PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colossal, the leading professional fundraiser for online competitions, is thrilled to announce that voting is officially open for the highly anticipated 2025 America’s Favorite Pet competition. This heartwarming campaign celebrates our most beloved furry companions while raising critical funds to support the lifesaving efforts of the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).
When it comes to answering the question, “Is America’s Favorite Pet a legitimate competition?” Colossal CEO Mary Hagen doesn’t hold back: “Absolutely, yes!” She explains, “Every year, America’s Favorite Pet brings joy to animal lovers everywhere and reinforces its mission as a platform with purpose. It’s more than just adorable animals on magazine covers—it’s about making a tangible difference for pets and wildlife through our incredible partnership with the PAWS.”
The impact speaks for itself. In 2024, with many thanks to participants and supporters of America’s Favorite Pet, Colossal raised an astonishing $8.9 million, resulting in a life-changing grant to PAWS through Colossal’s charity grantmaking partner, DTCare. These funds directly support PAWS’ tireless efforts in rescuing and rehabilitating animals, reuniting pets with loving families, and nurturing injured or orphaned wildlife. And this isn’t a one-time thing—America’s Favorite Pet has been making waves for years, including a $3.2+ million DTCare grant in 2023, cementing its legacy as a heartwarming competition with a meaningful mission.
Celebrating the Joy of America’s Favorite Pet
For animal lovers, America’s Favorite Pet is a celebration of the unbreakable bond we share with our furry friends. Pet parents from all over the nation enter their loving companions for a chance to win $10,000 and to appear on the cover of Modern Dog or Modern Cat magazines.
In 2024, Destiny and Ysera stole the show, capturing hearts and earning their spots on the spring/summer covers. Their journeys, like every pet’s, inspired thousands of supporters to get involved, ultimately driving the competition’s impressive fundraising success.
Star Power & Stellar Sponsors
America’s Favorite Pet wouldn’t be complete without a touch of celebrity charm. For 2025, Colossal is thrilled to team up again with Eric Stonestreet, the Two-Time Emmy® Award-Winning Actor and animal lover known for Modern Family and The Secret Life of Pets. Stonestreet, alongside his trusty canine sidekick, Roscoe, brings humor and heart to this beloved competition.
Nala Cat, the internet’s favorite “catfluencer,” will also join the fun and share tips and inspiration for aspiring pet stars.
And let’s not forget the sponsors who make it all possible:
- KONG: Renowned for creating high-quality, durable toys and treats that bring joy to pets nationwide.
- Love, Nala: A brand committed to wholesome, nutritious cat food, treats, and supplements, inspired by the love and legacy of Nala Cat herself.
- Furbaby Socks: Custom socks featuring your furry friend, with 5% of profits donated to the ASPCA.
- Crown & Paw: Makers of regal custom pet portraits that turn beloved animals into cherished works of art.
Watch Colossal CEO Mary Hagen, a mom of nine furry creatures, share how impactful donations generated through the competition have been for PAWS and the animals they help.
America’s Favorite Pet is for everyone who loves animals and wants to make a difference. Whether you enter your pet, vote for your favorite, or donate to support PAWS, every action matters.
Register today at americasfavpet.com.
ABOUT COLOSSAL
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like America’s Favorite Pet, participants have the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact. Colossal competitions serve as fundraising campaigns for DTCare, a United States 501(c)(3) public charity organization, which then grants donation funds to specified charities at the completion of the competitions. Learn more at colossal.org. Who's Next?
