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What is Pooch Playoffs and how does it work?

A pet portrait experience and a fun bracket-style voting contest to find Indy's cutest canine!
All while benefiting charity!

Cost

Your $125 entry fee includes:

  • a custom pet portrait session
  • a special appointment where you’ll see your images for the first time and select your favorite for the competition and your keychain
  • a swag bag from local businesses
  • a spot in the upcoming, online bracket-style competition in March
  • the opportunity to invest in gorgeous artwork
  • all proceeds donated to Paws and Think!

 

How to Participate

  • Apply to join the fun! Click the link below to tell me all about your pup!
  • I’ll reach out so we can chat all about your fur baby’s personality! We’ll schedule your consultation to plan the perfect session, pick out your colorful background, and make sure your pup is ready for their close-up.
  • Bring your pup to the studio in February or early March for a fun, personalized session where we’ll capture their best "game face" for the competition.
  • The ordering appointment: This is the best part! We'll schedule some time where you’ll see your gorgeous images for the first time, pick out your favorite photo for the March bracket, and choose the custom artwork you want for your home.

 

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Once your $125 session fee has been donated to book your dog’s spot, we’ll capture their unique personality in a fun, professional session designed to highlight just how special they are. Afterward, one photo of your pup will enter the Pooch Playoffs competition, where friends, family, and dog lovers alike can vote for their favorite furry contender. The competition will unfold in rounds, with top dogs advancing until we crown the Ulti-Mutt Pooch Playoffs Champion! Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to invest in stunning artwork of your dog, and the chance to win brag-worthy prizes from local sponsors while making a difference for animals and people in need. It’s a tail-wagging good time for a great cause! Your donation will give Paws & Think the ability to provide life-changing programs to people and dogs in need, registering therapy teams and helping at-risk youth learn life skills while finding shelter dogs their forever homes ❤️

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Don’t miss your chance to make your pup a star! By booking your session, your dog could be one of just 16 lucky contestants competing to be crowned the Ulti-Mutt Cutie at the local level. Not only will you have stunning professional photos to treasure, but your pooch will also have the chance to win amazing local prizes and advance to the National Competition, where the stakes (and the prizes) get even bigger! This is your moment to show the world how incredible your furry friend is—and be part of an unforgettable experience that celebrates your bond and supports a worthy cause. Spots are limited, so book your session today and let the games begin!

BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW!

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Congrats to the 2025 winner -- Gus!

After five rounds of ruff voting, Gus emerged as the ultimutt cutie of 2025!

Thanks to all 20 adorable pups who participated and helped raise more than $2,000 for Paws & Think!

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