Would you like to see your pet in pictures?
The BC SPCA has launched its 2013 Animal Lovers' calendar contest, a fundraiser and a chance for your furry friend to win a spot in the non-profit society's popular annual calendar.
"We all know that our pets are beautiful and the Animal Lovers' calendar contest is an opportunity to show them off while helping B.C.'s most vulnerable, at-risk animals at the same time," says Lorie Chortyk, the society's general manager of community relations.
It costs $10 to enter the contest and registration is easy. Between March 20 and April 19, pet owners visit spca.bc.ca/calendarcontest and follow the online process; they will be guided through a series of steps to upload a photo, tell a heartwarming story about their pet and customize a contest webpage where other visitors can vote for their pet. Each vote costs $1 and visitors can vote as often as they like for their favourite animal.
"People can easily multiply their votes by asking friends and family members to vote for their pet, and they're encouraged to promote their pet even further through social media avenues like Facebook and Twitter," Chortyk said.
The 12 animals with the most votes at noon on April 19 will win a spot in the calendar. An additional 10 animals judged to have the most compelling stories and photos will each win a special BC SPCA goody bag.
To register and for a list of rules and prizes, visit spca.bc.ca/calendarcontest. The Animal Lovers' Calendar is given as a gift to supporters every year and will also available for sale at branches and online in September.
