Gadzoo.com Rings in the Holiday Season with Cutest “Howl-iday” Pets Photo Contest

Nov. 20, 2009 - PRLog -- Gadzoo.com, the leading pets classifieds and content provider for nearly 100 newspaper websites nationwide, announces its Cutest Howl-iday Pets Photo Contest, running online now through December 22nd, 2009. Pet parents are invited to win great prizes by uploading photos of their pets making the season brighter. The contest occurs on Gadzoo!’s participating newspaper affiliates’ websites and is open to all pets. To locate the nearest contest in their area, consumers should visit http://www.gadzoo.com/contest/contesthome.aspx.

All pet lovers can get involved by rating submissions on a scale of 1 to 5 paws to determine the winning photos. For every photo rated, the user will receive an entry into a national random drawing for the grand prize, a custom hand-painted 20x24” pet portrait by nationally-known artist Karen Derrico of http://www.Painting4Paws.com ($895 value).

Additionally, in each newspaper market, the owners who submit the three highest-rated photos will win:
•   1st Place – Personalized Pet Photo Blanket from www.TreasureKnit.com ($99.95 value).
•   2nd Place – ‘Just Chicken’ Treats for Dogs or Cats from www.Mouthfuls.net ($12.95 value).
•   3rd Place – Coupon for $5 off a $30 purchase of pet shampoos/skincare products from www.glo-marr-kenic.com.

The contest offers interactive voting, real-time statistics and viral social networking features to share submissions with friends and family. The site will accept photo entries through Tuesday, December 15, but voting remains open through Tuesday, December 22.

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About Gadzoo.com
Gadzoo! is the World of Pets Unleashed. Powering the pets classified and content of nearly 100 newspaper affiliates across the country, Gadzoo! helps users find the right pet, get advice and share within the local community. For more information please visit www.gadzoo.com. For a complete list of newspaper affiliates, please visit http://www.gadzoo.com/GadzooAffiliatesHome.aspx