Meet the Winners of Virginia’s Cutest Pet Photo Contest!
Virginia Living’s Cutest Pet Photo Contest 2025 brought together more than 1,000 of the most lovable animals from across the Commonwealth—each one vying for the crown in one of four categories: Top Dog, Coolest Cat, Farm Friend, and Adorable Other.
After thousands of votes, we’re thrilled to announce this year’s winners:
TOP DOG
Peanut: An adorable Cockapoo from Alexandria.
COOLEST CAT
Wayne: A laidback domestic short-hair cat from Virginia Beach.
FARM FRIEND
Daisy: A pancake-loving pot-bellied pig from Williamsburg.
ADORABLE OTHER
Clover: A curious Holland Lop bunny from Richmond.
These winning pets are featured in the May/June issue of Virginia Living, available now.
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And if you can’t get enough of Virginia’s cutest pets, don’t miss the full gallery of contest entries. With more than a thousand submissions, it’s a heartwarming tribute to the companions that make our lives better.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL GALLERY OF ENTRIES
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted, voted, and supported the contest. A portion of proceeds from the Cutest Pet Photo Contest benefits the Richmond SPCA, a national leader in animal welfare and advocacy.
Check back next year for your chance to submit your own four-legged (or two-winged) superstar and maybe take home the next Cutest Pet title!
Winners scored:
🏆 A custom Virginia Living faux cover starring their pet
📸 A spotlight in our May/June issue
🎁 An epic prize package from the Richmond SPCA
🐾 A handmade pottery pet bowl for our cat and dog winners from Emerson Creek Pottery—a Made in Virginia 2023 Award winner! Crafted in Bedford, Virginia, these beautiful stoneware bowls feature a paw print pattern of your choice—because your pet deserves nothing but the best.
Coolest Cat Bonus Prize: The Coolest Cat received two tickets to the Virginia Cat Festival and special recognition at the event in Williamsburg this November.
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