Virginia’s Cutest Pets Will Be Announced Soon!
Virginia Living’s Cutest Pet Photo Contest celebrates Virginia’s most lovable companions in four categories: Top Dog, Coolest Cat, Farm Friend, and Adorable Other.
Voting Is Now Closed—Thanks for the Cuteness Overload!
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Cutest Pet Photo Contest! Whether you voted, shared your furry (or feathered!) friend, or simply followed along for the adorable ride, we’re so grateful you joined the fun—and helped support a worthy cause. A portion of proceeds benefits the Richmond SPCA, a national leader in animal welfare and advocacy.
So, what’s next?
The winners will be officially announced on May 14 on VirginiaLiving.com and across our social media platforms @VirginiaLiving. All winners will also appear in our May/June issue, on newsstands May 14—pre-order your copy here!
Our editorial team will contact winning pet parents ahead of the public announcement.
Thanks for helping make our very first Cutest Pet Photo Contest a tail-wagging, whisker-twitching success!
Winners will score:
🏆 A custom Virginia Living faux cover starring their pet
📸 A spotlight in our May/June issue
🎁 An epic prize package from the Richmond SPCA
🐾 NEW! A handmade pottery pet bowl for our cat and dog winners from Emerson Creek Pottery—a Made in Virginia 2023 Award winner! Crafted in Bedford, Virginia, these beautiful stoneware bowls feature a paw print pattern of your choice—because your pet deserves nothing but the best.
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.
For questions, email us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see your pet shine!
