SAFe Rescue’s 3rd Annual Cat Photo Contest

NEW PRIZE ADDED!

Sadie-Pie, the artist generously donating her talent for the first, second, and third place illustrations, is offering a bonus prize: one 8x8" pet portrait.

Sadie's Bonus Portrait will be rewarded at random to one of the 52 top-ranking cats. That means if your cat is in the top 52, not only will they have a spot in the playing card deck — they have a shot at getting their portrait done by Sadie-Pie!

The winner of Sadie's Bonus Portrait will be selected on Saturday, July 4th. Entry eligible for cats ranked 2-52; first place contest winner is not eligible for bonus portrait.

Last year, your photos and votes raised $24,000 for cats at SAFe.

This June, we're back — and we'd love to do it again.

Enter your cat's best photo and the top vote-getter wins a custom illustrated portrait by local artist Sadie Pie Designs, a poster displayed in SAFe's Adoption Center, their portrait on the front of the 2026 SAFe Rescue Collectible Playing Card Deck, and their photo on a card of their choice.

The top 52 finalists will receive special recognition. Check out the Prizes section below for all the details!

P.S. Feline competitive? The best way to boost your kitty's chances is to share your entry with friends and family!

*$20 to enter (includes 20 votes) · Votes are $1 each, $5 minimum

Prizes

First Place

Custom illustrated portrait by Sadie-Pie Designs
Portrait poster displayed in SAFe’s adoption center through end of year
Portrait design featured on limited-edition SAFe merch
Cat featured on front of collectible card deck box
Submitted cat photo appears on playing card of your choice

Second & Third Place

Custom illustrated sticker by Sadie-Pie Designs
Submitted photo displayed in SAFe’s Adoption Center through end of year
Cat will be featured in playing card deck

1st, 2nd, & 3rd place get free card decks

Top 52 Cats

Featured in the 2026 collectible card deck.

Card suits and ranks will be assigned at random, except for first place, who will receive their choice of card.

Rules

How to Participate:

Voting/submissions open from 10:00 AM (Pacific Time) on Monday, June 1, 2026 to 9:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, June 30, 2026
$20 to enter a cat photo
Submission fee includes 20 votes
$1 = 1 vote
$5 minimum vote purchase
All entries/votes happen through the contest website

Eligible Photos:

One cat per entry
Entries with more than one cat will need to be resubmitted, but we’ll follow up with the entrant and allow them to submit an updated photo at no additional cost
Only photos of pet cats are allowed.
Cats do not need to be SAFe Alumni (but feel free to share if they are in the bio!)
Make sure you own the photo or have the owner’s permission to share it
Photos must be original, real-life images of your cat. AI-generated images, AI-enhanced images, heavily edited photos, composites, digital artwork, or images with major alterations are not eligible for the contest.

Friendly Reminders:

Keep your photo and caption appropriate for everyone to enjoy
Clear, front-facing photos are preferred
By sharing your photo, you grant SAFe Rescue publication rights for the photo and caption
By participating, you’ll be added to our email list, but you can unsubscribe anytime
Be sure to share your entry with your friends and family so they can vote!

Have fun! We can't wait to admire your beautiful photos!

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