How To Enter:
- You will be asked to:
- Provide information about yourself and your pet.
- Answer brief questions about your pet.
- Upload a photograph.
- All requested information must be completed for your entry to be accepted.
Submission Requirements:
- Photos and written responses must be original creations by the entrant.
- By entering, you confirm:
- You are the sole owner and copyright holder of the photograph and description.
- You have not granted exclusive rights to the photo to anyone else.
- The photo does not violate privacy rights, trademarks, copyrights, or any other personal or legal rights.
Language & Eligibility:
- Written descriptions must be in English or Spanish.
- Helen Woodward Animal Center may reject any entry that:
- Doesn’t meet eligibility requirements.
- Is deemed unsuitable for any reason at their sole discretion.
- If your entry is rejected, it will be removed from the contest site and you will be notified via email.
How Much Is The Entry Fee?
The Entry fee is $25 per photo. This fee includes one copy of the 2026 wall calendar. You can make an additional donation during the entry process that will count as votes* toward your submitted photo.
*A minimum of 5 votes is required for guaranteed inclusion in the 2026 calendar.
How does the Donate-to-Vote process work?
After you submit your entry, you will have the opportunity to ask your friends and family members to donate-to vote by sending them the URL for your entry.
Your friends and family can purchase one vote credit for every $1 they donate to support Helen Woodward Animal Center and our programs. Minimum donation $5
All photo contest entries receive a 2026 Helen Woodward Animal Center Funniest Pet Calendar. Pick up available or shipping rates may apply.
Additional Notes:
- Each photo requires a separate registration.
- Votes cannot be combined across different entries.
- Only entries submitted through www.animalcenter.org/funniestpet will be accepted.
- Photos sent by email or mail will be discarded.
- Once submitted, entries cannot be deleted unless deemed ineligible.
The contest ends at 5:00:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Saturday, August 31, 2025. Please be advised that winners are determined by votes counted as of 5:00:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Saturday, August 31, 2025. If a vote does not register at that time it will not be counted.
Questions:
If you have any other questions about the contest please contact our Outreach Coordinator outreach@animalcenter.org. We will do our best to respond in a timely fashion. Thanks for participating and supporting Helen Woodward Animal Center!