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Comedian and actor Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
will take the stage as host of the
Pet Lovers' Choice Awards,
the first-ever nationally broadcast, fan-voted awards show dedicated
entirely to America's beloved dogs and cats.
The celebration brings the glamour and excitement of
Hollywood's biggest nights to the pets who deserve it most,
with awards presented by pet loving celebrities in a true
awards-show setting.
Any cat or dog owner in America can enter, with winning pets
taking home a major prize package, including an
all-expenses-paid trip to the live awards show in Los
Angeles, cash prize, and much more! Proceeds from the awards
will benefit leading national animal welfare organization,
Best Friends Animal Society.
The inaugural Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards event will feature a
Hollywood “Choice” style awards format familiar to audiences
nationwide, including awards presented by top pet-loving
celebrities, red carpet moments, emotional stories, surprise
performances, and hilarious animal comedic bits, honoring
everything from social media sensations and everyday family
pets to extraordinary animal stories.
The live event will take place in Los Angeles on February
24th, and will air prime time across national television and
streaming platforms
in early March.
As one of the most well-known pet-loving celebrities in the
world and a true advocate for animals, Gabriel "Fluffy"
Iglesias will bring his signature comedic charm to the stage
to host the inaugural awards, alongside his new pup, Roka.
“Hosting the first Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards was a total
no-brainer. Fluffy and puppies? Come on—that’s the most
adorable tag-team since snacks and naps.” - Gabriel Iglesias.
Pet lovers across the nation can enter their cats and dogs
now at petloverschoiceawards.com, with a nationwide voting
period ahead of the broadcast. Categories include Cutest
Dog, Cutest Cat, Senior Sweetheart, Athletic Champion, Most
Fashionable, Best Personality, and Best Rescue Pet, giving
everyone the chance to celebrate what makes their furry
family members truly extraordinary.
At the heart of the Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards is a
commitment to making a meaningful difference for homeless
pets. Proceeds from every paid vote will support the mission
of Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal
welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs
and cats in America’s shelters and getting them into loving
homes where they belong.
“Best Friends is incredibly honored to be the beneficiary of
the very first Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards,” says Julie
Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society. “It’s a true
privilege to help people celebrate the pets that have made
an impact on them, and we hope this event inspires many more
people to get involved in helping dogs and cats find loving
homes through adopting, fostering, volunteering, and more.”
To submit your pet and for full category and award details,
visit
petloverschoiceawards.com.
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About the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards
The Pet Lovers' Choice Awards is the first fan-voted,
national broadcast awards show celebrating America's dogs
and cats. The event honors the animals who make our lives
better, while supporting pet lifesaving through Best Friends
Animal Society.
About Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare
organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats
in America's shelters and making the entire country no-kill.
Founded in 1984, Best Friends runs lifesaving facilities and
programs nationwide in partnership with more than 5,500
shelters and rescue organizations. From our headquarters in
Kanab, Utah, we also operate the nation's largest no-kill
animal sanctuary — a destination that brings our mission to
life for thousands of visitors each year. We maintain the
most comprehensive animal sheltering data in the country and
make it accessible to the public — empowering communities
with critical insights into the needs of their local
shelters and how they can help. We believe every dog and cat
deserves a home. And we believe that, by working together,
we can Save Them All®.
About Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the world’s most
successful stand-up comedians, amassing more than 2 billion
YouTube views and over 34 million fans across social media.
Named the 3rd highest-grossing comedian of 2024, he has
earned recognition from The Hollywood Reporter and Variety,
and is one of the few comedians to sell out historic venues
including Madison Square Garden, Crypto.com Arena, the
Sydney Opera House, and Dodger Stadium. Iglesias has
released multiple hit Netflix specials—most recently Gabriel
Iglesias: Legend of Fluffy, which premiered in 2025 and
broke into Netflix’s global top-ten. His success has been
further honored with a handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese
Theatre and an upcoming Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
in 2026.
Beyond stand-up, Iglesias starred in and executive-produced
the Netflix sitcom Mr. Iglesias, which ran for three seasons
and won Best Primetime Comedy at The Imagen Awards. He has
appeared in numerous film and TV projects, including The
Santa Clauses, Lopez vs. Lopez, Magic Mike, Magic Mike XXL,
and A Haunted House 2, and has voiced characters in major
animated films such as Coco, Ferdinand, The Star, UglyDolls,
and Space Jam: A New Legacy. Raised in Long Beach, CA, he
began performing comedy in 1997, developing the animated,
story-driven style that has since made him a global favorite
among audiences of all ages.
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