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Hallmark Prize Goes To Pet Lover From Tampa

Photo from Hallmark

The inside of the card featuring Daisy's mug reads, "See? Wrinkles can be cute! Happy Birthday!"

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 25, 2008

Tampa's own Susan Rodnite, and pal Daisy, recently won the grand prize for funniest pet card in Hallmark Cards' recent YourPets contest.

Susan and her English bulldog were among 67 finalists chosen by Hallmark, which turned their entries into greeting cards that are being sold across the country. Next, the public was invited to vote online for the winner. More than 73,000 votes were cast; Susan got nearly 8 percent of those.

"Daisy had a strong following going into the contest," Susan told Hallmark. "Her online friends, rescue friends and hundreds of others voted for her and I can't wait to share her earnings with Adopt-A-Bull Rescue!"

Susan wins $1,000 and a trip to Hallmark in Kansas City, Mo., where Daisy will get a professional photo shoot and Susan will attend a writing workshop.

Hallmark launched its card contests last fall after years of hearing from consumers who wanted to submit card designs. For YourPets, the second contest, pet owners were invited to submit their funniest, most endearing, cutest, silliest, or most creative pet photos, along with a corresponding birthday sentiment for a chance to win. Susan's design, as well as those of the other 66 finalists, is being sold in Hallmark Gold Crown stores, Wal-mart, Walgreens and CVS. Look for them grouped together in a special display on the cards aisle.

Susan's card features a photo of Daisy at her first birthday party. The inside reads, "See? Wrinkles can be cute! Happy Birthday!" She plans to donate half of the prize money to Adopt-A-Bull Rescue, a bulldog rescue group in Florida.

The contest underway now is YourHoliday. Visit www.hallmarkcontests.com for details.

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