We are so excited to share The Hoboken Girl’s 3rd Annual Puppy Bowl is here for another round of adorable nominating, voting, and winning. We can all agree that Hudson County is a great place to live (and play!) with a pup, so sharing photos of your adorable four-legged friend is a must — especially when prizes are involved and when it helps a local non-profit rescue. One lucky dog will be crowned the winner of some amazing local prizes. We will also be donating a portion of the sponsorships to Wise Animal Rescue, and we encourage those who enter to do the same.
The contest will take place from Friday, February 3rd through Thursday, February 16th.
The Contest
Our version of Puppy Bowl is a PuppyBowl Photo Contest.
Starting Friday, February 3rd, submit your pet’s cutest photo to hello@hobokengirl.com.
The photo can be of your furry friend in their cutest outfit or in their birthday suit, with a description of their favorite things so voters can get to know what makes them such a good dog. Include a screenshot of your donation of $5 or more to Wise Animal Rescue –our rescue of choice this year – for *extra* consideration.
Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, February 7th. The nine finalists will be announced on Friday, February 10th at which time the entire community will vote on which pup is the cutest canine. Voting will end on Sunday, February 12th at 11:59PM and the winner of The Hoboken Girl’s Puppy Bowl Contest 2023 will be announced on Thursday, February 16th.
Contest Entry Requirements
- Follow @TheHobokenGirl + follow the contests’ sponsors @ruff_tofluffbar, @JustFoodForDogs, and @behappydoghoboken on Instagram.
- Tag a fellow dog lover in the comments.
- Submit a photo and description of your pup via the form below, or email hello@hobokengirl.com your pup’s photo for submission + screenshot of your donation and include a blurb about your dog (name, age, city, story, favorite treats and activities, and favorite local pet business).
- Donate to Wise Animal Rescue via the link or via @Wise-AnimalRescue on Venmo — optional but encouraged.
Other info you may need:
- The dog does not have to be a puppy — we just call them all puppies.
- A pic in their cutest attire or birthday suit is perfect — just make sure it’s 1200×1200px minimum sizing, large photos, or original size.
- We recommend donating to Wise Animal Rescue and sharing a copy of the receipt — it may get you bonus points with the judges, and we’ll be donating a portion of our sponsorship fees, too!
The Contest Sponsors
Ruff to Fluff Bar | 580 Palisades Avenue in Jersey City
IG Handle: @ruff_tofluffbar
Giveaway Gift and Value: One month bath membership ($95 value)
Dogs can be a handful when it comes to grooming, which is why we’re fans of leaving it to the professionals. Ruff to Fluff Bar, located at 580 Palisade Avenue in Jersey City, provides upscale bathing + grooming services for dogs in Hudson County. We’re talking baths + blowouts, haircuts, nail clipping, monthly memberships, and more.
JustFoodForDogs | 1125 Maxwell Lane in Hoboken
IG Handle: @JustFoodForDogs
Giveaway Gift and Value: A month’s worth of food (up to 35lbs or equivalent; $175 value)
JustFoodForDogs recently opened their newest location in uptown Hoboken — with a dynamic team of veterinarians, nutritionists, toxicologists, and dermatologists working together to keep pups healthy with each bite. Each recipe has been formulated to ensure that the food is nutritionally balanced for general health and to meet the individual needs of each pup. In addition to fresh cooked meals, JustFoodForDogs also sells shelf stable, fresh food in tetra packs, treats, DIY nutritional packets, and supplements. The HG team stopped by the new Maxwell Lane shop and our pups couldn’t get enough of the beef liver + chicken snacks.
Be Happy Dog | 235 Hudson Street in Hoboken
IG Handle: @behappydoghoboken
Giveaway Gift and Value: 1 full grooming at Be Happy Dog
Be Happy Dog has been serving Hoboken families for five years, pampering pups and connecting with furry friends in the shop. The team at Be Happy Dog emphasizes quality care so you can rest assured when you leave your dog with the groomer, they are being well taken care of in a safe + fun environment. Grooming services include blow-dry, brushing, bath + deep cleansing facial, and nail care.
Don’t forget to nominate + submit a photo of your dog between Friday, February 3rd through Tuesday, February 7thh via the form below or email hello@thehobokengirl.com and donate to Wise Animal Rescue either way — happy nominating!
