Friends of the Animal Center Foundation is proud to announce the very first annual pet photo contest and fundraiser! With proceeds raised by the event going to help feed and care for over 3,000 animals that pass through the shelter's doors each year, we know that they are the real winners. Of course, the pet receiving the most votes will also be a winner as our cover pet for our 2021 A Year of Paws calendar. So get your friends, family, co-workers, and even complete strangers to vote for your pet. Who knows – your pet just might be the ultimate friend for life! While there can only be one cover pet, there will also be 12 pets of the month and 60 pets of the week.

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Our purpose is to raise funds to support and expand the animal care services of the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center and fill the financial needs of animal welfare initiatives in our community. We seek health, comfort, freedom from fear, and a loving guardian for our companion animals.