Take a good look at this year’s contestants, then flip to page 7 to fill out your ballot.
Votes are $0.25 each. You may place as many votes (for as many pets) as you like. All proceeds from voting will be donated to the Windham County Humane Society.
1. Akasha Bearded Dragon
3. Arlo Cockapoo
2. Apollo American Bully
4. Artemis American Bully
5. Ava Bernese Mountain Dog 6. Bella Terrier 7. Bogart Olde English Bulldog 8. Brody Chihuahua
25. Goose Saint Bernard/German Shepherd 26. Gracie Cockapoo
28. Hickory Parsons Russell
27. Hank Leopard Gecko
36. Klovah and Rugah Boston Terrier
35. Kiko German Shepherd
37. Lemon Yorkshire Terrier 38. Loki Mixed Breed Dog
41. Luna Vizsla 42. Maggie Dog
39. Lucy Bernese Mountain Dog 40. Luna Dalmatian Mix
43. Malibu Ferret
44. Malu Yorkshire
46. Maple Pitbull
45. Maple Mae Chocolate Labrador Retriever
48. Marley Chihuahua
47. Marcus Aurelius American Shorthair Cat
is Year’s Contestants
1. Akasha Bearded Dragon
2. Apollo American Bully
3. Arlo Cockapoo
4. Artemis American Bully
5. Ava Bernese Mountain Dog
6. Bella Terrier
7. Bogart Olde English Bulldog
8. Brody Chihuahua
9. Casey Beagle/Blue heeler
10. Catsy Cline Cat
11. Charley Tuxedo Cat
12. Chester Domestic Longhair Cat
13. Chewu Papillon
14. Clyde Tuxedo Cat
15. Cosmo Domestic Longhair Cat
16. Daisy German Shepherd Mix
17. Davy Pug Mix
18. Dexter Labrador Retriever
19. Dunkin Cat
20. Ellery Cat
21. Finnegan American Bully
22. Finnegan Ragdoll/Siamese/Bobtail Cat
23. Georgie Horse
24. Gonzo Domestic Shorthair Cat
25. Goose Saint Bernard/German Shepherd
26. Gracie Cockapoo
27. Hank Leopard Gecko
28. Hickory Parsons Russell
29. Holly Beagle
30. Iko Mixed Breed Dog
31. Jarah Hamicito Xanthiparo Yellow Flu
32. Kai Cocker Spaniel Mix
33. Kaya Husky/Alaskan Malamute
34. Khloe Mae Terrier
35. Kiko German Shepherd
36. Klovah and Rugah Boston Terrier
37. Lemon Yorkshire Terrier
38. Loki Mixed Breed Dog
39. Lucy Bernese Mountain Dog
40.Luna Dalmatian mix
41. Luna Vizsla
42. Maggie Dog
43. Malibu Ferret
44.Malu Yorkshire
45. Maple Mae Chocolate Labrador Retriever
46. Maple Pitbull
47. Marcus Aurelius American Shorthair Cat
48.Marley Chihuahua
49. Meenu Orange Tabby
50. Minnie German Shepherd Mix
51. Miso Dutton Cat
52. Mr. Beau Jangles Mixed Breed Dog
53. Mu n Cat
54. Nala Aussie Shepherd
55. Nero German Shepard
56. Nikah Lab Mix
57. Nouvel German Wire-Haired Pointer/ Australian Shepherd Mix
58. Oakley Golden Retriever
59. Obi Bernese Mountain Dog Mix
60. Ollie & Maisie Border Collie
61. Owen Pomeranian
62. Ozzy & Staley Orange Tabby & Maine Coon
63. Paulie Mixed breed
64. Pedro King Charles Spaniel
65. Penelope aka Penny Pomeranian
66. Pickles Himalayan Cat
67. Pippa
68. Poe American Shorthair Cat
69. Pup Chugga Page aka Chuggs
Landseer Newfoundland
70. Reeves
71. Remi German Shorthaired Pointer/ Bernese Mountain Dog Mix
72. Ringo DelRay Starr Siamese
73. Ronin and Finn Welsh Cardigan Corgi
74. Rosie Mixed Breed
75. Rugger Australian Shepard Mix
76. Shadow Domestic Shorthair Cat
77. Sinister Snake
78. Skye Chihuahua/Shih Tzu
79. Snickerdoodle Snake
80. Socks Cat
81. Sparky Boy Dalmatian
82. Stella English Bulldog/Boxer Mix
83. Stu Bert Lou Dog
84. Sturgill American Fox Hound
85. Sukey Mixed Breed
86. Sylvester Tuxedo cat
87. Tater Corgi
88. Teddy Leopard Gecko
89. Theodore Bernese Mountain Dog
90. Tilly Mixed Breed
91. Tiny Cat
92. TT Tuxedo Cat
93. Victoria Moon Golden Retriever
94. Wa es Mini Aussie & Chihuahua mix
95. Wasabi Veiled Chameleon
96. Wilfork Labradoodle
97. Winston Slappychops
Bluetick/Treeing Walker Coon Hound
98. Xiva German Shepard
99. Zeppelin Cattledog/Blue Heeler
Voting Ballot on Next Page
2026 Brattleboro Reformer
Pet of the Month Official Ballot
Instructions: All contestants were featured in this publication. Voters are encouraged to vote for multiple pets and/or cast multiple votes for the same pet. Each vote is $0.25.
The top 12 vote-getters will be featured in the Brattleboro Reformer on September 5th, and appear as “Pet of the Month” in solo spotlights between September 2026 and August 2027.
The top three vote-getters from our Pet of the Month Contest will advance to the local election, where the community will elect its first-ever PET MAYOR OF THE YEAR! Vote now with the entry form (all proceeds go to the WCHS) for a chance to make your favorite pet the next mayor!
Mail or bring your ballot and payment to:
Brattleboro Reformer
Attn: Lylah Wright 70 Landmark Hill Drive Brattleboro, VT 05301
Ballots are due by 5:00pm on Monday, August 31st
Your Name: Address:
City: State:
Zip: Telephone: Email: Payment Method: ___ Cash ___ Check ___ Money Order Check/MO payable to Brattleboro Reformer
49. Meenu Orange Tabby 50. Minnie German Shepherd Mix
Sponsored
52. Mr. Beau Jangles Mixed Breed Dog
51. Miso Dutton Cat
61. Owen Pomeranian
Ozzy & Staley Orange Tabby & Maine Coon
57. Nouvel German Wire-Haired Pointer/Australian Shepherd Mix
58. Oakley Golden Retriever
60. Ollie & Maisie Border Collie
59. Obi Bernese Mountain Dog Mix
53. Mu n
54. Nala Aussie Shepherd
56. Nikah Lab Mix
55. Nero German Shepard
64. Pedro King Charles Spaniel
63. Paulie Mixed breed
The top three vote-getters from our Pet of the Month Contest will advance to the local election, where the community will elect its first-ever PET MAYOR OF THE YEAR! Vote now with the entry form (all proceeds go to the WCHS) for a chance to make your favorite pet the next mayor!
73. Ronin and Finn Welsh Cardigan Corgi 74. Rosie Mixed Breed
71. Remi German Shorthaired Pointer/Bernese Mountain Dog Mix
66. Pickles Himalayan Cat
65. Penelope aka Penny Pomeranian 68. Poe American Shorthair Cat
67. Pippa Dog
76. Shadow Domestic Shorthair
75. Rugger Australian Shepard Mix
85. Sukey Mixed Breed
86. Sylvester Tuxedo cat
81. Sparky Boy Dalmatian
82. Stella English Bulldog/Boxer Mix
84. Sturgill American Fox Hound
83. Stu Bert Lou
78. Skye Chihuahua/Shih Tzu
77. Sinister Snake
80. Socks
79. Snickerdoodle Snake
88. Teddy Leopard Gecko
87. Tater Corgi
Training a dog can help dog owners ensure the safety and well-being of their furry friends and foster a stronger relationship between an owner and their pet. The professional trainers at the Texas-based Dog Alliance report it typically takes four to six months to teach basic obedience commands. But no two dogs are the same, and some may take to training more readily than others. Other dogs may experience behavioral challenges that extend the length of time it takes to train the animal. The Dog Alliance also notes that additional variables unique to each dog, including age and breed, also can a ect the time it takes to train a dog.
