Westmont, Illinois -- Date: March 18, 2021
“We had a lot of great entries in our best pet contest,” said Westmont Communications Specialist Jennifer Babyar, who helped coordinate the event. “The owner write-ups along with the pet pictures made this a very fun and enjoyable event, which was our goal. We are happy to announce that Garrett, a labrador retriever and trained service dog, has been selected as our 100th Anniversary Mascot.”
In his write-up, Garrett’s owner said that he is well-suited as a therapy dog who has volunteered for six years at Manning School and Miller School in the Paws for Tales Reading Program. Garrett has also provided comfort to the residents of Burgess Square Health Care & Rehab Centre. Garrett is also part of a video on the Naperville Humane Society website.
Thousands of people participated in the contest voting for Westmont’s Best Pet and 100th Anniversary Mascot. The competition was fierce, but in the end, Garrett received the most votes from Westmont residents and friends of the community. However, this contest was about the love we have for our pets, so we have a unique award for every participant as they are all deserving of recognition. Each entry will receive an official 100th Anniversary Best Pet Contest award certificate. Following is a listing of all the awards:
Village of Westmont Official 100th Anniversary Mascot & Best Pet Award - GARRETT
Cubs Fanatic Award - YOGI
Best Big Boy Award - RUFUS T. FYREFLY
Best Buddy Award - MOOSE
Best Companion Award - BIGSBY
Best Cuddle Buddy Award - SUMMIT
Best Dressed Award - MAVERICK
Best Driver Award - SALLIE
Best Sidekick Award - CHEWBACCA
Best Smile Award - LUNA
Best Snarl Award - MABEL
Best Towny Award - JACK
Bestest Friend Award - MAXIE
Big Mouth Award - FRANKIE
Biggest Ears & Biggest Heart Award - DASHA
Biggest Heart Melter Award - JORDY
Biggest Helper Award - PIPER
Chubbiest Cheeks Award - SPEEDY
Cuddliest Companion Award - IVY
Curliest Cutie-Pie Award - TURK
Cutest Blue Eyes Award - VELCRO
Cutest Couple Award - SKIPPER & LAYLA
Cutest Snoozer Award - GRACE
Dynamic Duo Award - LOLA & PEGGY
Floofiest Bunny Award - LEONARD (LENNY) SCHMIDT
Floppy Ear Award - BAUER
Fluffiest Doggo Award - BEAR
Friendliest Fur Baby Award - BENNY
Goofy Boy Award - TUCKER MAGOO
Happy Dog Award - BUDDY
Largest Lap Dog Award - MILLIE
Longest Locks Award - WINNONA
Lovelist Face Award - FINN G.
Lovely Pupper Award - TUCKER
Loveliest Song Award - TWEETY BIRD
Most Artistic Award - BINNY
Most Beautiful Finns Award - GABY
Most Beautiful Stripes Award - RUBY
Most Chillaxed Award - HANK THE TANK
Most Dapper Award - MERLIN
Most Dashing Award - HIRO
Most Delightful Award - POTATO
Most Huggable Award - HARLEY
Most Kissable Face Award - BENTLEY
Most Likely To Be Cast In A Star Wars Movie Award - ROOT
Most Likely to Save the Neighbors Award - SIREN
Most Playful Pup Award - ROO
Most Playful Kitty Award - CHURCHILL
Most Snuggly Award - TULA
Most Splendid Spikes Award - NURI
Most Witty Mimic Award - SHLOMI
Most Wonderful Weenie - MITZI
Party Animal Award - MOCHI
Smooshiest Face Award - PANCAKE
Social Butterfly Award - FINN R.
Sweetest Face Award - CARLY
Trio of Trouble Award - THE BURLINGTON BARKERS
Whitest Whiskers Award - OSHA
Wisest Kitty Award - MAYA
World Traveler Award - LEVI
Pictures of each pet entry along with their names and write-ups are published in the Village of Westmont Photo Gallery. Congratulations to all of the participants and thank you to everyone who voted.
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Contact: Larry McIntyre
Village of Westmont
Communications Director/Public Information Officer
630-417-0280
lmcintyre@westmont.il.gov
