If you live around the Cave Creek area of Arizona, your pooch could win his portrait painted by artist Linda Budge. Even if not selected, your $10 entry fee goes to a good cause. From Arizona Central:
CAVE CREEK - Tell a tale of your dog's tail, and maybe you'll both win a prize.In her "Dog Days of August" contest, artist Linda Budge is searching for the story of the Northeast Valley's most precious pooch, one deserving of a professional oil painting valued at nearly $2,000.
Budge will accept applications through Aug. 31. Already, the decision is dogging her. "Oh it's really tough," said Budge. "Someone brings in a story and I think, 'Oh, that's it!' "
Budge is accepting applications for the contest at Linda Budge Studio, 38252 N. Jacqueline Drive, Cave Creek.
Applicants must submit a 4- by 5-inch color photo of their dog, along with a 300 word essay describing their dog's personality and why the dog deserves a portrait.
Applications and photos must be hand delivered to the studio 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. The $10 entry fee should be made payable to their favorite animal charity. Cash fees will be donated to the Arizona Humane Society.