It was a close race, but Barrington Animal Hospital’s month-long Pamper Your Pooch photo contest has come to a close with a solo top dog as the winner! Out of dozens of entries, one dog rose to the top, receiving nearly 23% of the 400+ votes cast. So, without further delay, we’d like to introduce you to the lucky pup whose name is … (drumroll, please) … Abel Henry!
Dr. Barbara Stapleton of Barrington Animal Hospital says they loved reading about each and every dog entered and shared words of praise for the winner. “Congratulations to Abel Henry! His story was certainly heartfelt and he is a deserving winner. Everyone at Barrington Animal Hospital wishes him an exciting, fun day on the town!”
365 Barrington reader, Jennifer Vaughn entered Abel Henry into our contest saying he so deserved a day of pampering because he has endured so much in his 20 months of life. She fostered Abel’s mom and later adopted Abel after he had multiple surgeries and treatments for various health issues. “After all Abel has been through, he so deserves a day of pampering,” Jennifer says. “He is truly a little love bug who has fought so hard to live. He is Abel, our little miracle.”
Here are the four prizes Abel Henry wins, courtesy of Barrington Animal Hospital, for receiving the most votes in our contest…
$75 at Bonejour Pet Grooming
To maintain the well-being and vigor of your pets, Bonejour accommodates all of your little friends’ needs, offering dog and cat grooming services including basic hygiene care and cleaning standard practices with a little extra service thrown in for good measure. They are located at 109 West Northwest Highway in Barrington and online at BonejourPetGrooming.com.
$50 at Egg Harbor Cafe
Egg Harbor Cafe offers a specific menu for your furry friends including items like the “Good Boy Charlie” (scrambled eggs, a dry English muffin and bacon), the “Renegade Rollup” (a whole wheat tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, cheese and sausage), the “French Bulldog French Toast” (whole wheat french toast topped with crumbled crisp bacon) and “Chicken and Spuds” (boneless, skinless diced chicken on top of shredded potatoes).
$50 at Cody and Carl’s Boulevard
Cody and Carl’s dog boutique, dog bakery and pet food market is the perfect place to treat you pooch. Think of it as the ultimate pet gift store with items to delight the most discriminating dogs. Cody and Carl’s is located in the Foundry at 756 West Northwest Highway and online at CodyandCarlsBlvd.com.
Kellwood Studio Photography Session
And to make sure your dog’s day of pampering is one for the memory books, Barrington Animal Hospital will be giving our winner a session (during your day-of pampering) with portrait and pet photographer, KellyAnn Harmon of KellwoodStudioPhotography.com. Kelly has a passion for photographing people, pets and stories to last a lifetime. You’ll find many of KellyAnn’s pet photos currently on display at Barrington Animal Hospital.
With all four of these prizes and a day on the town in Barrington in his near future, I’d say Abel Henry is one lucky pooch!
Thanks to all who participated in our contest. The personalities of each and every dog entered made us smile and we can’t wait to host another contest focused on our four-legged friends here in Barrington. Click here to read about all nominated dogs.
And thank you to Dr. Stapleton, the vets and caregivers at Barrington Animal Hospital for reminding us to always find time to show our canine companions the love they so deserve.
Pet owners have been placing their trust in Barrington Animal Hospital for over eighty years. The veterinary practice has remained a constant source for health and healing in the exact same 216 South Northwest Highway location where it was built by founder Albert G. Gieske in 1934.
Their mission at Barington Animal Hospital is to provide dogs and cats with the most comprehensive Barrington veterinary care in an atmosphere of healing, warmth and goodwill. Call 847-381-4100 to set up an appointment today and find more information at BarringtonAnimalHospital.com.
