Pets behaving badly: The search for the UK's most mischievous pet begins

Trusted photographic retailer, Wex Photo Video, is holding a nationwide search to crown the UK’s most mischievous pet, with the winning owner taking home a Petcube Pet Camera and photoshoot for their four-legged companion

Photo Credit: Cat Race, CatsDog Photography

Whilst beloved pets generally bring happiness into their owners lives, they can also be a handful. Whether it’s chewed shoes, special ‘presents’ left on the carpet or eating important documents, some pets just can’t stay out of trouble. Wex Photo Video is looking for the wildest situation a pet has gotten themselves into, and the photographic evidence to prove it.

The animal that Wex deems the most mischievous will be crowned ‘The UK’s Most Mischievous Pet’ and, to help the owner keep a closer eye on their furry companion, a Petcube Pet Camera will be given to the winner to avoid the havoc that unattended pets can cause. Available from Wex, this nifty camera offers live video streaming and two-way audio. A fun and interactive photoshoot and high-res digital portrait for the naughty but beloved pet, with an expert pet photographer Cat Race worth £645 will also be included. Cat will take the winner on an adventure around Lancashire, creating one-of-a-kind portraits of the winning pet where the owner will learn tips and tricks for taking their own perfect pet picture.

Entrants can submit their best photo on the Wex website from the 19th of April, until the 15th of May. Follow the Wex Instagram and Facebook channels for more details and a sneak peek of some of the funniest entries along the way.

Paul Wareham, Marketing Director at Wex Photo Video said: “Pet photography is a genre that will always be popular thanks to the cute, funny and sometimes strange behaviour of our beloved pets. Despite their destructive tendencies, owners just can’t help but forgive them. From raiding the kitchen cupboards for treats to destroying your favourite shoes, we’re on the lookout for the culprit who causes the most chaos.”

Cat Race, international award-winning dog photographer said: “Pet photography has been increasing gradually over the past decade, but it has certainly spiked over the past five years. The pandemic gave photographers increased incentive to point their lens towards their pets.

I am very excited to offer a photoshoot session and digital portrait worth £645 as a prize, where I will capture the winner’s naughty personality on-camera and offer the owner tips and advice for capturing their own snaps.”

Those interested in photography can discover Wex’s trusted expertise on a range of different topics both online or in-store or check out the masterclass with Cat Race in partnership with Wex about creative and unique dog photography below. Also, keep an eye out for the next series of Wex workshops around the country.