Advertisements The 2020 Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photographer of the Year is awarded to Elke Vogelsang with her photo Guard Dog on Duty. The dog in the photo is Noodles, one of her three adorable dogs. Elke Is known for her goofy portraits of dogs and cats, and If you still haven’t followed her, I strongly suggest that you do.
Noodles is a Galgo Espanol mix breed that Elke adopted from a kill shelter in Spain. The story behind their connection is absolutely amazing: Elke saved Noodles’ life, and she saved Elke’s husband’s: While the Comedy Pet Photography Awards showcases the incredibly positive impact that pets have on our lives, there’s more to it. It also aims to raise awareness around homeless pets in the UK. 10% of the sponsorship fee and 10% of all entry fees are donated to national pet charity Blue Cross, to help with its work rehoming pets and providing veterinary treatment and care. Elke herself has also decided to donate a part of the prize money to a pet rescue organization. Other than the overall winners, the contest also recognizes winners in five other categories: Cats, Mighty Horse, All Other Creatures, Pets Who Look Most Like Their Owners, and Junior. Ten photographers were also recognized as Highly Commended for their entries. You can check out the rest of the winning and highly commended images below and visit the contest’s website for more info. And then, maybe you can visit a local shelter and adopt a lovable furball of your own. :)
