Ended Official BYC Mini-Contest Series—Pets With Paws Photo Contest

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Winners announced here!​

This contest is brought to you by our BYC Sponsors
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Welcome to the Official BYC Mini-Contest Series
Pets With Paws Photo Contest
Ends on November 30th, 2023​

We all love showing off our gorgeous poultry on BYC, but what about the those critters with paws who find their way into our hearts, as well as our homes. Whether they have little tiny paws or giant paws we want to see them looking as adorable as they can. So grab your best friend with paws and your camera and show us your pets with paws for a chance to win!

There will be at least three winners, and each will receive a copy of the beautiful BYC 2024 Calendar!

The calendar is available to winners that reside in the United States. Winners outside the United State will be awarded a 1-month PFM.

How to enter:
It's easy to enter, just reply to this thread with pictures of your pets with paws.

To increase your chances of winning, please read the rules before entering.
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Rules:

1. Four entries per member. One Entry per post, please.
2. An entry is one picture of your pet with paws.
3. All pets with paws are allowed (dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, etc).
4. The photo needs to have been taken by you.
5. Images that have been resized might be disqualified if they are too small to judge.
6. No screenshots, watermarks, date stamps, text, etc., on the photo. No collages.
7. You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC-sponsored contest.
8. High-quality images are recommended. Basic editing, such as cropping and other subtle changes, are allowed.
9. ALL photos MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
10. Prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
11. All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
12. Entries will be accepted through November 30th, 2023, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Photography tips from fellow BYC members:

• Photography Tips from BYC's jolenesdad
• Photography Tips from BYC's mdees88
• Photography Tips from BYC's TudyBot

2022 Dog Winners

From left to right, photos by @HopKat, @Lovely Lettie, @Graphichick, & @Crazy Chicken Helen

From left to right, photos by @Offshoreorca, @Lemon-Drop, @EverythingDucks, & @ChickyWhicky

2022 Cat Winners

From left to right, photos by @themotleycoopchic, @cluckmecoop7, & @Fluffy family

From left to right, photos by @RoyalChick, @pipdzipdnreadytogo, & @BY Bob

From left to right, photos by @Beckys Birds, @GingerRose, & @CatLoverLu

2022 "Mixed" Winners

From left to right, photos by @BurbCoop, @Poultrybonkers, @@sdm111, & @PoultrySister

From left to right, photos by @CloneFly, @PurpleCArTires, & @duckydidi62

2022 "Other" Winners

From left to right, photos by @_-Captain BRM-_ , @Isadora, @KerriChick, & @Summer_

From left to right, photos by @Everose, @Cinnamon11, & @Chickengirl2671

Check out the rest of the contests here:
Official BYC Mini-Contest Series—Win One of Thirty-six (36) 2024 BYC Calendars!

If you would like to purchase a beautiful BYC 2024 Calendar, see this thread: 2024 BYC Calendars are HERE - Free Shipping to US Addresses!!!

 

[saving grace]

Entry #3, Batty again (she's such an amazing model )

 

[saving grace]

Entry #1, Popoki

I have so many pics to choose from.

 

[saving grace]

Entry #2, Batty

 

[saving grace]

Entry #4, Cow. He got adopted last year.

 

[Gax000]

Kitty Little (who isn’t so little)

 

[Chikyboy]

Entry One, Misty

 

[Goose_the_cat]

Entry #4

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Now, for the moment you've all been waiting for! The judges have finished judging, and we have our winners!
@HopKat, @4LuvOfChxs, @Vleverkuhn1224, @Lovely Lettie, @KimsNest, @saving grace, @HorseGirlAbby, @Certified Chicken Lover, @Gax000, @pipdzipdnreadytogo, @Guineapigwizard, @Silkie2299781, & @Goose_the_cat

Dog Winners​

@HopKat

7 year old Carly is very protective of her flock.
She watches the sky for hawks and sounds the alert when they are in the area.

@4LuvOfChxs

Entry 1~

Our beloved little Cinnamon Bear

@Vleverkuhn1224

@Lovely Lettie

Entry 1. Lettie, enjoying the morning sun.

@KimsNest

Madeline. 6 yrs old. Post 2.

Cat Winners​

@saving grace

Entry #2, Batty

@HorseGirlAbby

Entry one, Champ.

@Certified Chicken Lover

Entry #1, Shadow

@Gax000

Kitty Little (who isn’t so little)

@pipdzipdnreadytogo

A bit last minute on my part, but Casper would like to throw his proverbial hat into the ring again this year

Entry 1, sitting in the window

"Other" Winners
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@Guineapigwizard

Entry #1
Clover
She is an American Rex mix
I’m changing this to my pfp now she’s so cute!

@Silkie2299781

Only good picture.....(Entry #3)

P.s. only reason he is sitting still is because he grabbed a pumpkin seed off the roof LOL

@Goose_the_cat

Entry #4

@HopKat, @4LuvOfChxs, @Vleverkuhn1224, @Lovely Lettie, @KimsNest, @saving grace, @HorseGirlAbby, @Certified Chicken Lover, @Gax000, @pipdzipdnreadytogo, @Guineapigwizard, @Silkie2299781, & @Goose_the_cat I will send you instructions on how to claim your prizes momentarily!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all who participated, this wouldn't have been possible without all of your entries!!!!

Great job everyone, this was so much fun!!

~ Shout out to all of the judges who took the time to judge all of the contests. I know they were incredibly difficult to judge and I appreciate all of you! ~

And THANK YOU to our BYC Sponsors (click to view & support them).​

 

[Gax000]

Roscoe and Boo hanging out on the cat tree.