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.

Starting March 10th at 8:00 am, the first 50 dogs registered, will receive 10 free votes, so sign up early to help your dog start as a leader of the pack!

Between 8:00 am on March 10th and 7:30 pm on March 15th get your friends to sign up with you. During registration, your friend should list your name and your dogs' name, (ex. John Smith/Bear) in the Re-FUR-al prompt. The top 3 dogs with the most Re-FUR-al's will receive free votes.
Most Votes - 150 additional votes - Junie
Second-most Votes - 100 additional votes - Chicken
Third-most Votes - 50 additional votes - Finley, Sonny & Rufus
(Please note that votes are added manually and will appear on dogs’ profile pages by 7:45pm on March 15th)

Here is a way to show off your all-star pup, and receive 10 free votes. Now until 7:30 pm on March 16th, snap a photo of your pup and post to Instagram. Be sure to tag @KodiakCare and let everyone know you just joined KodiakCare's Mutt Madness.
(Please note that votes are added manually and will appear on your dogs’ profile pages by 7:45 pm on March 16th)

Are you feeling lucky? Each donation of $25 or more on March 17th will receive 17 additional votes.

This is your dog’s chance to win more votes! It’s simple: the five entrants who receive the most NEW votes between 12:00 am and 7:30 pm on March 18th 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 by 7:45 pm on March 18th.)
Most Votes - 150 additional votes - Chicken
Second-most Votes - 100 additional votes - Peanut (Holappa)
Third-most Votes - 75 additional votes - Fern
Fourth-most Votes - 50 additional votes - Mabel
Fifth-most Votes - 25 additional votes - Sonny

We are excited to announce the opportunity to help your dog race to the front of the contest pack! March 19th, ALL DONATIONS ARE DOUBLED.

This 3-point challenge is a sure swish! Score 25 additional votes for every 3 donations (any amount) BY DIFFERENT DONORS, received between 12:00 am and 7:30 pm on March 20th.
(Please note that votes are added manually. Additional votes will appear by 7:45 pm on March 20th.)

It’s another chance to Double Down! From 7:45 pm on March 20th through 8:00 pm March 21st, ALL DONATIONS ARE DOUBLED, NO LIMIT!