Would you like your pet to be featured in a 12-month calendar for all to see? Well, we think your pet's modeling debut has arrived! Get that stunning, funny, or just plain adorable shot of your best friend and enter it in the 2020 Pet Photo Contest for a chance to win a full page feature in IAR's upcoming 2021 calendar!

The contest is open for all companion cats and dogs, they do not need to be from IAR.

Entering the contest is easy. Submit a photo of your pet, along with a $5 entry fee. Then tell us the story of your pet—for example how she or he came into your life and what your pet means to your family.

Then let the voting begin! Each vote costs only $1. Encourage your family, friends and colleagues to go online right away and vote for your pet!

The contest begins on Monday, May 18th, 2020 at 10 a.m., and ends at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 6th, 2020. Don't delay -- send in the photo of your adorable pet and start casting your votes!

The proceeds from our 2020 Pet Photo Contest will be used to help dogs and cats in need – providing foster and veterinary care, spay/neuter, and adoption services.


Just 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.

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Independent Animal Rescue is a foster-based, all-volunteer cat and dog rescue based in Durham, NC. Our mission is to rescue and provide safe and responsible care for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals. We strive to help all cats and dogs in need through our service programs. We will serve our communities through promotion of spay or neuter for all companion animals, and the education of children and adults in humane care, respect and responsibility for animals on this earth.