The 2025 Pet Photo Contest is closed!

For the first time in five years, Charlotte magazine’s October’s Pets Issue will feature pets submitted by readers like you. The winning pet, selected by the public after the submission period ends, will take part in a professional photoshoot and be featured prominently in that issue. Note: We will be running a fraud check at the end of the contest and adjusting results, accordingly.

If you are interested in having your business or nonprofit advertise alongside that issue’s Pet Resources Guide, reach out to us at advertising@charlottemagazine.com.Submitters authorize the magazine to use these images in other media, print and digital. 

*Per our terms, the Charlotte magazine may post photos online—including the magazine’s website and social media outlets—after the contest.