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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet the 2025 America's favourite pets: Buster from Queens and Geno from New Jersey capturing nationwide love
The 2025 " America's Favourite Pet " contest recently closed, and the top two winners this year, Queens, New York bulldog Buster and New Jersey domestic shorthair cat Geno, have definitely captured America's heart. This high-end contest, run by professional fundraiser Colossal for the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), saw over 400,000 pets across the nation participate, so this victory for both animals and families is all the more exceptional. The competition is special for the special method of voting that it follows. Pet owners provide a picture and description of their pets, while voters are entitled to one free vote per day. To also raise the passion and zeal for the cause, people can donate $1 per extra vote that they cast. This practice not only raises community participation but also makes people donate, so that every vote becomes a significant force towards animal welfare. Buster's winning personality claims as ' America's favourite dog ' Buster, the beloved bulldog of Queens, New York, is no ordinary pup. A clever mischief-maker with a history of spiking soccer balls with headbutts, Buster is a fan favourite. His terrific personality comes through in all he does, from the raucous, side-splitting snores to his bull-headed love of roasted chicken. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 21st Century Skills Start with Confident Communication Planet Spark Learn More Undo No surprise that his terrific personality won over the hearts of thousands of residents nationwide. By claiming the title of "America's Favourite Dog," Buster not only won himself a $10,000 award but also the prestigious honor of appearing on the cover of Modern Dog magazine. His win speaks to how much love there is for pets and how much companionship and joy animals bring to our lives. The winning charm of Geno, ' America's favourite cat ' At the same time, Geno, a domestic shorthair from New Jersey, was named America's Favorite Cat. "He is inquisitive, brave, and treat-motivated," his family says, and that bold and curious personality served him well in the extremely competitive contest. As a faithful survivor and friend, Geno's win meant a great deal to his devoted fans. Similar to Buster, Geno also won a $10,000 award and will be the cover model of Modern Cat magazine. Geno's win helps to bring to light the way in which cats, with their own set of personalities and idiosyncrasies, also hold a special position in the hearts of pet owners across the country. How "America's favourite pet" is transforming animal welfare support Now in its fifth year, the "America's Favorite Pet" contest has grown into so much more than an online popularity contest. It is a massive fundraiser for the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), a progressive animal welfare organization. The contest generated a whopping $8.3 million this year alone and a total of well over $22 million in its first five years. Proceeds from the competition go to fund life-saving care for thousands of animals, including wildlife and adoptable pets. Success of the competition demonstrates increased national interest in promoting animal welfare through both direct donation and grass-roots participation. Eric Stonestreet joins the mission to give pets a second chance This year's event was even more memorable as it was visited by Emmy-winning actor Eric Stonestreet, from the hit TV show Modern Family. Stonestreet, who is an avid animal enthusiast and cause supporter, co-hosted the event with his rescue dog, Roscoe. Thanks to Stonestreet's initiative, the competition not only honored cuteness and individuality but also fostered pet adoption and rescue campaigns. Stonestreet's presence added to the face of the cause, reminding everyone who watched and participated of the thousands of animals that waited for their own hearts' homes. His support validated the overall theme of the competition: that all pets deserve a second chance at a good life. Also Read | Black Marlin: Discover the fastest fish in the world's physical characteristics, diet, habitat and more
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet America's favourite pets: Buster the bulldog and Geno the cat
Buster, a bulldog from Queens, and Geno, a cat from New Jersey, won the 2025 'America's Favorite Pet' contest. Colossal hosted this event for the Progressive Animal Welfare Society. The competition saw over 400,000 pets. Buster and Geno each received $10,000 and magazine covers. The event raised $8.3 million for animal welfare. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Buster the Bulldog Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Geno the Cat In a celebration of furry companionship, Buster the bulldog from Queens, New York, and Geno, a domestic shorthair cat from New Jersey, have been named winners of the 2025 'America's Favorite Pet' contest, hosted by professional fundraiser Colossal for the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), drew over 400,000 hopeful pets nationwide, making this victory a special moment for these two charming animals and their pet owner submits a photo and profile, and voters can cast one free vote every day or donate $1 per additional vote. This unique model encourages community participation and generosity, turning a simple vote into a powerful tool for animal is no ordinary bulldog. Known around his neighborhood for his playful "soccer-ball-spiking headbutts," his loud, endearing snores, and an unmatched love for roasted chicken, his personality shines through every picture and story shared by his gentle and comedic nature has endeared him to thousands of 'America's Favorite Dog ' earned Buster a $10,000 prize and the honor of gracing the cover of Modern Dog described by his family as an 'inquisitive, brave, and treat-motivated feline,' captured hearts as America's favorite cat. This domestic shorthair cat's curiosity and courage make him stand out as a true survivor and beloved the winner among thousands of cats, Geno also received a $10,000 prize and the spotlight as the cover star of Modern Cat in its fifth year, the 'America's Favorite Pet' competition is much more than a friendly online vote. It's a major fundraiser for PAWS, a leading animal welfare organization. This year, the contest raised an impressive $8.3 million, contributing to a five-year total exceeding $22 million in funds that provide life-saving support to thousands of animals, including rescued wildlife and pets waiting for a special touch this year, Emmy-winning actor Eric Stonestreet , who is known for Modern Family and as a passionate animal advocate, hosted the competition. With his rescue dog Roscoe by his side, Stonestreet helped spotlight the importance of pet adoption and rescue efforts.
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Buster the bulldog, Geno the cat win $10K in 'America's Favorite Pet' contest
Buster the bulldog, Geno the cat win $10K in 'America's Favorite Pet' contest Show Caption Hide Caption TikTok trend has dogs confused then excited when they see their owners on walks! Dog owners are walking by their pups on walks without them to see if they will recognize them, and the reactions are hilarious! Buster the bulldog from New York and Geno, a domestic shorthair from New Jersey have beaten more than 400,000 contenders to secure their spot as "America's Favorite Pet" in a new competition hosted by professional fundraiser Colossal for animal welfare organization Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Buster, who lives in the Queen borough of New York is "famous for his soccer-ball-spiking headbutts, snores, and love of roasted chicken, captured hearts with his gentle, comedic charm," according to his profile. On the other hand, Geno is described as an "inquisitive, brave (and) treat-motivated feline." Both winners took home a prize of $10,000 and were announced the cover stars of "Modern Cat" and "Modern Dog" magazines. The annual online, voting-based competition, now in its 5th year, primarily works to raise funds for life-saving animal welfare support. This year it managed to raise $8.3 million for PAWS. In its five-year history, the competition has raised more than $22 Million for PAWS, making it "one of the largest philanthropic pet contests in the U.S.," Colossal said. "Modern Family" star Eric Stonestreet hosted the competition. Colossal, in a news release, said the competition has a "dedicated 'host' partner for every campaign" and Eric, "a dog-lover and animal rescue advocate" was selected for this year's edition. Rankings: USA TODAY ranks the Best Veterinary Hospitals for National Pet Week 2025 Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. How are the winners chosen? To participate in the competition, pet owners submit photos and profiles of their pets. There is no registration fee, and each entrant can only submit one pet, according to Colossal rules. Over a course of nine weeks, pet advance through the competition based on how many votes they receive. Each voter earns one free vote every 24 hours while additional votes can be cast via donations with each vote costing $1. The total proceeds from this wholly benefit PAWS. There is one dog winner and one cat winner, and each winner is chosen based on which dog and which cat earn the most votes. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
