Did you discover your dog is living a double life? Couch potato by day / secret agent dog by night? Do they throw parties with the neighbor's cat when you're not home? Dress up in your clothes and sneak off to the park? Were you shocked to learn they were a founding member of the Counter Surfers Club of America?
If anything rings true for you, dog owners, The Unexpected Pit Bull encourages you, for the benefit of dogs and their people, to come forward and tell your story by entering "The Secret Life of Dogs" photo contest.
Share with us in pictures and words about your dog's "secret life." The grand prize winner will be chosen by dog lovers like you! So make sure your images are captivating and your stories engaging, because we have to admit, we sure do wonder about The Secret Life of Dogs.
As always, 100% of the net proceeds from the money raised by your entries and votes will be donated to
organizations that run amazing programs to help dogs in need.
Prizes
Grand Prize
The Grand Prize will be awarded based on total votes received. The entry that receives the most votes at the close of competition on Friday, May 18th, 2018, at 3 p.m. will be recognized as TUPB's Mascot of the Year, and will receive:
- An exclusive, original art piece of your dog with an enactment of their ‘Secret Life of Dog' story by internationally acclaimed illustrator Aaron Meshon!
Aaron Meshon illustrates and designs for magazines, advertisements, children's products, murals, food trucks and books that can be found all over the world. Aaron's first children's book: TAKE ME OUT TO THE YAKYU was on the New York Times top 100 of 2013 and received 4 starred reviews. Aaron has also written and illustrated TOOLS RULE! , THE BEST DAYS ARE DOG DAYS, DELIVERY and NOW THAT I'M HERE. Someday Aaron would like to sell his products from a small sweet potato truck in rural Japan. Aaron lives with his wife, son and their French Bulldog, Chubu in Brooklyn, New York. Visit aaronmeshon.com to learn more about his work.
- A product of your choice (from select options) featuring Aaron Meshon's illustration of your dog.
- Your dog and their 'Secret Life' story will receive a prominent spread on the Feature Page of The Unexpected Pit Bull 2019 Calendar. The calendar opens to the Feature Page (before the month of January) which is reserved for our special, annual spotlights.
- A whopping 10 pack of The Unexpected Pit Bull 2019 Calendars.
- A full, special feature on TUPB's website, email blast and FB page.
Runners Up
Pet entries who receive the second and third most votes at the close of competition will each receive:
- A 5 pack of The Unexpected Pit Bull 2019 Calendars.
- An art print of your choice from TUPB's Shop.
- A feature on TUPB's website, email blast and FB page.
Judge's Choice Winner
The Unexpected Pit Bull's panel of judges will select an entry that exemplifies the spirit of The Unexpected Pit Bull. Judge's Choice Winner will receive:
- A 5 pack of The Unexpected Pit Bull 2019 Calendars.
- An art print of your choice from TUPB's Shop.
- A full, special feature on TUPB's website, email blast and FB page.