Our 5th Annual Cutest Pup in the Pool contest – the most dog-friendly day of the year, where pups compete to be crowned The Cutest – is fast approaching!
The contest will take place at 3pm local time across all 4 Artists & Fleas locations on Saturday, June 30th. Pup parents can pick any of our locations to enter their pup into the running.
Tons of treats and prizes will be awarded from our generous sponsors from Ollie, Found my Animal + more local merchants, including gorgeous custom leather & precious stone dog collars from Dani and the Rings! Check out the rosters for each of our locations to keep tabs on what brands to be on the lookout for.
CHELSEA
We’ll be giving away pool toys and other treats by The Barking Zoo and $5 off custom doggie jewelry by Brooklyn Charm.
SOHO
Sign your pup up for Dog Yoga sessions – you heard that right – with veterinarian Danielle Shemanski and her Zen Your Pet program before the contest!
WILLIAMSBURG
Pups Gone Wild! From 1-3PM join Pierless Pets, Gypsy Nation Vintage and a special guest Dog Whisperer on site for instructionals on how to train your dog using treats PLUS holistic acupressure for dogs with chronic problems.
Dig - The Dog Person’s Dating App
Looking for love in all the wrong places? Guarantee love at first swipe with Dig – The Dog Person’s Dating App. They’ll connect you with folks who’ll put you - or your dog - first.
June Bug Originals
Show your pet some love with a cute and cozy bandana from June Bug Originals! The line is inspired by June Bug, an adopted Lab/Collie mix.
Pierless Fish
Sustainable & delicious – two things you and your pup can get excited about. Pierless Fish makes delicious pet treats from fish that your fur baby is guaranteed to love.
Featuring additional prizes from:
Dogboy
Dedicated to nurturing relationships between people and dogs, Dogboy will be awarding a certificate for an obedience class to one very lucky Good Boy or Girl!
VENICE
Hey Puppy, LLC Pupcessories for you, pupcessories for your pup. Hey Puppy has you covered in every aspect of your life with pup-themed goods.
Serendoggity has you covered if you’re not exactly a dog person - or your allergies get in the way of four-legged love. Snag a hot dog and snack away.
Andrea Tan will be setting up shop for the Cutest Pup competition in Venice. She’ll make your pup a flower crown & take their portrait - guaranteed to make your pooch feel like a princess (or prince!).
Don’t forget to register your pup for the contest! Check-in begins at 2:30 pm.
(Doggy) costumes encouraged – check out these images of Cutest Pups past.