One of the local TV stations in Missoula, the CBS affiliate KPAX-TV, is holding a contest to choose the "Greatest Montana Dog." Wendy M., who adopted blind Stoney and blind-and-deaf Baron from us back in June, entered Baron in the contest, along with this photo from Baron's recent "five steps to a great campfire meal" outing. Baron is currently leading in the votes, but a yellow Lab is trying to close the gap.
You can vote for Baron on the KPAX site here.
You will need to register, but it's really quick and takes just a few seconds. You can also vote up to five times a day for the same candidate. (What is this, Chicago?)
We think it would be wonderful to have a blind-and-deaf dog win this contest, and show lots of people how a disabled animal can make such a terrific pet.
The contest ends tomorrow, August 5th at 9 p.m. Mountain time.
Thank you!
Wendy, I'm so glad that Baron got such a good home. I came close to taking him home with me when I first met him, so you were lucky he was still there for you. It appears to me to be a great match up! Mike in Oregon
Posted by: Mike Marshall | August 07, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Baron is officially Montana's Greatest Dog!! Thank you to everyone who voted!!!!
Posted by: Wendy | August 06, 2008 at 11:51 AM
We're with you all the way, Baron! Just wish I had got started voting earlier! You'are a winner in our hearts no matter what.
Posted by: Margaret | August 05, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Voted for Baron 5 times yesterday & 5 times today! Thanks for letting us know about this. He is such a cutie! I love the pink nose & the dirt is such a good added touch!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin - San Antonio TX | August 05, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Thanks for letting your peeps know about the contest; I cast my 5 votes and will do it again tomorrow. Go Baron!!
Posted by: Boundforglory | August 05, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Hey, they allow Canadians to vote too - cool! Thanks for the heads-up, I was able to get my votes in just under the wire! :)
Posted by: Kristen D. | August 05, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Baron got my vote--some cuties but Baron you're so special.
Posted by: Shirley * James * Portland, OR | August 05, 2008 at 02:28 AM
"What is this, Chicago?" you wonder. Heavens no. Chicago is much better. You probably have to be alive to vote for Baron, whereas Chicago has never discriminated against the mortality-challenged. A vote for Baron's opponent would probably be recorded. Chicago would not allow such nonsense. And there would appear to be no chance to receive a bottle of wine or a favor from your Precinct Captain in return for a vote for Baron. We in Chicago disdain such amateurism. Nonetheless, I've cast my five votes.
Posted by: Jerry Stemnock | August 04, 2008 at 08:51 PM
He got my five votes! I'll try again tomorrow~~
Posted by: Sharon | August 04, 2008 at 06:05 PM
I just voted 5 times for Baron. He's so very special, he deserves to win.
The write up says that he is 3 years old. I thought he was still just a pup.
Posted by: Mary | August 04, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Ah yes, shades of Mayor Dailey - vote early, vote often!
He's got all 5 of my votes! Lab schlab, Baron can beat him with one paw tied behind his back!
Posted by: heidi & the kitties | August 04, 2008 at 02:15 PM