PET CONTEST Events
virtual pet of the month
Get your community engaged with a virtual "Pet of the Month" contest. Encourage residents to submit photos of their pets and include fun facts about them. You can even put a fall twist on it by having residents dress their pets up in fall sweaters or costumes.
Create a virtual “parade” to showcase all the pets and have residents vote for their favorites. Get the winning pet or pets a small prize, because those well-behaved fur babies deserve some recognition!
Check out our Pet of the Month designs below! To change the pet’s photo on your selected design, simply swap out the pet’s photo and insert their name. Search “Pet of the Month” in the Design Library for even more adorable designs!
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FANCY PET COSTUME
"Cats are connoisseurs of comfort." – James Herriot
If you needed a reason to host a fancy pet costume contest, here are SEVEN reasons!
Adorable Factor: Pets dressed up in charming costumes are undeniably cute and endearing. It also adds an extra layer of entertainment to a regular yappy hour gathering.
Bonding Opportunity: Dressing up pets provides an opportunity for pet owners to bond with their animals and it can also foster a sense of community among pet owners who share a common love for their furry friends.
Creative Expression: Pet costume parties allow pet owners to express their creativity by choosing or even making costumes for their pets.
Photo Opportunities: The event is likely to generate numerous adorable and memorable photo opportunities aka shareable content for social media.
Stress Relief: Interacting with animals and enjoying their playful antics can be a great stress reliever. The positive energy generated by pets in costumes can create a light-hearted and carefree environment.
Judging and Prizes: If the party is organized as a contest, with prizes for the best costumes, it adds an element of friendly competition and raises the stakes. This can motivate participants to put extra effort into their pets' costumes (and attending your event)!
Charity Events: These parties can also be organized as charity events, where participants can make small donations, and the funds raised can be directed towards animal welfare organizations.
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flyers & signs
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Strut your mutt
Host this fancy pet parade from our Fancy Pet Collection. Residents can "strut their mutt" and showcase their pets! This event can be held throughout your community along a short parade route with treat stations along the way for pets to stop at.
Alternatively, this can be held virtually, where residents submit photos or videos of their pets strutting their stuff. Encourage creativity by awarding prizes for categories like "Best Dressed," "Most Creative," and "Owner-Pet Look Alike." Whether in person or online, this event is sure to bring smiles, create fantastic photo opportunities, and celebrate the beloved pets in your community.
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strut your mutt
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Inspiration Stock Photos
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