Looking for the Top Dog in this year’s Dog Costume Contest on the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington October 26th. Get your pooch ready to strike the pose to take home the top dog honors in either “Silliest Costume”, “Most Original,” “Best Pup & Owner” and “Best in Show.”

READ THE FULL STORY COURTESY OF WPTZ HERE

While posts on Facebook recounted the harrowing story of “Buckethead,” a stray with a bucket over his head preventing him from eating for over a week, pet lovers frantically followed the story. We’re happy to share there’s a happy ending for Buckethead, however, donations for his vet bills and the search for a “fur-ever” home continue.

SEE THE FULL STORY COURTESY OF WPTZ HERE

Burlington will soon have a workspace where you can lounge with cats up for adoption. Guests will make a reservation and pay a fee to hang out for a block of time in the space. They may read or work remotely, or simply enjoy visiting with the cats.

READ THE FULL STORY COURTESY OF WPTZ’s JACK THURSTON

If you love hiking with Fido, you don’t want to miss out on the VT Hiking Dog Challenge. For a $10 donation, you’ll receive a list of 35 hand-picked bike paths, rail trails and summits across the state. Finish at least 10 of them and you’ll be entered to win a “pawsome” prize.

READ THE FULL STORY COURTESY OF SEVEN DAYS HERE