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Cutest Pet in the Garden State Contest

To enter, pet owners should access the NJVMA Facebook page and submit an image and video (optional) of their pet(s) by Thursday, July 28th.

A message from The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association:

The New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) has launched the "Cutest Pet in the Garden State Contest," on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/njvma now through August 12th, 2011.

To enter, pet owners should access the NJVMA Facebook page and submit an image and video (optional) of their pet(s) by Thursday, July 28th. During the two week voting period that follows, pet owners should ask Facebook friends to vote for their pet for a chance to win a gift certificate towards their next veterinary visit plus a supply of Frontline Plus. Three winners will be selected. All details plus the terms and conditions are listed on the NJVMA Facebook page.

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The following prizes will be awarded to the top three winners:

  • 1st Place Winner will receive a $150 gift certificate towards their next veterinary visit and a 1 year supply of Frontline Plus.
  • 2nd Place Winner will receive a $75 gift certificate towards their next veterinary visit and a 6 month supply of Frontline Plus.
  • 3rd Place Winner will receive a $25 gift certificate towards their next veterinary visit and a 3 month supply of Frontline Plus.

As Dr. Peter Falk, from the Ocean County Veterinary Hospital in Lakewood, NJ, explains, "this is the perfect opportunity for pet owners to share images and have fun with friends and family by asking them to vote for their pet. And with enough support, they could be one of the lucky winners."

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The contest submission process will work as follows:

  • Phase 1 (Photo/Video Submission) – July 14 through July 28
  • Phase 2 (Voting) – July 29 through August 12
  • Phase 3 (Winners Announcement) – Aug 15

Ultimately, the NJVMA hopes to establish long-term online relationships with pet owners in an effort to increase awareness about the importance of annual veterinary visits.

The contest is open only to New Jersey residents. All participants are encouraged to read the terms and conditions before entering the contest.The top fifty veterinary practices with the highest number of contest referrals will receive one free cat scratcher for use in cages.

For more information about the contest, please visit the NJVMA Facebook Page.


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