Скачать или смотреть The 2026 American Hero Pet of the Year & Dogs on Deployment Mascot is...

The votes are in, the judges have spoken, and we have a winner!

The 2026 American Hero Pet of the Year & official DoD Mascot is...

🏆 Juju! 🇺🇸

Rescued just hours before he was scheduled to be euthanized, Juju now lives with a loving Navy family and is living proof of the extraordinary things that can happen when we look beyond the label of "Pitbull." From overlooked to unstoppable, Juju’s journey is a powerful testament to second chances, unconditional love, and the unwavering bond between pets and military families.

To every nominee: you are all heroes! Each story moved us, inspired us, and reminded us of the extraordinary impact our pets have on military, veteran, and first responder families.

Special thanks to The Lazy Dog Cookie Co., Inc. for sponsoring this year's contest!

We can’t wait to celebrate Juju throughout 2026 and share more of his inspiring story with you. Here's to another year of hero pets and the families who love them! 🥂

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