Top Pet Contestant: Herbert

American bulldog mix (male)

How adopted: From VOCAL in Tallahassee, which “rescued him from life on a chain.”

Unusual characteristics/special talents: “His mouth ‘floofs’ when sleeping; his face is smooshy because he doesn’t have many teeth. He can sense if we’re sick, and he smiles when he’s very cozy/happy.”

Why Tally Top Pet? “He just has a magical, loving quality that draws you in and makes you never want to leave.”

Our observation: A great personality despite years of abuse.