Comedy Pet Photography Awards: 7 Hilarious Winning Images

The 2023 Comedy Pet Photography Awards winners were announced on August 11, 2023. The overall winner was Michel Zoghzoghi for his photo of two rescue kittens named Alex and Max, titled “A Life Changing Experience”. Zoghzoghi, from Lebanon, won a cash prize, a camera bag, and a trophy.

OVERALL WINNER & CAT CATEGORY WINNER

Michel Zoghzoghi for A life changing event

“My resceu kittens. Alex is the shy one. Max is the playful one. Together they form a lethally cute duo. I had more fun taking photos of these two character than during my most adventurous wildlife photography trips.”

Here are some other winners from the 2023 Comedy Pet Photography Awards:

DOG CATEGORY – OUR BEST FRIENDS & PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

Chris Porsz for Barking

“In March 2019 I was sat in the Union Sq New York dog run when I spotted a lady with a pink bag on her hand ( to keep her hand clean) throwing a ball to her dog which was sat down facing her. The dog then launched itself and flipped in mid air to face me and snap! As you can see the lady with her hand on her head was as surprised as me and I think she is saying phew! I have searched in vain via the NY media to find the owner so that I can send her a copy. No joy so I am hoping this Pet Comedy competition can help me find the mystery woman and her leaping dog. You never know!”

ALL OTHER CREATURES CATEGORY

Darya Zelentsova for First outdoor walk

“Tiny happy ferret Boudicca (only 2,5 month old!) enjoys her first outdoor walk.”

JUNIOR CATEGORY

Monyque Macedo Dos Santos (13 yrs) for Is it a seal or a dog

“ There’s a hiding place under the sofa where Louis (the dog) likes to hide, that day I took his tennis ball from “his place”, he got angry and put his head out through the hole barking asking for his ball back, that’s when he turned into this angry seal, and I decided to register the moment. Wow, we’re so thrilled with the news! Louis has really turned our lives around. The funny thing is, we took this picture even before we knew about the contest, ’cause we always made a habit of capturing those happy and silly moments with him. When I found out about the contest, I picked a photo that shows one of those times, and I never imagined that this moment could bring a bit of joy to the rest of the world. That’s what he stands for, a super happy little pup who’s here to be loved, cared for, and spread happiness to people. Thank you so much.”

PETS WHO LOOK LIKE THEIR OWNER’S CATEGORY

Klaus-Peter Selzer for The Three Greys

“Karin and her two dogs. Don’t they all look almost the same? …”

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Kenichi Morinaga for The Big Boss

“Big Boss is the Boss around here.He is gentle and kindness just big.”

Kenichi Morinaga for Football free kick

“The pressure of football and waiting for free kick.”