This contest is open to any companion animal (dogs, cat, rabbits). They do not have to be an alumnus of Animal Friends.
No wildlife or exotic animals are eligible for entry. Your pet can be from the past or present -- even if they’ve passed -- as long as you have a quality photo that shows off all their cuteness!
- DISCLAIMER: Due to Pennsylvania state laws and regulations, we are not permitted to ship or deliver alcoholic beverages. All liquor sales and transactions must comply with Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) guidelines. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
- Participants must be 21 years of age or older to enter the "Pawp Pour-trait Contest," including both submitting a pet entry and fundraising.
- Participants and voters from outside of Pennsylvania and the USA are welcome and eligible to join.
- The contest opens on 8:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Friday, August 22, 2025. The contest closes at 8:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. All fundraising must occur within these dates.
- The top two winners will be announced on the homepage of the contest website and social media on Friday, October 3. The winners will also be contacted directly by Animal Friends to arrange for photo submissions (in addition to the photo already submitted to provide options). Winners’ photo submission deadline is October 10, 2025.
- Donations made in support of an animal are valued at one vote for every $1.00 donated, with a minimum donation of $5 (equivalent to 5 votes).
- Winners will be determined based by the number of votes raised by their entry. All donations must be made online and directly to your entry to be counted toward your fundraising total. Donations to the photo contest are final. To participate, you must register and create an entry on the Pawp Pour-trait Contest website.
- If there is a tie for second place, the tied contestants will be entered into random drawing. The winner of that drawing will be featured on the label.
- Animal Friends reserves the right to disqualify an entry based on objectionable content or depiction of the animal or persons in a photo. Each entry may include only one animal per photo, and no humans are allowed in the image. All donations are non-refundable.
- All winners must provide a selection of 3-4 photos of their pet by a specified amount of time after the contest ends. Photos must meet the image requirements outlined below. If appropriate photos are not provided by October 10, Animal Friends will offer the winning place to the next eligible contestant.
- By agreeing to the waiver when you enter the contest, you acknowledge and give permission to Animal Friends and Acclamation Brewery to use your name, story and photo of your pet entered in future Animal Friends or Acclimation Brewing publications, promotions and materials.
Image and Name Requirements for Winners
- Winners must own the rights to the photos they provide (photos taken by professional photographers that have not given written permission are not eligible).
- Photos must of high quality and high resolution, feature only the winning animal (no other animals or humans) and have the animal occupy at least 2/3 of the frame.
- Ensure that the photo is sharp and in focus with a clean background.
- No images in conflict with Animal Friends policies or procedures can be accepted, e.g. no animals can appear to be in distress. If a photo is deemed ineligible, the winning contestant will have five days to submit new photos. If a usable photo cannot be produced, the label will go to the next eligible contestant.
- To ensure all entries align with Animal Friends’ commitment to compassionate care and positive reinforcement training, photos must reflect safe and humane practices. No animals may appear to be in distress. By submitting a photo, participants agree to follow these guidelines. Entries that do not comply may be disqualified, and the participant will have five days to submit a replacement photo.