This competition takes place in two parts (more information and details below).
Step 1: Submit your pet habitat schematic drawing!
-Your design may be hand drawn or computerized, but it must be able to be published for the average pet owner to build. You will be asked to submit a list of materials with your design.
-Your design should be constructible, affordable, sophisticated, and made with mindful materials. *Bonus if your design includes a sustainable aspect!
-A jury will blind-judge all submissions and the top 3 designs will receive a gift card prize announced on June 2nd!
Step 2: Make your design a reality!
-Build will take place from June to August. Assistance in the form of materials will be available.
-Final pet habitats will be voted on through the AIA Connecticut website.
-The habitats with the most votes will be donated to Canine Companions for Independence!
Submit a Design
Submit a drawing ONLY: $125
Submit a drawing AND build the habitat: $75
Click here to
submit your design through Jotform.
Deadline: May 24, 2021
*80% of registration fee goes to
Canine Companions for Independence!
Become a Sponsor
Help support this worthwhile program!
Sponsorship levels include:
Top Dog: $500
Go Fetch: $250
Click here to become a sponsor.
To be a Supplier,
contact Holly Leonard at hleonard@aiact.org.
This is a great opportunity to supply goods/materials to the designers/builders while promoting your company.
About the Charity
Canine Companions for Independence
is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs at no charge to the recipient.
Learn more about their assistance dogs.
Can't submit a drawing but
still want to participate?
Click here to donate to Canine Companions through AIA Connecticut!
