Pet Costume Contest Prize Ideas

The best prize for a pet costume contest is the winner in costume: a portrait made from a photo you take on the day, on canvas or as a set with a mug and an ornament. Winners share it, which puts your contest in front of their friends.

Try it free with a pet photo
a golden retriever in a bat costume in autumn leaves
Their photo
Magazine cover made from the photo of a golden retriever in a bat costume in autumn leaves
Magazine cover
Nature cover made from the photo of a golden retriever in a bat costume in autumn leaves
Nature cover
a black cat in a witch hat
Their photo
Magazine cover made from the photo of a black cat in a witch hat
Magazine cover
Nature cover made from the photo of a black cat in a witch hat
Nature cover

Example photos from Unsplash.

Prize ideas that work

  • Best in show: a canvas portrait of the pet in its costume
  • Category winners (funniest, best duo, best homemade): one portrait each
  • Every entrant: four free portraits from their own contest photo, at petfomo.com

Taking the photo on the day

Shoot at the pet’s eye level, in daylight, one pet per photo, face toward the camera. Phone photos are fine.

How it works

  1. Upload one clear photo of the pet. A phone photo is fine.
  2. We email you four portraits made from it, free.
  3. Order the one you like on canvas, or as a set with a mug and an ornament.

Prices

  • The Portrait: one 16×16 in canvas, $45.99
  • The Heirloom Set: canvas, 11 oz mug and ornament, $107.99
  • The Gallery Wall: three 12×12 in canvases, $67.99

Buying prizes for five or more winners? Email partnerships@petfomo.com for a group price.

Halloween timing

Order a canvas by October 16 for US delivery by Halloween. Prizes given after the contest ship straight to each winner’s address.

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Questions

What are good prizes for a pet costume contest?

A portrait of the winning pet in its costume, gift cards from a local pet shop, and ribbons for each category.

Does the portrait show the real costume?

It is made from the photo you upload, so take the photo with the costume on.

Can the prize ship to the winner?

Yes. Enter the winner’s address at checkout. Canvas ships to US addresses.

When do I need to order for Halloween?

Order a canvas by October 16 for US delivery by Halloween.

Try it free with a pet photo