Rules

  

By submitting your pet into the contest, you agree and consent that the Albuquerque Journal has your permission to publish your pet’s name, information, photo, and the owner’s name online and in print, and may use these images to promote the contest and or the Albuquerque Journal.

Employees of the Albuquerque Journal and affiliates as well as members of their immediate families are not eligible to participate and win.

All entry and voting fees are non-refundable. All entries subject to approval by the Albuquerque Journal.

Entry and voting fees can only be paid via credit card on the website - Cash or Checks will be accepted in person at the Albuquerque Journal located at 7777 Jefferson NE. 

 

1. Entry forms and photos need to be submitted online at URL: abqjournal.com/petcontest

If you do not have access to a computer but would still like to submit a pet picture, simply bring your photo and entry fee to the Journal and we will submit it for you.

2. Entry fee is $27 per pet, per photo.

3. Your pet’s name and photo will appear on the Pet Calendar website during the first voting period, September 1 through October 4.

4. Anyone can vote for the pet(s) of their choice during the first voting period online. Each vote can be placed for $1 per selected pet. There is a 5-vote/$5 minimum per pet.  You cannot split a payment between multiple pet entries. 

5. *Current voting results will only be visible weekly from Friday mornings through Friday afternoons at 4 pm on the pet contest website. Subject to change throughout contest.

6. The Albuquerque Journal proudly supports all animals, pet awareness and pet health.  10% of all voting proceeds collected will be donated to local pet nonprofits.

7. The 25 pets with the most votes in the first round will advance to the final round, and will receive a professional pet photo session.

8. Anyone can vote in the finalist round for the pet(s) of their choice online for $2 per vote October 10 through November 6. There is a minimum of 3 votes per pet. Votes do not carry over from the first round. All pets will start at 0 votes at the beginning of final round.

9. The top 13 with the most votes from the finalist round will become the photos for our 2024 calendar, distributed to households throughout New Mexico in the December 30th edition of Albuquerque Journal.

10. By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of Albuquerque Publishing Company as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign.

11. By participating, You, the Contestant, have affirmatively reviewed, accepted, and agreed to all the Official Rules.    *These rules and regulations are subject to change. If your pet does not win, there will be no refunds on participation in contest.

 


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