While the 麻豆传媒映画Courier鈥檚 Instagram contest held in March was initially organized simply to allow owners an opportunity to show off their adorable pets, for one ruggedly handsome British bulldog, it was life changing.
Since placing first in the #vancourierpets contest, Rick James, also known as 鈥淲iggle Bum,鈥� has become something of a celebrity in this city and, fittingly, now has his own Instagram account.
Owner Amy Watkins says just like his namesake, Rick鈥檚 life has been a non-stop party of excess and fame since winning the contest. She notes Rick鈥檚 fanbase is growing and the 68-pound bulldog is regularly stopped on the seawall to pose for photos.
鈥淭his is no problem for Rick as he likes to sit and wait for his fans to come and adore him,鈥� says Watkins.
Watkins adds Rick is longing for true love, and since winning the contest his new found fame has made him a popular match on 鈥淭indog,鈥� which is not without its own drama 鈥� the celebrity dog is at the centre of a messy love triangle with Hope and Camilla, two neighbourhood female bulldogs that love his confident swagger. Fame comes with a price though, and these days Rick finds it hard to leave the house without bumping into his fans.
So let this be a warning to anyone considering entering the 麻豆传媒映画Courier鈥檚 latest pet contest. On that note, are you proud of your dog, cat, parakeet, goldfish or ferret?
The Courier鈥檚 new contest features a great prize pack from Pet Food 鈥楴 More. As well, one pet will be chosen at random each week to be featured in print. The winner of the
Pet Food 鈥楴 More prize pack will be announced Nov. 5.
Entering the Courier鈥檚 newest Instagram contest is easy:
Follow the 麻豆传媒映画Courier on Instagram .
Post a picture of your pet to Instagram using the hashtag #vancourierpets.
The grand prize must be picked up at the Courier鈥檚 office, 303 West Fifth Ave., by Nov. 13.
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