Who can I contact for help or more information?
Contact Pauliina, the contest manager, at
pauliina@pauliinasaarinen.com. She'll get back to you promptly.
How are the votes counted?
Donations made in support of the cause are valued at 1 vote for every $1 donated. The minimum donation is $5, which equals 5 votes. There may also be promotions when donors get bonus votes. The contest platform will automatically tally votes as they come in.
How do I win a spot in the calendar?
Fundraise to keep your dog in the Top 12 on the leaderboard. Ask your family and friends to vote for your dog, and feel free to vote for your own dog too. It all supports the cause.
At the end of the contest, the 12 dogs with the most votes earn a Dog of the Month image in the calendar.
How do I change my entry photo?
Please email a new photo and a link to your contest entry to Pauliina at
pauliina@pauliinasaarinen.com.
My pet has passed away. May I still enter them?
Entries must be living dogs to be eligible to win. However, you can honour a pet that has passed away by reserving a date in the calendar grid for his/her photograph. You can set it up
HERE.
If I win a spot in the calendar, what happens next?
Soon after the contest is over, Pauliina will contact you to schedule a photography session for your winning dog. If you would like to have more images taken or include more dogs or people, you can upgrade to a full 90-min photography session for $150.00.
Where and when will the calendars be available for purchase?
The calendars will become available for purchase from Freedom Paws Canada online store
HERE in the fall. Pauliina will keep you informed when they are hot off the press and ready to be ordered.
Can I be disqualified?
Pauliina Saarinen Photography reserves the right to disqualify an entry based on objectionable content or depiction of the animal or persons in a photo.
When and where will winners be announced?
All updates will be sent to the email address you provide when entering the contest. Pauliina will keep you informed about weekly winners, prizes, and what happens after the contest.
Please expect to receive up to two emails per week during the competition.
Will I get my tax receipt?
The automatic confirmation email after you have made a donation serves as your tax receipt. It includes all the details required by Canada Revenue Agency. Please save it for your records.