Have a photogenic pet? Ever wanted to show off the adorableness of your furry friend? Now is your chance! Enter our 3rd annual Hello Summer Pet Photo Contest!

– Submissions open at 7 a.m. on June 26 and close at 5 p.m. on July 17

– Photo submissions are $3/per photo.

– You can also vote on your favorite photo(s) for $1/vote.

– Mini prizes will be awarded each Friday at 5 p.m.!

– The top 3 photos with the most votes when the contest concludes on July 17 will win complimentary photography sessions with Sweet Ellie Photography and one of the images captured at this session will hang on the wall of Heritage Humane Society for one year!

– All proceeds of this contest benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society!

Mini Prizes:

Mini prizes will be awarded at 5 p.m. on Fridays. The winner of the week will be contacted by a member of the Heritage Humane Society team.

– June 30 Mini Prize – TBD

– July 7 Mini Prize – TBD

– July 14 Mini Prize – TBD

 

 

Rules & Submissions:

– One pet per photo.

– No people in photos, only pets.

– Multiple pets may be entered in individual photos.

 – Entries and voting open from June 26, 2023, at 7 a.m. – July 17, 2023, at 5 p.m.

– $3 entry per photo.

– The pet does not have to be adopted from Heritage Humane Society.

– The pet does not have to reside in Williamsburg/James City County.

 

Grand Prize:

– The top 3 photos with the most votes on July 18 at 5 p.m. will win a complimentary photography session with Sweet Ellie Photography. One of the images captured at the session will hang on the wall of Heritage Humane Society.

– Photo sessions will be held on specified dates and at specified locations around Williamsburg/James City County.

– In order to customize the free session, there will be an option to upgrade the free session for a fee. Upgrades will be worked out between Sweet Ellie Photography and the contest winners.

– Contest winners will have the opportunity to purchase their own session artwork for an additional fee.

– Complimentary photo sessions are non-transferable.

 

Voting:

– Each vote is $1. There is no limit to the number of votes you can cast.

– Pet parents may vote for their own pets.

 

 

2022 Winners:

 

 

Special thank you to: