Will it be Bark Ruffalo? Droolious Caesar? Sherlock Bones? The RCMP want to know through its Name the Puppy Contest.
The naming contest is for the German Shepherd puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail, Alta. Each year, PDSTC recruits the help of kids between four and 14 years old from across Canada to send names for future police dogs.
This year, participants are asked to send names starting with the letter “A.”
The contest kicked off today (Feb. 19) and runs until March 19. Kids from all over Canada are encouraged to take part and send in creative names that reflect the important role these dogs will have in their careers with the RCMP.
“We are excited to involve kids across the country in this fun way. We cannot wait to see the amazing names that come in,” said Insp. Shawn Boutin, program manager at PDSTC.
How to enter
- Submissions can only be made using the online form.
- Each participant can send in one unique name (1 entry per person).
- The name must start with the letter “A”.
- The name must be 1 or 2 syllables.
- The name must have no more than 9 letters.
- All entries must be received by Monday, March 19, 2025.
Eligibility
- Only kids between the ages of 4 to 14 years old may enter.
- Contestants must live in Canada.
- Kids should always get a parent or guardian’s permission before sending personal information such as their name or phone number to any website.
Contest winners and the winning puppy names will be announced on April 17 on the RCMP website and social media platforms. There will be one winner from each province.
Each winner will receive a laminated 8×10 photo of the pup they named, a plush dog named Justice and an RCMP water bottle.
Although there can be only 13 winners, names not selected for the contest will be considered for other puppies born during the year.
For more information or to enter the contest, visit us online at the Name the Puppy contest.
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