Contestant Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.

  1. Must identify as a “Pet” or “Handler” currently living in one of the following states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio

    • We acknowledge not every person’s role is neatly defined as either “pet” or “handler,” and use this as shorthand for “human who takes an animal role” and “human who takes an animal handler role”

  2. Must have a demonstrated interest in being a Pet or Handler & Pet play as determined by the judging panel.

  3. Must agree to appear on stage wearing their Pet and/or fetish gear (whatever that means to them.)

  4. Must agree to return to Midwest Pet and Handler Contest next year, if they win, to step aside from their title and may be asked to be a judge in the contest.

  5. Must agree to permit on stage photographs to be taken for the use of Midwest Pet and Handler weekend.

  6. Read and Agree to the terms of the statement of “What is Expected of the Winner”.