Do I have to live in Manitoba to enter the contest?
Participants must be residents of Manitoba. Voters from outside of Manitoba & Canada are welcomed and eligible.
Does my pet have to be adopted from WHS to enter/win?
No, they do not need to be adopted from the shelter. This contest is open to any eligible animal, they do not have to be an alumni of WHS. This includes: dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and critters. No farm animals or exotic pets are eligible for entry.
My pet has passed away, may I still enter him/her?
Yes, you can! But remember you need to have digital quality photos of them. If the photos are not sufficient for the designer, the runner-up will be given your spot. If you would like your photo to be reviewed, please send it to us at events@winnipeghumanesociety.ca.
How do I change my entry photo?
If you would like to change your entry photo, please email the new photo and a link to your contest entry to events@winnipeghumanesociety.ca.
What if there is a tie?
If there is a tie the contestants will be put in a draw. The winner of the draw will get to be on the label.
Will my donors receive a tax receipt?
Yes, those who donate $18.00 or more will receive a tax-receipt. Tax receipts will be sent out approximately two weeks after the contest has ended.
Who can I contact for help?
Email us at
events@winnipeghumanesociety.ca. We’re here to help.
Fundraiser Rules
This fundraiser is open to any animal, they do not have to be an alumni of WHS. This includes: dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and critters. No farm animals or exotic pets are eligible for entry. Your entry/pet can be from your past (deceased) or present, so long as you have a quality photo that shows all their cuteness.
- You must be 18+ years of age to participate in the "Pets on Pints." This includes both submitting an entry and fundraising.
- Participants must be residents of Manitoba. Voters from outside of Manitoba & Canada are welcomed and eligible.
- The contest opens at 9:00:00 AM (Central Time) on Monday, June 2, 2025. The fundraiser closes at 12:00:00 PM (Central Time) on Friday, June 20, 2025. All fundraising must occur within these dates.
- The four winners will be announced on the homepage of the fundraiser website within three days after the contest closes. The winners will also be contacted directly by the Winnipeg Humane Society to arrange for photo submissions (in addition with the photo already submitted to give the designer options).
- Donations made in support of an animal are valued at one vote for every $1.00 donated. Promotions where bonus votes can be awarded, will be announced on the fundraising website.
- Those who donate $18.00 or more will receive a tax-receipt.
- Winners will be determined based on the number of votes raised by their entry. All donations must be made online and directly to your entry to be counted towards your fundraising total. All donations to the photo contest are final. To join the contest, you must create an entry on the fundraiser website.
- If there is a tie for second place, those contestants will be entered into a draw. The winner of the draw will be featured on the label.
- The Winnipeg Humane Society reserves the right to disqualify an entry based on objectionable content or depiction of the animal or persons in a photo. Donations collected will be refunded if requested by the donors.
- All winners must provide a selection of 3-4 photos of their pet by a specified amount of time after the fundraiser ends. Photos must meet the image requirements outlined below. If appropriate photos are not provided by the deadline, the Winnipeg Humane Society will offer the winning place to the next eligible contestant.
- By agreeing to the waiver when you enter the fundraiser, you acknowledge and give permission to the Winnipeg Humane Society and Good Neighbour Brewing to use the name, story, and photo of the animal entered in future publications, promotions, and materials.
Image and Name Requirements for Winners
- Winners must own the rights to the photos they provide (photos taken by professional photographers that have not given written permission are not eligible).
- Photos must be high quality and resolution, include only the winning animal (no other animals or humans), and the animal should occupy no less than 2/3 of the frame.
- Ensure that the photo is sharp and in focus with a clean background.
- No images in conflict with Winnipeg Humane Society policies or procedures can be accepted, e.g. no animals can appear to be in distress. If a photo is deemed ineligible, the winning contestant will have five days to submit new photos. If a usable photo cannot be produced, the label will go to the next eligible contestant.