In Cooperation With The Humane Society of the United States and The Washington Humane Society
The Top Dog 2012 Calendar is here!
Inspired by the world's most famous canine, McGruff the Crime Dog, The National Museum of Crime & Punishment would like to recognize those special dogs out there that protect and serve in their everyday life. Whether it be protecting the sofa from any fallen crumbs, serving the neighborhood by keeping the grass fertilized, or guarding doggie treats with extreme intensity we want to showcase how your special pooch serves you and your community.
Contest:
Each month we will select our favorite Canine Cop of the Month, and each monthly winner will qualify for the national vote to crown the Canine Cop of the Year. Submissions for each month must be received by the 25th at 5:00PM EST. All submissions received after that date will be considered for the following month. Winners will be announced on the 29th of each month.
Creativity and props are encouraged, but please make sure all submissions are family-friendly. Also, we will not tolerate any animal to be treated inhumanely to elicit a unique picture, so please do not put your dog in any situation that is dangerous or would appear to be dangerous for your pet.
Who is eligible? Any dog whose owners are legal residents of the United States, please see contest rules on entry form for more details. We're not necessarily looking for actual police or security dogs; we're looking for any animal that protects and serves in their own way. We believe that all dogs help protect and serve our homes and communities, so send us a photo showing us how your beloved pooch serves his/her role!
Monthly Winners Will Receive:
Canine Cop of the month will receive the following:
 A featured spot on National Museum of Crime & Punishment website, Facebook page, and monthly e-newsletter.
A press release sent to the local newspapers and TV stations in the monthly winner's hometown.
An annual family pass to the museum, including your potty trained canine, which grants up to four family members unlimited admission to the museum for one full year.
Inclusion of their winning photograph in the CANINE COP 2012 calendar, sold through the Humane Society of the United States.
A featured spot during Canine Cop Day at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment, which takes place the second Saturday of each month. On Canine Copy Day, the museum will glorify that month's selected winner; the dog's winning photo will be posted at the museum, and guests that state the winning dog's name at the museum's front desk will receive 1/2 price admission! When available, each Canine Cop Day will feature a guest speaker addressing various topics related to crimes against animals and animals in law enforcement.
*All dogs from each month that do not win will automatically be entered for all future months for the duration of the contest.*
Grand Prize Winner Will Receive:
A trip to Washington, D.C. over Independence Day weekend, including*:
Airfare for two people
Airfare for your canine via Pet Airways
Hotel accommodations for two nights
The opportunity to walk with your pup in the Washington, D.C. Independence Day parade!
*Please note that the total travel/hotel cost will not exceed $1250. Grand Prize winnings are non-transferrable. Local winners will not be eligible for flight.
A professional photo session with a D.C. pet photographer
Photo feature on the cover of the CANINE COP 2012 calendar, sold through the Humane Society of the United States.
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