Calling all distinguished dogs, famous felines, and celebrity critters! It’s your time to shine!
Picture your pet’s face on the side of our shelter van driving down I-5 in the South Sound and across Washington! Can you see it?!
 | Now is your chance to make that a reality! The top 4 dogs, top 4 cats, and top 2 critters of our Star Search Photo Contest will receive a professional pet photography session and will be featured on one of the shelter's transport vans! |
That’s not all! The 1st Place Distinguished Dog, Famous Feline, and Celebrity Critter will be celebrated even further with an illustration of their face on our limited release shelter merch! You and thousands of our supporters will be able to sport a shirt with your pet’s famous face, alongside the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County's name!
Your pet's entry and any votes received on your pet's page are tax-deductible donations that will go right to work, helping to care for the animals at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. |  |
Once you enter the contest, share your photo on social media and ask your friends and family to help your pet receive the fame it deserves. Get the word out and get everyone to vote, vote, vote!
Prizes
1st Place in Each Category (dog, cat, and critter)
- Professional photography session with Van Gachnang Photography.
- Includes 15 complimentary downloadable images from the session.
- Your pet’s photo featured on one of the shelter's transport vans.
- An illustration of your pet's face featured on one (1) apparel item in the shelter’s Merch Store during the Spring 2022 limited release drop.
Distinguished Dog Runner-Up Prizes
Runner-Up Prizes will be awarded to the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place entries in the Distinguished Dog category.
- Professional photography session with Van Gachnang Photography.
- Includes 15 complimentary downloadable images from the session.
- Your pet’s photo featured on one of the shelter's transport vans.
Famous Feline Runner-Up Prizes
Runner-Up Prizes will be awarded to the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Place entries in the Famous Feline category.
- Professional photography session with Van Gachnang Photography.
- Includes 15 complimentary downloadable images from the session.
- Your pet’s photo featured on one of the shelter's transport vans.
Celebrity Critter Runner-Up Prize
Runner-Up Prizes will be awarded to the 2nd Place entry in the Celebrity Critter category.
- Professional photography session with Van Gachnang Photography.
- Includes 15 complimentary downloadable images from the session.
- Your pet’s photo featured on one of the shelter's transport vans.