Do You Look Like Your Pet? Then This Competition's For You

Sunday, 15 January 2023 06:00

Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare in Ringmer is running a ‘Do you look like your pet’ competition.

Entries to the competition will be open from January 9 until February 7 at 11.59 pm. The competition has been designed to encourage humans to celebrate their pet’s most endearing characteristics that they share with each other. It's also a great opportunity for people to get together and have some fun.

In order to enter, all you need is a webcam or phone camera, a good sense of humour and access to the internet. It couldn’t be simpler. Here are the steps:

Take a photo of you, a friend or a family member with their lookalike pet
Tag Raystede in your image on Facebook or Instagram. Remember to use the hashtag #LookALikeCompetition
Make sure you’re following Raystede either on Instagram or Facebook. You can find their social media tags are the bottom of this article

If you don’t have social media, you can still get involved by submitting on their website using this link https://www.raystede.org/competition/ and filling in the short form.

After entries close at midnight on February 7, all submissions will be reviewed, and award-winning comedian and celebrity guest judge Zoe Lyons will choose a winner.

Zoe has been a long-standing supporter of Raystede’s work, so they say she was happy to get involved in this lighthearted way to spread the word about Raystede and the support they provide to thousands of animals.

Zoe Lyons with dog Groucho Barx

Once a winner has been selected, they will be contacted by February 21, 2023, and the winning photo will be shared on Raystede’s social media accounts.

The prize up for grabs is a personalised pet portrait worth over £100. The winner can select the photo the portrait will be based on.

Entries are free, but all donations are always very much appreciated and go directly to helping their animals.

If you cannot get involved in this competition but would still like to show your support, you can donate to Raystede here - https://www.raystede.org/.

More from Sussex News

Funding Available For Tree Planting In Chichester District as National Tree Week Begins

Chichester District Council is reminding landowners that funding is available to support tree planting projects across the Chichester District as part of its ‘Tree Chichester District’ initiative.
West Sussex Firefighters And Emergency Services Carry Out Training Exercise In Chichester Harbour

Firefighters have completed a joint training exercise with HM Coastguard, RNLI, and Chichester Harbour Masters Team to test their procedures in the event of a serious boat fire in Itchenor.
Shoreham Lifeboat’s Festive Look Boosted By Family-Run Business

A Brighton garden centre has declared itself 'delighted' to have been able to spread some festive cheer with a donation to Shoreham Lifeboat station.
Final Touches Being Made To £2m Sussex Wastewater Site Upgrade

A major improvement scheme at a West Sussex wastewater treatment works is being finalised to protect and enhance the local environment.
AllSaints Founder To Host Sustainable Fashion Show In Brighton To Raise Money For Homelessness In City

AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor to host sustainable fashion show on Brighton i360 to raise money for homelessness in city
Chichester Community Warden Helping Fight Against Fraud This Christmas

A community warden at Chichester District Council is helping residents and businesses fight against fraud this Christmas.
Wealden Council Calls For Government Rethink On Winter Fuel Payment

Wealden councillors have called on the government to reconsider its decision surrounding the Winter Fuel Payment.
Snowy Protest At Lewes County Hall Calls For Fossil Fuel Divestment

Residents of East Sussex and Brighton & Hove braved snow and near-zero temperatures this morning (Thursday) to stage a 90-minute 'Divest for climate justice!' protest outside County Hall in Lewes.
Local MP Tours Firefighters’ Centre In Littlehampton

Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Alison Griffiths visited Fire Fighters Charity’s Marine Court in Littlehampton last Friday, meeting with firefighters, service users, and charity staff to learn about the health and wellbeing support provided to fire and rescue service personnel, some of whom are recovering from injury and illness.
Former Portslade Scout Leader Convicted Of 79 Child Sex Offences

A Hove man whose jobs gave him repeated access to children has been convicted of dozens of child sex offences.