Posts tagged "contest"

The luckiest of pet lovers find a way to turn their love of animals into a career. Sometimes, the path is clear -- many veterinarians, trainers and (ahem) writers feel the call to work in the animal field from early on. But sometimes, an exciting new path appears out of the blue, like the Purina Cat Chow correspondent position!

Purina is searching across the country for its first-ever Purina Cat Chow correspondent, who will travel the nation, connecting with other cat owners and sharing his or her experiences on catchow.com and Purina Cat Chow's social media channels.

This person will also earn $50,000 for the year -- and won't be asked to give up his or her day job. Score!

Get a great start to your weekend! Enter these awesome contests across the AOL Living sites:

Paw Nation: Imperial Cat Scratch 'n Shapes Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010

Lemondrop: BL Body Activewear Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010

Parentdish: Mamas & Papas Urbo Stroller Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010

Parentdish: The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation DVD Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010

Aisledash: Ceramcor 3.5 Quart Sauce Pot Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010

That's Fit: Walk a Marathon in a Month Pedometer Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010

Holidash: Sequoia Paris Squad Bag Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010

Feeling lucky? Enter them all!

Get a great start to your weekend! Enter these awesome contests across the AOL Lifestyle sites:

Lemondrop: Chilli Beans Sunglasses Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, November 5, 2010

Aisledash: AMBI Skincare Beautiful Bride Gift Basket Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, November 5, 2010

AOL Health: EverFlex Cardio Strike Bag Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Monday, November 8, 2010

Holidash: Plastics Make It Possible Gift Basket Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, November 5, 2010

Paw Nation: Fun Time Dog Shop Puzzle and Treats Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, November 5, 2010


Feeling lucky? Enter them all!

Here at Paw Nation, we're all about shopping for the paws cause, and our friends at Fun Time Dog Shop feel exactly the same way. Since the online shop opened on May 7, the company has raised more than $1,400 for the non-profit groups it's partnered with. Shelters and rescues, as well as other organizations that focus on helping dogs, are among the types of groups to which shoppers can choose to donate the profits from their purchase.

This week, a lucky Paw Nation reader will win a great prize from Fun Time Dog Shop: a Nina Ottosson Dog Twister Puzzle and a bag of Northern Biscuits Grain-Free Treats. The Nina Ottosson puzzle is a fun way to interact with your dog while engaging his brain in a big way, and the treats, which can be broken up and used in the puzzle, are just delicious!

Wanna see how quickly your dog can solve the puzzle? Entering to win is easy!

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us which of your dog's behaviors you find most puzzling.

The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, November 5, 2010.

You may enter only once.

One winner will be selected in a random drawing.

One winner will receive a Nina Ottosson Dog Twister Puzzle and a bag of Northern Biscuits Grain-Free Treats (valued at $50).

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!

GoPetFriendly.com is an invaluable resource for anyone who travels with pets. The site lists pet-friendly hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, activities and services, making it all searchable by location, date, number and size of pets, and more. If you're planning a trip, this is a site you want to bookmark.

As sponsors of Meet the Breeds, and in honor of the upcoming event, GoPetFriendly.com is giving away a GoPetFriendly.com t-shirt (either men's or women's in the size of choice) and a $100 American Express Gift Card to be used toward the winner's next trip with their pet.

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about the most pet-friendly place you've ever visited.

The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, October 15, 2010.

You may enter only once.

One winner will be selected in a random drawing.

One winner will receive a GoPetFriendly.com t-shirt (either men's or women's in the size of choice) and a $100 American Express Gift Card to be used toward the winner's next trip with their pet (valued at $136).

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!

Get a great start to your weekend! Enter these awesome contests across the AOL Living sites:

Lemondrop: Naturopahtica Skin Care Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, October 1, 2010

Parentdish: Thomas the Tank Engine Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, October 1, 2010

Aisledash: Cost Plus World Market $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, October 1, 2010

AOL Health: USANA Nutrition Bars and Energy Drinks Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Monday, October 4, 2010

Holidash: Yosi Samra Flats Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, October 1, 2010

Paw Nation: Win a $100 Gift Certificate to Dog.com
Deadline to enter: Friday, October 1, 2010

Win a FroliCat DART Laser Light Toy
Deadline to enter: Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Win a Year's Supply of Iams Dog Food
Deadline to enter: Friday, October 15, 2010


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We want everyone to be able to participate in the Meet the Breeds event in New York City on October 16 and 17. 160 dog breeds, 41 cat breeds and tens of thousands of people will be coming together for two days of entertainment, education, kids' activities and more.

Paw Nation is the official blog of the event so, if you are able to attend, be sure to stop by our booth. But if you can't, don't worry. You can still get in on some of the fun. For the next week we are going to be having a Meet the Breeds Giveaway Bonanza with contests launching every (work) day. We are kicking it off with a special giveaway from Iams.

As sponsors of Meet the Breeds, and in honor of the upcoming event, Iams wants to make buying your pet's food just a little easier. They're giving away a year of Iams dog food! The winner will receive the prize in the form of vouchers, allowing them to pick up the food at the retailer of their choice.

A year's worth of dog food (240 pounds) is a terrific prize, valued at $250. And, as always, entering to win is simple!

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about your pet's mealtime routine.

The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, October 15, 2010.

You may enter only once.

One winner will be selected in a random drawing.

One winner will receive vouchers for 240 pounds of Iams dog food (valued at $250).

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!

One of the greatest joys of pet ownership is watching our four-legged friends play with wild abandon. A favorite toy among pet owners has long been the laser pointer. Of course, we always follow a rousing game of "Chasing the Magic Dot" with treat or prize of some sort in order to promote a feeling of accomplishment, but there's not much that our dog loves more than chasing that little dot all over the house.

Happily, "Chasing the Magic Dot" has gotten even better -- FroliCat just launched the fabulous DART, which is an automatic rotating laser light with variable speed and timer settings. You can set the DART on the ground, on a table, wherever works best for you, and with a touch of a button, your pet is off on the best game of chase ever.

And now, two lucky Paw Nation readers will win a DART of their own! Your dog or cat will love the chasing the dot in its random patterns, and you'll love being able to sit back and watch. And laugh.

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about your pet's favorite game.

The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

You may enter only once.

Two winners will be selected in a random drawing.

Two winners will receive a FroliCat DART (valued at $34.95).

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!

Get a great start to your weekend! Enter these awesome contests across the AOL Living sites:

Lemondrop: Pocketflops -- A Foldable Flip-Flops Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, September 24, 2010

That's Fit: "Aerobarre" DVD Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, September 24, 2010

Parentdish: Pillsbury Sugar Free Dessert Mix Prize Packs Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, September 24, 2010

Aisledash: Blurb Gift Certificate Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, September 24, 2010

AOL Health: "On Gratitude" Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Monday, September 27, 2010

Paw Nation: PetSmart Pet Costume Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Paw Nation: Countdown to Meet the Breeds -- Hill's Science Diet Small & Toy Breed Dog Food Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, September 24, 2010

Holidash: Bensimon Shoes Giveaway
Deadline to enter: Friday, September 24, 2010


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Whether you plan to trick-or-treat with you dog or just want to hand out candy with your cat, a new costume for your pet is likely on your Halloween shopping list. Because what's cuter than canines and kitties in costume? Not much!

Our friends at PetSmart have an excellent array of pet Halloween costumes. If you're looking for something adorable, hysterical, or even a little spooky for your cat or dog, you're sure to find just the right costume, and one lucky Paw Nation reader will win a free costume of his or her choice, plus a Halloween-themed dog toy or cat toy.

Go with a fabulous, funny costume like the Fluffy Lobster, or keep it simple with a cute little collar, like the Ghost Emblem cat collar.

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about your Halloween plans.

The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.

You may enter only once.

One winner will be selected in a random drawing.

One winner will receive the PetSmart pet costume of his or her choice plus a Halloween toy (valued at up to $22.99).

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!

Do you consider your cats members of the family? Would you rather purchase them a special kitty condo than buy yourself something special? If so, you might be just what Fresh Step and Animal Planet are looking for in their Feline Fanatics Contest!

Animal Planet is debuting a new show next year called "Must Love Cats," and in celebration, Fresh Step has teamed up with the network to hold a nationwide search for the families that love their felines the most. Whoever has the best cat tale will win an appearance on an episode of "Must Love Cats," an editorial feature in "Star" and a year's supply of Fresh Step cat litter.

John Fulton, the host of "Must Love Cats" (pictured here) has seen some extraordinary displays of kitty-cat love, including a cat birthday party with 200 guests (and a cat fashion show). But he knows there are more great stories out there, saying, "We're hosting this contest for all feline fanatics in America so we can find and honor the everyday people doing extraordinary things for their cats."

Think you qualify as a Feline Fanatic? Enter now through Oct. 17 at Fresh Step's Facebook page or the contest website by uploading one photo of your cat, sharing a brief description explaining why you qualify as a Feline Fanatic. Judges from Animal Planet and Fresh Step will select five finalists, and then America will choose the winner by voting at Fresh Step's Facebook page from Nov. 9-29.

And remember, they're looking people who have done things for their cats, not necessarily to them, so telling a story about dressing up your pretty kitty won't necessarily beat out someone who built their cat a two-story kitty castle!

Do you want to win 6-months of free food for your small dog? Check out this giveaway.

Small dogs have specific dietary needs other than needing to eat less than their larger canine counterparts. Anyone who's owned a small or toy breed can certainly attest to that.

The folks at Hill's Science Diet are well aware of this. As sponsors of Meet the Breeds, and in honor of the upcoming event, Hill's Science Diet is giving away a coupon good for six months' worth of Hill's Science Diet Small & Toy Breed Dog Food! That's a $200 value!

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us why your dog is special.

The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, September 24, 2010.

You may enter only once.

One winner will be selected in a random drawing.

One winner will receive a coupon good for six months' worth of Hill's Science Diet Small & Toy Breed Dog Food. (valued at $200).

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!

Think your pet has what it takes to be a star? Find out for sure with PetSmart's newest contest: Scare Your Way Into a PetSmart Commercial!

If you've got a frightening feline or bone-chilling boxer -- or a pet that can fake it with a little artful costuming -- head over to the PetSmart Facebook page and click on the Contests tab. Then you'll just need to upload a photo of your pet in his or her best Halloween costume for a chance at the grand prize: your pet getting a cameo in a 2011 PetSmart commercial and $1,000 cash. More cash and gift card prizes will be awarded for runners up, random daily winners and pets receiving the highest weekly votes. You have until October 27 to enter.

We love traveling with our furry, four-legged friends, but realize it can be a challenge to find an affordable, pet-friendly hotel on the road. Some even charge a large one-time fee for pets which really doesn't make sense when we're only staying for a night or two. (And we know that our pets will behave like perfect behaved angels!)

To help you out when you are on the road, our friends at the always pet-friendly Motel 6 are offering a three-night stay to two lucky Paw Nation readers. That's right -- no pet fees or crazy restrictions. Just three free nights in a Motel 6 near you (or far from you -- wherever you want to go!). As a sponsor of Meet the Breeds, they are offering this getaway in celebration of the upcoming event in NYC on Oct. 16-17.

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us what city or destination is the best fit for your pet.

The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, September 17, 2010.

You may enter only once.

Two winners will be selected in a random drawing.

Two winners will receive gift certificates good for three nights at any Motel 6. (valued at $135).

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete official rules. Winners will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!

How handy would it be to pick up special treats for your dog while you're at your local pharmacy? Very. That's why the Pet Central line at CVS/pharmacy makes it more convenient than ever to throw Fido a bone, since 75 percent of the U.S. population has a CVS within three miles of their home.

With school starting and schedules changing, CVS Pharmacy and Pet Central want to make sure that the pups you are leaving at home as as happy as possible. So this week's giveaway is a goodie basket filled with a sampling of Pet Central items! One lucky Paw Nation reader will receive Leak-proof Training Pads, Natural Munchy Stick, Pigskin Twists, Natural Rawhide Twists, Natural 8-inch Bone, Oatmeal White Tea & Ginger Shampoo, Enzyme Stain and Odor Remover and a dog bed.

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about your pet's favorite type of treat.

The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Monday, September 13, 2010.

You may enter only once.

One winner will be selected in a random drawing.

One winner will receive a Leak-proof Training Pads, Natural Munchy Stick, Pigskin Twists, Natural Rawhide Twists, Natural 8" Bone, Oatmeal White Tea & Ginger Shampoo, Enzyme Stain and Odor Remover and a dog bed. (valued at $42.92).

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete official rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to provide a valid address!