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Pet of the Year
Your beloved companion could become the MHS Pet of the Year—all while raising critical funds for shelter pets at the Michiana Humane Society.
Here’s how it works: pets go head-to-head to raise donations from friends, family, and fans. The pet who raises the most wins the coveted title of MHS Pet of the Year and a fabulous prize package!
Ready to make your pet a star and help shelter pets in need?
ππΎ MHS Pet of the Year – Prizes πΎπ
Every pet is a winner in our eyes, but some will walk away with extra tail wags, purrs, and bragging rights! Check out what’s up for grabs in the 2025 MHS Pet of the Year competition:
ππ Grand Prize – MHS Pet of the Year ππ
The top fundraising pet will be crowned MHS Pet of the Year 2026 and receive:
π₯ The Official Title
π A $50 gift card to Brandt's Old Fashioned Emporium
πΈ A professional photo shoot
π° A feature in an edition of The Inside Scoop, MHS's electronic newsletter πΎ
π± A Social Media Takeover on MHS's Facebook and Instagram on National Pet Day in April of 2027
π Featured pet for the month of April in the 2027 MHS Calendar
π Crowned live at Pets & Pours on May 17, 2026 π
πΈπ½ $500+ Fundraiser Rewards π½πΈ
Any pet who raises $500 or more will receive:
ποΈ 1 FREE ticket to Pets & Pours
𧣠A custom Pet of the Year bandana
πΎ Recognition at the event and on social media π·β¨
πΆβ€οΈ All Participants β€οΈπΆ
Every pet who enters will receive:
π A chance to help shelter pets in need
π· A personal fundraising page
π Tons of love, tail wags, and appreciation from the MHS team
Think your pet has what it takes to be crowned MHS Pet of the Year? Here’s how the competition works:
1. Visit the Purchase page to pay the $20 registration fee.
2. Fill out the entry form where you can upload a cute photo, add their name, and share a short bio.
3. Give the MHS team up to 2 days to prepare your unique fundraising page. We'll send you the link when the page is activated.
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Share your pet’s fundraising page with friends, family, and fans to collect donations!
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The competition is a friendly fundraising challenge to support shelter pets at the Michiana Humane Society.
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Each pet’s goal is to raise as much as possible by sharing their unique fundraising page.
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Donations are securely collected through our event ticketing platform
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The pet who raises the most money by the deadline will be crowned MHS Pet of the Year!
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Winner will be announced live at Pets & Pours on May 17, 2026!
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The top fundraiser receives a special prize package and the official MHS Pet of the Year title.
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Registration Opens: 12pm Central Time on Sunday, April 12, 2026
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Fundraising Ends: 3:00pm Central Time on May 17, 2026
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Winner Announced: May 17, 2026 at Pets & Pours
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One pet per registration.
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All pets are welcome—dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, etc.! Even if the pet was not adopted at Michiana Humane Society.
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Only donations made through your pet’s fundraising page count toward the total.
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Participants are encouraged to share their pages far and wide—social media, email, text, etc.
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All proceeds benefit the animals at Michiana Humane Society.
Questions? Email Heidi at heidi@michianapets.org or message us on Facebook!
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to share your Pet of the Year entry and get the support your pet deserves. Below, you will find a collection of ready to use social media captions that you can simply copy and paste.
Each post includes placeholders like [Pet Name] and [Insert voting link]. Just replace those with your pet’s name and your unique voting page link before posting. You are also welcome to tweak the captions to sound more like you or add your own personal touch.
Sharing regularly can make a big difference. Every post helps spread the word, brings in more votes, and supports the animals at Michiana Humane Society.
Copy, paste, personalize, and share. Then let your pet shine.
Pet of the Year Copy-and-Paste Captions
πΎ Announcement Post #1
Big news!
[Pet Name] is officially entered in Pet of the Year.
If you know and love this sweet face, we would be so grateful for your support. Every vote helps and every share means the world.
Vote for [Pet Name] here:
[Insert voting link]
Thank you for cheering us on.
πΎ Announcement Post #2
We’re excited to share that [Pet Name] is in the running for Pet of the Year.
If [Pet Name] has ever made you smile, we'd love your vote. Feel free to share with friends and family too.
Vote here:
[Insert voting link]
Thank you for supporting us and helping animals in our community.
πΎ Meet My Pet Post
Meet [Pet Name].
Favorite activity: [example: chasing tennis balls]
Favorite treat: [example: peanut butter]
Best personality trait: [example: always happy]
We entered [Pet Name] in Pet of the Year and would love your support.
Vote here:
[Insert voting link]
Thank you so much.
πΎ Personal Story Post
Anyone who knows [Pet Name] knows how special they are to me. From [funny habit] to [sweet personality trait], they make every day better.
We entered [Pet Name] in Pet of the Year and would love your support.
Vote here:
[Insert voting link]
Thank you for helping us spread the word.
πΎ Friendly Reminder Post
Just popping in to ask for your vote for [Pet Name] in Pet of the Year.
Thank you to everyone who has already voted and shared. We truly appreciate the support.
Vote here:
[Insert voting link]
πΎ Funny / Lighthearted Post
Campaign update:
[Pet Name] promises more zoomies, more cuddles, and maximum cuteness if elected Pet of the Year.
Help make it happen and vote here:
[Insert voting link]
Thank you for supporting this adorable candidate.
πΎ Share & Support Post
We would love your help spreading the word for [Pet Name] in Pet of the Year.
Please vote and share with your friends and family. Every bit of support makes a difference.
Vote here:
[Insert voting link]
Thank you so much.
πΎ Last Chance Post
Last chance to vote for [Pet Name] in Pet of the Year.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. We appreciate every vote and every share.
Vote here before time runs out:
[Insert voting link]
Let’s finish strong.
πΎ Story / Short Caption
Vote for [Pet Name]
Pet of the Year Contest
Vote here:
[Insert link]
Thank you for your support.
πΎ Thank You Post
Thank you to everyone who voted for [Pet Name] in Pet of the Year.
We truly appreciate all the support, shares, and kind messages. It means so much to us.
