply of PEDIGREE brand dog food, and a $1,000 donation to an animal rescue organization of their choice.
To select the winner, voters will narrow the pool of 10 finalists to three. The three finalists with the most votes will advance to the judging round, where the hosts (and rescue dog owners) of The conversation – Natalie Morales, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Jerry O’Connell – and judges from PEOPLE and the PEDIGREE brand will select the grand prize winner.
Read on to learn about the 10 dogs competing to win the 2024 World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest, then vote for your favorite at people.com/rescuedogcontest.
Pepper, 12
Christie Ripic
Pepper’s owner says this older dog has made her a “better person.”
The Gospel according to Luke, 4
Sarah Crayton
The little guy’s “big blue eyes” helped him catch the attention of his forever family.
Oliver, 6
Madison Hill
The “handsome” Oliver has “a small gap in his teeth” which his family loves.
Landon, 3
Paige Wooten
This “playful” puppy was rescued from a shelter in South Korea where many animals are killed before coming to the US
Marcel, 15
Mei-I Zien
He was rescued from a puppy mill cage and only learned to walk on grass after his adoption.
Margot, 3
Julia Zupan
Her owner says it was “love at first sight” when she met the unforgettable dog.
The Book of Tamal, 2
Holly Worthen
Tamal was found wandering with a broken jaw and is now “happy” with life.
Oren, 4
Shannon Keute
He went from being a dog abandoned on the side of the road to being a beloved pet who “radiates happiness.”
Mr Bean, 2
Dasha Melgarejo
He doesn’t let his missing front legs slow him down – Mr. Bean has even taken part in the Puppy Bowl.
Phoebe, 2
Kim Foulds
With her floppy ears, Phoebe is a pro at making her family laugh with her silly antics.
