Howie Is Springfield's Pet Of The Week

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Meet Howie! He has been chosen as Springfield Patch's Pet Of The Week.

"Howie is six years old and is the greatest pup! He is always ready for adventures and exploring new places! Howie is super energetic and yet can be the snuggliest dog ever! Howie is very loving to everyone he meets!"

— Gracia Mena/ Mena Family, Springfield

Do you think your pet should be Springfield's Pet of the Week?

Participating in the Pet of the Week happenings is simple: submit your nomination by emailing alexis.tarrazi@patch.com with subject line "Springfield Pet Of The Week." Be sure to include a photograph or two of your pet, a paragraph about what makes him or her so great, and the town you're from.

You can choose to include your name, but you don't need to. Then just keep an eye out for a photo of your pet on the Patch!

The photo can be of a present pet, or it can be a baby picture of the adult pet you're so proud of today. All photos must be property of the submitter.

(Images submitted)

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