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Rescue dog news
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The gist
Poppy, a 6-year-old Montana rescue dog, is a finalist in People's World's Cutest Rescue Dog contest.
Winning brings a year's dog food and $1,000 to Rez Dog Rescue.
Background
Poppy was adopted from Rez Dog Rescue, a nonprofit that rescues strays on reservations in Montana. She is one of 10 finalists in People Magazine's contest, with voting open until September 28. The winner gets a photo shoot, dog food, and a donation to their rescue organization.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026People Magazine announced the 10 finalists for the World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest, including Poppy.
- Aug 20, 2026Local news reported Poppy's finalist status, highlighting her rescue story and the contest's voting details.
- Sep 28, 2026Voting closes for the contest.
- Oct 19, 2026CBS Mornings will announce the winner.
Who’s saying what
- Owner
- Kristin Dolechek said they instantly fell in love with Poppy and hope her win will benefit Rez Dog Rescue, which does so much good.