2024
OHS PET PHOTO
OHS PET PHOTO
Calendar Contest
Voting Ends 10/13/2024 at 11:00:00 PM Pacific Time

OHS Pet Photo Calendar Contest 2024

Could your pet be the next OHS calendar cover model? Enter our 2024 photo contest to find out!


With four fun categories to compete in there is a chance for every pet to put their best paw forward. Categories for the 2024 contest include: best dog, best cat, best other pet, and best smile (say treeeeeat)! Winners in each category will have their winning photo included as a featured month in the calendar, plus the pet with the most overall votes will be officially declared an OHS cover model and snag the coveted cover of the calendar.

Submit the photo that you think best represents your pet and vote by 11:00:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, October 13, 2024 for the chance to win!

Entering our photo contest is extra special because it not only proves what you’ve always suspected—that your pet is a superstar— but it also helps shelter animals receive the lifesaving care and support they need to find loving homes like yours. Thank you for joining us and celebrating every pet in our lives.

All entry fees and voting donations go directly to help animals in need at OHS. To enter your pet photo there is a $10 entry fee. Donate an additional $5 for five votes. Encourage friends and family to donate and cast their votes for your special pet to increase your odds! For more ways to enter check out our  contest guidelines.

Want guaranteed inclusion in the calendar? Reserve a grid space for your pet's photo and ensure they get their moment in the spotlight!

Reserve a Spot to Honor Your Pet
Honor your pet or celebrate a gotcha-day or birthday by reserving an empty grid space (before or after the numbered squares) for their photo. Choose a favorite photo, a month, and pay. Each month has a limited number of squares in each grid and will be filled on a first come, first served basis; don't delay!

Reserve Your Spot Here →

TIP:  Enter early to begin tallying up those votes, and keep your eyes on OHS emails and social announcements from Sept. 24 – Oct. 1 to participate in a very special challenge for Day of Giving!


Want to Order Your Calendar(s)?
Please consider ordering a calendar. This will help us purchase the right amount of calendars so we don't waste valuable funds on extra stock.

Calendar Order →

Prizes
The winner of each category (Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Other Pet, and Best Smile) will receive a prize.

1st place vote recipients in each category receive:
  • Pet featured in the 2025 OHS calendar, with choice of month in order of votes received.
  • Two copies of the 2025 OHS calendar sent to your home.

2nd and 3rd place vote recipients in each category receive:
  • Pet featured in the 2025 OHS calendar.
  • Two copies of the 2025 OHS calendar sent to your home.
Grand Prize Winner (most votes overall):
  • Your pet's photo on the cover of the 2025 OHS calendar, and a feature within the calendar on the month of your choice.
  • Five copies of the 2025 OHS calendar sent to your home.
  • Two-night stay at a Bennington Property in Sunriver.


Prizes will be awarded based on fundraising totals as reflected by the number of votes received as of 11:00:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, October 13, 2024, according to the clock that will appear on the contest web page during the final day of the contest.

Please note, the online tabulation of votes at times may have up to a 15-minute delay between when a gift is received/recorded and when it is reflected on the web page. OHS is unable to count votes or refund votes that are not listed on the web page as of 11:00:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Voters are urged to cast their votes at least 15 minutes before the contest closes. Participants can check the OHS website for results and winners after October 13.

Note for Prize Winners: All taxes on prizes, including but not limited to federal, state and local taxes, are the responsibility of the winners. Please consult your tax adviser for additional information. OHS may, at its sole discretion, choose to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event the offered prize is unavailable. Prizes are not redeemable for cash or exchangeable.
Rules
How to Submit Photographs
  • To submit a photo online, click on the participate tab (above) and follow the directions to upload a photograph of your pet. Photos should be submitted in JPEG format. Multiple photos can be submitted, but only one photo can be submitted at a time.

  • The entry fee for submitting a photo in the 2024 Oregon Humane Society Photo Contest is $10.

  • Online entries must be received no later than 11:00:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

  • Entry fees are not required to enter the photo contest. To enter for free and be considered for the OHS Editor's Pick, please mail your photo to Oregon Humane Society, Attn: Photo Contest, 1067 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97211. Entries must be postmarked by October 7, 2024.

  • Photos of cats, dogs, small mammals, reptiles, and birds are accepted for the categories of Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Other Pet, and Best Smile categories. Your pet does not have to be adopted from OHS to be eligible to enter this contest. All above pets are eligible for the 2025 OHS Calendar. Photos with people or wildlife are not eligible for prizes.

  • All cats or dogs in your photo should be wearing tags and collars. Photos of cats or dogs without collars and ID tags may be ruled ineligible for publication in the OHS Calendar.

  • All photos must be submitted by the photographer who took the photo. OHS cannot accept copyrighted photos unless the owner of the copyright agrees to the usage rights of the OHS Contest.

  • If photos include pets not owned by the photographer, or people not in the photographer's immediate family, written permission from the pet's owner and/or the individuals photographed allowing for OHS to use their images according to the rules of this contest is required.

  • Once entered, photos become the property of OHS which may, at its discretion, copy, edit, publish, or modify entries for use in any and all media, without limitation or compensation to the photographer or the individuals and pets appearing in the photo. The submitter of the photo does not relinquish rights to use the photo.

  • For a winning photo to appear in the 2025 OHS Calendar, the photo must be of high resolution (at least 3000 pixels x 2000 pixels is preferred) and depict the animal in a loving, humane environment as determined by OHS.

  • Employees and Board Members of OHS may enter a photo but are not eligible to win prizes with a retail sales value.

Vote for Your Favorites
You can win prizes by having friends and family vote for your pet's photo. The top three recipients of the most votes in each of the four categories will be eligible to have their pet featured in the 2025 OHS Calendar.


How Voting Works

Once a photo is submitted, it will appear in the online gallery and be open to voting by the public. Votes are $1 each, with a minimum $5 donation for five votes. All votes for photo submissions will be tabulated and displayed online. Votes can be cast for any submitted photo in one-vote increments. Voters are given the option of applying all votes to one photo, spreading their votes over various photos, or storing votes in their account for later use. All votes must be applied to selected photos by the conclusion of the voting period to be counted.

The online voting period will end at 11:00:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, October 13, 2024. A clock will be displayed on the contest web page during the final day of the contest. Winners will be determined based on the number of votes appearing on the website at the close of voting. Note: there may be a gap of 15 minutes from when a vote is cast to when it appears online. Voters are urged to cast their votes at least 15 minutes before the contest ends. OHS is not liable for votes not appearing on the website and cannot refund donations for votes that do not appear after the deadline has passed. All votes and entry are donations to OHS and are fully tax-deductible as permitted by law.

Note for Prize Winners: All taxes on prizes, including but not limited to federal, state, and local taxes, are the responsibility of the winners. Please consult your tax adviser for additional information. OHS may, at its sole discretion, choose to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event the offered prize is unavailable. Prizes are not redeemable for cash or exchangeable.

Questions? Contact the OHS Events Department via email at events@oregonhumane.org

 

Tips

Go Horizontal !
For a chance to be featured in the monthly spread, make sure to hold your phone sideways and set your camera to the highest resolution.  

 

Don’t Hesitate!
Take multiple shots to ensure you capture the best possible photo of your pet.  

Opt for Clarity!
Utilize your phone's burst or live photo feature to capture several images quickly and choose the clearest one showing your pet in action.  

 

Adjust the Focus!
Tap on the screen where you want your photo to focus and use the level icon to modify the exposure for the right brightness.  

Perfect Lighting!
For indoor shots, position your pet near a window during the day. Outdoors, find a shaded spot. Turn off the flash to prevent " red eye ."  

 

Pets Only, Please !
Focus solely on your pets for the calendar. Please do not include people or wildlife in your photos.  

Raised $18,078
Goal $20,000

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