LaGRANGE — LaGrange is struggling to gain votes as the top contenders in the Bark for Your Park contest continue to widen the gap.

The city is competing for a $100,000 private grant from pet product manufacturer PetSafe. The grant is earmarked specifically to fund a dog park in the winning community. LaGrange leaders plan to expand Granger Park to add the dog park if the city wins.

Visit http://www.petsafe.net/ barkforyourpark/city/ 2767/lagrange-ga/ to vote. Find LaGrange’s campaign on Facebook by searching “Bark for Your Park – LaGrange, GA” or using #barklagrangega. Votes may be cast twice per day, per voter. Voting ends July 22.

Vote count as of 7 a.m. Tuesday:

1. Jacksonville, Ill. — 25,349

2. Watkinsville, Ga. — 18,501

3. Moore, Okla. — 12,693

4. Epworth, Iowa — 11,294

5. Fort Gratiot, Mich. —8,840

6. LaGrange, Ga. — 8,678

7. Merrimack, N.H. — 8,108

8. Vacaville, Calif. — 6,788

9. Barstow, Calif. — 6,704

10. Winslow, Ariz. — 5,976

11. West Winfield, N.Y. — 5,871

12. Portland, Texas — 5,705

13. Willmar, Minn. — 4,443

14. Bryant, Ark. — 4,370

15. Oswego, Ill. — 3,844