Contests

Oh, it’s on! The 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge is officially underway starting August 1—and, for the third year in a row, shelters around the country are in a race to save more animals’ lives.

What is the $100K Challenge, you ask? In a nutshell, 50 animal shelters will spend the next three months working tirelessly to increase the number of adoptions over last year. The winning shelter will receive a $100,000 grant from the ASPCA to continue its life-saving work—and other contestants will vie for a chance to bring home additional grant prizes.

Join Us for Kick-Off Weekend!
Next weekend, we’ll be rooting for Challenge contestants as they host special kick-off adoption events! Follow @ASPCALive as we bring you all the minute-by-minute action. Using the hashtag #100KChallenge, you’ll be able to join the conversation—and help your favorite shelter find homes for even more animals!

To find a kick-off event near you, please visit our 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge events page!

In honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, we put out a call for photos of America’s cutest kitties. Well, people, you didn’t disappoint. We received thousands of photos, and every single one featured an irresistible feline.

Voting for your top pick couldn’t have been easy. With that said, the votes have been tallied, and we are happy to announce the top entries.

Congratulations to our three prize winners! You will be receiving your $300 ASPCA Prize Pack, including beautiful cat-themed jewelry from Reeds. Our four runner-ups will be receiving ASPCA message tees!

Thank you to everyone who entered, and four paws up to America’s cutest cats!

Who says you can’t teach an adopted pet new tricks? Certainly not Uggie! Ten years before capturing the hearts of moviegoers around the world, The Artist's Uggie was a shelter pup. Yep! In fact, he was returned by two guardians who were unprepared for the little Jack Russell's boundless energy. But dog trainer Omar Von Muller saw something special in the playful pup. He fell in love with Uggie’s outgoing, mischievous behavior—and it’s been a perfect match ever since.

Enter Your Pet in Our Talent Contest!
We know talent comes in many shapes and sizes…and species. Whether your pet is a dog who can high-five or a cat who can sing, we want to see your furry, feathered or finned family member looking like a star. Submit your pet's best trick on video and you’ll be entered to win an Artist poster signed by Uggie! Plus, winners will be featured on the ASPCA website.

Enter your pet today!

P.S. The Artist was recently re-released in theaters. Catch Uggie on the big screen while you still can!

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we asked you to enter our Cutest Couple Photo Contest. The results were amazing! Lots of pics came in that totally reminded us of why we love our pets so much. After narrowing down thousands of submissions to our top 36, we asked YOU to vote for your favorite.

Check out the winning photo—and the two runners-up.

Thanks to all who entered, and an even bigger thank you to everyone who has adopted and loved a rescued pet. As your photos prove, they truly are the best!