Last month we launched the Time Out UAE Virtual Pet Show, in association with The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com, to celebrate the best pets in the UAE. And we’ve been amazed by your entries. We’ve had guinea pigs, rabbits and hamsters, fish, dogs, cats and horses.
With 12 categories to enter (click here for more) you could even win a prize from The Pet Shop.
All photos will be considered for the finals, but across the competition we’ll be sending a selection of your photos to the judges to get their thoughts. (For more about the judges, click here).
But for now here are five photos of pets you’ve sent in, and what the judges think about them. For more judges’ views, click here. Entries close on Thursday August 13.
Fatty owned by Caroline Muller
Category: purebred cat
Andy Gould, The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com
Fatty likes snuggling up like a burrito and day dreaming about all the burritos she’d like to eat.
Nynne Hesselsoe, Kittysnip
How comfortable can one be? Gorgeous Fatty obviously enjoys some snuggling.
Lana Azad Karim, RAK Animal Welfare Centre
I’m in love with this gray shade and that eyes colour, so unique.
Paul Clifford, Time Out UAE
I guess Fatty’s owner has just had her bed commandeered. Oh well, there’s always the sofa for you, hooman.
Hammy & Terry @hammy_and_terry
Category: cutest pet
Andy Gould, The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com
These two give new meaning to the phrase “ride or die homies”.
Nynne Hesselsoe, Kittysnip
Such a great couple. Teamwork is definitely their thing, plus looking super-cute.
Lana Azad Karim, RAK Animal Welfare Centre
How adorable are these buddies? One of the cutest tiny creatures I’ve ever seen.
Paul Clifford, Time Out UAE
If these two don’t have their own YouTube channel something is amiss. Would love to watch the adventures of Hammy and Terry every day.
Spike owned by Ryan Reslan
Category: most stylish pet
Andy Gould, The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com
Spike is not just a good boi. He’s a very smart boi too.
Nynne Hesselsoe, Kittysnip
Love the fancy look. Whatever you need to know, just ask the best looking Mr. Spike.
Lana Azad Karim, RAK Animal Welfare Centre
What a smart looking fella, he is such a character.
Paul Clifford, Time Out UAE
Another stylish dog with poor eyesight, what is it with these guys? Love the big happy smile.
Sunshine owned by Paul McCallion
Category: best rescue cat
Andy Gould, The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com
This pretty girl is the sunshine of her hooman’s life.
Nynne Hesselsoe, Kittysnip
What a beautiful soft girl, shining so bright.
Lana Azad Karim, RAK Animal Welfare Centre
She reflects her name so well. I love how she is full of warmth and her coat is like rays of sunshine.
Paul Clifford, Time Out UAE
Rescue cat Sunshine looks like she’s more than happy to put those days on the streets behind her and enjoy the spoils of being a loved pet.
Ziggy owned by Jade Simmons
Category: cutest pet
Andy Gould, The Pet Shop / dubaipetfood.com
Ziggy may look like a delicious piece of fried chicken but he’s definitely no chicken at heart.
Nynne Hesselsoe, Kittysnip
Ziggy is so adorable. I love his begging eyes. Who could resist this boy?
Lana Azad Karim, RAK Animal Welfare Centre
I love the vibe of Ziggy. So poised yet playful, so cute.
Paul Clifford, Time Out UAE
Oh. My. Gosh. How cute! Great haircut, Ziggy, great haircut.
As a reminder of all 12 categories click here.
Send us pictures of your cute critter to petshow@timeoutdubai.com, or tag us at @timeoutdubai, @timeoutabudhabi and @timeoutuaekids on Instagram with the hashtag #TOPetshow. Entries close on Thursday August 13, so get entering!
For everything you need to know about pets in Dubai, click here.
