Eligibility & Entry Submissions
- Open to U.S. residents 18 years or older. Participants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian submit the entry on their behalf.
- One pet per entry. Each pet must be submitted separately.
- Entry fee is $10 per pet photo.
Photo Requirements
- Photos must be high resolution and in full color.
- Photos must contain pets only — no people or wildlife.
- Photos may not be heavily filtered, edited, or digitally altered.
- Photos deemed offensive, indecent, or inappropriate will be removed at the discretion of Carmel Tri Kappa.
Submission & Voting Period
- Online submissions will be accepted beginning at 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 through 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
- Public voting will take place during the submission period and will close at 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
- Votes are $1 per vote.
- You may vote as many times as you wish.
- Online entries and voting only.
- No refunds or vote transfers.
Fundraiser Information
- This contest is a fundraiser benefiting Carmel Tri Kappa, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please retain your receipt for tax purposes.
Winners
- The pet receiving the highest number of votes at contest close will be declared and the winner and awarded.
- Second and third place prizes will also be awarded.
- Winners will be announced online on May 1, 2026.
- Prizes will be distributed after the contest concludes.
- In the event of a tie, tied participants will share the placement and prizes may be adjusted accordingly.
General Conditions
- By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Carmel Tri Kappa, which are final and binding.
- Carmel Tri Kappa reserves the right to disqualify any entry that violates these rules or is suspected of tampering with the voting process.
- Carmel Tri Kappa is not responsible for technical issues, lost entries, or voting interruptions beyond its control.
- Carmel Tri Kappa reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the contest if necessary.