Official 2010 Take Your Dog To Work Day® Photo Contest Announced

Working with a dog pays off with grand prize valued at $1200

Pet Sitters International, creator of Take Your Dog To Work Day® (TYDTWDay^®) announces the 2010 Take Your Dog To Work Day Photo Contest. This year’s photo contest winner will receive $500 cash and a pet prize pack valued at $200.

In addition, a donation of $500 will be made to an animal shelter or humane organization selected by the photo contest winner.

Pet owners are encouraged to post a photo of their dog at work in the Professional Pooch Gallery at Takeyourdog.com/gallery. The photo with the highest number of votes will be named the winner.

The 2010 Take Your Dog To Work Day Photo Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on July 31, 2010. Complete contest rules can be viewed at Takeyourdog.com.

Since its inception in 1999, PSI’s TYDTWDay has encouraged businesses across the world to open their doors to employees’ well-behaved pets on this one special day to celebrate dogs and promote pet adoption.

PSI encourages businesses interested in learning more about TYDTWDay participation to download the 2010 TYDTWDay Action Pack at www.takeyourdog.com. Companies interested in campaign sponsorship or advertising opportunities should contact Beth Stultz at takeyourdog@petsit.com for more information.