Rules

• Entry into the contest is $20.00 per pet. You can enter as many pets as you like but keep in mind that splitting votes amongst your pets may lessen their individual chances of winning.
• Starting date for entering photos and voting is 8:00:00 AM (Central Time) on Monday, January 23, 2023. Ending date for entering photos and voting is 8:00:00 PM (Central Time) on Monday, February 6, 2023. The later you enter your pet however, the less time they have to get votes.
• Votes are $1. There is a minimum vote donation of $5.
• PAWS of NE Louisiana is a 501(c)3 organization. Donation votes are tax deductible. The email acknowledgment to your online donation serves as your tax receipt.
• The contest is open to all types of pets (except horses, ponies or livestock). Photos should include your pet only, NO humans allowed. The photo must show ONLY the pet that you are entering into the Royal Court contest (no group photos of multiple pets). Be sure your photo is clear and focused.
• Photos must be submitted online, no mail-in entries are accepted.
• If your pet wins a spot on the Royal Court, you MUST then register your pet for the parade (at www.pawsnela.org/mardi-gras.php)
• Each Pet will be entered into the Royal Court Drawing based on the amount of donations earned by each pet. For example, if your pet has earned $100 in donation votes then your pet will be entered into Royal Court drawing 100 times. The more votes your pet receives, the greater a chance they have of their name being drawn. The first male pet name drawn will be crowned King. The first female pet drawn will be crowned Queen. The next two male pets drawn will be named Dukes. The next two female pets drawn will be named Duchesses. Winners will be contacted via email with further instructions. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU CHECK FREQUENTLY WHEN ENTERING THE CONTEST.
• Proceeds from voting will benefit the programs of PAWS of NE Louisiana.

If you have questions about our rules, email us at kreweofpaws@yahoo.com.