The winners of the photo contest will be determined by the top 12 entrants that get the most votes. The top winner will win the coveted cover photo for the 2027 calendar! 1st - 12th place winners will have their pet featured as a pet of the month.

The top 12 vote getters will have their pet professionally photographed by Golden Iris Portraits in the Colorado Springs or Denver area in the summer of 2026 for the 2027 calendar.

Calendar sessions take place on pre-selected Summer 2026 dates at designated locations, and winners must be able to attend the scheduled session or their spot will be offered to the next top vote getter. Winners may purchase printed products after their session or upgrade to a full session if desired.
 

One pet who receives the highest number of new votes during a promotional period may win a mini-contest prize from one of the participating sponsors.

In the event of a tie for that week's or promo period's most votes, or if there are no new votes for that week or day, a random computerized drawing will be held for all eligible pets.

Certain individual business restrictions and limitations may apply and may vary by business. Golden Iris Portraits is not responsible for these restrictions and eligibility requirements as determined by each business.

• Each entry is a $5 fee.
• All breeds are welcome to enter.
• Limit of ONE PET PER PHOTO entry. Photos that do not follow these rules will not be eligible to win with no opportunity for a refund.
• People are not allowed in photos, only your pet.
• All photos must be uploaded; we cannot accept printed photos. We cannot accept any copyrighted or professional photos.
• The Submissions Period starts at 8:00 AM (Mountain Time) on Monday, April 20, 2026 and ends at 9:00 PM (Mountain Time) on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
• Contest entry fees are tax deductible. The email acknowledgment to your online donation serves as your tax receipt.
• Any photograph that includes content that is deemed inappropriate, indecent, or obscene, as determined by Golden Iris Portraits in its sole discretion, will be removed from the contest with no opportunity for a refund.
• Posting more than one photo of your pet does not increase the chances of winning. The winners of the photo contest will be determined by the top 12 entries that receive the most votes. The same pet can only win once. Attempts to win two spots in the calendar by the same pet will not be permitted.
  
  

• Votes are $1 each with a five-vote minimum.
• Each $1 donation counts as one (1) vote.
• All donations from voting are non-refundable. Entries and donations must be made via the online contest page. Contest payments online are through a secure site.
• Contest votes are tax deductible. The email acknowledgment to your online donation serves as your tax receipt.
• All winners will be determined by electronic vote tabulations under the supervision of GoGo Photo Contest, whose decisions are final and binding.
• The Voting Period starts at 8:00 AM (Mountain Time) on Monday, April 20, 2026 and ends at 9:00 PM (Mountain Time) on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
  
  

• The top 12 vote getters will win a professional on-location photo session by Golden Iris Portraits on pre-selected 2026 Summer dates at pre-determined locations in the Colorado Springs area for a professional outdoor, on-location photo session. An alternate Denver session date will be available for those who are unable to travel to Colorado Springs. Cat sessions are offered in-home within the Colorado Springs area only. Cat sessions in the Denver area may require availability during limited dates. If you are unable to commit to a photo session during those times or find yourself unable to travel to pre-selected locations, you forfeit your winning and the next top vote getter will take your pet's spot in the calendar.
• Participation in this contest requires photography of winning pets by Golden Iris Portraits for calendar production. In the rare and heartbreaking event that a top 12 winner is no longer able to attend their photo session, the next highest vote getter will be offered that spot. The pet's memory may be honored with a memorial mention in the calendar.
• All winners will have the opportunity to upgrade the complimentary micro session to a full session and to purchase products following their session if desired.
• The top vote winner will win the coveted cover photo for the 2027 calendar.
• All 12 recipients with the most votes will be eligible to have their pet featured as a pet of the month.
• The photographer, Golden Iris Portraits, will choose the best image of the pets to be used in the calendar as well as which month that image will appear.
  
  

• The pet receiving the highest number of new votes each promo period throughout the five-week contest will win a mini-contest prize from one of the participating sponsors.
• In the event of a tie, a random computerized draw will be held between the highest vote getters of the promo period to determine the winner.
• In the event that there are no new votes for that promo period, a random computerized draw will be held for all eligible pets.
• Certain individual business restrictions and limitations may apply and may vary by business. Golden Iris Portraits is not responsible for these restrictions and eligibility requirements as determined by each business.

• By submitting a photo entry, you warrant and represent that your entry is your own original work created by you and that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to your entry materials. If you submit an entry that is copyrighted by another individual, you are responsible for any legal action the copyright holder takes against you.
• 2027 Calendars will be available to the general public starting in the Fall of 2026.
• By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless From Forgotten to Forever Rescue and Golden Iris Portraits and each of their respective officers, directors, representatives, volunteers and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claims of any nature arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of any prize.
• Golden Iris Portraits will have the final say in winning entries. Should an entry receive votes that places it among the top 12 entries and the person in charge of that entry corresponds with or speaks to the photographer or From Forgotten to Forever Rescue and their respective officers, directors, representatives, volunteers, or agents in a manner which is rude, condescending, or aggressive, the entry’s votes will be overruled and that entry will be withdrawn from the contest, disqualified, and removed with no opportunity for a refund. The next highest vote getter will be chosen in its place.

Choose a photo that shows off your pet’s personality and charm. Good lighting helps, and a face-forward shot often grabs attention. Think about what makes your pet unique—maybe their favorite toy, a silly pose, or a special activity.

A memorable story can inspire votes! Write from your pet’s point of view or tell their journey from “forgotten to forever.” Highlight their quirks, favorite hobbies, or anything that makes them a star in your home.

Share your pet’s profile with friends, family, and fellow pet lovers. Post often on social media and explain why your pet deserves to be featured and how supporting FFTF helps pets in need. There are also mini-contest prizes for vote leaders, so keep spreading the word.

Be sure to check your ranking throughout the contest. Don't forget the final stretch — voting often surges in the last few hours!