Subscribers have crowned the Coast’s cutest dog. Now we’re looking for the cutest cat
Our subscribers have spoken, and Charlie, a Yorkie mix, is the cutest dog on the Mississippi Coast. Charlie finished with 44 percent of the more than 20,000 votes that were cast in our poll.
Owner Gina Shipton said Charlie has overcome a rough start to his life to flourish in her household after being adopted from Tired Dog Rescue in Gulfport.
“When the rescue organization acquired Charlie, he was in poor condition. He had heartworms and was underweight. They provided him with the necessary medical care to restore his health, making him eligible for adoption.”
Shipton said the decision to adopt Charlie wasn’t an easy one.
“Initially, I was apprehensive as I had never cared for a dog undergoing heartworm treatment. I was advised to prevent him from getting excited or running around,” she said. “To ensure his well-being, I kept him in a designated room to minimize overexcitement.”
As voters could see, Charlie now has a new lease on life, with Shipton adding that he “has flourished into a delightful companion. He has brought immense joy to our lives, and his canine sisters, Nola and Daisy, adore his presence.”
And now that the dogs have had their fun. it’s time to put the Coast’s cats in the spotlight. Having crowned the Coast’s cutest dog, we’re now looking to do the same for our feline friends.
Readers should submit a photo of their very good boy (or girl), along with a one-sentence description, including your name and your pet’s name, to mynews@sunherald.com. The deadline for submissions is the end of the day on Friday, August 2.
Any reader can submit their cat for the contest, but voting will be limited to Sun Herald subscribers. Once voting opens, subscribers may vote as many times as they wish. To subscribe, visit sunherald.com/subscribe for a list of offers, including an introductory rate of 99 cents for one month.
Voting will begin Aug. 5. On Aug. 12, the top eight finishers will move on in the contest. On Aug. 19, we will name our final four contenders. Votes will reset after each round and voting will conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 25. The winner will appear on sunherald.com and on the cover of the Sun Herald newspaper.
