IRVINE, Calif. (July 29, 2016): The Irvine Animal Care Center has extended the deadline for its Make Your Pet a Star Calendar Contest. The new submission deadline is Aug. 31. Every photo received will be featured in the Center’s 2017 calendar, and each entrant will receive a free calendar.

Simply take a photo of your pet and submit it along with an entry form found at cityofirvine.org/animals. All photos must be horizontal, in color and contain pets only (no people, please). Professional photographs are not permitted. Fee is $25 per photo or $100 for five photos. Send photos and entry form to animalcare@cityofirvine.org or mail to 6443 Oak Canyon Road, Irvine, CA 92618.

Complete rules and details are available online at cityofirvine.org/animals, or call 949-724-7740.

The Irvine Animal Care Center provides sheltering, care and enrichment for homeless, neglected, abused or unwanted animals. Services include licensing for Irvine residents, pet adoptions and events.

Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 258,386 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Orange County Great Park.  For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.  

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