Naughty or Nice: The Cutest Holiday Photo Contest Returns 

Grab the tinsel, fluff those Santa hats, and cue the Mariah Carey… it’s officially that time of year again!

The Naughty or Nice Holiday Photo Contest is BACK at Pawsnickety Pets, and we’re ready to see Norfolk’s most festive (and funniest) furry faces light up our feeds once more. 

Whether your pet’s been a perfect angel or… let’s just say “creatively chaotic,” this is your moment to show them off, spread some cheer, and maybe even snag a prize or two along the way.

What It’s All About

Every December, we invite our customers to join us in our favorite holiday tradition: celebrating pets being their silly, sassy, lovable selves.

It’s not just a photo contest, it’s a community joy generator. A collection of laugh-out-loud moments, aww-worthy portraits, and pure Norfolk heart.

How to Enter

Think your pet’s got what it takes to sleigh the competition? Here’s how to jump in:

1. Snap your shot. Capture your pet in their holiday best: naughty, nice, or somewhere in between. Costumes, props, and creativity highly encouraged.
   

2. Submit your entry. You’ll find all the contest details (and entry form) on our website and in-store displays.
   

3. Vote, share, repeat! Once entries go live, rally your friends, family, and fellow pet parents to vote for your adorable contender.
   

4. Win pawsome prizes! Winners will earn Pawsnickety holiday prize pack and bragging rights as Norfolk’s most photogenic pet.
   

Whether your pet poses like a pro or photobombs their own picture, you’re guaranteed to make someone smile (and that’s the real prize).

Naughty or Nice, We Love Both

Let’s be honest, we know which list most of your pets are actually on. (Looking at you, counter-surfers and ornament thieves.)

But here’s the secret: at Pawsnickety, we think naughty and nice are equally adorable.

This contest is about joy, not perfection. We want the bloopers, the mischief, the “I swear they were sitting still a second ago” moments. The spirit of Naughty or Nice is embracing every pet exactly as they are: goofy, sweet, and perfectly imperfect.

Community, Connection, and Cheer

Every year, this contest reminds us why we do what we do. It’s about more than cute pictures (though, trust us, there will be so many). It’s about connection.

When you scroll through those entries, local pets from all across Norfolk, you’re not just seeing snapshots. You’re seeing our community: rescue dogs thriving in forever homes, senior cats still stealing hearts, families making memories that last long after the holiday lights come down.

That’s what makes it magic. That’s why it matters.

Why We Love This Tradition

This contest has become one of our favorite parts of the Pawsnickety year, not because of the competition, but because of the community it builds.

It’s small-town joy meets big personality. It’s every customer who tags us, stops by the store to show off their entry, or tells us, “My dog refuses to wear antlers, but we tried anyway.”

It’s the laughter, the love, and the sense that even during the busiest season, we can still come together and celebrate the pets who make it all worthwhile.

Because that’s what Pawsnickety is all about: real people, real pets, real connection.

How to Join the Fun

• Stop by the shop for holiday accessories (like Parti Pup bandanas and festive squeak toys).

• Take your photos and submit your entry on our website.

• Follow along on social for voting rounds, prizes, and cheer.

And remember: there’s no such thing as too much sparkle.

Let’s make this December the most joyful one yet... full of wagging tails, whiskered smiles, and maybe a little harmless mischief.

Because whether your pet’s been naughty or nice, they’re always on our “good list.”

Spend Smarter. Spoil Harder. That’s the Pawsnickety way.