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Vote for your favorite neighborhood pet. You may vote for one pet in each neighborhood: Bay Park, Clairemont, Linda Vista, Kearny Mesa, and Serra Mesa. Voting will close on December 7, 2025, and finalists will be announced on December 8, 2025.

The winner of each neighborhood will advance to the finals for a second round of voting.

Voting for finalists will begin on December 9, 2025 and will close on December 21, 2025. The grand prize winner will be announced on December 22, 2025.

Meet the Finalists

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Cali (Serra Mesa)

Category: Finalists

Cali was rescued back in June of this year. He’s living his best life by sleeping alllll day!!!!! As soon as you pet him he rolls on his back so you can rub his belly.

Breed: Yorkie/chi mix    Age: 4

Cali

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Junie B (Clairemont)

Category: Finalists

Junie B, whose namesake comes from the classic literature series “Junie B. Jones,” is a rescue from the Envigo laboratory. Born into a lab, she is still quite shy, but is cunning and sassy to boot! She’s most likely to be found curled up on her armchair or chasing her lizard friends in the backyard on a sunny day. It’s Junie’s world and we’re just in it.

Breed: Beagle    Age: 3.5

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Taco (Bay Park)

Category: Finalists

Meet Taco, our 14-year-old Shiba with no eyes but an endless heart! He is a beloved regular at all of Bay Park’s favorite spots, and struts the streets with confidence and joy.

Breed: Shiba Inu    Age: 14

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Meet the Contestants

Clairemont Pets

Sweet Dee

Category: Clairemont Pets

She was rescued from a kill shelter in GA, brought her home to NY and then moved with me and now living her best life in San Diego CA.

Breed: Pitbull terrier    Age: 4

Sweet Dee

Iggy

Category: Clairemont Pets

Iggy, my Grandoggie, was adopted from the Humane Society in February. He loves his soft , fluffy toys, playdates with his doggie friends, visits to the dog park and Deckers pet store and treats of any kind. Iggy is a michief with a great sense of humor and loves stealing clothes, shoes or socks; sometimes sneaking them out of the closet. He’s a very sweet boy and has brought a lot of joy and laughter to our family.

Breed: Dog    Age: 3 1/2

Iggy

Professor Purrito

Category: Clairemont Pets

Playful kitty cat that’s growing in popularity on Instagram on his new page @hiking_kittycat

Breed: Siberian Forest Cat    Age: 8 months

Professor Purrito

Jinx

Category: Clairemont Pets

Jinx is my wobbly, silly spirited boy with cerebellar hypoplasia. He doesn’t let that slow him down from zooming around the house, birdwatching, chasing bubbles, and cuddling. His big eyes and talkative nature make him the life of every party, showing that joy comes in every shape and stumble.

Breed: Cat    Age: 6 1/2

Jinx

Savannah

Category: Clairemont Pets

Loves everyone she meets

Breed: Labrador Retriever    Age: 5

Savannah

Bindi

Category: Clairemont Pets

Bindi is a 35 lb. little bundle of energy who loves to play with other dogs. She will find all the toys in the house and put them in her crate so her sister, Maxie, can’t have any. Once she gets to know a human, look out. She can take down dogs twice her size during play, she’s that good!

Breed: Dog – Australian Cattle Dog mix?    Age: 4 years

Bindi

Beretta (Bear)

Category: Clairemont Pets

Bear will woo you with his striking eyes and keep you close with his excited wiggles. You’ll find him greeting people in the neighborhood, chasing a ball, or swimming in pools and oceans. Bear loves his Clairemont ‘hood!

Breed: Charcoal Lab    Age: 3.5 years

Beretta

Hogie

Category: Clairemont Pets

Hogie is a frug (pug-French bull dog) that loves to walk and swim at Fiesta Island. He cries when he wants to go for a walk and you’ll often see him refusing to move when it’s time to go home. At the same time, he won’t deny being carried on a hot day as he goes limp in your arms. He’s frequently concerned about when his next treat will be. If you see Hogie in the wild, please say hi and he’ll soak in your love.

Breed: Pug-Frenchie (Frug)    Age: 8

Hogie

Kingston

Category: Clairemont Pets

Kingston is obsessed with his yellow lacrosse ball. He’s a great protector and does a lot of barking. He’s the best company and loves his family. He plays hard to get but really loves his friend Bella.

Breed: Yorkie silkie    Age: 11 3/4

Kinston updated

Stella

Category: Clairemont Pets

Hi! My name is Stella and I am a sassy shepsky that loves to explore on walks, strolls at Mission Bay and LOVES people and treatos.

Breed: Husky Shepherd mix    Age: 6

Stella

Farrah

Category: Clairemont Pets

Farrah loves chasing sticks and going to the beach. She loves everyone and anyone. She is a natural Therapy Dog.

Breed: Basset Hound    Age: 5

Farrah

Grizzly

Category: Clairemont Pets

Grizzly isn’t just a dog – he’s an angel with paws and fur. In his life he has comforted strangers, supported veterans, assisted training new puppies to become confident – and no small feat of saving his owner from day to day medical alerts. His strength is gentle, his loyalty unshakable, and his heart larger than life.

Breed: King Shepherd    Age: 9

Grizzly

Doc Holliday

Category: Clairemont Pets

I’m Doc Holliday. I was born on an Arizona ranch, but was put up for adoption. I wasn’t sure I’d find a home, but thankfully, my family found me, and kept me. I enjoy cuddling in blankets, playing at Fiesta Island, and getting compliments on my hair at the groomers.

Breed: Aussie Springer Spaniel mix    Age: 6

Doc Holliday

Pippaw

Category: Clairemont Pets

Pippaw’s hobbies include eating, noshing, and snacking. She also enjoys chasing her ball, going on walks in the canyon, and keeping tabs on the neighborhood cats.

Breed: Newfoundland mix    Age: 6

Pippaw

Nugget

Category: Clairemont Pets

Nugget is a ball of love and energy! He loves young kids and may attack with endless kisses (possibly looking for any crumbs). If you can’t seem to locate a treat, he’ll sniff it out in no time for you. Nugget is a cuddle bug and is great for supplemental warmth during this holiday season.

Breed: Pug    Age: 8

Nugget

Kona

Category: Clairemont Pets

She’s such an energetic doggy She will not stop licking you. She gives the best cuddles

Breed: Boxer    Age: 13

Kona

Cowboy

Category: Clairemont Pets

Cowboy is a registered trick dog with the AKC, and knows over 30 tricks including how to skateboard.
His Instagram is @cowboyskateboardingcorgi

Breed: Corgi    Age: 3

Cowboy

Pickle

Category: Clairemont Pets

Pickle is our adorable multipo (Maltese poodle) she’s super cute and extremely photogenic it seems almost impossible to take a bad
photo of her. Whenever you look at her it’s basically impossible to not say “awwwwww”

Breed: Maltese poodle    Age: 14

Pickle

Albert

Category: Clairemont Pets

Albert is a bright white fluffy rescue pup with the biggest, most expressive ears. At 2 years old, he loves cuddling, hogging the couch and zooming around the house. Gentle yet mighty, he adores chicken (especially from Grandmas house) and when it’s time for a walk he does his signature gallop/paw pattering all the way to the door.

Breed: Dachshund Chihuahua    Age: 2

Albert

Morgan

Category: Clairemont Pets

Morgan is a sweetheart who loves snuggling on the couch. She also loves other dogs and eating as much as we will give her. She just turned 2 years old.

Breed: Basset Hound    Age: 2

Morgan

Bay Park Pets

Dash

Category: Bay Park Pets

Super smart, and always happy. Loves to fetch, swim, paddle board, mountain bike

Breed: Border Collie    Age:

Dash

Rudy

Category: Bay Park Pets

Rescued from the Humane Society. He was brought in as a stay and was malnourished. Now he is fit as a fiddle.

Breed: Chi mix    Age: 5

Rudy

Juneau

Category: Bay Park Pets

Juneau’s mom was rescued by Mothers of Dragons in Bay Park, who was told she “might” be pregnant. She gave birth to Juneau and 7 siblings the next day! We found her by chance on NextDoor, and the rescue organization turned out to be on our street. We met her at 11 weeks old and claimed her. She is the sweetest pup, but also keeps us on our toes all day long. Juneau loves toys and anything with fringes, especially shower loofahs!

Breed: Belgian Malinois Dog    Age: 5 months

Juneau

Fitz

Category: Bay Park Pets

Meet Fitz, a spunky Eskimo dog who thinks he rules the neighborhood. He loves to talk to everyone on his walks amd especially loves meeting kids. His favorite hobby is going to the beach – he is a San Diego dog at heart!

Breed: American Eskimo Dog    Age: 4

Fitz cropped

Serra Mesa Pets

Foxy

Category: Serra Mesa Pets

Foxy is a 13 year old toy poodle. I adopted her at three months old. She and I have traveled throughout the US, hiked together and even kayaking. Her favorite pastime is taking long naps. She loves salmon and bacon treats.

Breed: Toy Poodle    Age: 13

Foxy

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