See Florida dogs, cats, birds, lizards in the running for USA TODAY’s Favorite Pet contest

  • In “Deadpool and Wolverine,” Peggy plays Dogpool, suiting up in a red and black signature Deadpool costume.
  • Peggy is a rescue with an unmistakable droopy tongue that adds to her charm. “Deadpool” fans know this dog.
  • Dogpool appeared on the red carpet with Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid for “Deadpool and Wolverine” premiere.

Meowza! Several pets already have been entered in USA TODAY’s Favorite Pet contest. Want to enter yours?

Hosted by “ugliest dog” star Peggy, a winner of Britain’s ugliest dog contest, submissions are welcome through next month.

Peggy’s popularity shot to superstardom after playing “Dogpool” in Marvel’s smash hit “Deadpool and Wolverine” with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Peggy, who has a signature tongue-hanging look, found a second life as an advocate for “ugly dogs” and pet rescue. Now she’s enjoying the spotlight after her pawsome appearance in the third “Deadpool” film, one of 2024’s biggest box office hits.

If you got a new pet during the 2024 holiday season, consider entering him in USA’s Favorite Pet contest. The (Fort Myers, Florida) News-Press is part of the USA TODAY Network, which is running the contest.

Through Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, we invite you to submit your best friend to be USA’s Favorite Pet by applying below. Have a photo and story about your pet ready to go. The winner will receive $5,000 in cash, a $5,000 gift card to your favorite pet store and $5,000 to the winner’s charity of choice that benefits animals. Plus, you’ll be featured in USA TODAY.

Photos of Florida dogs, cats, other pets in USA’s Favorite Pet contest

See this photo gallery of Florida pets − including dogs, cats, birds and lizards − that are competing for the title of USA’s Favorite Pet.

USA’s Favorite Pet contest rules

Here is what you need to know about the contest.

Have a pet you adore? We want to see them – really. Dogs, cats, lizards, hamsters … if they’re your favorite, share photos with us. Did we mention there’s a prize for the USA’s Favorite Pet? Because there is!

We’re giving away $15,000 in national prizes:

  • $5,000 Cash
  • $5,000 Gift card to the winner’s favorite pet store
  • $5,000 to the winner’s charity of choice to benefit animals
  • World famous pet and movie star, Peggy will help pick the winner!
  • Winner will be featured on the cover of USA TODAY, our network websites, and a social media post.

Check out the USA TODAY story for more information on entering.

Peggy, ugliest dog contest winner, was Dogpool in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ with Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman

Contributing: Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY Network-Florida

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