1. Photo Eligibility
- Each entry must feature only one pet
- No people may appear in the photo
- Entries must be of domestic pets/companion animals (dogs, cats, and other household pets)
2. Entry & Voting Period
- The contest begins at 6:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Monday, April 20, 2026 and ends at 9:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Submissions and voting will be accepted simultaneously throughout the contest period.
- Entries must be submitted online during this time to be eligible.
3. Entry Guidelines
- You may submit more than one pet, and multiple entries per pet are allowed
- Votes are not combined across multiple entries
- If a photo includes multiple pets or a person, you will be asked to submit a new image or may be disqualified
4. Photo Requirements
To be eligible for the beer can label, photos must meet the following:
- High-resolution, original image (not blurry, cropped, or heavily edited)
- Clear, well-lit, and in focus
- No watermarks
- You must have permission to use the photo
If a winning photo does not meet these requirements, you will be asked to provide a suitable replacement. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the prize.
5. Voting
- Votes are $1 each
- Participants are encouraged to share their entry to gather votes
- All votes are final and non-refundable
6. Winner Selection
- The four entries with the most votes at the end of the contest will be declared winners.
- In the event of a tie or unclear outcome, winners will be determined by a panel of judges.
7. Winner Notification
- Voting will close at 9:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday, May 25, 2026 and winner will be contacted on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
- Winners must respond by May 28 at 12:00 PM to claim their prize. If a winner cannot be reached or does not respond in time, an alternate winner may be selected.
8. Prize
- Each winning pet will be featured on a limited-edition beer can, together forming a special 4-pack in partnership with Concord Craft Brewing.
- Their pet & their story will be featured on PMSPCA's website and social media pages.
- Contest winners 21+ will receive a 4-pack of the beer.
9. Photo Use & Permissions
- By submitting a photo, you confirm that it belongs to you or you have permission to use it.
- You grant Pope Memorial SPCA permission to use submitted images for contest promotion and marketing, including social media, email, and print.
10. Additional Terms
- Pope Memorial SPCA reserves the right to disqualify any entry that violates contest rules or appears fraudulent or inappropriate.
- We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the contest if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.