King of the Pets
Pay to crown your pet. 15% goes to an animal shelter.
King of the Pets launched on August 28, 2026 with 4 votes, #2,153 of 23,274 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
What it does
A leaderboard for pets, ranked by what people have actually paid to crown them. A bid is a top-up, not a replacement. Whatever you pay is added to your pet's standing total, so taking the crown costs the gap to the current leader plus $1, and everything you've already spent still counts toward your rank. 15% of every bid is earmarked for an animal shelter. No accounts, no subscription. Upload a photo, name your pet, and pay what you like.
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