Puppies USA 2009 Photo Contest Winners

Simply Sweet
Nothing’s cuter than a puppy, and last year Puppies USA asked readers to send adorable photos of their sweet little ones. Here are the winners of the Simply Sweet photo contest, who will receive fantastic prizes from our sponsor, Simple Solution.

The Simple Solution product line makes pet care easier with a wide selection of essentials for every pet owner, including stain and odor removers, training pads, and housetraining tools. Winners will receive a gift basket filled with Simple Solution bestsellers, including a supply of JumpStart Housetraining Pads, guaranteed to housetrain your pup in just six weeks. For more information about Simple Solution products, call 800-272-6336 or visit www.simplesolution.com.

First Place

Metolius Rottweiler Owned by Kim Kilpatrick Pueblo, Colo.

Second Place

Hudson Bear Golden Retriever Owned by Julie Ann Boehm San Jose, Calif.

Third Place

Riley Pembroke Welsh Corgi Owned by Don and Donna Hogg Winnemucca, Nev.

Healthy Pup
Puppies need exercise to keep fit and be healthy. Last year we asked readers how they and their pups stayed lean and mean.  You sent your best photos of your puppies out and about — running, jumping, swimming, playing. Here are the winners of the Healthy Pup contest, who will receive great prizes from Petplan.

For over 30 years Petplan has been the world’s leading pet health insurance provider, recommended by more pet owners, veterinarians, and pedigree pet breeders than any other. Today, more than a million pet owners across the globe trust Petplan to protect their pets. For more information about Petplan, call 866-GO-PETPLAN (467-3875) or visit www.gopetplan.com.

Healthy Pup Prizes
First place: Petplan gift basket valued at $100
Second Place: Petplan gift basket valued at $75
Third Place: Petplan gift basket valued at $50

First Place

Pickles and Big Boy Golden Retrievers Owned by Judy and Kevin Sheenan Rockville, Md.

Second Place

Nike Chihuahua Owned by Brygida Trzaska West Palm Beach, Fla.

Third Place

Hudson Bear Golden Retriever Owned by Julie Ann Boehm San Jose, Calif.