From the furry to the scaly, we want to celebrate them all!

Does your pup possess an abundance of paw-someness? Is your cat the epitome of purr-fection? Perhaps your ferret is your ultimate BFF (best ferret furever)? Or maybe you have a snake that’s simply sssssssuper? Then it’s time to showcase them in the annual Addison Independent Pet Photo Contest!

Submissions will be accepted until Sunday, May 19th at 11:59 PM. Voting will take place at this link from Monday, May 20th to Sunday, May 26th. And yes, you can vote for more than one pet!

The winners will be announced on May 30th in our special Animal Issue of Arts + Leisure. Each top winner in their respective category will receive a prize from Middlebury Agway.

Be sure to include the following information in your entry email:

1. Your Name
2. Your Pet’s Name
3. Your Pet’s Age
4. Category [Funny Faces, Couch Potato, Best Pals, Model Shot, Action Shot, or Work Companions]
5. Why Your Pet Should Win
6.  A Photo of Your Pet!

Questions? Reach out to Jenna at [email protected].

Garden Game 2024 will be arriving this summer!

Eager to start planting? We’ll be awarding prizes to the largest entries in each of the veggie and fruit categories below:

Each individual is eligible to win one gift certificate, even if they win multiple categories.

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