Celebrating its fourth year, the Comedy Pet Awards recently wrapped up in London, spotlighting the playful, bizarre, and downright hilarious antics of our beloved pets.
Securing the top prize was Michel Zoghzoghi, renowned for his work photographing majestic big cats worldwide. Michel’s winning shot featured his rescued duo, with the lively Max playfully surprising the more reserved Alex.
As the champion, Michel earned £500 in cash, a top-notch camera bag from ThinkTank, and a one-of-a-kind trophy.
Tom Sullam, Co-founder of the Comedy Pet Awards, expressed enthusiasm: “In just a few short years, this competition has brought some of the most uplifting, life-affirming, and downright funny pet images to the world. With pets playing a vital role, especially during the COVID years, sharing laughter with these adorable creatures is the very essence of this competition.”
Title: “Barking!” Description: In 2019 at Union Sq, New York, a Border Collie’s mid-air acrobatics surprised us all. I’ve been searching for the owner since. Maybe this competition can help!
“Picture this: March 2019, Union Square’s bustling dog run in New York. A poised lady, hand adorned with a pink bag for a touch of grace, orchestrates a playful ball toss to her canine companion. What follows is pure canine theatrics—a seated dog defying gravity with a mid-air flip, locking eyes with me. In the blink of a shutter, an ordinary day transforms into a mesmerizing spectacle!”
Title: “Football Free Kick” Description: Capturing the anticipation of a cat waiting for a free kick in the world of feline football. Animal: Cat Location of Shot: Fukuoka, Japan
Title: “Kindred Spirits” Description: Karin and her two Afghan Windhounds – a captivating trio, almost mirror images in elegance. Animal: Afghan Windhounds Location of Shot: Landstuhl, Germany
“Meet Karin and her duo of dogs—remarkably alike, aren’t they?”
Title: “Zorro’s Canine Comeback” Description: Witness the return of the avenger of the poor—Zorro reborn as a four-legged hero, now cruising in a car instead of riding a horse. The iconic black mask, a must-have for justice! Animal: Labrador Location of Shot: Fahrdorf, Germany
“Behold, the champion of the underprivileged makes a comeback, this time as a dog, not on horseback but in a car! The essential black mask is, of course, non-negotiable.”