Independence Animal Hospital in Clarkston is holding the Paws for Jaws Smiling Pet Photo contest.
A winner will be chosen in each of four categories including dogs, cats, rabbits and pocket pets (guinea pigs, mice, ferrets, chinchillas, hamsters and rats.) Each winning pet owner will get dinner for two at Castello Di Bologna and winning pets will get a goodie bag with breed-specific treats and care items. The grand prize for best photo is a custom painted portrait of the winning pet by artist Karen Yeomans.
Entries will be judged based on photo quality and originality.
Independence Animal Hospital is sponsoring the contest in recognition of National Pet Dental Health Month held each February to remind pet owners that proper care of teeth and gums is a regular part of good healthcare for dogs, cats and other pets.
To enter the contest, pet owners must complete the entry form (or a photo copy) in the Jan. 28, 2004 issue of The Clarkston News. Each photo entry must include four color photo prints for each pose, 3×5 inches or larger. Digital files will not be accepted. Contestants may enter as many photos as they would like, however each photo entry must be accompanied by a separate completed form. Entry forms may also be obtained by calling Independence Animal Hospital at (248) 620-2900.
Entries must be postmarked or received by Feb. 28. They should be mailed or delivered to Independence Animal Hospital at 6473 Sashabaw Road.