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Unleash your creativity: It’s time for the RCMP’s 2025 Name the Puppy Contest
February 19, 2025
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Innisfail, Alberta
From: RCMP Depot Division
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The RCMP is pleased to announce its annual “Name the Puppy Contest” for the German Shepherd puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail, Alberta. Each year, PDSTC recruits the help of kids between the ages 4 to 14 years old, from across Canada to send in names for the RCMP’s future police dogs. This year, participants are asked to send names that start with the letter “A”.
The contest kicks off today, February 19, 2025, and will run until March 19, 2025. It is a terrific opportunity for community engagement and to foster connection with the younger generation. Kids from every province and territory are encouraged to take part and send in creative names that reflect the important role these dogs will have in their careers as Police Service Dogs.
Contest details
Submission period: February 19 to March 19, 2025
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
Winner announcement and prizes
Contest winners and the winning puppy names will be announced on April 17, 2025, on the RCMP website and social media platforms. Winners - one from each province and territory - will receive a laminated 8×10-inch photo of the pup they name, a plush dog named Justice and an RCMP water bottle.
For more information or to enter the contest, visit us online at the Name the Puppy contest.
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We are excited to involve kids across the country in this fun way. We cannot wait to see the amazing names that come in!
Inspector Shawn Boutin, Officer in Charge, Police Dog Service Training Centre
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Inspector Shawn Boutin
Officer in Charge
RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre
puppy-chiot@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
4032273346
Name the Puppy contest
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RCMP Depot Division
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