All entries and votes must be submitted by the deadlines listed below in order to be included. This contest is open to all species of pets, not just cats and dogs. Pets/Owners do not need to live in Minnesota but do need to live within the USA to qualify.
- Your pet does NOT have to be adopted from the TCPR or any other shelter, to be eligible to enter the contest. People are allowed in photos, but only one costumed pet per photo is allowed.
- Photos with humans will be posted as is. If you wish to have a human face redacted, please do so before entering.
- Photos should not be rated R or include any human nudity, drugs, or illegal activities.
- Photo entries must be clear with adequate lighting, in RGB, .jpg or .eps format.
- All photo submissions must be digital.
- We cannot accept photos with digital overlays. Copyrighted photos may only be included with the written permission of the copyright-holder.
- Once photos are entered, you grant TCPR the right to use them at its discretion for print and marketing purposes.
- TCPR reserves the right to decline publication of any photograph for any reason. Should this happen, we will notify you and, if an appropriate replacement cannot be obtained, refund your entry fee if desired. TCPR has final approval on all photos submitted and reserves the right to replace an animal's photograph.
- The submission and voting periods begin at 8:00:00 AM (Central Time) on Friday, October 20, 2023, and end at 8:00:00 PM (Central Time) on Monday, October 30, 2023.
- Winners will be announced on the TCPR social media channels on Tuesday October 31, 2023. Winners will be contacted by email by November 7th and prizes will be mailed or delivered electronically.
Voting
Each vote costs $1, and there is no limit to the number of votes one may cast for the duration of the contest. You may vote for your own photo. Online voting begins as soon as the photo is registered and ends 8:00:00 PM (Central Time) on Monday, October 30, 2023.