CATLADYPALOOZA CAMPAIGN CAT PHOTO CONTEST RULES

Submit your CAMPAIGN CAT PHOTO AND #1 CAT CAMPAIGN PROMISE and win great prizes from Cat Ladies for America in honor of CATLADYPALOOZA TWO-ZA ON SEPT 13, 2026.

RULES:

• There is NO FEE to enter
• Each photo must feature a real cat. Bonus points if in a fashionable outfit or costume
• Each contestant may submit up to three (3) different photos
• RESCUES OR NONPROFITS CAN SUBMIT UP TO 10 PHOTOS OF CATS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION OR FOSTER
• INCLUDE NAME AND CAMPAIGN PROMISE in your submission!
• All photos must be submitted in keeping with all rules by the deadline: SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 BY 11:59PM EASTERN TIME.
• VOTING WILL OPEN ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 29TH AT 12:01AM and END on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 BY 11:59 PM EASTERN.
• Photo with the most votes wins the prizes mentioned below 
• 5 FINALISTS will be featured during CATLADYPALOOZA on SEPT 13, 2026 AND featured across Cat Ladies for America’s social media platforms and get a limited edition CATLADYPALOOZA 2026 T-shirt designed by @Kilkennycat_art!
• In addition, THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive a sweet Cat Ladies for America gift basket including Cat Ladies for America merch
• Cat Ladies for America may disqualify any entry at its own discretion for any reason, including but not limited to: Mocking or other cruelty based on an person or group’s race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental disability or other characteristics used to historically marginalize said person or group; Any actual, suggested or pretend animal cruelty; Any actual, suggested or pretend scenario involving a minor that would be inappropriate for a minor; Any depictions or nudity, violence or illegal drug use that would have a video restricted by instagram; Being a jerk
• POST YOUR PHOTO ON INSTAGRAM! (& tag us if you want to and we can share!)
• YES! You CAN use social media, friends and fam to help get more votes for your entry! INDIVIDUALS MAY VOTE ONCE PER DAY FROM 9/3-9/12