We’ve designed this competition to be simple, fun and easy to enter and recommend taking a couple of minutes to read these Frequently Asked Questions before entering.
If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please feel free to reach out—we’re always happy to help.
Email: jo@joannajones.uk
Phone: 07341 213703
What is the Dog Charity Calendar Competition?
If your dog makes you smile every single day, why not let them make a difference to another dog’s life too?
The Dog Charity Calendar Competition is a fun and interactive fundraiser, bringing together dog lovers to celebrate the companions who mean so much to us, while raising vital funds for Clymping Dog Sanctuary—a small West Sussex charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs who deserve a second chance.
Participants will have the opportunity to have their dog featured in a 2027 Charity Dog Calendar.
Entering couldn’t be easier. Simply upload your favourite photo of your dog onto the competition website, make a small donation to the charity, then encourage your family and friends to vote.
Throughout the competition, we’ll be sharing updates, leaderboards and exciting announcements on the Joanna Jones Photography Facebook and Instagram pages, so be sure to follow and cheer everyone on.
The 12 dogs receiving the most public votes will each win a professional photography session with Joanna Jones Photography. From that session, Jo will personally choose the image she feels best captures your dog’s personality to feature in the 2027 charity calendar.
There are even more opportunities too. Two lucky winners will appear on the front and rear cover, and every winner will receive additional prizes. Even if your dog doesn’t finish in the Top 12, there is still an opportunity for your dog to feature in the calendar!
Most importantly, every entry, every vote and every calendar sold helps raise more money for the dogs waiting for their forever homes.
Everything you need to know can be found in the Competition Rules and FAQs below.
Let’s celebrate the dogs who make our lives better… while helping those still waiting for someone to love them.
FAQ’s
🐶 Who can enter?
The competition is open to all dogs, wherever they came from.
The link to the photograph entry and voting page will be posted on social media at regular intervals during the competition.
Your dog does not need to have been adopted from Clymping Dog Sanctuary
💷 How much does it cost to enter?
Entry is £5 per photograph.
You’re welcome to enter as many dogs as you wish. Each photograph counts as a separate entry and will incur the relevant entry fee.
📷 What makes a great competition photo?
For the best chance of success:
- Use a sharp, high-resolution photograph.
- Landscape (horizontal) photographs usually work best.
- Natural light generally produces the nicest results.
- Make your dog the main focus of the image.
- Avoid heavy filters or excessive editing.
Please see the Official Competition Rules for the full photo requirements and eligibility criteria.
🗳 How much does it cost to vote?
Votes cost £1 each, and you can vote as many times as you like.
Voting closes at 23:00 (GMT Time) on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
👑 Can I vote for my own dog?
Absolutely!
The aim of this competition is to raise as much money as possible for Clymping Dog Sanctuary while having fun along the way.
Entrants are encouraged to share their dog’s entry and the competition with family and friends to help raise funds for a fantastic cause.
🏆 What do winners receive?
Winners will be chosen by the total number of public votes they receive. The dog with most votes will place first and so on.
The 12 dogs with the highest votes will receive prizes, including a personal photography session with Jo, their dog featured on one month within the calendar and a complimentary copy of the calendar. More prizes are being added, so check the Prize section for full details.
📸 Will the photo I enter be the one that appears in the calendar?
That’s the great thing about this competition!
If your dog is one of the twelve winners, you’ll receive a complimentary outdoor photography session with Joanna Jones Photography, where a beautiful new portrait will be created especially for the calendar.
If you would like to see examples of Jo’s work, head to:
https://www.joannajones.uk/gallery
If your dog isn’t one of the twelve winners but your original competition photograph receives 5+ votes, this will be featured in the calendar.
📸 If I’m one of the twelve winners, will I receive the professional photograph?
Every winner will receive a complimentary copy of the printed calendar featuring their dog. They won’t be provide a separate copy of their portrait.
After your session, you’ll be invited to view your finished portrait. If you decide you’d like to purchase your chosen calendar image, mounted prints are available from £95. The dog voted 1st place will receive a complimentary 8”x6” framed portrait.
If you’d like to enjoy the full Joanna Jones Photography experience, you also have the opportunity to upgrade to the Signature Experience for the same £95 session fee. This includes a relaxed, personalised photography experience, a choice of 10–15 professionally retouched portraits to view, a complimentary 8”x6” mounted print and an exclusive £100 artwork credit, along with the other benefits shown on the comparison table.
Please note: There is absolutely no obligation to upgrade. This option is simply available for anyone who has been thinking about booking a photography experience with me and would like to make the most of this exclusive competition offer containing additional benefits not previously offered together.
🏅 How will I know if I’ve won?
All winners will be contacted by email after voting has closed and the results have been verified.
The live leaderboard also allows you to follow your dog’s progress throughout the competition.
📅 When will I receive my calendar?
We expect the 2027 calendars to be printed and dispatched during October or November 2026, although this may vary slightly depending on production times.
📖 What are the Competition Rules?
Our Official Competition Rules explain everything in detail, including:
- Eligibility
- Photo requirements
- Voting
- Copyright
- Prizes
- Photography sessions
- Privacy
We highly recommend reading the Official Competition Rules before entering. They explain the eligibility requirements, how the competition works and the terms that apply to every entry.
By entering the competition, you confirm that you have read and accepted the Official Competition Rules.
Good luck—and thank you for helping make a difference to the dogs at Clymping Dog Sanctuary! ❤