Meet the winner and finalists in the September Independent on Saturday Pet of the Month competition, with Mia snatching the title and winning a R500 voucher from Petzone.
Owner said: “Meet Mia, our adorable 18-month-old Biewer Terrier with a personality that far outshines her little body. As the baby of our family, this mischievous little girl has completely stolen our hearts.
“Mia’s spirited nature is matched only by her charm. With her expressive eyes and endearing antics, she’s mastered the art of wrapping everyone around her tiny paw. Her love for food is legendary ‒ the moment anyone in the house starts eating, Mia appears as if by magic. She’ll plant herself firmly in front of you, tilting her head just so, her eyes widening into an irresistible puppy-dog gaze. And if that doesn’t work? She'll unleash her secret weapon: the cutest, most heart-melting little whine you’ve ever heard.
“In Mia, we’ve found a pint-sized package of pure joy, sass and unconditional love. She may be small, but her presence fills our home with laughter, warmth and endless entertainment.”
How to enter: Snap a photo of your pet showing its unique personality, with a sentence telling us why he or she is so special to you. Add your name, your pet’s name, breed, age and area. Email it to [email protected] Winners get a R500 voucher from Petzone.
Competition rules: The competition is open to all pets and only one picture may be submitted. Employees of Independent Media, the sponsor, their advertising agencies and their immediate families may not enter. The Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
The Independent on Saturday Pet of the Month page will appear on the last Saturday of every month. Entries for the October 26 competition close on Monday, October 21. The competition will run until February 2025.
An independent panel of judges will select the Pet of the Month. Because of space constraints, not all pictures will be published in the newspaper. However, every pet will be considered and all entries will be published on our Facebook page.
