Rules

Entering A Photo:

Entry fee is $20 to submit your favorite photo of your cat(s) or dog(s).
You may enter one photo with no more than one cat and one dog eligible for the grand prizes or multiple entries of different dogs, each receiving their own votes. ($20 entry donation per photo submitted).
For each entry please include:
- Name of your pet(s)
- Your name & email
- A short bio about your cat or dog (s). Include your pet's story, fun facts and quirks that might help increase their votes.
The submission period begins at 9:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Monday, June 16, 2025, and ends at 9:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Voting period begins at 9:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Monday, June 16, 2025 and ends at 9:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Your cat or dog(s) do not have to be adopted from the Rhode Island SPCA to be eligible to enter the contest.
Entries must live within Rhode Island or surrounding area to qualify for the Grand Prize. Entries outside of this area can qualify for runner up.
All dogs must be human friendly to qualify for the "AmbassaDOG" Grand Prize.
All entries must be made electronically through the contest website, we are unable to accept mailed or physical entries.
Heavily filtered photos, including those with stickers or doodles are not recommended to be used as entries.
All photo entries must be taken by owner, as you must own the copyright to your entered photography.
Once entered, all photos become the property of the Rhode Island SPCA and can be used for future marketing needs.
Rhode Island SPCA has final approval on all photos submitted.
The Rhode Island SPCA reserves the right to decline entry photographs for any reason. Should this happen, you will be notified. If an appropriate replacement cannot be obtained, your entry fee can be refunded if desired.

Voting:

Each vote costs $1, and there is no limit to the number of votes one may cast for the duration of the contest.
You must purchase a minimum of five votes at a time for a minimum charge of $5 due to credit card process rules.
You may vote for your own photo.
Online voting begins as soon as the photo is registered and ends at 9:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Voting is done exclusively through this website.

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Rhode Island SPCA
155 Plan Way
Warwick, RI 02886
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