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 "Pet 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 AM (Eastern Time) on Friday, July 17, 2026. The contest closes at 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Friday, August 28, 2026. All fundraising must occur within these dates.
The top three winners will be announced on the contest website and Animal Friends social media channels on September 1, 2026. Winners will be contacted directly by Animal Friends beginning August 31, 2026, regarding prize selection and additional photo submissions.
- Donations made in support of an animal are valued at one vote for every $1 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 Pet Pour-trait Contest website.
- If a tie occurs at any point in the contest, the tied entries will be entered into a random drawing to determine the winner.
- 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 a winner does not respond within the allotted timeframe, prize selection will pass to the next eligible winner. All winning photo selections must be submitted by September 11, 2026.
- By entering the contest and accepting the participation waiver, you grant permission for Animal Friends, Acclamation Brewing, Compass Point Coffee and Glen's Custard to use your pet's name, photo and submitted story in future promotional materials, publications and marketing efforts.
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.