Philly Water’s Best Friend?
Center City, Philadelphia – in a somewhat bizarre advertising campaign aimed at reducing water pollution by teaching pet owners about the importance of picking up dog waste, The Philadelphia Water Department is looking for spokesdogs worthy of the title Philly Water’s Best Friend. Center City, Philadelphia dog owners can submit their pet for consideration until February 15th and the grand prize is a $200 gift card. To enter your dog in the Spokesdog Competition, visit PhillyWatersheds.org/Spokesdog. Questions/Info: Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, 800-445-4935, ext. 112.
Here’s all the fine print from the Water Department website:
Spokesdog Contest Guidelines
Who Can Enter?
The Philadelphia Water Department is looking for two eco-friendly dogs who want to help keep Philly’s waterways clean . . . one in Northern Liberties and one in Queen Village. Spokesdogs will be chosen to teach bark-park buddies and their caretakers about the importance of picking up pet waste. Dogs and their caretakers must be friendly and interested in interacting with other dogs and their caretakers at public events. Dogs must be licensed and up-to-date on all vaccinations.
How Do I Enter My Dog?
Visit www.phillywatersheds.org/spokesdog for contest and entry information. Entries will be accepted from December 15, 2011 to February 15, 2012. The online form must be completed in full and a photograph (less than 8 MB) of only the dog must be uploaded. Only one entry allowed per dog, although multiple entries per household are allowed.
How Are The Spokedogs Chosen?
Anyone from anywhere is allowed to vote once a day. Voting will take place for two months, starting March 1 and ending May 30. Encourage your friends and family to vote. The online voting will determine the top 15 finalists for each neighborhood.
JUDGING & AWARDS CEREMONY
After the online voting has closed, the 15 finalists from each neighborhood will be invited to an awards ceremony. Judges will select the top dog based on friendly nature, best canine smile, charm, and natural spokesdog abilities.
What Are The Spokesdog Duties (not doodies)?
Winning spokesdogs and their caretakers will be required to attend at least 3 community events in 2012 distributing information on living the eco-friendly dog life. Small bag dispensers that clip to leashes and educational tipcards will be provided to hand out at these events. The educational tipcard explains how dog waste left on the ground breaks down and washes into local storm drains every time it rains. The disease-causing bacteria found in pet waste then flows from the storm drains into our local streams and the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers.
What Do I Win (Prizes)?
1st Place Spokesdog – “Philly Water’s Best Friend”
$200 prize from Chic Petique in Northern Liberties or $200 prize from WAG (Whole Animal Gym) in Queen Village
Image used in promotional pieces
Toy & cookie prize pack
Runner Up (in case 1st Place Spokesdog is unable to fulfill their duties)
$50 from a local business in Northern Liberties or Queen Village
Toy & cookie prize pack
All 15 finalists in attendance at the awards ceremony will also receive a toy and cookie prize
What Are Contest Dates I Need To Know?
Online Submissions: December 15, 2011 – February 15, 2012
Online Voting for Finalists: March 1, 2012 – May 30, 2012
Northern Liberties Awards Ceremony: June 2012
Queen Village Awards Ceremony: June 2012
Who do I contact if I am having problems or have additional questions?
Questions about the contest can be emailed to [email protected]
Questions about registering your dog online, voting and the functionality of this website can be emailed to [email protected]
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