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DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Cute canines, cats, canaries and other beloved pets can finally make their adorable looks pay\u00a0off.<\/p>\n Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can compete to show off their furry, feathered or fuzzy friends during the Patriot Pet Just Say \u201cTreat\u201d Photo Contest<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Exchange is partnering with Blue Buffalo and Hills Science Diet to award the cutest animal members of the military community. The grand-prize winner will receive a $1,000 Exchange gift card, while $500 gift cards will be awarded to two first-place winners. Eight runner-ups will win $250 gift cards.<\/p>\n \u201cPets are an important part of our families,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange enjoys being a part of this contest every year to appreciate the role pets play in the lives of our service members and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n Photo entries can be submitted from May 4 to June 1 at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a>, where shoppers can also find the complete rules of the contest. Winners will be selected at the end of June.<\/p>\n Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Smile and say \u201ctreat\u201d! The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will award the cutest animal members of the military community with $4,000 in prizes during the Patriot Pet Just Say \u201cTreat\u201d Photo Contest May 4-June 1. Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2wisTkC<\/a><\/p>\n — 30 —<\/p>\n Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 56th-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.4 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Wolfe, 214-312-5111 or wolfema@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n