Haverhill's Top Dog Contest

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City Clerk Announces 2026 “Top Dog” Contest
HAVERHILL – City Clerk Kaitlin M. Wright has announced the fifth annual “Top Dog” contest. Residents who license or renew their dogs are invited to participate for a chance to have their loyal companion named Haverhill’s “2026 Top Dog.”
The first-place winner will receive 2026 dog license #1. The winning dog’s photo will be displayed in the City Clerk’s Office, posted on the City’s website, and awarded a trophy. Second- and third-place winners will receive license #2 and #3, respectively, and will also have their photos displayed and posted online.
To enter, participants must submit a high-quality photo of their dog at the time of licensing. Photos must include only one dog.
Licenses may be obtained in person at the City Clerk’s Office, 4 Summer Street (Room 118), or online at:
https://haverhillma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1074/record-types/6355
The contest ends on February 28, 2026. Photos of all contestants will be published on the City Clerk’s Facebook page, and the three dogs receiving the highest number of “likes” will be declared the 2026 Top Dogs. Winners will be announced on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Residents who own more than one dog may enter each dog separately. A valid rabies certificate is required for licensing.
For more information about the contest or the licensing process, please contact the Haverhill City Clerk’s Office at (978) 374-2312, email cityclerk@haverhillma.gov, or visit:
https://www.haverhillma.gov/government/city-clerk/dog-licenses/top-dog-contest/
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2nd Place was awarded to “Ginger,” a six-year old female Collie mix. Her owner is David Boucher. Ginger was awarded dog license #2.
Haverhill's "Top Dog" Contest
The “Top Dog” contest is a friendly competition to encourage residents to license their furry friends. Residents who license or relicense their dogs may participate by submitting a photo of their dog during licensing for a chance to have their loyal companion named Haverhill’s “Top Dog.”
The 1st place winner receive dog license #1 and their dog’s picture will be posted in the City Clerk’s Office and website. The 2nd and 3rd place winners will get license #2 and #3.
A copy of a valid rabies certificate is required for licensing.

1st Place was awarded to “Mitzi,” a twelve-year old female Labrador Retriever mix. She is owned by Terry Kenny. Mitzi is now proudly displaying dog license #1.

2nd Place was awarded to “Maddie,” a fifteen-year old female King Charles Cavalier Spaniel. Her owner is Judy DeMellia. Maddie was awarded dog license #2.

3rd Place was awarded to “Rigby,” a seven-year old male Hound. His owner is Nancy Beirne. Rigby was given license #3.

All of our lovely contestants! Thank you to all who entered. We enjoyed seeing the photos of your furry friends.
Contact Us
Haverhill City Hall
4 Summer Street
Haverhill MA, 01830
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00
Call Center 311 (within city limits)
(978) 358-1311 (outside the city)