It’s time to hit the court, unleash the cuteness and shoot your shot! As college hoops take over March, San Diego Humane Society is bringing back its furociously fun March Meowness tournament—where adorable pets compete for the championship title and amazing prizes!
Now in its seventh year, the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) is partnering with local TV station CBS 8 for March Meowness, where pet lovers to enter their best pet photos into a bracket-style showdown that mirrors NCAA’s March Madness.
As SDHS posted on Instagram, “It’s baaack! The moment you’ve all been waiting fur — our seventh annual March Meowness tournament! Submit your pet’s best photo at sdhumane.org/contest by March 12 for a shot at fame, glory and some pawsome prizes. College basketball brackets are no match for this photo compawtition! Let your pet show off their best slam dunk, game face or purrfect pose. Best of all? It’s free to play and free to vote. Think your pet has what it takes to claw their way to the top? Let the mad — er, meowness — begin!”
Think your pet has what it takes to go from the Sweet 16 to the Final Four and claim the ultimate slam dunk as this year’s champ?
How to Play
Step 1: Enter your pet’s MVP-worthy photo between March 1-18, 2025 at sdhumane.org/contest
Step 2: The top 32 vote-getters, plus 32 SDHS staff picks, advance to the first round of 64—just like the big tournament!
Step 3: Each round, fans vote their favorite furry (or feathered or scaly!) contenders through the brackets, narrowing the field to the Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four and Championship Matchup.
Step 4: The March Meowness Champion is crowned on April 8, 2025!
All contest entries and voting are free—with a limit of one vote per person per day. Contestants can rally their fanbase by sharing their entry link and drumming up support!
Pawsome Prizes for Top Pets!
1st Place: $250 Visa Gift Card
2nd Place: $200 Visa Gift Card
3rd & 4th Place: $100 Visa Gift Card (2 winners)
5th — 8th Places: $50 Visa Gift Card (4 winners)
Voter Prizes: $50 Gift Card (random drawing for 3 winners)
Of course, another way to win this, and every year, is to adopt a pet from your local shelter or rescue organization. #adoptdontshop
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