Does Your Pet Have What It Takes To Be The Michigan Humane Society’s 2012 ‘Pet Of The Year?’
 

MHS launches third annual pet photo contest with bigger and better prizes   

(Detroit , MI) – January 17, 2012 - Think your furry friend has what it takes to be named the Michigan Humane Society’s “Pet of the Year?” Then find your pet’s cutest photo and get ready for MHS’ third annual Pet Photo Contest. The contest runs through noon on Wednesday, February 29, and will benefit the animals in MHS’ care in support of the MHS Valentine’s Telethon.

“We can’t wait to see who will be the 2012 MHS Pet of the Year,” said Mike Robbins, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for MHS. “We’re so excited to see all of the great photos of cats, dogs, puppies, kittens and other much-loved pets. Best of all, every entry and vote will make an immediate difference in the life of an animal in need.”

Thanks to the support of MHS’ generous partners, this year’s Pet Photo Contest has the biggest and best prizes yet. The pet who receives the most votes will be named the 2012 MHS “Pet of the Year” and will be featured on the MHS website. The winner will also receive a special “Pet of the Month” feature placement in the MHS 2013 Pet Calendar, two tickets to the 2012 Bow Wow Brunch (a $400 value) in April, an MHS prize pack and special recognition at the 2012 Mega March for Animals this fall.

The first runner-up will win an MHS prize pack; with the second runner-up receiving a prize pack. Additionally, all pets whose campaign raises at least $312 – enough to transform the lives of two animals in need – will be featured in the 2012 Honor Roll on the MHS website, www.michiganhumane.org, and will also receive an MHS t-shirt!

Contest participants can create their own dedicated web page, including their pet’s photo and why they should be voted “Pet of the Year.”  Links to their page can then be e-mailed to friends and family worldwide who can support their “campaign” by voting with a donation. Each dollar raised will represent one vote, and the winning candidate will be named MHS’ “Pet of the Year.” For contest details or to get started, simply visit www.michiganhumane.org/photocontest.

The 2011 MHS Pet of the Year was Daisy, a 4-year-old Labrador/Shepherd mix and best friend to Steve Grunwald of the Dr. Don Morning Show on 99.5 WYCD-FM.  Thanks to help from some celebrity friends, Daisy raised nearly $3,700 to help MHS change animal lives!

Contest Guidelines:

      All pet photo submissions must be accompanied by a $20 contest entry fee.

      Each dollar donated represents one vote; a minimum of $10 is required for each online donation.

      All donations must be received by noon on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. The votes will be tabulated by MHS staff, and the pet with the most votes, determined by dollars raised, will be named MHS “Pet of the Year” and announced online at www.michiganhumane.org on Friday, March 2.

MHS receives no government funding, is not affiliated with any national humane organizations, and is not a United Way agency. While the care needs of each animal are different, on average, it costs MHS approximately $156 to transform the life of an animal in need.

For more information, call 1-866-MHUMANE (648-6263) or visit www.michiganhumane.org.

The Michigan Humane Society (MHS) is a private, nonprofit organization which cares for more than 100,000 animals each year, while working to end companion animal homelessness, provide the highest quality service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values. For more information, please visit www.michiganhumane.org, or call 1-866-MHUMANE.