We came. We saw. We wagged!
A huge thank-you to everyone who came out to our Somerset Hills 2025 Cover Model Casting Call—and especially to all the fabulous pups who showed up ready for their close-up. The energy, joy, and community spirit on display made this one of our most memorable events yet.
This year’s casting call was bigger than ever! With so many adorable, camera-ready companions in attendance, choosing just one star wasn’t easy. But after an incredible turnout and an enthusiastic voting round, our winner, Lakoda, truly earned her place on the cover of this very issue.
Beyond the contest itself, the day was a celebration of everything we love: local families, beloved pets, and the joy of gathering as a community.
We’re incredibly grateful to our event partners who helped make the day a success:
K9 Resorts Hillsborough — for generously hosting us in their beautiful space. Pups are treated like family at this luxury pet hotel. The next time you need to be apart from your dog, turn to the team at K9 Resorts for reliable, trustworthy daycare and boarding in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Here, pets are more than animals—they’re beloved members of the family, and they’re treated as such.
Korn Dogs — for capturing every tail wag, head tilt and happy moment.
Raíces Creative Space — for providing the vibrant, pet-friendly decor that made the space pop.
To all who attended, thank you for sharing your time, your pets and your spirit with us. Your presence made the event truly special, and we loved seeing the bond between pets and their people shine through in every photo.
If you haven’t already, be sure to follow us on Instagram at @bridgewater_somerset_hills and @newjerseycitylifestyle to see even more behind-the-scenes moments and updates from our August issue.
We loved celebrating your pups—and you—with this year’s casting call, and we’re already counting down the days until the next one. Here's to community, creativity, and plenty of wagging tails.
K9 Resorts Hillsborough
Luxury dog daycare and boarding where pups are treated like family. Their state-of-the-art facility offers reliable, caring services in Hillsborough, NJ.
Website: k9resorts.com/hillsborough
Phone: (908) 300-5311
Instagram: @k9resorts_hillsborough
Korn Dogs
Specializing in capturing joyful, candid moments of pets and their people. Visit their portfolio online or book your own session!
Website: korndogsnj.com
Instagram: @korndogs_nj
Raíces Creative Space
A vibrant event and creative space offering decor and design services to bring your celebrations to life.
Website: raicescreative.space
Instagram: @raicescreativespace