An Easy and Fun Way to Help Us Help Great Pyrenees!
A Fun and Meaningful Way to Help the Pyrs We Love
Welcome to the 11th Annual AGPR Calendar Photo Contest—our biggest and most beloved fundraiser of the year!
Each photo entry and every single vote helps Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue care for the amazing dogs in our care—many of whom have been with us for over a year (some approaching 7 years). With rising costs, fewer adoptions, and less robust donations, your support truly makes a difference. Our 2026 goal: $25,000—and we believe we can do it with your help!
Think your Pyr is calendar-worthy?
We do too!
Whether they’re goofy, regal, snuggly, or just full of personality, we want to see your Great Pyrenees shine. For a $25 entry fee (which includes 10 votes to get you started), submit your favorite high-quality photo and rally your friends, family, coworkers, and followers to vote your pup to the top!
Yes, quirks are welcome. Yes, other furry companions can join. No humans in the pics, please.
How it works:
- $25 entry fee = 10 starting votes
- Votes are $1 each—vote early and often!
- Top vote-getter is featured on the 2026 calendar cover AND as a January Pyr of the Month
- We are doing something different this year based on feedback from many of you. Each month will feature two Pyrs!
- That means a total of 24 Pyrs will grace the monthly pages.
- All entries appear somewhere in the calendar...the more fluff, the merrier!
Last-minute voting often decides the winners—don’t stop 'til the final second! Watch Facebook and your inbox for vote sale announcements. Calendars make amazing holiday gifts. Who doesn’t love a big, fluffy Pyr?
Whether you're a longtime supporter or joining the fun for the first time, thank you for celebrating 11 years of love, rescue, and ridiculously photogenic dogs.
Remember - vote early, vote often, and encourage EVERYONE to vote. Let’s make 2026 our biggest year yet! We can't do what we do without YOU!
Prizes
Grand prize (1)
Pyr with most votes gets the coveted Calendar cover and shares the January page.
And the winner's photo will grace the packaging on treats from Great Pyrenees Coffee Company for three months!First prizes (23)
Each photo featured on one month in the calendar for a total of two per month.
Consolation prizes (all others)
Smaller photo featured somewhere in calendar (location dependent on number of entries).
Want to Guarantee Your Pyr's Photo in the Calendar?
Reserve a Day to Honor Your Great Pyrenees!
Want to see your beloved Pyr in the AGPR 2026 Calendar? For just a $20 donation, you can feature your dog’s photo on a date that’s special to you—like a birthday, adoption day, or anniversary.
- Choose your favorite photo
- Select your meaningful date
- Make your $20 donation
- First come, first served—once a date is reserved, it’s gone
You can use the same photo as your contest entry—or pick a different one just for the date block. Not entering the contest? No problem! You can still reserve a date square to showcase your Pyr
Reserve Your Date Now →Note: Due to the small size of the date blocks, a single Pyr’s photo works best. While photos with two animals are fine for the main contest, we recommend using solo shots for the best fit in the squares.
Every reserved date helps provide food, shelter, and love for the dogs at AGPR. These squares are small but mighty—and make a big impact.
Already have a date in mind? Don’t wait—if your selected day is already taken, we’ll reach out to help you pick an alternate.
Thank you for helping us fill every day of 2026 with the fluffy faces we love!
Want to Pre-order Your Calendar?
Please consider pre-ordering a calendar. This will help us purchase the right amount of calendars so we don't waste valuable funds on extra stock. Calendars will be mailed and the price is holding at $25 which includes shipping. You can order through this site or by emailing us at
agpr-news@verizon.net.
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