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Your dog is super, of course. But is your dog extra Super, like Krypto in the new Superman movie?
Now's the chance to find out, as a Superdog Look-Alike Contest is coming to NYC on Friday July 18 at 2pm in Manhattan West Plaza (385 9th Ave in New York City). Dog parents are invited to bring their furry friends of all breeds and sizes to compete for a $1,000 cash prize; register to participate here. "Whether your pup is a dead ringer for Krypto or just bursts with superhero spirit, this is your chance to show the world the true power of pets," the event organizers at Pumpkin Pet Insurance said in a press release.
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This tail-wagging celebration will honor the most iconic pup in the DC Universe with some solid prizes. Two lucky dogs will earn top honors: one crowned Best Krypto Lookalike and one recognized as the Most Unique, Unlike-Krypto contestant. Each one will will $1,000, plus a $2,500 donation to the Angel Fund at a veterinary clinic of each winner's choice. A panel of two expert judges will choose the winners, with help from audience reactions.
If you haven't seen the new Superman movie yet, Time Out's film critic raves about sparky superdog Krypto. "A mundane-looking white pooch, he's a sidekick whose lack of proper training and licky nature makes him a menace to foes and friends alike," our Phil de Semlyen writes.
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After a string of celebrity look-alike contests in NYC from Timothée Chalamet to Sean Evans, this contest puts pups in the spotlight.
"The Krypto Look-Alike Contest is our way of spotlighting the hero inside every pet," Matt Sherman, Chief Marketing Officer of Pumpkin, said in a press release. "Whether your dog looks exactly like Krypto or simply channels his super-energy—no matter their size or breed—this contest celebrates the amazing role pets play as our everyday heroes."
Per the brand, the newly launched PumpkinNow™ shows up for pet parents in minutes when care is critical for their pets. It's an urgent pay service that can cover up to 90 percent of eligible vet bills fast if pets get hurt or sick—even before pet parents have to pay the clinic.