How to Participate:
- Enter the contest by uploading a photo of your pet with a $20 entry fee.
- Vote for your favorite cat(s)! $1 = 1 vote (a minimum of 5 votes [$5] is required)
- Only submissions and votes made through this website will be accepted.
- Vote as many times as you’d like—every entry and vote makes a difference for cats in need!
- Contest closes at 12:59:59 AM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Eligible Photos:
- All pets are welcome! Cats, dogs, lizards, or any pet is welcome to have their photo entered!
- Only photos of pets are allowed.
- Pets do not need to be SAFe Alumni (but feel free to share if they are in the bio!)
- One pet per entry (each pet requires a separate photo and entry.)
- Make sure you own the photo or have the owner’s permission to share it.
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!
Cats and costumes
Please only put your cat in costumes if they do not mind being dressed. Watch for these signs that your cat is unhappy with the costume:
- Difficulty moving: Freezing, struggling to walk normally, or being unable to move at all.
- Anxiety: Panting, flattened ears, tucked tail, tense muzzle, wide-eyed with dilated pupils.
- Physical distress: Repeatedly trying to remove the costume or showing signs of a heavy, confusing, or cumbersome outfit.
- Aggression: Becoming irritable or aggressive towards you or others.
Alternatives to Costumes
- Festive accessories: A bandana or festive collar that doesn't interfere with the cat's body.
- Photo editing: Create a cute outfit image using a photo editor or AI
- Make the setting festive: Instead of a costume, consider putting your pet in a photo with pumpkins or other fall-themed items.