Terms and Conditions
1. Promoter
Different Dog, Unit 3, Pioneer Park, Halesfield 18, Telford, TF7 4FA ("Different Dog").
2. The competitions
These terms and conditions govern two separate but simultaneous competitions run by Different Dog:
Competition 1 – Instagram and Facebook: Open to followers of @differentdog on Instagram and followers of the Different Dog Facebook page.
Competition 2 – Devoted to Dogs Facebook Group: Open to members of the Devoted to Dogs Facebook group.
Entry into one competition does not constitute entry into the other.
3. Eligibility
Both competitions are open to UK residents aged 18 or over.
The following are not eligible to enter either competition:
Employees of Different Dog
Immediate family members of employees of Different Dog (spouse or partner, parents, children and siblings)
Anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or administration of these promotions
4. No purchase necessary.
5. How to enter
Competition 1 – Instagram:
To enter via Instagram, participants must:
(a) follow @differentdog on Instagram
(b) like the competition post
(c) comment on the competition post and tag a friend
All three steps must be completed to qualify for entry.
Competition 1 – Facebook:
To enter via the Different Dog Facebook page, participants must:
(a) follow the Different Dog Facebook page
(b) like the competition post
(c) comment on the competition post and tag a friend
All three steps must be completed to qualify for entry.
Participants may enter Competition 1 via both Instagram and Facebook, but each platform constitutes one entry only. A maximum of two entries per person is permitted under Competition 1.
Competition 2 – Devoted to Dogs Facebook Group:
To enter, participants must:
(a) be a member of, or join, the Devoted to Dogs Facebook group
(b) like the competition post
(c) comment on the post with one way their dog has made their life completely, wonderfully different
All three steps must be completed to qualify for entry. One entry per person is permitted under Competition 2.
6. Entry period
Both competitions open on Thursday 21st May 2026 and close at 23:59 BST on Thursday 28th May 2026. Entries received outside this period will not be valid.
7. Winner selection
Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries received during the entry period.
Competition 1: one winner and two runners-up will be selected.
Competition 2: two winners will be selected.
8. Winner announcement
Winners will be announced by end of day Friday 29th May 2026 on the platform through which they entered:
Competition 1 Instagram winners will be announced via the Different Dog Instagram account (@differentdog)
Competition 1 Facebook winners will be announced via the Different Dog Facebook page
Competition 2 winners will be announced via the Devoted to Dogs Facebook group
9. Claiming the prize
Winners will be contacted via direct message on the same platform through which they entered, following the announcement. To claim the prize, winners must respond within 7 days of being contacted and provide all information required under these terms and conditions. If a winner does not respond within this period, the prize will be forfeited and Different Dog reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
10. The prizes
Competition 1 – Winner:
(a) A bespoke Different Dog portrait illustration (see clause 12 for full details)
(b) £100 Different Dog account credit (see clause 13 for full details)
(c) A personalised Different Dog dog bowl, made by Wirksworth Pottery (see clause 14 for full details)
(d) A Different Dog tote bag
Competition 1 – Runners-up (x2, each receiving):
(a) £50 Different Dog account credit (see clause 13 for full details)
(b) A personalised Different Dog dog bowl, made by Wirksworth Pottery (see clause 14 for full details)
(c) A Different Dog tote bag
Competition 2 – Winners (x2, each receiving):
(a) £100 Different Dog account credit (see clause 13 for full details)
(b) A personalised Different Dog dog bowl, made by Wirksworth Pottery (see clause 14 for full details)
(c) A Different Dog tote bag
11. Prize terms
All prizes are non-transferable in whole or in part. There is no cash or other alternative to any element of any prize. Different Dog reserves the right to substitute any element of a prize with an alternative of equal or greater value in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
12. Bespoke portrait illustration (Competition 1 winner only)
(a) To receive the portrait, the winner must supply clear, high-quality reference photographs of their dog, together with any relevant details requested by Different Dog, by no later than 5th June 2026. Failure to provide these materials by this date may result in forfeiture of the illustration element of the prize.
(b) The portrait may feature one dog or a small group of dogs, subject to the overall composition remaining relatively simple. The scope and style of the illustration is at the discretion of Different Dog and its illustrator.
(c) Following receipt of all required reference materials, the final artwork will be delivered in approximately four weeks. This is an estimate and may be subject to change.
(d) The prize includes one round of minor amendments only. Requests for significant changes to the agreed composition or style are not included within the prize and are at the discretion of the illustrator.
(e) The digital final artwork will be supplied to both the winner and Different Dog. By accepting this element of the prize, the winner grants Different Dog the right to use the final illustration and any interim versions for marketing and promotional purposes.
(f) A professionally printed A4 copy of the final artwork will be provided to the winner.
13. Account credit
(a) Prize credits will be added directly to the winner's Different Dog account at differentdog.com.
(b) If the winner does not currently hold a Different Dog account, they will need to create one before the credit can be applied. To do so, winners should:
Visit differentdog.com/signup
Complete the sign-up flow in full, entering card details when prompted (no charge will be made at this stage)
Select a delivery date well in the future, for example three months from the date of sign-up (this can be adjusted once the credit has been applied)
Inform Different Dog of the email address associated with their new account so that the credit can be applied
(c) Once credit has been applied to the account, the winner may adjust their delivery date as required.
(d) For assistance with account set-up or any questions about the redemption process, winners should contact feedme@differentdog.com.
(e) Account credits are valid for one year from the date of issue and may be redeemed against Different Dog products at differentdog.com. Credits have no cash value and cannot be transferred or exchanged.
14. Personalised dog bowl
(a) The personalised dog bowl is a Different Dog branded bowl, made by Wirksworth Pottery, personalised with the winner's dog's name. One bowl per winner.
(b) The winner must provide Different Dog with their dog's name for personalisation purposes by no later than 5th June 2026. Failure to provide this information by this date may result in forfeiture of the dog bowl element of the prize.
(c) The bowl will be made and delivered directly to the winner by Wirksworth Pottery. Wirksworth Pottery operates independently of Different Dog in fulfilling this element of the prize. Different Dog is not responsible for any delays in production or delivery caused by Wirksworth Pottery.
15. Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Different Dog, its agents and distributors will not be liable for any loss, damage or injury arising from participation in either competition or from acceptance of any element of the prizes.
16. General
(a) Different Dog reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw either competition at any time without prior notice.
(b) Different Dog reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who does not comply with these terms and conditions, who behaves in a manner that Different Dog considers inappropriate, or whose entry is found to be in breach of Facebook's or Instagram's terms of use.
(c) By entering either competition, participants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
(d) These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
17. Data protection
Any personal data provided in connection with these competitions will be collected and used by Different Dog solely for the purpose of administering the promotions and will be handled in accordance with Different Dog's Privacy Policy, available at differentdog.com.
18. Social media platforms
These competitions are in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook or Meta Platforms, Inc. By entering, participants acknowledge that they are providing their information to Different Dog and not to Instagram, Facebook or Meta. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding these promotions should be directed to Different Dog and not to Instagram, Facebook or Meta.
19. Promoter's decision
The promoter's decision in all matters relating to these promotions is final. No correspondence will be entered into.