Think Your Pet Has Star Power? Prove It in Our 2026 Calendar Contest!
For just $15, your beloved pet could be featured in Morris Animal Refuge’s 2026 Calendar! Enter your furry (or feathered) friend into the contest and rally your friends to vote. The 12 pets with the most votes will win a coveted calendar spot.
Top Prize Alert: The pet with the most votes gets the calendar cover, their choice of month, and an exclusive professional portrait session with Lux Summit Studio. Check out their incredible pet photography here!
Stay tuned for exciting opportunities to boost your pet's votes! We’ll be unveiling special challenges, more prizes, and bonus vote moments throughout the contest right here on this page, plus on our social media and in email updates. Don’t miss out!
Ready to make your pet a star? Enter now and start collecting votes!
All proceeds directly support Morris Animal Refuge’s lifesaving mission.
Special thanks to our generous prize contributors:
Prizes
1st Place – Cover Star Package
Your pet will be the face of the calendar, featured on the cover of the 2026 Morris Animal Refuge Calendar and will have the first choice of month for their feature.
Plus, they’ll enjoy a private professional photo session with Kristen Kidd of Lux Summit Studio, valued at vover $500. This unforgettable experience includes:
This session will capture your pet’s personality in stunning portraits you’ll treasure forever. Learn more at Lux Summit Studio Pet Photography.
2nd & 3rd Place – Subscription Packages
The pets in 2nd and 3rd place will each receive a 1-year subscription to either Moegic Box or BarkBox, depending on species.
These high-quality monthly boxes are filled with premium toys and treats your pet will love.
Value: $300 each
Top Cat – The Cozy Climber Award (Excluding the top 3 overall winners)
The highest-ranking cat will win a Hey-Brother Extra-Large Multi-Level Cat Tree, featuring cozy baskets, towers, and scratching posts for the ultimate feline playground.
Value: $150
Top Dog – Pup Paradise Package (Excluding the top 3 overall winners)
The highest-ranking dog will win our ultimate dog bundle, the Pup Paradise Package, including:
A Salty Paws gift card
A Kuranda orthopedic dog bed
Premium toys and chews from Benebone, BarkBox, and more
Value: $150
Each winner will receive a free copy of the calendar to celebrate their pet’s moment in the spotlight.
Every pet entered in the contest will be showcased in the calendar’s special “Pet Grid” section because every furry friend deserves to be celebrated!
Contest Entry & Voting Period:
September 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. EST – September 30, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. EST
Entry & Voting Fees:
Photo Guidelines:
The calendar size is 8.5” x 8.5”, so your photo should be able to be cropped into a square without losing quality.
If your image appears low-resolution (grainy) or is in an unsupported format, we will contact you to request a replacement.
Animals only—no people in the photos, please.
Image Rights & Usage:
By submitting a photo, you confirm that:
You own the rights to the image and have permission to reproduce and distribute it.
Morris Animal Refuge has the right to use submitted images in the printed calendar, on our website, and for promotional purposes related to the contest and the organization.
All proceeds support the lifesaving work of Morris Animal Refuge.
Eligibility & Disqualification:
Morris Animal Refuge reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not follow the above guidelines or is deemed inappropriate.
Questions?
Email us at cfrye@morrisanimalrefuge.org. We’re happy to help!