Photo Contest Submission Requirements:
It is $5.00USD to submit one (1) photo.
Photos may contain more than one pet
Pets do not have to have been adopted from Southern Pines
Important: Digital photos submitted through GoGo Photo only.
Because the winning photos will be printed, submitted photos need to be high resolution (at least 2000px x 2000px), horizontal photos saved in .jpg format.
Winning photos will be included in the calendar design, but the main photo of your pet that will be featured in the calendar will be taken by Southern Pines’ Media Coordinator after the contest is over. If you are one of the winners, you will be contacted to set up your photography session the week of August 15, 2020.
Poor quality photos, photos with extensive filters or Photoshopping, photos with added text, and/or questionable content will not be eligible for inclusion in the calendar.
By submitting your photo, you are agreeing that all entries and photographs become the property of Southern Pines Animal Shelter to be used at their discretion for any and all purposes without compensation. By submitting a photo entry, you warrant and represent that your entry is your own original work created by you and that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to your entry materials. If you submit an entry that is copyrighted by another individual, you are responsible for any legal action the copyright holder takes against you. By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Southern Pines Animal Shelter and the contest Sponsors and each of their respective officers, directors, representatives, volunteers and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claims of any nature arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of any prize.
The Meows & Bow-wow’s Calendar Contest is open for photo submissions from July 27th 12:00am CST - August 14th 11:59pm CST.
The voting period is open from July 27th 12:00am CST - August 14th 11:59pm CST.
Voting is open to everyone. Votes are $1 each. Each dollar donated equals an equivalent number of votes that are placed in the donor’s “vote bank”. A $5.00 donation equals 5 votes, a $10 donation equals 10 votes, etc. A minimum donation of $5 is required. You then take the votes in your vote bank and use them to vote on one photo entry, or spread them across your favorite photos. This is a fun contest to help us raise much needed money for our shelter.
If you submit a photo to the contest, you can email links to your family and friends to encourage voting for your photo. On your pet's public page, there is a "share" button that allows you to share your entry through Facebook and other social networking sites. Ask all of your friends and family to vote for your favorite photo and share! Share! Share!
Southern Pines reserves the right to disqualify at any time any photo it determines to be unsuitable.
Contest votes are tax deductible. The email acknowledgment to your online donation serves as your tax receipt. Mailed paper receipts can be requested by emailing media@southernpinesanimalshelter.org.
Contest donations are processed by a secure (SSL, PCI-Compliant) payment processor. You can donate using all major credit cards and Visa and MasterCard debit cards.
Registration information shared by participants when creating an account to submit a photo entry will be kept strictly confidential by Southern Pines Animal Shelter.
The selection process will be determined by electronic tabulations under the supervision of GoGo Photo Contest, whose decisions are final and binding.
Winner will be determined by online voting.
The Contest is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.