Calendar Feature:
The participant with the most votes in each of the twelve "Eras" categories will win the respective Era and will be featured on a month in our 2025 Calendar. This calendar will showcase the winning pets in their themed "Era" categories, providing a lasting tribute to their unique personalities.
Greeting Card Pack Inclusion:
Additionally, 30 participants who receive 20 votes or more will be selected at random to be featured in our greeting card pack. These greeting cards will highlight a diverse range of pets, celebrating their individuality and charm.
Social Media Recognition:
Winners of each "Era" category will be prominently listed on our social media platforms, acknowledging their pets' achievements and further showcasing their adorableness to our online community.
We hope these prizes inspire participants to enter their pets into multiple "Eras" categories and encourage their friends and family to vote, as it's not only a chance to win but also an opportunity to support our cause and celebrate the special bond between humans and their furry companions.
Best of luck to all participants, and may the most paw-some pets win!
1. Contest Name and Duration: The photo contest, titled "Swift Snaps: Journeying Through the Eras for Animal Welfare," will commence at 9:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Monday, March 17, 2025 and will conclude at 9:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday, April 28, 2025.
2. Contest Closure and Winner Announcement: The contest will end during our "Tailored for Tails: A Swift Promenade" dance party, where the winners will be announced online via Facebook Live.
3. Entry Fee and Submission Details: Participants are required to pay a $35 entry fee to submit a photo of their pet. This fee includes a calendar and five starting votes. Photos must not include any people. Entries with people will be disqualified.
4. Voting: Each vote costs $1. Participants are encouraged to enlist the support of friends and family to vote for their pet.
5. Categories: There are 12 categories, representing different "Eras" in your pet's life. Participants are encouraged to enter their pet in more than one "Era."
6. Calendar Feature: Winners of each "Era" category will be featured on a different month in our 2025 calendar. Additionally, 30 participants that have earned 20 votes or more will be eligible for inclusion in our greeting card pack.
7. Photo Requirements: Photos must be a minimum of 3600x2700 pixels (or 12x9 inches) at a resolution of 300 DPI. PNG and JPG image formats are accepted.
8. Calendar Day Reservation: Participants have the option to reserve a spot in the calendar for their pet's photo and name on a specific day of the year for $15. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
9. Eligibility: Participants do not need to have adopted from our shelter, and everyone is welcome to enter their pet.
10. Calendar Release: Calendars will be available for purchase at $25 each and will be released a few months after the contest ends.
11. *Multiple Animals in One Photo: Multiple animals are allowed in a single photo submission.
12. Disqualification: Any participant found not complying with these rules may be disqualified from the contest.