Welcome to America’s Hometown Hound 2026

Contest and Festival!!!

Voting is Over for this year!

Join us as we celebrate the winner on Saturday June 13 at Nelson Park at the America’s Hometown Hound Festival

Bring pet supplies to donate to Plymouth Helping Hands for Animals – help pets in need

MEET YOUR TOP THREE:

Honey Bear
AHH Top 3
AHH Top 3

Welcome to the official webpage for

AMERICA’S HOMETOWN HOUND!

What is America’s Hometown Hound? ❤️🐾💙

What started as one dog lover’s idea has grown into one of Plymouth’s favorite annual traditions.

In 2020, Just Around the Corner owner Pam Ranheim had a simple idea: celebrate the dogs who bring so much joy, comfort, laughter, and companionship to our lives. What better place to crown America’s Hometown Hound than Plymouth — America’s Hometown?

Families from across the region submitted photos and stories about their beloved pups, and the community responded in a big way. More than 85,000 votes were cast during that first contest as residents rallied behind their favorite four-legged contestants. When the votes were counted, Charlie Brown, a gentle German Shepherd therapy dog, became Plymouth’s very first America’s Hometown Hound.

Since then, the contest has become a beloved spring tradition. Each year, local dogs compete for the honor of serving as Plymouth’s canine ambassador, representing the loyalty, kindness, and community spirit that make our town special.

In 2026, the tradition took its next big step with the inaugural America’s Hometown Hound Festival. The winning dog receives a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, takes the official America’s Hometown Hound Oath, and leaves their paw print as a promise to serve the community with pride. Throughout the year, the Hometown Hound appears at local events, greets residents and visitors, and helps spread smiles wherever they go.

Think your dog has what it takes to become Plymouth’s next canine celebrity? We hope to see you next spring!

America’s Hometown Hound Through the Years

2020-2021 • Charlie Brown

2022 • Otis

2023 • Tim

2024 • Daphne

2025 • Flynn (Forever in Our Hearts)

2025-2026 • Samson

We look forward to meeting ALL the 2026 Dogtestants!

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Please support the Sponsors of America’s Hometown Hound!

Platinum Paw Sponsors

Dapper Dog Grooming

Dapper Dogs Grooming Pawlor

Ghost Scoopers

Ghost Scoopers

Riordan and Associates, AHH sponsor

Riordan and Associates

Cape & Plymouth Marketing logo

Cape & Plymouth Marketing

Veterinary Urgent Care Center

Veterinary Urgent Care Center

G Pub logo

G Pub

Gold Paw Sponsors

Brabo payroll and more, AHH sponsor
Tiny & Sons Auto Glass
Harborwalk, dog friendly apartment in Plymouth MA

Red Paw Sponsors

Bamps, toy store Plymouth MA

Bamps Toy Vault

The Black Dog, Plymouth, MA

The Black Dog

Blue Paw Sponsors

Premier NOtary

Premier Notary

Cartmell-Davis Funeral Home

Cartmell-Davis Funeral & Cremation

From the America’s Hometown Hound Archive:

From the America’s Hometown Hound Archive:

Meet Pam Ranheim

Owner of Just Around the Corner,

Contest MasterMind!

1st place Charlie German shepherd
Daphne, AHH 2024
Otis, America's Hometown Hound 2022
Flynn, America's Hometown Hound 2025
Tim, AHH 2023
Samson, AHH 2025