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Each month we will get to know two new dog friends of the month. For April of 2024 the contest winners are Lucy and Duke 🐶✨. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest so far!

The first Dog Friend of the Month for April of 2024 is Lucy. 🐾 Lucy was adopted from a pound. (Adopt don’t shop!!) 🏡 (previously named Lola) 🏷️Lucy enjoys driving 🚦 (on side streets only.🚗💨) When Lucy was adopted, she didn’t know any tricks. Unfortunately, she had been abused and neglected. 😢 With trust and lots of love, ❤️ Lucy is now smarter than ever and knows tons of tricks! 🎓🐶

Our second Dog Friend of the Month is Duke. 🐶 Duke lives in Cape Coral with his sister Daisy. 🏡👫 Unlike Daisy, Duke loves having his photo taken. 📸😎He enjoys guarding his house 🏠 and keeping his humans nice and safe from birds. 🐦➡️🚫His favorite day of the week is when his human bakes him special homemade treats safe for his tummy. 🍪❤️🍖

small black dog with winter hat
Lucy, April Dog of the Month
small black dog at steering wheel of vehicle
Lucy, April Dog of the Month
small black dog in stroller near ocean
Lucy, April Dog of the Month
white chihuahua with pumpkin blanket, dog of the month
Duke, April Dog of the Month
white chihuahua riding in a vehicle on a dog cushion
Duke, April Dog of the Month
Two white chihuahuas on a pink cushion outdoors
Duke, Daisy, April Dog of the Month
Teddy, a brown poodle, is the dog friend of the month.
Teddy, Winner for March 2024
A brown poodle laying on top of a blue couch, winner of the Dog Friend of the Month contest.
Teddy, Winner for March 2024
A poodle participating in the Dog Friend of the Month contest, sitting on a lounge chair in front of a window.
Teddy, Winner for March 2024
A small black and white puppy is sitting on the floor, ready for the dog friend of the month contest.
Muffin, Winner for March 2024
A black and white puppy laying in the grass, competing for the "Dog Friend of the Month" contest.
Muffin, Winner for March 2024
A black and white puppy competing in the dog friend of the month contest, sitting on a leather couch.
Muffin, winner for March 2024
A dog participating in the Dog Friend of the Month contest in the water.
Titan, February
A dog, friend of the month, lying on a blanket on a beach.
Titan, February Dog of the Month
A dog lying on a dock near water, participating in the Dog Friend of the Month contest.
Titan, February
A dog wearing a hoodie, contesting for the title of "Friend of the Month.
Millie, February
A black dog, friend of the month, with its tongue out.
Millie, February
A dog sitting on the floor, competing in the Dog Friend of the Month contest.
Millie, February
A black and tan dog sitting in the grass, contestant for dog friend of the month.
Tripp, January
A dog, friend of the month, lying on its back on a couch.
Tripp, January
A dog wrapped in a blanket, friend of the month.
Sammy, January
Sammy, dog friend of the month, laying in the grass
Sammy, January

To enter your dog into the SWFL Dog Friends of the Month contest, please email us at OnlyDogs@dogfriendlyswfl.com or use the link near the bottom of the page. Ready to learn more about moving to SWFL with your dog? Need a dog to enter into the contest and fill your home with love? Check out Team Moose Animal Rescue.

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A small dog with a blue harness joyfully running across a sandy beach, engaging in water games.