Grand Prize Winner
The winning Spokesdog, which is the dog that receives the most votes in The Contest, wins the following prizes:
- Their image is on the label for Bark Brew beer, which is a limited, small-batch production by Columbia Craft Brewing Company in Columbia, South Carolina.
- A case of Bark Brew beer featuring the dog's image. Donated by Columbia Craft Brewing Company, each case of Bark Brew beer is valued at $84.
- A $100 worth of dog products from Mill Creek Pet Food Store in Columbia, SC
- A photo shoot with professional photographer Rob Wilson and an 11x14 canvas print of the dog valued at $200. Rob is based in Columbia, South Carolina.
- 2 tickets to our Paaloween event on October 25th.
- Special recognition at the unleashing party on September 20th at Columbia Craft Brewing Company.
Second and Third Place FinalistsThe second and third places in The Contest will be considered the contest finalists. Each finalist will receive:
- Second Place: A $100 gift card from Little Barks Boutique A $75 gift card from Happy Pets Salon and Spa
- Third Place: A $75 gift card from Happy Pets Salon and Spa
Process for Awarding Prizes
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) will attempt to notify the top three finalist dog families by telephone or email on or about Friday, September 2, 2024. If the potential winners cannot be contacted within three (3) days after the date of the first attempt to contact him/her, Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place from the next non-winning, eligible top vote-getter. The Spokesdog, along with their human, will be honored at the unleashing event at Columbia Craft Brewing Company on September 20th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM when the brewery cans the Bark Brew Beer. This year, we will have a live band, vendors, dog demonstrations, and, of course, our red carpet!
Winner Requirements
Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner among the remaining eligible entries. Prizes involving the production of beer can label artwork will be fulfilled within approximately one month after the conclusion of the contest.