After much deliberation It's time to put out the results of the Keeps contest! I decided to add a third and second place prize as well ^u^
In no particular order we have the runner ups:
Sand's entry is adorable! I love the high ponytail and the cute flower on his collar,, the little bags are such a nice touch. The little black accents on his tail and ponytail are so lovely. The pose is amazing and the addition of the branches really made this one shine!

Locket's design really had me won over with the tail. I am always a sucker for ring-tails and the idea of him being a hybrid lemur was so cute to me. Even the little bandana on the leg and the swoopy-fluffy leg fur is so wonderful. If only I could keep this guy too >o<

And then we have this lovely baby with his red handses. I LOVE love love the theme behind him. His little bandanna is adorable and the coloring on his tail especially really drew me in. Plus the assymetry on his face... adorable in every way. 

Now we get to third place, which will recieve a shaded chibi! 

Cici's designs always make me so happy, and you can really tell a  lot of love, care, and effort went into this one. The accessories are just wonderful and the patterning on the bandana is excellent. The little flower bracelet, too. He sticks close to the original design but has colors I like much more. 

In second place we have a tie, because I genuinely couldn't decide. You'll both be getting shaded fullbodies!

Both of these guys are so wonderfully skrunkly. They vary from the original concept but in fun ways. The colors on Teelia's are gorgeous and the vibe of Marx's really just got me. We've got a bone stealer and a grumpy lad who will steal your fingers. If you guys are willing I would love to put these two designs into the story as separate characters from Keeps himself. OwO

Now, there are plenty of Keeps, but there can only be one true Keeps. Who shall win that title? Who shall claim the prize of a painted portrait?

Zero with a blonde keeps! Days of work went into this guy and it shows! He's gorgeous on all accounts. I am not immune to blonde characters and I probably never will be. He's got wicked claws, is the fluffiest guy around, and carries around fun little orbs. His colors are perfect, too! 

And that's everything (I think), Thank you to everyone who entered <3 It means a lot to me to see so many people put so much effort into my little guy. I'll be contacting you on discord with thank you's and for details on your prizes! You guys are awesome! <3