The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Doubutsu Kikin, which aims to achieve zero euthanasia of dogs and cats, is holding its 17th "Life-Connecting Dog and Cat Photo and Video Contest." With the concept of "Adopt, don't buy," the contest seeks to widely promote the option of not purchasing lives.
The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Doubutsu Kikin (Location: Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture; Chairman: Kunihisa Sagami), which aims to achieve zero euthanasia of dogs and cats, will hold its 17th "Life-Connecting Dog and Cat Photo and Video Contest" this year. The subjects for the contest are dogs and cats adopted from government agencies, animal welfare organizations, or individual volunteers, as well as dogs and cats rescued from the streets, Sakura Neko, and community cats. With the concept of "Adopt, don't buy," it is a photo and video contest to widely inform people about the option of not purchasing lives.
The "Life-Connecting Dog and Cat Photo and Video Contest" started in 2010 with the aim of letting many people know that there is an option not to buy lives, and to provide an opportunity for as many dogs and cats as possible to find happiness.
Many entries are submitted each year to this contest, which is based on the concept of "Adopt, don't buy." In fiscal year 2025, the number of entries reached 1,405, and a photo exhibition was held to display the winning and selected works. We delivered the happy faces of dogs and cats to many people.
This time, we welcome Mr. Takuya Ishikawa, Director of the Animal Welfare and Management Office, General Affairs Division, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, who is newly joining as a judge with the support of the Ministry of the Environment. The judging panel will consist of a total of seven members, including Chairman Yasumichi Morita (Designer/Representative of GLAMOROUS co.,ltd.), Hachini (a duo of photographers known for the Hacchan series), contemporary artist JUNICHI, painter/creator Pepe Shimada, cat photographer Masayuki Oki, and Kunihisa Sagami, Chairman of Doubutsu Kikin, who will select the winning and selected works.
*Please refer to the following page for the judges' profiles:
https://contest.doubutukikin.or.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: キャンペーン
- Organizations: GLAMOROUS co.,ltd.
FAQ
In which year does the 17th Life-Connecting Dog and Cat Photo and Video Contest begin accepting entries, and which foundation is organizing it?
The contest begins accepting entries in 2026 and is organized by the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Doubutsu Kikin, located in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What types of dogs and cats are eligible for entry in the contest, and which adoption principle does the competition emphasize?
Eligible subjects include dogs and cats adopted from government agencies, animal welfare organizations, individual volunteers, rescued from streets, Sakura Neko, and community cats, and the contest emphasizes the principle “Adopt, don’t buy.”
How many submissions were received in fiscal year 2025 for the contest, and what type of exhibition was held to display the selected works?
In fiscal year 2025, a total of 1,405 entries were submitted, and a photo exhibition was organized to showcase the winning and selected works to the public.
Who are the seven judges appointed for this year’s Life-Connecting Dog and Cat Photo and Video Contest, including the newly added judge from the Ministry of the Environment?
The judging panel consists of Chairman Yasumichi Morita of GLAMOROUS co.,ltd., the photographer duo Hachini known for the Hacchan series, contemporary artist JUNICHI, painter and creator Pepe Shimada, cat photographer Masayuki Oki, Chairman Kunihisa Sagami of Doubutsu Kikin, and newly appointed judge Mr. Takuya Ishikawa, Director of the Animal Welfare and Management Office, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment.
Since its launch in 2010, what has been the main objective of the Life-Connecting Dog and Cat Photo and Video Contest in promoting animal welfare?
Since 2010, the contest’s primary objective has been to publicize the option of not purchasing animals, encourage adoption under the slogan “Adopt, don’t buy,” and provide opportunities for as many dogs and cats as possible to find happiness, supporting the foundation’s goal of zero euthanasia.