Jlo
Breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Barking from: Newhaven, VIC
What's up dog?
Every day, JLo, my Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever comes to work with me at the National Vietnam Veterans Museum. More than just my companion, shes become an unspoken part of the museums heart. Among veterans, staff, volunteers, and visitors, JLo brings a quiet, steady kind of comfort that words often cant. Quite simply, she puts a smile on your face.
Her presence is a gentle reminder to slow down and find calm in the day. She has an extraordinary ability to sense when someone needs a moment of connection, whether its a veteran pausing in reflection, a volunteer needing a lift, or a visitor looking for a reason to smile.
For our staff and volunteers, shes a morale booster, a source of lightness, and a grounding presence.
And for me, living with stage 4 cancer, JLo has been invaluable. She keeps me moving, lifts my spirits, and reminds me daily of the importance of simple joys and unwavering companionship.
JLo isnt just a pet. Shes part of our team, a bridge between people, and a quiet, powerful example of how the smallest gestures of unconditional connection can mean the most.JLo finds the people who need her, and somehow always knows when.
2025 Australia People's Choice
We believe no dog should be left behind.
Every dog entered into the competition is automatically in the running for the 2025 People’s Choice Award — and the winner will be decided by you, the public.
This year, we’re giving the love back to our communities.
Each year, our campaign is supported by a number of incredible charities across Australia that work tirelessly to improve the lives of dogs and people alike. In 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on these organisations and the vital work they do.
As part of the voting process, every voter will have the chance to donate to our amazing mental health or dog-focused charities.
It’s your vote, your voice, and your opportunity to make a difference.
