Rules & FAQ

The fine print, in plain English.

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   How does voting work?

   Every $1 you donate on Pledge.to = 1 vote for the pet you donated to. There's no separate ticketing system. Donate $5, your pet gets 5 votes. Tips and processing fees that Pledge.to charges do not count toward votes — only the donation amount does.

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   What does it cost to enter?

   $10. The entry donation is paid through Pledge.to and goes to Soul Dog Rescue. The entry donation is non-refundable and does not count as a vote for your own pet.

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   How do I pay?

   Pledge.to is the only donation platform. After you submit your pet, you'll be redirected to Pledge.to to complete your $10 entry donation. The same applies to votes — every vote happens on Pledge.to.

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   When does my pet appear on the voting page?

   After your $10 entry donation is confirmed by Pledge.to and an admin approves your photo. Approval usually happens within 24 hours.

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   What if my photo is rejected?

   We'll email you the reason. Common reasons: photo is not of a pet, photo is too dark or blurry, or it contains personal info we can't display publicly. The $10 entry donation still benefits Soul Dog Rescue and is non-refundable.

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   Is my donation tax-deductible?

   Donations to Soul Dog Rescue made through Pledge.to are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your Pledge.to receipt is your record.

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   When does voting close?

   See the countdown on the homepage. After the deadline, the leaderboard is final.