picturecontest

This SECOND photo contest begins on the 10th of August.
Please take note of the following:

B. Rules and regulations (oh, don't we all hate this part!?)

C. Additions/Clarifications after August 5th

Babes all grown up

Cases of abandoned animals are common for almost every type of pet. Abandonment of rabbits have been publicized this year by newspapers partly because of the fact that many people bought rabbits to bring them good luck during the rabbit year ( Chinese calendar). Also, many were attracted to them at the exhibitions being held and made rash decisions in obtaining them.

Baby animals are always cute and I have a poster on my room wall that says, " All baby animals are cute and cuddly. And they all grow up into active, often large animals.....Think before you cuddle us. A pet is a lifetime of commitment". This was obtained from the SPCA and hopes to drive home a needed message.

Often pet owners don't think their grown up baby animals are cute anymore and though this is only a superficial reason, growing up isn't always great from the pet's perspective where care for them is concerned. This contest is to help share with one another how our pets have changed from baby to adult, though we love them all still.

One photo features the animal as a baby and one features the animal as a grown up adult so each entry consists of a pair. This may be slightly more difficult than the first contest but I'm sure it'll be worthwhile and interesting.

I'm counting on participants to be honest and so please send in photos of the same pet!

Here are three examples;


Cookie baby	Cookie

Number 2:

Slush baby	Slush

Number 3

Gallent baby	Gallent

Voters should vote for the pet that has changed the most, the pet that has changed the least and the pair of photos that appeal most to you overall.

1. All participants MUST be

a. Members of the small mammal lists, and especially the main one: tusmc@onelist.com.

This will help with counting of votes and sending of prizes.

b. Residing in Singapore - this is implemented in light of the fact that prizes may be gift vouchers at a local pet shop. The first contest, as many know, was open to overseas members and in future, I hope that this can be done again.

2. Sending in photos:

TWO photos will be accepted from each participant and a total of 20 complete entries will be accepted. Winners will be determined by voting by the rest of the members and this will help voters with download time when viewing photos for easier casting of votes.

Thus, please send in photos as soon as you can to ensure that yours are included.

Photos will only be put up one month before voting is to end.
The proposed deadline is the 15th of December.
All changes will be posted to the list (tusmc@onelist.com) and on this page.

Additions/Clarifications after August 5th

Only TWO (2: one baby, one adult photo) photos per person will be accepted - this means each person may send in ONE SET of photos or ONE PAIR.

Members will be notified when the 20th pair has been recieved through email (tusmc@onelist.com)

There will be an offering of FOUR prizes

1. Least Difference between baby and adult
2. Most difference between baby and adult
3. Overall Most appealing pair
4. Voter of NO.3 will also get a prize - this is given by ballot, meaning that names are drawn at random.

Those who have sent in photos are allowed to vote.
No one person will receive more than one prize.