Chris Wahl
Every year, the Comedy Pet Photography Awards deliver a hefty dose of joy and laughter with the funniest and most heartwarming pet photos from around the globe. The 2024 edition is here, and trust me, it’s a laugh riot. From silly smiles to downright goofy antics, these photos perfectly capture the unique personalities and adorable quirks of our furry friends.
What’s even better? These photos aren’t just about making us laugh; they highlight the incredible bond we share with our pets. The Comedy Pet Photo Awards continue to celebrate this special connection, reminding us just how much joy and laughter animals bring into our lives. So, without further ado, here are the top picks that are guaranteed to make your day.
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1. Overall Winner And Dog Category Winner: “Not Just For Cats” By Sarah Haskell
“Hector saw the cat do it… so thought he would give it a try… and this is about as far as he got before reversing out the way he came. But the cat made it look so easy.”
2. Cat Category Winner: “Cat In A Trap Like Super Mario” By Kenichi Morinaga
“Cat in a trap it looks like video game Super Mario world.”
3. All Other Creatures Category Winner: “The New Rose” By Jonathan Casey
“Edgar loves to eat flowers, and her favorites are dandelions for spring, snapdragons for summer, and here she can be seen gobbling as whole Gertrude Jekyll rose last September. We grow them for her and as she is elderly we handfeed her, sometimes snapping her in between bites as you can see.”
4. All Other Creatures Category Winner: “I Think I Saw A Mouse!” By Debby Thomas
“This beautiful and athletic gelding loves to try to fly off the ground! This is one of the series of leaps he performs.”
5. Pets Who Look Like Their Owners Category Winner: “The Proud Pup And His Best Friend” By Darya Zelentsova
“Ludo von Lickenface, the sweetest 16-year-old rescue pup, strikes a pose alongside his beloved guardian, David – Snap!”
6. People’s Choice Award Winner: “Tarzan” By Kazutoshi Ono
“It’s like being in the jungle.”
7. Junior Category Winner: “Tired Donkey” By Charlotte Kitchen
“After sprinting around with Noah and completing some training, Benji was exhausted almost wanting an afternoon nap!”
8. Highly Commended Winner: “Peek-A-Boo” By Sylvia Michel
“I took this great picture in deep snow in Grindelwald. My dog Raasta, spontaneously hid so that only his ears were sticking out of the snow.”
9. Highly Commended Winner: “You Didn’t Hear This From Me” By Kenichi Morinaga
“These cats are having a secret talk about where do we fish on the Island.”
10. Highly Commended Winner: “Grumpy Dog” By Luiza Ribeiro
“Meet Nick Barry, a 5-year-old Yorkie with a special talent for hilarious expressions. This may not be his most flattering photo, but that frown is undeniably captivating – a true portrait of a dog who doesn’t need smiles to win our hearts.”
11. Highly Commended Winner: “Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting” By Sylvia Michel
“I made this picture in Toggenburg. I threw a few snowballs and my dog jumped after them with great enthusiasm. That’s how this picture came about.”
12. Highly Commended Winner: “Kitty In The Kitchen” By Atsuyuki Ohshima
“He stayed at there as if one of a kitchen implements!”
13. Highly Commended Winner: “Dancing Queen” By Vera Faupel
“What can I say? This dog loves to jump! Pepper the pointer.”
14. Highly Commended Winner: “I Believe I Can Fly!” By Julie Smith
“The Flying Poodle.”
15. Highly Commended Winner: “Nosey Neighbours” By Emma Beardsmore
“These are my 2 cats during Covid Lockdown. They are spying on the neighbors who are breaking the rules!! ‘Let’s act like Meerkats; they’ll never know it’s us.”
