VOTE: The Region's Top Dogs Are ...

Welcome to Round 2 of Patch's Top Dog Contest!

Between today and June 22, users will cast their vote in the comments section of this article for their favorite of the posted dogs. The winner of this round will receive a $100 gift card.

On June 23, the 4 regional winners will be unveiled, and they will face off to become Connecticut Patch’s Top Dog from June 23-30. The winner will be announced July 1. The winner of that competition will receive a painted portrait of their pet from noted Connecticut artist (and former Patch local editor) Carrie Jacobson.

To vote: Look for the number in the top right corner of the photo and refer to that in the comments.

You can read the full rules here.

The winners of the local contests are:

Mansfield-Storrs: Angel, submitted by

Tolland: Beauty, submitted by

Manchester: Gizmo, submitted by

Vernon: Milo, submitted by John S

Ellington-Somers: Lucky, submitted by

Enfield: Neiko, submitted by Tom

Windsor Locks-East Windsor: Cabrita, submitted by