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Do you have the cutest dog in the Twin Cities Metro? (Of course you do!) Is he/she a doggie model waiting to be discovered? (Aren’t they all?!) Minneapolis Picks, my favorite source for local finds, is sponsoring Pet Picks Contest, for this year’s Paws on Grand event, and your favorite pooch has the chance to become the 2011 Minneapolis Picks Poster Pet for the 6th Annual Paws on Grand!

To enter the contest upload your best pic of your best pal today at MinneapolisPicks.com, and begin cohersing all your friends, family, and co-workers (and their friends, family, and co-workers) to place their votes for your pup. Or, stop by the Minneapolis Picks booth at Grand and Grotto during this Sunday’s Paws on Grand, and get your dog’s photo taken by us! Voting for this year’s Pet Pick ends on Sunday, August 7th at noon, and in addition to becoming the 2011 Poster Pet, your dog will win a free photo session with Lucky Mutt Photography, and a slew of other gifts from businesses along Grand Avenue!

For those not familiar with Paws on Grand, it is a great chance to visit the businesses of Grand Avenue in St Paul, as they celebrate the dog days of summer with a full day of dog friendly events, clinics and pet friendly shopping. As I mentioned, Lucky Mutt Photography will be at the Minneapolis Picks booth at Grand and Grotto this Sunday, and we certainly hope to see you there!

Also, for those planning to attend this Sunday’s Paws on Grand, my absolute favorite pet-related nonprofit group, The Pet Project, has partnered with a number of Grand Avenue businesses to collect pet food for local food shelters during this event. With a goal of collecting 5,000 pounds of food, participating businesses are accepting unopened bags and cans of pet food now through August 1st. In addition, Minnesota based company, Royal Pet will be giving prizes to anyone who brings donations of pet food to the Kowalski’s Market on Grand Avenue this Sunday during Paws on Grand.