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 This
year the categories have changed a little bit as have a couple of
stipulations for entries, so please read on, then over the New Year
holiday dig out those favorite photos of you precious pets and join
in the fun.
Remember, there are five categories for entry, with one winner
chosen from each. The winning entry will receive a $50 gift card
from the Lincoln Farm & Home Supply. Thank you to Farm & Home for
once again this year being a great sponsor and partner in this
contest!
There are a few simple rules:
1. Entries must live in Logan County.
2. Winners must be available for a photo op at the Lincoln Farm &
Home Supply after the judging.
Winners will be notified via phone or email, and a time appointed
for receiving their gift card at Farm & Home Supply.
3. You may enter your pet once in every applicable category, BUT you
must submit a different photo for each entry. While your pet may be
entered in multiple categories, it may only win in ONE. Judges will
be asked to choose their top three in each category and if we have
duplicate winners, LDN staff will decide which pet wins in which
category and then the second choice will be awarded the prize in the
second category.
4. Photos shall not contain any suggestive or
indecent language or poses.
5. While it is okay for people to be in the photos, it is not
preferred, and the animal should still be the focal point of the
photo.
6. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. We have tried for
the last several years to accommodate those who send their entries
in this manner, but the truth is that it doesn’t work for photo
quality, and we feel that sometimes really cute pictures suffer
because we cannot improve the quality enough to make them good.
All entries should be submitted via the google form that is provided
via this button.
CLICK
Find this button not only here, but in the
right-hand column on the Local Stories page of our daily editions.
Entries may also be mailed or hand delivered to Lincoln Daily News,
with all the appropriate information and a photo. PLEASE NOTE photos
that are mailed to our office will not be returned.
You may hand deliver entries to Lincoln Daily News at 520 Broadway
Street in Lincoln, which is also the mailing address. Office hours
are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to noon.
Entries are due by February 7th, 2025. Late entries will be
disallowed.
This will be a blind judging, with entries being viewed and voted
upon by an assigned number. The judges shall be three to five
individuals who have not seen the photos or entry forms prior to
judging.
Now for this year’s categories!
Kitty Korner – for cats only - Over the years we have noted
that we get mostly dog photos, but we know there are some adorable
kitties out in the community as well. With this category, submit
photos of your favorite feline whether it be a kitten or a full
grown cat.
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Best Expression – for all household pets -
Animals can be very expressive, speaking to us through those
expressions and making us love them all the more. We know you have
those pix where your adorable pet had that special look that is
unique to it and makes you smile. We want you to share that photo
with our readers, and perhaps the judges will think it is the best
of the best!
Cutest/Most Cuddly – for all household pets -
Historically this is always our biggest and most difficult judging
challenge. There are so many cute animals out there that it is hard
to choose. You can submit any animal that is you pet, be it a dog,
cat, bird, or just whatever. Remember all photos submitted with be
published in the online magazine, and one lucky animal will get a
shopping spree at Farm & Home!
Animals in Action – for indoor and outdoor pets - We’ve seen
some great pictures in the past. Animals jumping into water, digging
in snow, fetching a stick, climbing a tree, or investigating
something new in the home. These are great photos that deserve to be
seen.
Barnyard Buddies – For animals that are part of the farmstead
- We are the heart of rural America where that farmland and farm
animals are abundant. We know that there are horses, goats, ducks,
geese, chickens, even pigs that are favorites on the farm complete
with names and a special place in the heart of its owner, thus
making them a pet. We want you to share those photos with our
readers and let them know why Porker the Pig is a favorite barnyard
buddy or how the goose in the garden makes you laugh with its
antics.
Please note, no wild animals are acceptable in any of these
categories. Animals should be an indoor or outdoor domestic pet, or
a barnyard pet. At the same time, pet can include atypical animals
such as lizards, iguana, dragons, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, rabbits,
pet mice or rats, pet snakes and well hopefully you get the message.
If it is domesticated it qualifies as a pet.
Rainbow Bridge
Last but far from least, we want to encourage participation in the
Rainbow Bridge.
There is no judging and no prize given for entries in the Rainbow
Bridge. This is a place where you may memorialize pets that have
passed and wait for you at the foot of the rainbow bridge.
You are encouraged to submit your photo and a few words about your
pet.
The annual Animal Stories magazine is a favorite of LDN staff
because we get the chance to see and share with readers all those
wonderful animals that you love like your children or at least your
best friends. We look forward to hearing from all of you in the very
near future.
Remember, the entry deadline is February 7th, and there will be five
opportunities for pets to win $50 gift cards courtesy of Lincoln
Farm & Home Supply.
[Nila Smith] |
