Submissions open at 9:00:00 AM (Cen. Australia Time) on Thursday, 28 August 2025 and close at 11:00:00 PM (Cen. Australia Time) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Submissions must be in digital format and submitted online via the official entry form. Submissions that do not meet the entry deadline will not be accepted. All entries will be viewed and approved by Animal Welfare League SA, who reserves the right to refuse any entry based upon the contents of the image or story. Each entry costs a $10 donation to Animal Welfare League SA. Animal Welfare League SA reserves the right to reject any entry based on the contents of the image or story.
Voting opens at 11:00:00 AM (Cen. Australia Time) on Thursday, 11 September 2025 and closes at 11:00:00 PM (Cen. Australia Time) on Sunday, 28 September 2025. Each vote costs a $2 donation to Animal Welfare League SA. Competition winners for each category and the overall competition winner will be determined based on the number of votes received. In the event of a tie, Animal Welfare League SA will choose the winning entries based on the story and image provided. Winners will be notified via email on Tuesday 30 September 2025. The overall competition winner will receive a Studio Pet Photography Session at Photographyroom and a photography credit of $1,595. The 12 highest vote-getters adopted from AWL will be featured in the 2026 AWL Happy Homes Calendar, and the winners of the overall competition and the dog, cat and other categories will also receive a $50 voucher to The Pet Butcher to reward their star quality with yummy food and treats!