Delhi’s Fattest Dog Contest Draws Thousands of Online Voters
· Entertainment · Indian Express, BBC News
An online election to find the fattest dog in Delhi has brought together dog lovers across Delhi-NCR who are campaigning for their favourite pets. Googoo, a 46-kg mixed-breed dog at Jeevashram Foundation, is one of eight contestants in the contest. Supporters are making posters, creating social media pages and asking strangers to vote for their dogs. The contest was started two weeks ago by a final-year Delhi University journalism student who wishes to remain anonymous until results. Results are due on September 29, 2026, with the organiser hoping to take the final round of polling offline. The idea grew from an Instagram page she started after noticing overweight dogs in Delhi.
Why it matters
The contest has created an unexpected community of dog lovers across Delhi-NCR who are engaging with strangers through online campaigning. It highlights how social media can be used to raise awareness about pet health while fostering local connections.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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