Welcome to the Appalachian Pug Rescue 2026 Calendar Contest!
Every wagging tail in this competition does more than charm voters—it helps fund lifesaving medical care, foster supplies, and transport for pugs in need across
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.
Thank you for joining us in turning adorable snapshots into brighter futures.
How It Works:
- Enter Your Photo
Upload your best shot of a pug or pug‑mix (no humans, please) between August 1 and September 12, 2025.
- Rally the Votes
Share your pup’s contest page with friends, family, and followers. Each $1 vote supports our rescue efforts.
- Claim a Calendar Spot
The top vote-getter is the Grand Prize winner and lands the 2026 cover.
The next 12 vote getters claim the 12 “Pug of the Month” spots
The next six pugs with most votes become our “Runner-Up Paws”
Reserve a Special DayFor a $15 donation, claim a specific calendar date to honor your pug’s birthday, gotcha day, or memory. First come first served! Once a date has been reserved, it will no longer be available. You may purchase more than 1 day.
Reserve Your Day Here →
Key Dates- Entry & Voting Open: 12:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Friday, August 1, 2025
- Entry & Voting Close: 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Friday, September 12, 2025
- Winners Announced: Week of September 15, 2025
- Calendars Ship: In time for holiday gifts
Prizes can be found here →
Where Your Donation Goes- All proceeds go to the care of the APR pugs.
- Emergency and routine vet care
- Life-saving prescriptions
- Monthly preventatives
- Food
- Training and rehabilitation services
Ready, Set, Snap!
Click Enter Contest to submit your photo, then spread the word. Each vote fuels our mission, one squishy face at a time. Thank you for standing with Appalachian Pug Rescue—together, we can give every pug the home and health they deserve.
Questions? Contact us at appalachianpugrescue@gmail.com.
SponsorshipsWe are seeking sponsors for our annual calendar. The Appalachian Pug Rescue Pet Photo Calendar Contest is followed by many wonderful APR supporters and the calendar brings smiles to pug friends for an entire year!
Sponsorship Information Here →