Welcome to the first annual Best Friends FUR-Ever Calendar Contest!
Join us for our first annual online Calendar Photo Contest in support of the animals of Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward! Our contest will run from July 1st – August 31st. You know you want to show off just how cute your animals are, so why not do it while also giving your community animals a second chance at their forever home!?
*Important note* only ONE pet per entry
Prizes
The thirteen photos that receive the most votes by August 31st will be our winners and will receive a featured month in our 2027 calendar, with the top being featured on the front cover. Please see our prizes page for full details on our contest prizing. The $20.00 entry fee and all money raised through our $1.00 votes, will go directly to the Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward in support of your community animals.
All thirteen winners will receive a photoshoot with Dave Carnahan, with custom seasonal backdrop courtesy of Salty Dog Pet Parlour, with the most voted pet also receiving a professional groom! Keep your cameras ready for that perfect kodak moment, and remember to check your standing often to see how your pet is doing. Every vote your pet receives goes directly to the animals in care!
We are so excited to see all of your wonderful pets so get your entries in as early as possible!
Please note: Photo shoot will take place at Salty Dog Pet Parlour in Belleville. Winners will be contacted to arrange time for photos.
Good luck!
Reserve a Day to Honor Your PetJust want a guaranteed spot in the calendar? Reserve a day to honor your pet. This can be for your pet's adoption anniversary, birthday, loved one's birthday, memorial or really any special day! Your pet's photo will appear on the day of your choice. Just choose your favorite photo and then choose the day and pay! First come first served! Once a date has been reserved, it will no longer be available.
Reserve Your Day Here →
Prizes
First place:
- Professional Grooming courtesy of Salty Dog Pet Parlour
- Featured of the cover of the calendar
- Professional photo (digital copy provided)
- Photo featured on website as 2026 winner
- 5 calendars for yourself or to share with family & friends
2nd-13th place:
- Monthly feature
- Professional Photo (digital copy provided)
- Social media feature on their calendar month
- 2 calendars for yourself or to share with family & friends
14th-20th place:
- Picture posted in Honourable Mentions Page
Instant wins:
Best Friends Fur-Ever Calendar Photo Contest – Official Rules1. Organizer
The Best Friends Fur-Ever Calendar Photo Contest (the “Contest”) is organized by Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward (HSHPE) and presented by West City Honda
2. Eligibility
- The Contest is open to residents of Canada who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
- Participants under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
- Employees, board members, and immediate family members of HSHPE may enter but are not eligible to win prizes unless otherwise stated.
3. Entry Period
- The Contest begins at 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 and ends at 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday, August 31, 2026.
- Entries submitted after the Entry Period closes will not be accepted.
4. How to Enter
- Participants must submit a pet photo through the official GoGoPhotoContest platform associated with HSHPE.
- A minimum donation of $20 is required per photo submission.
- Photo submission also comes with 5 votes to cast
- Each donation counts as one entry. Multiple entries are permitted.
5. Eligible Photos
- Photos must feature pets only (cats, dogs, or other companion animals).
- Photos must be appropriate for all audiences.
- No images containing people, offensive content, watermarks, logos, or copyrighted materials not owned by the entrant will be accepted.
- HSHPE reserves the right to remove or disqualify any photo deemed inappropriate or not in keeping with the spirit of the Contest.
6. Photo Ownership & Usage Rights
By submitting a photo, entrants confirm that:
- They own the rights to the photo or have permission from the photographer to submit it.
- They have obtained consent from any identifiable individuals shown in the photo (if applicable).
Entrants grant
Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward a
royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual license to use submitted photos for:
- Calendar production
- Fundraising and promotional materials
- Social media, website, email, and print use
Photos may be cropped or edited as needed. Credit will be provided where reasonably possible but is not guaranteed. No compensation will be provided for photo use.
7. Voting
- Public voting will take place during 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday, August 31, 2026 via the GoGoPhotoContest platform.
- Votes are earned through monetary donations.
- HSHPE reserves the right to audit voting activity and disqualify entries associated with fraudulent voting.
8. Winner Selection
- Calendar winners will be determined based on highest number of votes at the close of voting.
- HSHPE may reserve additional calendar spots or special features at its discretion.
- All decisions made by HSHPE are final.
9. Prizes
- Winning pets will be featured in the HSHPE Best Friends Fur-Ever Calendar.
- Specific placements (cover, featured month, etc.) will be assigned at HSHPE’s discretion unless otherwise stated.
- Prizes have no cash value and are non-transferable.
10. Notification
- Winners will be contacted using the email address provided during entry within 7 days following the end of the Contest.
- If a selected winner cannot be reached within 14 days, HSHPE reserves the right to select an alternate entry.
11. Donation Policy
- All donations made through the Contest are non-refundable.
- Donations directly support the programs and animals at Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward.
- CRA donation receipts will be issued where applicable.
12. Limitation of Liability
By entering, participants agree to release and hold harmless Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward, GoGoPhotoContest, and their partners from any claims related to participation in the Contest or use of submitted materials.
13. Platform Disclaimer
This Contest is hosted using GoGoPhotoContest but is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by GoGoPhotoContest, Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media platform.
14. Privacy
Personal information collected during the Contest will be used solely for the administration of the Contest and in accordance with HSHPE’s privacy policy.
15. General Conditions
HSHPE reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Contest at any time for any reason, including technical issues or fraud.