
Best In Show Contest & Event
About The Contest
Enter your pet in the Best In Show Pet Photo Contest for a chance to be crowned Best In Show and have a portrait of your pet painted larger than life on our shelter wall!
Contest Entry From 8/1-10/6 | Voting From 9/21-10/10
Does your pet have some wonderful qualities? All pets, no matter where they come from or what they look like, are welcomed to enter. Enter your pet in one or more of the following categories for a $10 donation per entry, then have your friends and family vote for your pet!
Categories include:
- Cutest Kitty
- Most Adorable Dog
- Best Buddies
- Best Smile
- Sweetest Senior
Winners in each category will have a portrait of their pet painted on the HUGE mural on the outside wall of our shelter. With 12,000 visitors coming through our doors each year, these pets will be seen by thousands across the Midwest!
About The Grand Finale Event
Join us for a night of celebration, compassion, and community at the Best In Show 2025 Grand Finale Event—where animal lovers and advocates come together to crown this year’s winning pet photo and support the lifesaving work of Great Plains SPCA.
The event is at Great Plains SPCA on October 16th, 2025 from 6pm-8pm.
Your ticket includes:
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Entry to the Grand Finale Event
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Access to our open bar
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Delicious food and bites throughout the evening
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A chance to meet some of our adorable adoptable pets
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Participation in our exclusive silent auction and
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Raffle for an exciting experience getaway
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An inspiring program highlighting the impact of your support
To view and bid on Silent Auction items, download the FREE Givi app on you mobile device. Once downloaded, search for Great Plains SPCA, then select “View Events,” to get started!
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Celebrate the pets who’ve captured our hearts and help us raise critical funds to care for thousands of animals in need. Whether you’re a contestant, a supporter, or just here for the cute photos and cocktails—we can’t wait to see you there!