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Pet of the year 2024

vote for gus for

Pet of the year 2024

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How to donate and vote!

THE MOST PHILANTHROPIC PUG EARNS THE CROWN!

Donate Online to Vote!

Please put “Vote4Gus” in the comments!

Drop a buck in the bucket at one of these locations!

Jon & Patty’s

Coffee Bar & Bistro

637 Asbury Ave

Ocean City, NJ 08226

The Ocean City Boardwalk Music Pier

825 Boardwalk

Ocean City, NJ 08226

Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant

800 Shore Road

Somers Point, NJ 08224

About the Contest

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The Humane Society of OCean City

The HSOC is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter and veterinary center, and its mission is to provide the highest level of compassion and service to animals. The goal for the Pet of the Year contest is for the 12 contestants to help raise as much money and awareness for our animal friends as “paw”sible.

HSOC Website

Gus

Gus is one of 12 finalists for Ocean City’s 2024 Pet of the Year Contest and is helping to raise funds for the Humane Society of Ocean City. Please consider making a donation to vote and help Gus earn the crown as the most philanthropic pug!

More About Gus

Jon & Patty’s

Each finalist is required to be sponsored by a lOCal business. Gus would like to give a special thanks to Jon & Patty’s for sponsoring his journey to win the title! Stop by for breakfast to vote/donate in person and order a Gussie special- whole grain blueberry pancakes and a side of bacon … and of course one of Earl’s famous lattes!

Jon & Patty’s Website

Charlie’s Bar & REstaurant

Meet your friends at Charlie’s Bar and restaurant and vote for Gus over an ice cold draft and bucket of their famous wings! Charlie’s is Gussie’s favorite spot to go to over the bridge and in fact- he celebrated his 14.5th birthday/10year Gotcha Day anniversary there this year! He’s quite fond of the cheeseburger and fries.

Charlie's Website

all about gus

Introducing Gus the sensational 14 year old senior pug and devilishly handsome silverfox who exudes a captivating aura of flair wherever he goes This dapper little gentleman is a cancer survivor who has had three surgeries in the past year alone including a hip displacement He has handled each recovery with resilience and grace like a true champ Ocean City s self proclaimed Hottest Bachelor rocks his new hip with style and swag even if it gives him a little hobble talk about canine confidence

His day starts with a sprinkle of Zen as he admires the sunrise over the ocean finding peace with every wave crash as the night transforms into day After a wardrobe selection that d make the fashionistas jealous he struts to Jon Patty s for bacon feasts and puppuccinos stealing hearts and massages along the way When not prancing down the avenue Gus transforms into a pint sized security guard on his porch scaring off loud motorcycles and skateboards with his mighty squeak Once the streets are safe he unwinds to the soothing sounds of wind chimes and the occasional pit patter of summer rain a true man of leisure

A retiree with an insatiable appetite and a palette for the shore s finest cuisine Gus prefers an early bird special before he lays his head to rest and dream Bennie s Meatballs a Cheesesteak from Express some za from Manco s or a slice and hot dog from Prep s Rojos Tacos and Piccini Chicken Parm Wings from Charlie s it s not too far A Varsity Inn burger any time of day and anything from Wawa is always a slay To Gus it s clear he s Pet of the Year Please say hi if you see him in town for an encounter with Gus will never let you down

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