If you’re looking for a news story that’ll brighten your week, this is the one!
We’re excited to share the winners of this year’s Comedy Pet Photo Awards. Established in 2020, the Comedy Pet Photo Awards celebrate the special moments we share with our pets and engage the broader population in the feel-good vibes of these adorable animals to promote better welfare.
Comedy Pet Photo Award Winners for 2024
Overall pet photo award winner & dog category winner:
Submitted by Sarah Haskell, the photo titled ‘Not just for cats’ captured the hearts of the world.
“Hector saw the cat do it… so thought he would give it a try… and this is about as far as he got before reversing out the way he came. But the cat made it look so easy.”
If there was ever a time to consider adopting a pet, these photos might just encourage you to take action. There are so many reasons to adopt a pet and give them the same unconditional love they’re so ready and willing to offer you. And, maybe next year you might be a finalist or award winner in this heart-warming photo competition.
Cat category winner
Check out this comedic photo snapped of this feline. The photo was captioned “Cat in a trap it looks like video game Super Mario world.” by the photographer, Kenichi Morinaga.
Online, some likened this photo to a Tom & Jerry cartoon bit!
Luckily, because cats have floating collar bones, squeezing out of this tight spot would have been achievable. The good news – we can confirm the cat made it through to the other side safely, in true ninja feline style.
For more interesting info about the feline kind, take a read of our 9 cat facts that will blow your mind.
All other creatures category winner
We’re thrilled to see this majestic creature make the top spot in the Comedy Pet Photo Awards for 2024…Debby Thomas submitted this photo of their horse, with a clever caption: I think I saw a mouse!
Debby says, “This beautiful and athletic gelding loves to try to fly off the ground! This is one of the series of leaps he performs.”
We understand the importance of equal care for all animal companions, which is why Mad Paws pet sitter services offer care for not only cats and dogs but horses, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds….and many more creatures, great and small!
Pets who look like their Owners
OK, so this may just be our favourite category. Why? Because it never disappoints! Why is it that we as pet parents seem to gravitate towards a furry friend that has a similar appearance to ourselves?
Take this year’s winner, Darya Zelentsova with their picture ‘The Proud Pup and his best friend’. Darya submitted this gorgeous photo and commented, “Ludo von Lickenface, the sweetest 16-year-old rescue pup, strikes a pose alongside his beloved guardian, David – Snap!”.
Our hearts are officially melting!
Have you got a favourite photo of you and your look-a-like pet? We’d love to see it. Tag @madpawsau and share it to socials.
For the full run-down of winners from this year’s competition, visit https://www.comedypetphoto.com/
Notable finalists & past winners of the prestigious Comedy Pet Photo Awards:
Curls in the wind, by Julia Illig
What am I thinking? by David Kertzman
Tarzan, by Kazutoshi Ono
Look Mom, I can walk on water, by John Carelli
Jurassic Bark, by Carmen Cromer
It’s time to get up, by Lock Liu
Smokin’ Alpaca, by Stefan Brusius
For a constant flow of amusingly animated photos of pets, follow the official Comedy Pet Photo Awards on Instagram.
No pets? No worries!
Not everyone can house pets for several reasons, such as finances or living arrangements. But don’t worry, you can still get involved. One of the perks of becoming a Mad Paws Pet Sitter is being able to hang out with furry creatures like the ones you’ve seen in these photos. And what’s crazy is that you can get paid to do so!
With the flexibility to choose your own hours, and receive support and advice from the Mad Paws team, this is the perfect way to enjoy some time with animals.
Who knows – you could take the next winning photo for the Comedy Pet Awards 2025.
What makes the Comedy Pet Photo Awards so special?
Who doesn’t love a cute and/or funny pet photo? What’s most special though are that all the photos are captured by regular people from around the world. Just perfectly timed snaps that spark joy!
The Comedy Pet Photo Awards are about bringing awareness to the contribution that pets make in our lives. Without them our worlds wouldn’t be as joyous and full of unconditional love.
