Weekly Wag Announces 1st Ever "Headlining Hound" Winner

The results are in!

Congratulations Sammy! You are crowned Weekly Wag's 1st Ever Headlining Hound!

After a long night of bickering, barking, and ballot recounting -- and no Milkbone breaks -- the Wag's staff finally came to a unanimous decision to crown our hound.

From homeless to Headlining Hound, Sammy the wire-haired terrier proved that with perserverance, anything is possible. His family dumped him alone in the country to fend for himself. He lived on stolen birdseed and grass until his new forever family found him and gave him a home.

Now our champion is full-bellied and famous. He spends his days napping, digging in the mud and goofing around with his two doggie siblings. What a life, Sammy!

We're anxiously waiting to hear a few words from Sammy himself about how he's dealing with his new fame and celebrity status. Hopefully he'll comment to the Weekly Wag soon!

The Weekly Wag staff wants to thank Bella, Sarge, Henley, Lola, Riley, Clyde, Zuzu, Bo, Hunter, and all the other contestants (and their people!) for submitting fabulous photos. We wish we didn't have to pick just one!

First Ever "Headlining Hound" Photo Contest

Weekly Wag has been showing off their best friends, now its time for you to show off yours!

On Monday, July 6, 2009, the Weekly Wag will announce its first ever Headlining Hound.

If you think your furry friend has what it takes to win this prestigious award, send us a photo – or two, or three – capturing the essence of a winner. Silly, goofy, serious, morning hair, red-eyed and sleepy -- it doesn’t matter. We want a pooch with personality!

Our esteemed panel of judges will review each photo carefully and fairly. To meet the judges, click on the “meet the staff” link above and to the right.

Send all submissions to weeklywag@yahoo.com with “Headlining Hound” as the subject line.
Multiple submissions accepted. Deadline for entries is midnight Eastern Time (USA) Sunday, July 5, 2009.

Include your dog’s name, age, and a little bio about your dog – favorite toys or activities, how you met, where he or she lives, favorite snack...

By entering, you agree to allow your pet’s photo to be published on the Weekly Wag. You must be the copyright holder of each submitted photo. If you paid a professional to take the photos, they cannot be submitted. We don't want any legal mumbo jumbo here, so snap the photos yourself!

There is no fee to submit a photo.
No pets can be harmed in the production of these photos.
Must be 18 to submit a photo.

Good luck!