Rules

Contest Timing

The contest opens at 10:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
The contest closes at 12:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, November 7, 2024. All votes must be submitted before the contest closes to count towards your pet's total.

Eligibility

The contest is open to domestic pets (dogs, cats, and other pets), and all entries must adhere to contest guidelines. Exotic animals and wild animals are not permitted.

How to Enter

Participants can enter their pet into the contest by creating an entry on the contest website.
There is a $1 cost per vote, and each vote contributes directly to Canadian Down Syndrome Society. The more votes your pet receives, the better their chances of winning.

Prizing

Top 13 Fundraisers
The top thirteen animals (12 months and one cover) with the most votes will each win a place in the 2025 Canadian Down Syndrome Society Calendar. Each pet will have a month dedicated to them, and one will be on the cover page.
Additional Prizes (Optional):
Additional prizes may or may not be awarded in special promotions during the contest, depending on availability.

Voting and Fundraising Rules

Each vote costs $1 and can be cast through the contest website.
Votes and donations must be made directly online through your contest entry to count towards your total. Oﬄine donations may be able to count towards votes given enough notice - contact (Toll-free in Canada): 1-800-883-5608 for assitance
If there is a tie for any of the top 13 spots, the tied contestants will be entered into a draw to determine the winner.

Photo Submission and Requirements

Photo Submission Deadline: Winners must submit an additional 3-4 photos of their pet within one week of being notiﬁed. The photos must meet the following requirements:
The pet should occupy no less than 2/3 of the frame.
The photos should be clear, sharp, and focused. If appropriate photos are not provided by the deadline, the prize may be oﬀered to the next eligible contestant.

Tiebreaker

If there is a tie for the top spots, the tied contestants will be entered into a draw to determine the winner

Tax Receipts

Donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt. Tax receipts will be emailed to donors within four weeks of the contest's conclusion unless otherwise requested.

Winner Announcement

The winners will be announced on the contest website within three days of the contest closing. Winners will also be contacted directly by Canadian Down Syndrome Society to arrange for photo submissions and any additional information needed.

Entry Disqualiﬁcation

Canadian Down Syndrome Society reserves the right to disqualify any entry based on objectionable content or depictions of animals or persons in photos that do not align with the organization's values. Donations collected will be refunded if requested by the donors.

Content Usage

By entering the contest, participants grant Canadian Down Syndrome Society the right to use the name, story, and photos of the winning pets in publications, promotions, and materials that support our mission.

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Canadian Down Syndrome Society
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