PEOPLE Top 10 'Cutest Rescue Dog's' Finalists Are In And You Can Vote For Your Favorite

First things first, ALL these pups are winners! PEOPLE received thousands of adorable entries for the 'World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest' and had to narrow it down to 10 (what a difficult choice that must have been!). In association with PEDIGREE, PEOPLE now need the public's help in narrowing down the top 10 to 3!

Voting is open from July 17th to August 2nd.

The finalist's will be judged by celebrities Katherine Schwarzenegger and Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay, along with judges from PEOPLE and PEDIGREE.

Read about each of the finalists below and head over to PEOPLE.com to cast your vote for the pup that tugged on your heartstrings the most!

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Jax: This dog spends his day spreading cheer at hospitals as a therapy dog

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02
Harry: Harry's owners instantly fell in love with the dog's human-like eyes.

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03
Kasey: Saved from a puppy mill, Kasey overcame her scary past and became a sweet companion.

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04
Augie: Some of Augie's favorite activities include fetching Frisbees and playing in the snow.

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Schnellie: Just 5 lbs., Schenellie was saved from an animal hoarding situation and now has a loving home.

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06
John Merrick: This French bulldog has a rare skin disease, but that doesn't slow him down.

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Maggie: Before she was adopted, Maggie learned her basic commands at a dog training program in a prison.

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Houdi: This poodle mix was rescued with a broken hip and relearned how to walk.

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Oakley: Found living under a shed as a puppy, Oakley is now the most outgoing dog on the block.

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Oliver: Oliver was saved from the streets of St. Maarten after he was hit by a car.

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PEOPLE Top 10 'Cutest Rescue Dog's' Finalists Are In And You Can Vote For Your Favorite

Jax: This dog spends his day spreading cheer at hospitals as a therapy dog

Harry: Harry's owners instantly fell in love with the dog's human-like eyes.

Kasey: Saved from a puppy mill, Kasey overcame her scary past and became a sweet companion.

Augie: Some of Augie's favorite activities include fetching Frisbees and playing in the snow.

Schnellie: Just 5 lbs., Schenellie was saved from an animal hoarding situation and now has a loving home.

John Merrick: This French bulldog has a rare skin disease, but that doesn't slow him down.

Maggie: Before she was adopted, Maggie learned her basic commands at a dog training program in a prison.

Houdi: This poodle mix was rescued with a broken hip and relearned how to walk.

Oakley: Found living under a shed as a puppy, Oakley is now the most outgoing dog on the block.

Oliver: Oliver was saved from the streets of St. Maarten after he was hit by a car.

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