One Love Arizona Dogs of the Desert Calendar Contest
📸 Is your adopted dog ready for their close-up?
Enter the One Love Arizona Dogs of the Desert Calendar Contest for a chance to have your dog featured in our 2027 Dogs of the Desert Calendar as one of our monthly stars—or even land the cover!
Contest Submission Rules
Eligibility
Open to any adopted dog. Entrants must be Arizona residents or be in Arizona during the scheduled photo shoot dates.
Submission Opens
12:00 a.m. (Arizona Time) on August 1, 2026
Submission Closes
9:00 p.m. (Arizona Time) on August 31, 2026
Entry Fee
$25 per submission (tax-deductible donation to One Love Arizona)
Photo Requirements
- Image must be at least 96 dpi and 1 MB for optimal online display.
- Your dog’s face must be clearly visible.
- Multiple dogs may be included in one submission only if they live in the same household and can be photographed together.
- Limit one photo submission per household.
Each Submission Must Include
- Dog’s name
- Owner’s name
- Owner’s email address
- A short paragraph about what makes your dog special—personality, quirks, backstory, or fun facts. (This may be shared publicly if your dog is selected.)
By Submitting, You Agree
- You own the rights to the submitted image. If using a professional photograph, you must provide a print release from the photographer or studio.
- You grant One Love Arizona permission to use your dog’s name, image, and story in future marketing, promotional, and fundraising materials.
- All submission donations are tax-deductible and non-refundable.
Voting Rules
Voting Opens
12:00 a.m. (Arizona Time) on August 1, 2026
Voting Closes
9:00 p.m. (Arizona Time) on August 31, 2026
Each vote is a $1 tax-deductible donation with no minimum or maximum. Voting begins as soon as eligible entries are approved and published. Rally your friends, family, coworkers, and social media followers to help your dog climb the leaderboard!
The more votes your dog receives, the better their chances of being featured in the 2027 Dogs of the Desert Calendar.
All voting donations are tax-deductible and non-refundable.
Winner Selection
The 13 dogs with the most votes will be featured in the 2027 Dogs of the Desert Calendar.
- Top vote-getter: Featured on the calendar cover.
- Next 12 highest vote-getters: Featured in the monthly calendar pages in order of total votes received (2nd = January, 3rd = February, and so on).
In the event of a tie, One Love Arizona reserves the right to determine placement through an internal vote or allow two dogs to share a month.
Professional Photo Shoot
Winning dogs will participate in a professional photo shoot with Michelle McKeen Photography.
Photo Shoot Dates
The first two weeks of October 2026 (exact dates to be announced).
Locations
Photo sessions will take place at several East Valley, downtown-inspired locations, including Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa. Exact dates, locations, and schedules will be provided to the winners once finalized.
If a selected winner is unable to attend a scheduled photo shoot or arrange transportation, the next highest vote-getting dog will be invited to participate.