1. The top three fundraisers will each win a place for their pet to be featured on one of three cans in a 4-pack of a special limited release Yellow Dog Brewing beer! (One animal per label.)
   
   
2. The fourth label will be awarded in a draw. Each fundraiser will receive 1 entry into the draw per $100 CAD raised. A winner will be randomly selected from these entries.
   
   
3. The BC SPCA and Yellow Dog Brewing will present all 4 label winners with a prize that includes a pair of custom beer glasses with their pet's face, a $100 gift card and some merchandise from Yellow Dog Brewing, all shipped to them at no cost. This prizing is limited to contestants with a shipping address in British Columbia, Canada.

1. The next three highest fundraisers following the winners will receive a runner-up prize. The prize includes: a pair of custom beer glasses with their pet's face, a $50 gift card and some merchandise from Yellow Dog Brewing. This prizing is limited to contestants with a shipping address in British Columbia, Canada. Shipping will be at no cost to the prize recipients.

1. You must be 19+ years of age to participate in the Make My Pet a Yellow Dog Brewing Star contest. This includes both entering and voting in the contest.
   
   
2. The contest opens at 12:00 a.m. PDT on September 4, 2024. The contest closes on September 22, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. PDT. All fundraising must take place within these dates.
   
   
3. The four winners and three runners-up will be posted to the homepage of this website on September 23, 2024. The winners will also be contacted directly by the BC SPCA or Yellow Dog Brewing to make arrangements for submitting the required photos.
   
   
4. Winners will be determined according to how much they raise in their contest fundraisers. To join the contest, you must create a Make My Pet a Yellow Dog Brewing Star contest entry on this website.
   
   
5. If there is a tie for third place, the entrant that reached their final vote total first will receive the prize.
   
   
6. All winners and runners-up must be domesticated animals. Animals in contest photos must not be displaying any signs of distress (e.g., looking fearful or anxious). We reserve the right to ask for a new picture submission for any reason. Please see full image requirements for winners.
   
   
7. The BC SPCA reserves the right to disqualify an entry based on objectionable content or depiction of the animal or persons in a photo, if an appropriate replacement cannot be submitted.
   
   
8. All winners must provide a selection of 3-4 photos of their pet by Wednesday, October 2. Photos must meet the image requirements described below. If appropriate photos are not provided by the deadline the BC SPCA reserves the right to offer the winning place to the next eligible contestant.
   
   
9. By agreeing to the waiver when you enter the contest, you acknowledge and give permission to the BC SPCA to use the name, story and photo of the animal entered in future various BC SPCA publications, promotions, and materials.
   
   
10. To claim their prize, winners must acknowledge and give permission to the BC SPCA and Yellow Dog Brewing to use the name, story, photos and image of the animal entered in future BC SPCA and Yellow Dog Brewing publications, promotions, and materials.

1. The label design includes the name of the animal. However, if a winning pet has a name that uses offensive or questionable language, or is in contradiction to BC SPCA policies, that pet's name will not be printed.
   
   
2. Winners must own the rights to the photos they provide (i.e. photos taken by professional photographers who reserve the rights to their images are not eligible).
   
   
3. Photos must be high quality and resolution. In general, they should be at least 3600x2700 pixels (or 12x9 inches) at a resolution of 300 DPI. (Generally, cell phones from 2020 onwards should take photos of sufficient quality.)
   
   
4. Photos submitted must include only the winning animal (and no other animals or humans). The animal should be present in no less than 2/3 of the frame.
   
   
5. Please ensure that the photo is sharp and in focus with a clean background.
   
   
6. No images which are in conflict with BC SPCA policies or procedures can be accepted. Photos submitted must follow the Five Freedoms (spca.bc.ca/faqs/five-freedoms). The BC SPCA is opposed to practices that prevent animals from expressing natural behaviours. Photos should not feature animals performing unnatural activities, including wearing clothing, accessories (e.g., bows), or costumes. If a photo is deemed ineligible, the winning contestant will have five days to submit new photos. If a usable photo cannot be produced the label will go to the next highest fundraiser. 

You can enter the contest from anywhere. However, if your shipping address is outside of B.C. you will not be eligible to receive the physical portion of the prize (the beer, custom beer glasses, gift card and merchandise), only the spot on the label.

Yes, you can; however, due to potential issues with photo quality, we recommend that you only enter if you can absolutely guarantee that your photos meet the image requirements. If they do not, the runner-up will be given your spot. If you would like your photo to be reviewed please send it to us at events@spca.bc.ca.

If you would like to change your entry photo, please email the new photo and a link to your contest entry to events@spca.bc.ca.

If there is a tie for third place, the entrant that reached their final vote total first will receive the prize.

Yes, tax receipts will be issued for all donations to the contest. Tax receipts will be emailed to voters by the end of October. We will, however, endeavor to issue them as soon as possible once the Contest closes. If you are already an amazing monthly donor, then your kind donation will be added to your annual tax receipt instead.

Email us at events@spca.bc.ca or call us at 778-786-2632. We’re here to help.