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    Dog Days

    In our first-ever Dog Photo Contest, we asked to see the dogs of Lehigh Valley, and our Fig friends answered! Sponsored by Venture X, Lehigh Valley Printing, Split Pine Axe Throwing, Working Dog Press, and Ciocca Dealerships, we hosted the contest on Fig’s social media and received over 50 submissions—which is a lot of cute puppies to choose from.

     

    Thank you to our sponsors for making this contest possible!

     

    About Our Photoshoot

    Our team picked six winning entries for a very special photoshoot at Fox and Finch studios. These pet photos were captured by Ryan Walsh and Christian Miccio of Zetepi CreativeGet to know our winners!


     

    Jennifer Bowen & Milo

     

    Age | 9 months
    Breed | Mini poodle

     

    Milo’s Favorite Toy or Treat: Almost all toys and treats
    Milo’s Favorite Activity: Walking, exploring, and playing with their kids
    Milo’s Favorite Place: Home with family


     

     

    Melissa Yingling & Kevin

     

    Age | 2 years
    Breed | Shitzu and Yorkie mix (Shorkie!)

     

    Kevin’s Favorite Toy or Treat: Mr. Knots toy and Milk-Bone Mini’s
    Kevin’s Favorite Activity: Long car rides with the windows down, wind in his hair, and sun on his face
    Kevin’s Favorite Place: Gigi & Pop’s house


     

    Zoe Lennon & Bowser

     

    Age | 10 years
    Breed | Pekingese mix

     

    Bowser’s Favorite Toy or Treat: Squeaky snake and blueberries
    Bowser’s Favorite Activity: Play fetch
    Bowser’s Favorite Place: Puppy Palace Doggie Daycare


     

    Lillian Lamperti, Alex & Poppy

     

    Age | 3 years
    Breed | Beagle & Treeing Walker Coonhound Mix

     

    Poppy’s Favorite Toy or Treat: Any and all treats
    Poppy’s Favorite Activity: Go on car rides
    Poppy’s Favorite Place: Puppy Palace Doggie Daycare


     

    Michelle Wallace & Lucky

     

    Age | 15 years
    Breed | Lhasa-Chon

     

    Lucky’s Favorite Toy: His pillow
    Lucky’s Favorite Activity: Go for walks
    Lucky’s Favorite Place: Their backyard to people watch


     

    Katie Moorcroft, Noelle Gabovitz & Sweet Sophie

     

    Age | 5 years
    Breed | Newfoundland/Great Pyranees mix

     

    Sweet Sophie’s Favorite Toy: Squeaky toys
    Sweet Sophie’s Favorite Activity: Sit in the yard and watch birds, counter-surf for snacks, and nap
    Sweet Sophie’s Favorite Place: Being cool with her moms


     

    P.S. We couldn’t help but show you even more adorable photos from the contest too so keep scrolling to see even more four-legged friends—let’s hear it for the Dog Days of Summer!