• All companion animals are welcome! Your pet does not have to be adopted from PAWS Atlanta to enter the contest.
• Your entry photo may contain a maximum of two pets. You may submit only one entry per household. 
• To submit photos, click on the Participate > Enter Contest tab above and follow the directions to upload a photograph of your pet(s).
• Entry donation is $20, which includes 5 votes. Each entry can only include one photo. However, a different photo of the winner may be chosen for the final beer can design.
• Once a photo is submitted, it will appear in the online gallery at gogophotocontest.com/PAWSAtlanta
• All animals must be depicted in a humane and dignified manner. PAWS Atlanta reserves the right to remove any pictures for any reason.
• We cannot accept any copyrighted photos.
• Once entered, the photos become the property of PAWS Atlanta and may be used in our social media or marketing materials.
• Entry period is from 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Friday, June 26, 2026 through 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

• No human faces in your photo.
• Enter photos that are high resolution (most unedited smartphone pictures should meet this requirement). Make sure your photo is not blurry or grainy.
• Photos should fit in a square or vertically oriented rectangle.
• If possible, leave photo unedited and allow space around subject for design editing purposes.
• Files must be in .JPG, .PNG, or .TIF format.
• The photo you submit in the contest does not have to be the photo you choose for the beer can design. If you are a winner, we will reach out to you to confirm which photo you'd like to use.

• Voting period is from 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Friday, June 26, 2026 through 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
• To vote, click on the Participate button above and donate a minimum of $5 for five votes.
• When voters donate, they will be given the option to apply all of their votes to one photo, spread their votes over various photos, or store votes in a "vote bank" to be used at a later time.
• There is no limit to the number of times a person can vote.
• All votes for photo submissions will be tabulated and displayed online.
• After you submit your entry, you have the opportunity to ask your friends and family members to donate-to-vote by sending them the URL for your entry when you log in on the Contest website.
• All donations are tax deductible and non-refundable. All entrants and voters will receive receipts for their contributions.

For 60 years, PAWS Atlanta has been a trusted no-kill shelter for pets in need and a steadfast partner to the people who love them. We provide daily care, medical support, and refuge for every animal in our care until they find their forever home, no matter how long it takes.

But PAWS Atlanta is more than a shelter. Through innovation, partnerships, and a deep commitment to our neighbors, we provide families with the resources they need to keep pets healthy, happy, and in their loving homes.

Looking ahead, PAWS Atlanta is building on six decades of impact with an ambitious vision for the future. By expanding access to veterinary services, strengthening community support, and creating tailored pathways to lasting placements, we strive for a world where no pet is at risk simply because help is out of reach. Guided by compassion, integrity, and the belief that every pet deserves a chance, PAWS Atlanta stands with pets and their people through every stage of life; saving lives, strengthening bonds, and shaping a community where every animal can thrive.