In its sixth edition, the photo contest drew in 3,621 entries from 41 countries.
For the first time, a special equine category honored photographers who specialize in this sub-genre of pet photography.
Dogs were the most photographed animals submittedfollowed by horses and cats.

Katie Brockman, Winner, Creative (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Katie Brockman)
Sabrina Einigwon the inaugural equine category for her dynamic shot of Friso, a 7-year-old Friesian stallion.
The 2024 International Pet Photography Awards has announced its winners.

Janneke De Graaf, International Pet Photographer of the Year 2024 (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Janneke De Graaf)

Janneke De Graaf, International Pet Photographer of the Year 2024 (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Janneke De Graaf)

Sabrina Einig, Winner, Equine (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Sabrina Einig)

Emma Steel, Finalist, Equine (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Emma Steel)

Lina Kronholm, Finalist, Equine (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Lina Kronholm)

Regine Jensen, Winner, Action (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Regine Jensen)

Kerry Martin, Winner, Pets & People (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Kerry Martin)

Rebecca Williams, Documentary, Portrait (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Rebecca Williams)

Anna Failner, Winner, Portrait (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Anna Failner)

Chohee Courtois, Finalist, Pets & People (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Chohee Courtois)

Lenka Silhova, Finalist, Pets & People (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Lenka Silhova)

Emma Pope, Finalist, Portrait (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Emma Pope)

Jaydene Chapman, Finalist, Action (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Jaydene Chapman)

Heidi Adler, Finalist, Portrait (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Heidi Adler)

Celine Robel, Finalist, Action (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Celine Robel)

Mattia Gorno, Finalist, Creative (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Mattia Gorno)

Immie Keizer, Finalist, Documentary (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Immie Keizer)

Padraig Maguire, Finalist, Creative (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Padraig Maguire)

Rebecca Kostka, Finalist, Documentary (Photo: © Copyright 2024 Rebecca Kostka)