April showers got you down?

We've got just the thing to turn puddles into purrs and tail wags!
For a limited time only, votes you cast in Virginia Living’s Cutest Pet Photo Contest count double.
That’s right—2 for 1, no umbrellas required
That’s right: Buy votes today, and you’ll get the same amount again—completely free.

Hang tight—results are on the way!

We’re currently tallying and verifying all votes from the Semi-Final Round to ensure every pet gets the credit they deserve.

Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes:

• 20% of each pet’s total votes will carry over to the Semi-Finals
• The top 3 vote-getters in each group will receive bonus votes:
  • 1st place: +200 votes
  • 2nd place: +100 votes
  • 3rd place: +50 votes

The full list of Grand Finalists will be announced April 10 (at 10am)—check back soon to see who’s moving on!

One day left to decide Virginia Living’s Cutest Pet

We’re in the Grand Final Round of Virginia Living’s Cutest Pet Photo Contest, and the fur is flying!

They’ve stolen hearts (and plenty of votes), but it’s still anyone’s game! Voting ends April 17, and this round decides it all—from the custom, faux Virginia Living cover to a highlight in our May/June issue to the Richmond SPCA prize pack and more.

You get one free vote a day, and bonus votes bring an extra tail wag—plus, a portion of proceeds benefits the Richmond SPCA.

Let’s make this finish paw-some.

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The Competition ends tonight!

We’re down to the final hours of Virginia Living’s Cutest Pet Photo Contest.

Tomorrow at 9pm, it all comes to a close—and Virginia’s cutest pet stars will be on their way to fame, treats, and eternal bragging rights.

Here’s what the winners take home:

• A custom Virginia Living faux cover
• A spotlight in our May/June issue
• A prize pack from the Richmond SPCA
• And for Top Dog & Coolest Cat—handmade pottery bowls from Emerson Creek Pottery
  (Psst—our Coolest Cat winner will also get tickets to the Virginia Cat Festival!)

One vote a day is free—but now’s the time to go big!

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About the Contest

Ready to make your pet famous?

Virginia Living's Cutest Pet Photo Contest spotlights Virginia's most paw-some companions in four categories:

• Top Dog
• Coolest Cat
• Farm Friend
• Adorable Other

Prizes:

One winner from each category will be featured in the May/June issue of Virginia Living, the highest quality, most widely read magazine in the state. Winners will also receive:

• A custom Virginia Living faux cover starring their pet
• An exciting prize package from the Richmond SPCA
• New! For our Top Dog and Coolest Cat winners: A handcrafted stoneware pet bowl from Emerson Creek Pottery, a Made in Virginia 2023 Award winner, featuring a customizable paw print pattern

Coolest Cat Bonus Prize: The Coolest Cat will also receive two tickets to the Virginia Cat Festival and special recognition at the event in Williamsburg this November.

Important Dates:

Submission period: Feb. 3–Mar. 16

Voting period: Mar. 17–Apr. 17

Submit your pet now!

Full Contest Guidelines

Questions? Email us at Editors@CapeFear.com.

Fees & Partnership/Beneficiary:

Entry is free! Support your favorite pet by voting—one vote is free, and additional votes can be purchased. A portion of proceeds from purchased votes benefits the Richmond SPCA, a national leader in animal advocacy and sheltering that helps local animals find loving, lasting homes.

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