{"id":341067,"date":"2026-07-15T16:35:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/341067\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T16:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:35:08","slug":"the-pet-alliance-my-best-friend-wine-label-contest-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/341067\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pet Alliance \u201cMy Best Friend Wine Label Contest\u201d returns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pets of Central Florida have a chance to end up on a wine label thanks to an annual contest from Orlando\u2019s Pet Alliance<\/a>\u00a0in partnership with\u00a0Quantum Leap Winery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The \u201cMy Best Friend Wine Label Contest<\/a>\u201d returns for its 13th year, giving pet parents the opportunity to have their cat or dog featured on a bottle of wine.<\/p>\n

Entries are accepted through July 19 ($5 fee per entry), with voting open July 20-Aug. 2. The contest raises funds for the organization, as each vote is cast with a $1 donation.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery pet\u00a0has a story worth celebrating, and the My Best Friend Wine Label Contest gives our community the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the furry family members they love, while helping\u00a0pets who are still waiting for their furever homes,\u201d said Lindsay Framstead, Pet\u00a0Alliance\u2019s interim executive director. \u201cEvery participant is making a meaningful difference by supporting the lifesaving care, shelter and resources Pet\u00a0Alliance provides to animals in need. We can\u2019t wait to see this year\u2019s adorable contenders and their proud\u00a0pet parents go all out to take home the top prize.\u201d<\/p>\n

The dog and cat with the most votes will be featured with a photo, name and short story on the wine label for the 2026 \u201cMy Best Friend Rescue Red Wine\u201d from Quantum Leap. Last year, the winery moved from its former location in Orlando\u2019s Mills 50 District to a new location on Lake Fairview <\/a>to focus on winemaking and selling bottles online.<\/p>\n

Grand prize winners receive a case (12 bottles) of wine and a feature in the Pet Alliance \u201cWags and Whiskers\u201d newsletter. Runners-up in each category will be awarded prizes, as well.<\/p>\n

Pet Alliance has raised nearly $450,000 from the contest. The organization helps more than 4,000 homeless dogs and cats each year by providing shelter, veterinary care, a pet food pantry, adoptions and education on animal welfare.<\/p>\n

In March, Pet Alliance opened its new 25,000-square-foot shelter<\/a> on John Young Parkway, a modern space with room for 275 animals. The nonprofit is around $170,000 away from reaching its $15 million fundraising goal for the new Orlando shelter and closing its Almost Home Campaign. To make a donation, visit petallianceorlando.org\/donate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To enter the contest, go to\u00a0gogophotocontest.com\/mybestfriend<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0petallianceorlando.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Find me\u00a0@PConnPie on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or send me an email:\u00a0pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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