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VOTE: The Region's Top Dogs Are ...

We asked Patch users in New London, Groton, Waterford, Montville, Ledyard, Stonington, Madison and Clinton to share their dog photos, and then vote for their favorite. Meet 8 great dogs

Welcome to Round 2 of Patch's Top Dog Contest!

Between today and June 22, users will cast their vote in the comments section of this article for their favorite of the posted dogs. The winner of this round will receive a $100 gift card.

On June 23, the 4 regional winners will be unveiled, and they will face off to become Connecticut Patch’s Top Dog from June 23-30. The winner will be announced July 1. The winner of that competition will receive a painted portrait of their pet from noted Connecticut artist (and former Patch local editor) Carrie Jacobson.

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To vote: Look for the number in the top right corner of the photo and refer to that in the comments.

You can read the full rules here.

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The winners of the local contests are:

Madison: Molly, submitted by Lee Anne Borkowski

Clinton: Zita, submiited by Beverly Torell

Waterford: Hunter, submitted by Erin Eccleston

NL: Atticus Finch, submitted by Casey Gager

Groton: Romeo, submitted by Heather Picazio

Stonington: Heidi, submitted by Corinne Rossi

Montville: Xander, submitted by Meredith Tiffany

Ledyard:  Maddy Shoes, submitted by Lisa Terry


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