Rules

Pets on Pages is a special fundraising contest where your pet can be featured as a character in a children's health storybook. Proceeds from the contest will support vital equipment and programs at Children's in London, Ontario, ensuring that children receive the best possible care and experience joy through the healing power of stories.

Contest Timing

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

Eligibility

1. 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

1. Participants can enter their pet into the contest by creating an entry on the Pets on Pages contest website.
2. There is a $1 cost per vote, and each vote contributes directly to Children's Health Foundation. The more votes your pet receives, the better their chances of winning.

Prizing

• Top 4 Voted Animals:
  The top four pets with the most votes will be featured as unique characters in the children's health storybook. Each pet's unique traits will be incorporated into their character in the story. These pets will help bring comfort and hope to children at Children's and beyond.
  
  
• Bonus Draw (5th Spot):
  One additional spot will be awarded via a random draw. For every 100 votes ($1 per vote), your pet will receive one entry into the draw. The winner of this draw will secure the fifth and final place in the book.
  
  
• 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 1-888-834-2496 for assistance.
• If there is a tie for any of the top four spots, the tied contestants will be entered into a draw to determine the winner.
• The 5th spot will be awarded via a random draw, with one entry for every 100 votes earned.

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 Children's Health Foundation to arrange for photo submissions and any additional information needed to create their pet's character.

Entry Disqualification

• Children's Health Foundation 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 hospital's values. Donations collected will be refunded if requested by the donors.

Content Usage

• By entering the contest, participants grant Children's Health Foundation the right to use the name, story, and photos of the winning pets in publications, promotions, and materials that support the hospital's mission.