1. Eligibility & Key Dates
Who can enter?
- Any pug or pug‑mix—rescued or not.
Contest window
- Opens: 12:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Friday, August 1, 2025
- Closes: 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Friday, September 12, 2025
Calendar sales
2 · Payment & Entry Fees- $0 to enter. Submitting a photo is completely free.
3 · Photo Submission Guidelines- Pugs and pug mixes only. Each image must feature a pug or pug‑mix—no people, kids, or other pets.
- Digital uploads. Enter through our GoGo Photo Contest portal only; no mailed or emailed photos.
- File format. JPG required.
- Resolution. Low‑resolution is fine for entry, but winners must supply a print‑ready file (≥ 300 dpi, 8 × 10 in). No high‑resolution? The next runner‑up takes the spot.
- Indoor shots. Use red‑eye/blue‑eye reduction for natural pug peepers.
- Smartphone pics. Recent high‑resolution phones are acceptable; older models may not print clearly.
- Usage permission. By entering, you grant APR a royalty‑free right to display your photo for voting, print it in the calendar, and use it in future promotions. Confirm any photographer permissions before you submit.
4 · How Winners Are Chosen- Top 12 Pug Superstars. The twelve photos with the most votes each claim a monthly feature.
- People‑free portraits. Only dog‑only images can be selected.
- Month preference. We’ll honor your requested month when possible, but final placement depends on design needs.
Ready, set, snap! Enter your best pug photo, rally your friends to vote, and help Appalachian Pug Rescue give every squishy‑faced sweetheart the life they deserve. Happy voting—and may the cutest pug win!