NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE OR DONATION WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Incentive to Participate: The top three (3) dogs with the most eligible votes at the close of the contest will receive prizes as follows:
- First Place – COACH dog collar, leash, and bucket hat
- Second Place – COACH dog collar or leash
- Third Place – COACH dog collar or leash
The total retail value of all prizes to be awarded will not exceed $200.
How to Enter: You may enter by submitting a photo of your dog via the official entry form on the contest website. A suggested donation of $25 to Blue Star Families is encouraged for each entry. No donation is necessary to enter or win — to enter without making a donation, mail your photo, full name, email address, phone number, and a statement confirming you are over the age of 18 and of majority in your state to:
Blue Star Families – Patriotic Pups Photo Contest
441 Saxony, The Hive/Barn 2
Encinitas, CA 92024
All mailed entries must be postmarked by August 23, 2025 and received no later than August 25, 2025. Limit one (1) entry per person, regardless of method.
Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older and of the age of majority in their state of residence by August 23, 2025. Employees, officers, and directors of Blue Star Families, as well as their immediate family members, are not eligible to win. Void where prohibited.
Contest Period: Entries will be accepted from August 1, 2025 through August 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Voting is open from August 1, 2025 through August 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Winners will be announced on August 26, 2025 (National Dog Day).
How Winners Are Determined: Winners will be the entries receiving the highest number of valid votes as recorded by the contest platform at the close of the voting period. In the event of a tie, Blue Star Families will conduct a random drawing among tied entries to determine the winner.
Notification of Winners: Winners will be contacted using the information provided at entry within 72 hours of the contest's close. If a winner cannot be reached within 72 hours, an alternate winner may be selected.
Prize Conditions: Prizes are non-transferable, non-refundable, and may not be redeemed for cash. Blue Star Families reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary.
Use of Submitted Photos: By entering, you give Blue Star Families permission to share your photo, name, and story in connection with the contest and to celebrate the event in future communications, both online and offline.
Administrator: Blue Star Families, 441 Saxony, The Hive/Barn 2, Encinitas, CA 92024.
