Some photography contests award images of stunning natural landscapes or poignant portraits that capture the essence of humanity. The Comedy Pet Photography Awards have a unique mission: to highlight the best in pet shenanigans.
On Thursday, the Comedy Pet Photography Awards announced the winners of its 2024 competition. The top photos include snapshots of cats and dogs as well as a horse, a donkey, and a tortoise.
"In a world that can be hard to fathom, our pets are the one constant in our lives that make sense and are a vital source of support, joy, and sometimes, great hilarity," Michelle Wood, who helps run the contest, said in a statement. "We would have a competition to celebrate them every single day if we could, and to be able to share these brilliant winners with you and laugh out loud with these loveable creatures is the reason this competition exists!"
The contest's overall winner receives £500, or about $638, a ThinkTank camera bag, and a trophy naming them Comedy Pet Photographer of the Year.
Take a look at this year's funniest pet photos.