Overall winners and reader favorites in the 2024 Pet Photography Contest!
We sure have some cute pets! The evidence poured in this past summer when we announced the magazine’s Pet Photography Contest. Open to all readers, we asked for photos of your pets at play, being whimsical, sleepy, silly, and just plain lovable!
This contest had a philanthropical twist, too. Each entry requested a $10 donation, which will be given to local animal shelters. Dozens of photos were submitted during the July entry period and in August, we then asked readers to vote for your favorites. The voting was fun and competitive.
The resulting winners and reader favorites deserve kudos for capturing their pets at their best!
First Place Winner
Ovi, submitted by Dawn B. of Owings
“Ovi is a six-year-old lab that just enjoys being outside and hanging out with people.”
Second Place
Lulu, submitted by Susan L. of Crownsville
“Fifteen-year-old Lulu came to our family last June as a hospice foster after she was abandoned at our local shelter. She wasted no time winning over the hearts of family and friends with her sweet disposition and perpetual smile, and quickly moved from fostered to adopted. More than a year later, Lulu has soaked up lots of pets, enjoyed road trips and boat outings, and continues to teach us to greet each day with a smile no matter what challenge you face.”
Third Place
Shinichi, submitted by Stacey C. of Annapolis
“My beautiful, rescued boy, chillin’ in his favorite spot.”
Fourth Place
Stori Sinclair, submitted by Lola T. of Arnold
“Stori Sinclair is the best good girl. She is a Maltese shih tzu, smells fantastic, loves to go to work, has hair as soft a baby bunny, and never leaves mom’s side. She’s shown here hard at work being a balloon studio manager.”
Fifth Place
Skippy Do Dog, submitted by Maxwell H. of Annapolis
“Skippy is a rescue pup who we are so lucky to have found, he had a life in the shelter sleeping in cold crates and now gets tucked in every night! We hope everyone can find a rescue like Skippy.”
Reader Favorites
1. Nugget, submitted by Alicia B. of Pasadena
2. Jetty, submitted by Julie B. of Severna Park
3. Charley, submitted by Kristi B. of Arnold
4. Sadie, submitted by Amanda M. of Selbyville
5. Daisy, submitted by Karen M. of Annapolis
6. Nala, submitted by Megan L. of Stevensville
