- The ten (10) entries with the most votes during the voting period will move on to the Tucson Lifestyle Magazine judges.
- The judges will select three (3) finalists to complete a photo shoot, which will take place in the Tucson area. The finalists must be available between May 30, 2026, and June 27, 2026. If your pet is not available for the photo shoot, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona will select an alternate finalist.
- One lucky winner, selected by Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, will be on the cover of the August 2026 issue of Tucson Lifestyle.
Additionally, all entrants who raise over $350 will get a digital mock-up of their dog on a cover (sent after the contest closes).