🎉 Voting is Now Open!

📅 May 12 – 25

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here—the Lake Merritt Dog Contest is officially live for voting! With over 200 incredible entries, this year’s contest is our biggest yet, and we can’t wait for you to meet the dogs and cast your votes.

How to Vote

Browse the adorable contestants, read their bios, and vote for your favorites. You can help decide who takes home the glory (and the squeaky toy bragging rights).

Quick Tips:
🐾 Bookmark This Page – You’ll want to come back often. Voting is open through May 25, so take your time and get to know the dogs.
📸 Share the Love – Encourage your friends and community to vote too. Every vote helps spotlight a deserving pup.
🐶 Enjoy the Journey – Whether you’re voting from home or while strolling around Lake Merritt, this is all about celebrating joy, community, and dog magic.

Stay Connected
✨ Follow us on Instagram for real-time updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and post-contest celebrations.
🚶 Take a walk at Lake Merritt—you just might spot one of our fabulous contestants!
🗳️ Vote today and help crown this year’s top dogs!

Thank you for making this event special. Let’s make some tails wag.