The hotter climate has lastly arrived and everyone seems to be feeling extra constructive about issues. Including to this spring time jollity, we are able to reveal that the Comedy Pet Picture Awards 2024 has launched its 30 funniest shortlisted finalists.
2024 finalists embrace a headless horse, a flying poodle, and a cat channelling the spirit of Tarzan.
Launched in 2020 by co-founders {and professional} photographers Paul Joynson Hicks and Tom Sullam, the Comedy Pet Picture Awards is an uplifting addition to anybody’s calendar. On high of that it additionally goals to advertise animal welfare by supporting grassroots animal welfare charities, and likewise highlighting the constructive impression our pets have on us.
(Picture credit score: Alina Vogel)
“By means of the Comedy Pets, we wish to promote constructive consciousness of animal welfare points and have fun the unimaginable and helpful contribution that pets can and do have on our lives,” they are saying on the web site
No garments, hats or glasses are allowed on any pets or home creatures, and there are 5 classes to enter:
- Canine: Our Greatest Associates
- Cat: Our Fabulous Feline Associates
- The Mighty Horse
- All Different Creatures Nice and Small
- Pets Who Look Like Their Homeowners
- Junior – 16 years previous or beneath
The finalists photos have been chosen for his or her photographic high quality and comedic worth, and shall be intricately analyzed by a prestigious panel of judges, made up of animal lovers and photographers.
These embrace TV presenter, writer and conservationist Kate Humble, skilled photographer and nature lover Gerrard Gethings, and his son Jarvis Gethings, author and well-loved TV presenter Mel Geidroyc, TV vet and animal welfare campaigner Emma Milne, {and professional} pet photographer and former competitors winner Elke Vogelsang.
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Different finalists embrace spying cats, a sunbathing hamster, and a flower consuming tortoise.
The general profitable competitors picture will win a bespoke trophy, £500 in money ($625 USD / $945 AUD), plus a ThinkTANK Speedtop Crossbody Bag.
Winners of every class will obtain a certificates to verify they’re an ‘award profitable photographer, and most significantly, your pet can proudly name themselves an ‘award profitable pet’.
The winners shall be introduced on June 6 2024 – you’ll be able to see the shortlist on the Comedy Pet Picture web site.
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