We came. We saw. We wagged!
A huge thank-you to everyone who came out to our Greater Long Branch 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.
Our inaugural casting call exceeded expectations! 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, Daisy, 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:
Doggie Sweets — for generously hosting us in their beautiful space.
Juliana Leschinsky Photography — for capturing every tail wag, head tilt and happy moment.
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 @greaterlongbranchcitylifestyle 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.