Rules

1. Any pet (domesticated animal) living full or part time in Idyllwild, Fern Valley, Mountain Center, Pine Cove, or Garner Valley may enter.
2. All entries are free of charge.
3. Each pet will be entered in one of three categories: Dog, Cat, Other
4. Any family qualified under rule #1 may enter as many pets as it would like, but is limited to ONLY one photo per pet.
5. Photos may not be altered to add text, costumes, etc. (i.e. Photoshop).
6. Photos may be entered beginning January 10, 2018, and all must be entered by midnight January 31, 2018.
7. Voting at $1 per vote will open on February 1, 2018. The voting will close promptly at 9 p.m. on February 28, 2018.
8. Anyone anywhere may vote. There are no geographical boundaries, or limitations imposed by these rules.
9. Winners will hold their titles until February 28, 2019.
10. Winners will be announced on the website on March 1, 2018.
11. Winners will be contacted regarding prizes, publicity, etc. the first week of March, 2018.

• A case of Baily Wine, donated by Baily Winery, Temecula, with each bottle's label featuring a photo of the winning pet.
• The Uptown Bar, Café Aroma, will be inspired by and create a specialty cocktail in honor of each winning pet.
• A set of etched wine glasses featuring contest title and pet's name, donated by Idyllwild Decal and Design
• The winning pets' photos will be displayed in the ARF House throughout 2018.
• The winning pets' names will be featured in the kids' zone at ARF's June 2, 2018 Paws for Rhythm and Brews beer festival.

Dog: A portrait of the winner donated by local artist Robert Bush
Cat: An oil portrait of this cat donated by artist Cheryl Davis
Other: A personalized cartoon of the winner donated by local artist Lois Sheppard


Gift baskets with pet and human gifts. Gift basket provided by Renaissance Pet Resort.


All contestants who receive at least 50 votes (1st-3rd place winners excluded) will be put into a drawing to win a pastel pet portrait by Lynn Ryan.