Throughout Mutt Madness there will be special days to increase the fun — and your pup’s chances to win big! Mark your calendars for these dates, listed below! These special challenges might just be that slam dunk you need to get your vote count up and move up the leaderboard. Please Note: all times shown are Eastern Time.
All of the challenges are generously sponsored by The Shapiro Family Fund.
Now until March 9th at 8:00 am, all dogs that preregister will receive 10 free votes, so sign up early to help your dog start as a leader of the pack!
(Please note that votes are added manually and will appear on dogs’ profile pages within four hours of registration between 8am and 8pm. Votes for dogs registered after 8pm will be added by 9am the next day.)
Here is a way for your friends to show there love for your all-star pup. Have your friends follow KodiakCare on Instagram and comment your dog's name on any of our Mutt Madness posts. Receive 1 free vote for each follow and comment, between 8:00 am on March 9th and 6:45 pm on March 26th.
(Please note that votes are added manually and will appear on dogs’ profile pages by 9am the next day when applicable. Any votes earned from comments made within 1 hour of the end of a contest, will appear on dogs' profile pages at the beginning of the next contest.)
Receive 5 free votes for every comment on our Mutt Madness post with your dog's name and 3 friends tagged, up to $75 per dog, between 8:00 am on March 9th and 6:45 pm on March 16th.
(Please note that votes are added manually and will appear on dogs’ profile pages by 9am the next day when applicable.)
Are you feeling lucky? The first 25 donations of $25 or more between 12:00 am and 11:59 pm on March 17th will receive 17 additional votes.
(Please note that votes are added manually and will appear on dogs’ profile pages by 9:00 am on March 18th. after the challenge has ended. We will announce here on this page when the limit of 25 donations of $25 or more has been reached.)
This is your dog’s chance to win more votes! It’s simple: the five entrants who receive the most NEW votes between 8:00 pm on March 18th and 6:45 pm on March 20th will receive additional votes (see below). Now’s your chance to put your dog at the top of the pile!
(Please note that votes are added manually and will appear on dogs’ profile pages within one hour of the challenge ending.)
Most Votes - 200 additional votes - Jazz (419689)
Second-most Votes - 150 additional votes - Cinny (419580)
Third-most Votes - 75 additional votes - Tied Kody (420211) & Sage (420211) - Received 63 votes each
Fourth-most Votes - 50 additional votes
Fifth-most Votes - 25 additional votes - Rollo (418763)
We are excited to announce the opportunity to help your dog race to the front of the contest pack! From 8:00 pm on March 20th through 7:45 pm on March 22nd, ALL DONATIONS ARE DOUBLED, up to $250 per donor, per dog.
(Please note that votes are added manually and may take up to 2 hours to appear between 8am and 8pm. Votes cast after 8pm will be doubled by 9am the next day.)
Take part in our Facebook challenge from 8:00 pm on March 22nd through 6:45 pm on March 24th. Share the photo of your dog from our Facebook album. The three photos with the most "Likes" will be awarded extra votes (see below). Make sure your friends and family follow our Facebook page and like your dog's photo on our page! This might be the extra boost you need to place in this contest. (
Please note that votes are added manually and will appear on dogs’ profile pages within one hour of the challenge ending.)
Top Like-getters will receive:
Most Likes - 125 additional votes - Jazz (419689)
Second-most Likes - 75 additional votes - Xil-Achilles (419587)
Third-most Likes - 50 additional votes - Peanut (418114)
This 3-point challenge is a sure swish! Score 25 additional votes for every 3 donations (any amount) by different donors, received between 8:00 pm on March 24th and 7:45 pm on March 26th.
(Please note that votes are added manually and may take up to 4 hours to appear between 8am and 8pm. Additional votes for qualifying donations made after 8pm will be added by 9am the next day.)
It’s another chance to Double Down! From 8:00 pm on March 26th through 8:00 pm on March 28th, ALL DONATIONS ARE DOUBLED, up to $250 per donor, per dog. Any donations made in the final seconds of a contest will be doubled off line and applied prior to declaring the champion.
(Please note that votes are added manually and may take up to 4 hours to appear between 8am and 8pm. Votes cast after 8pm will be doubled by 9am the next day.)