2023 Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill Award Winners
Deputy Speaker Chris d’Entremont reveals the winners of the 2023 Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill Contest
TORONTO, June 08, 2023 (WORLD NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Animal Health Institute is enjoyed reveal the winners of the inaugural ‘Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill Contest’.
Parliamentarians, Senators, staffers, and members of the Press Gallery on Parliament Hill, sent more than 65 entries for this year’s contest, with images and some remarkable stories about their cherished animals. A panel of renowned judges then limited the options to the leading 3 animals in each classification, at which time the vote was committed the general public. Touted by Politico as the “Hottest Vote on the Hill”, Canadians cast an overall of 4,024 elect the 9 parliamentary family pet finalists in the 3 fiercely objected to classifications.
“CAHI is grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s contest a resounding success including our panel of judges, as well as everyone who entered a pet, voted, and helped spread the word. We look forward to bringing this contest back in 2024 and beyond, where I am sure the competition will only get fiercer!” says Dr. Catherine Filejski, CAHI President and CEO.
Yesterday night, Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole Chris d’Entremont signed up with CAHI at the pet-friendly Metropolitain Brasserie in downtown Ottawa to reveal the 2023 Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill, who are:
Cutest Dog: Matteo
Matteo is training to be a treatment dog & wants to pass his evaluations with the Ottawa Humane Society so his human can advise courses as a volunteer and utilize that experience with Matteo to go to schools, health centers, and more.
Seen in his submission picture going to the Animals in War Memorial in Ottawa, Matteo shares his human’s enthusiasm for Law Enforcement, happily sporting his own tactical harness with his name on the back and a maple leaf next to it! He likewise sports a maple leaf flag on the front of all 3 of his tactical harnesses.
Matteo enjoys to teach dog rules at the park and in some cases will defend other dogs & separate battles, so fittingly his harness has a “PAW PATROL” spot to differentiate his service to Canadian pups !!
He is likewise geared up with his own mini-sidearm and handcuffs to reveal that he has his usage of force training; however since he is a good boy, he can constantly diffuse a bad scenario with his compassion and smile!
Matteo wants to one day sign up with the Parliamentary Protective Service constabulary with his human as a treatment dog group to carry out authorities business and supply assistance to any person and everyone on the Hill.
Cutest Cat: Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani (a.k.a. “Shohei Meowtani”) is called after the prettiest and most skilled baseball gamer in the MLB, objectively speaking.
And while this captivating 11-month-old Siberian kitten might not be as skilled as his name (yet), his cuteness is frustrating to all who fulfill him. In regards to appearances, the additional tufts of fur on his paws and ears get a great deal of attention.
But you may be shocked to understand his character is the very best part about him, with a personality that permits his people to hold him like an infant and kiss him on the face for an unreasonable length of time.
Cutest Other Pet: Petunia (Silkie Chicken)
You might state Petunia is no normal chicken. She is the Regal Queen of her flock. Her calm, yet firm personality appears when she makes her look outside her castle. She is a Silkie, called for its atypically fluffy plumage, which is said to seem like silk and satin, suitable for Queen Petunia.
Not just does Petunia feed Canadians with her tasty farm-fresh eggs, she likewise offers an unlimited supply of cuteness with her fluffy wings and flawless hairdo. All animals must desire be more like Petunia.
Photos and bios for each of our 2023 winners are available at https://cahi-icsa.ca/cutest-pets-parliament-hill
CAHI’s Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill contest will be back in 2024, seeming even larger and much better. Some parliamentary animals are apparently already lining up groups of strategists and campaign supervisors to guide them to success next year.
About the CAHI
Established in 1968, CAHI is the relied on, science-based voice of the Canadian animal health market. Our members supply Canada’s vets and animal owners with the animal medications and tools required to keep the health of our animals and production animals. CAHI’s vision is Healthier animals for a much healthier Canada. www.cahi-icsa.ca.
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