All entries must include a touch of purple — this can be anything from a purple bandana, bow, toy, collar, flower, blanket, or backdrop. Purple represents Domestic Violence Awareness, and every photo will help raise funds for the Sojourner Center Pet Companion Service, which supports survivors and their pets.
1️⃣ Submit one single photo of your dog (or other pet) that clearly includes something purple.
- No collages, multiple photos, or grids will be accepted.
- Only one animal per photo.
- Entry donation: $5 per photo.
- Photos must be clear, well-lit, and original (taken by you or with permission from the photographer).
- You may enter multiple pets or submit multiple entries — each requires a separate entry donation.
- Entrants must live in Arizona or be able to travel here for their photoshoot if selected as a winner.
- By entering, you grant permission for your photo to be used to promote the contest and fundraiser.
- Photos must be family-friendly (no text overlays, filters, or unsafe setups).
- Entries without visible purple elements will be disqualified.
By entering the Purple Paws Calendar Contest, participants agree to the following:
- Eligibility
- Entrants must be at least 18 years old.
- Entrants must live in Arizona or be able to travel there for their photoshoot if selected as a winner.
- Photo Submissions
- Each entry must be a single, original photo featuring a visible purple element.
- Collages, filtered images, or AI-generated photos are not accepted.
- By submitting a photo, you grant Kimberly Carrillo permission to use your image for promotional purposes related to the contest, calendar, and fundraising for Sojourner Center’s Pet Companion Service.
- Donations & Voting
- Entry fees and voting donations are non-refundable, as they are contributions toward the fundraiser.
- The contest organizers reserve the right to remove or disqualify entries that violate rules or do not align with the mission of the project.
- Photoshoots & Prizes
- Winners must be available for their photoshoot in Arizona on dates coordinated by the photographer.
- Photoshoots are non-transferable and have no cash value.
- The photographer retains copyright to all professional photos taken but may provide winners with digital and/or printed copies for personal use.
- Liability
- The contest organizers, photographer, and Sojourner Center are not responsible for lost entries, technical issues, or injuries sustained during participation or photoshoots.
- Fundraising Transparency
- Proceeds from this fundraiser will first cover direct production costs (backdrops, props, assistants, and printing).
- 100% of remaining proceeds will be donated to the Sojourner Center Pet Companion Service to support survivors and their pets.