How do I enter my pet’s photo?
What does it cost?
- The entry fee is $15 per pet photo.
- Reserve-a-Spot on the calendar for your pet’s birthday or Gotcha Day for just $8 per date.
What are the eligibility requirements?
- Dogs, cats, and other companion pets, like small mammals and birds, are eligible.
- Your pet does not have to be adopted from the Connecticut Humane Society or live in Connecticut to be eligible to enter the contest and win a spot in the calendar.
- Please do not include wildlife or humans in the photo.
- No more than 2 pets in a single photo. Entries with 3 or more will be disqualified from the contest.
What are the submission guidelines?
- Photo submissions will be accepted until 3:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
- Mailed and hand-delivered will not be accepted.
How does voting work?
- Votes are $1 each. You can vote for a pet as many times as you'd like!
- Click on “View Entries” at https://gogophotocontest.com/ConnecticutHumaneSociety. Search the pet's name, and click on their photo, then cast your vote(s) on the pet's page!
- Easily share your pet's photo entry on social media by using the share buttons on their page. Share with your friends and family and encourage them to vote!
- The deadline to cast votes is 3:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
How many photos can I enter?
- You can enter as many pet photos as you like! Each photo entry has a $15 fee.
Can I enter professional photos of my pet?
- Yes, but you MUST obtain permission from the photographer to enter the photo.
- Photos with professional photographer watermarks are not eligible for submission.
What makes for a good pet photo?
- Photos must be in full color.
- Landscape/Horizontal photos are best.
- High-resolution photos are requested, but submit what you can and we'll inform you of any quality concerns.
- If you plan to take a photo with your cell phone, check out these handy tips!
What are the prizes?
Prize levels are based on the number of votes per photo submission. Voting ends at 3:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
View our Prizes Here!
GRAND PRIZE- Complimentary photo session for your pet, including one digital copy for you to keep
- Calendar cover photo and monthly spread of owner’s choice
- 1 free Reserve-A-Spot to put your pet’s photo on their birthday or “gotcha day”
- Your pet featured as the face of the 2026 calendar promotions
- Pet-themed gift basket, valued at $150
- 2 free calendars
TOP PAW WINNER:
The Top Paw Winner is selected by the Top Paw Sponsor from the contestants who do not place in the top 11.
- Complimentary photo session for your pet, including one digital copy for you to keep
- Monthly spread of owner’s choice
- 1 free Reserve-A-Spot to put your pet’s photo on their birthday or “gotcha day”
- Your pet’s photo in the 2026 calendar promotions
- Pet-themed gift basket, valued at $100
- 2 free calendars
10 MONTHLY FEATURE WINNERS
- Complimentary photo session for your pet, including one digital copy for you to keep
- Pet of the month in the calendar
- 1 free calendar
RUNNERS-UP, (contestants reaching 30 or more votes)
- Your pet’s photo on one of the collage pages in the calendar
IN ADDITION… INCENTIVE PRIZES!
Prizes are cumulative, so you will win each incentive gift as you achieve the appropriate vote counts. Prizes will be shipped the first week of August, with calendars shipping in the first week of December.
- REACH 30 VOTES: Your pet is included in the calendar collage
- REACH 75 VOTES: Win a free calendar
- REACH 150 VOTES: Your pet wins a CHS bandana
- REACH 250 VOTES: Get a CHS branded ball cap
- REACH 350 VOTES: Win a CHS canvas tote bag
- REACH 500+ VOTES: Win a $50 gift certificate to the CHS Swag Shop (See CThumane.org/SWAG)
How will I know if my pet won?
- The winners of each category will be announced via email. You can also check the leaderboard to see how your pet's photo is doing in the contest.
What is the style of the calendar?
- Calendars will be a full-color 12-month hanging wall calendar, 11”w x 17”h.
When will I receive my calendar?
- Calendars will be mailed during the first week of December via first class mail. Pre-order your calendar by July 31 and receive a free set of calendar stickers (mailed with the calendar)!
How do I inquire about sponsorship?
What else do I need to know?
- Digital copies of photos submitted become the property of the CHS and may be used without additional consent in print or electronic publications, including social media.
- Offensive or indecent photos will be removed from the contest at the discretion of CHS.
- Fraudulent entries of any sort will be disqualified from the contest at the discretion of CHS staff.