Celebrate your pet AND help local shelter animals by entering the 2023 PawsFirst Pet Photo Contest. Just submit a pic of your pet using the official contest link. Pet pics with the most votes win prizes and donations to local animal shelters in their name.
There's no better excuse to share yet another pic of your pet! You better furry – deadline is right around the corner:
8:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Monday, November 27, 2023 – 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Friday, December 29, 2023
This contest is central to the FirstService family,and prizes will be limited to employees as outlined in the contest
rules, but
anyone can vote or submit their pet pic and support the cause. We'll be providing FirstService associates with social media tools they can use to encourage their friends to jump in, too. Whether your pet has fur, scales, hooves, or feathers, any pet photos are welcome!
By participating, you and your pet are making a huge difference for needy animals in your area. Your photo entry supports local pet charities with the food, vet care, grooming, and other resources essential to finding a fur-ever loving home for every animal in their care.
On behalf of all the animals out there, PawsFirst appreciates your and your pet's participation!
(Please note entry fees and votes will appear as "Planned Companies PA" on credit card and bank statements.)
Prizes
The top three entries receiving the most votes will get to determine where the funds raised (minus fees) during the contest will be donated. In addition, the entrant and their pet will receive the prizes below.
Grand Prize
- 50% of funds raised will go to this winner's chosen charity (minus GoGoPhoto and credit card processing fees)
- Choice of 12 month BarkBox subscription OR MeowBox Subscription
- Personalized coffee mug with the winning photo of their pet
- "Goody Box" for the winning pet.
- Collar & leash set
- Personalized Pet Tag
- Winning photo and pet bio featured in Spotlight newsletter
- Approximate value = $400 USD
Second Place Prize Package
- 30% of funds raised will go to this winner's chosen charity (minus GoGoPhoto and credit card processing fees)
- Choice of 6 month BarkBox Subscription OR MeowBox Subscription
- "Goody Box" for the winning pet.
- Personalized Pet Blanket
- Winning photo and pet bio featured in Spotlight newsletter
- Approximate value = $250 USD
Third Place Prize Package
- 20% of funds raised will go to this winner's chosen charity (minus GoGoPhoto and credit card processing fees)
- Choice of 3 month BarkBox Subscription OR MeowBox Subscription
- Personalized Dog Bone Toy
- Pair of customized pet socks
- Winning photo and pet bio featured in Spotlight newsletter
- Approximate value = $150 USD
Contest period runs from 8:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Monday, November 27, 2023 – 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Friday, December 29, 2023
Eligibility:
Contest is open to all employees of FirstService Corporation, its subsidiaries and its franchises in the United States and Canada with the exception of those residing in Quebec. Those outside the FirstService organization may enter and vote but will not be eligible for prizes.
Entry fee:
Each photo entry costs $5 USD; you may enter as many pets as you wish. By submitting a photo entry, you acknowledge that your entry is your own original work.
Photo Requirements:
- Photos of dogs, cats, horses, small mammals, reptiles and birds are accepted
- Photos may contain more than one pet
- Photos must only contain domestic pets (no people)
- Photos must be full-color, no heavily filtered, edited or altered photos
- The entry photograph must be taken by you. We do not accept any copyrighted or professional photos.
Voting:
Votes are $1 USD each (every $1 donation counts as one vote and is non-refundable). Voters may submit as many votes as they wish. Charges from the contest will appear as "Planned Companies PA."
Winner selection:
This contest is judged by the online community who can vote with $1 per vote for the photo they like best. Winners will be determined by the top 3 entries that receive the most votes cast on the contest software located at
gogophotocontest.com/PawsFirst.
All winners will be determined by electronic vote tabulation under the supervision of GOGO Photo Contest whose decisions are final and binding.
Grand Prize:
The entry that receives the most votes will be deemed the Grand Prize winner. 50% of all funds raised through entry fees and votes (minus GogoPhoto Contest administrative and credit card processing fees) will be donated to the Grand Prize Winner's animal rescue or welfare charity of choice. Grand Prize winner will also win the prize package described below. In addition, the Grand Prize and 2
nd and 3
rd place winners will have their pet photos included in an upcoming issue of FirstService's Spotlight newsletter.
Grand Prize- 50% of funds raised will go to this winner's chosen charity (minus GoGoPhoto and credit card processing fees)
- Choice of 12 month BarkBox subscription OR MeowBox Subscription
- Personalized coffee mug with the winning photo of their pet
- "Goody Box" for the winning pet.
- Collar & leash set
- Personalized Pet Tag
- Winning photo and pet bio featured in Spotlight newsletter
- Approximate value = $400 USD
Second Place Prize Package- 30% of funds raised will go to this winner's chosen charity (minus GoGoPhoto and credit card processing fees)
- Choice of 6 month BarkBox Subscription OR MeowBox Subscription
- "Goody Box" for the winning pet.
- Personalized Pet Blanket
- Winning photo and pet bio featured in Spotlight newsletter
- Approximate value = $250 USD
Third Place Prize Package- 20% of funds raised will go to this winner's chosen charity (minus GoGoPhoto and credit card processing fees)
- Choice of 3 month BarkBox Subscription OR MeowBox Subscription
- Personalized Dog Bone Toy
- Pair of customized pet socks
- Winning photo and pet bio featured in Spotlight newsletter
- Approximate value = $150 USD
Winner Notification:
Winners will be notified by email on or before January 05, 2024.
PawsFirst is a community-oriented working group of pet lovers from various companies within the FirstService Corporation family. Our group was established as an initiative under the FirstService Social Purpose program to create opportunities for animal lovers to support animal shelters and rescue efforts in our local communities.
At PawsFirst, we understand the vital role that pets play in our lives, and we are passionate about providing them with the love and care they deserve. We believe that every deserving animal out there deserves a loving home, and we strive to make this a reality for as many animals as possible.
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the PawsFirst Pet Photo Contest - Our first contest of its kind that supports local animal rescue efforts through a simple "submit and support" initiative. With every photo entry submitted, the participant has the gratifying opportunity to support a 501(c)(3) local animal charity of their choice.
Our contest is not just about submitting a photo of your beloved pet; it is an opportunity to make life a little sunnier for our fur friends. We encourage all animal lovers to participate in our contest to promote a worthy cause of supporting animal shelters and rescue centers. Together, we can make a significant impact in our communities, and what would our communities be without our pets?!
Join us in our mission to make the world a better place, one paw at a time. Submit your photo entry today and make a positive change in a furry friend's life. Thank you for your support!