Submissions open at 9:00:00 AM (Cen. Australia Time) on Sunday, 01 September 2024 and close at 4:00:00 PM (Cen. Australia Time) on Sunday, 15 September 2024. Submissions must be in digital format and submitted online via the official entry form. Submissions that do not meet the entry deadline will not be accepted. All entries will be viewed and approved by Animal Welfare League SA, who reserves the right to refuse any entry based upon the contents of the image or story. Each entry costs a $10 donation to Animal Welfare League SA. Animal Welfare League SA reserves the right to reject any entry based on the contents of the image or story.
Voting opens at 4:01:00 PM (Cen. Australia Time) on Monday, 16 September 2024 and closes at 5:00:00 PM (Cen. Australia Time) on Monday, 30 September 2024. Each vote costs a $2 donation to Animal Welfare League SA. Competition winners for each category and the overall competition winner will be determined based on the number of votes received. In the event of a tie, Animal Welfare League SA will choose the winning entries based on the story and image provided. Winners will be notified via email on Tuesday 1 October 2024. The overall competition winner will receive a Studio Pet Photography Session at Photographyroom and a photography credit of $1,595. The 12 highest vote-getters adopted from AWL will be featured in the 2025 AWL Happy Homes Calendar, and the winners of the overall competition and the dog, cat and other categories will also receive a $50 voucher to PETstock to reward their star quality with toys, treats and anything else their little hearts desire!