We are excited to announce the third annual “Greensburg Pet Ambassador” Contest, open to all cats and dogs living with their owners in the 15601 zip code. This event seeks the ideal representative for Greensburg pets! Pets can be nominated online from July 21 to August 3, with finalists announced on August 5. Voting will take place in Downtown shops on August 8-10, and the winner will be revealed at Summer Sounds on August 23 at 6:45 p.m.
Join us in celebrating our furry friends and community spirit!
CONTEST RULES & PROCEDURES
NOMINATION PROCESS: JULY 21 – AUGUST 3
- Pet owner & Pet must reside in zip code 15601.
- Nominations will be accepted from July 21 to August 3 online at Shopgreensburg.com.
- The finalists will be selected by the “Pet Ambassador Nomination Committee.”
- Decisions of the nomination committee will be final.
- No purchase necessary. Nomination fee is $5.00 to enter.
If your pet is selected as a finalist, the owner and the pet must be present on Thursday, August 8, from 6-8 p.m. AND Saturday, August 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to participate in the festivities in Downtown Greensburg. Each of the finalists will be assigned to a designated business in Downtown Greensburg, where the public can meet them and cast their votes. All pets must be on leash while in their host business. In submitting a nomination, the pet owner acknowledges that pet nominees and finalists may be promoted in social and print media.
Pictured below are the 2023 Greensburg Pet Ambassador Finalists
THE VOTING PROCESS: August 8-10, 2024
- Voting will take place from August 8 – 10 in the specified Downtown businesses only.
- Each vote will cost $1. A portion of the proceeds will benefit CROSS YOUR PAWS RESCUE.
- The pet that receives the most votes will be awarded the title of “Greensburg’s Pet Ambassador” from August 31, 2023, to August 2024.
Meet the Pet Finalists in Shops:
Thursday, August 8, 6-8 p.m. and/or Saturday, August 10, 11-2 p.m.
Businesses participating: Artisans of Hands & Hearts, Beeghly & Co. Jewelers, Petagogy, Greensburg-Hempfield Library, Greensburg YMCA, Ms. Jones Curio, Shepherd’s Keeper, The Laurel Marketplace, Wicks & Wax Studio,
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED:
August 5– On our FACEBOOK Page: ShopGreensburg
PROCLAMATION CEREMONY & BENEFITS
Greensburg Mayor, Robb Bell announcing the 2023 Greensburg Pet Ambassador – MIDNIGHT & family Ruff/Kowalewski
The ceremony will take place on August 23 at 6:45 p.m. center stage at Saint Claire Park during Summer Sounds.
The Ambassador will receive the following Awards and Perks:
- Opportunity to appear/participate in community events and parades.
- Will receive the “Greensburg’s Pet Ambassador Bandana” to be worn during the above appearances.
- Gift Basket of Pet Treats and Prizes.
- Engraved Sterling Silver Charm.
- Framed 8×10 Photo of Pet wearing the official Bandana.