• The cover contest is ONLY open to dogs who have already been photographed by Katie Carmickle to be featured in the 2026 Paws for a Cause Calendar (however, anyone may choose to purchase a numbered date block to honor a beloved pet).
• Cover Contest Entrants, please submit the square-cropped photo from your session with Katie Carmickle Photography.
• The Submissions Period starts at 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Monday, October 20, 2025 and ends at 9:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Friday, October 24, 2025.
  
  

• All proceeds from votes will be donated to Plymouth Helping Hands for Animals.
• Each $1 counts as one (1) vote.
• All donations from voting are non-refundable. Entries and donations must be made via the online contest page. Contest payments online are through a secure site.
• Contest votes are tax deductible. The email acknowledgment to your online donation serves as your tax receipt.
• All winners will be determined by electronic vote tabulations under the supervision of Go Go Photo Contest, whose decisions are final and binding.
• The Voting Period starts at 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Monday, October 20, 2025 and ends at 9:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Friday, October 24, 2025.
  
  

• The dog with the most votes (the winning dog) will be featured on the front cover of the upcoming Paws for a Cause calendar (in addition to their chosen month).
• The dog with the second-most votes (the runner-up) will receive a $50 Pet Supplies Plus store gift card and $100 grooming gift certificate.
  
  

• By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Plymouth Helping Hands for Animals and Katie Carmickle Photography and each of their respective officers, directors, representatives, volunteers and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claims of any nature arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of any prize.

As a registered 501c3, all-volunteer, charitable organization, we are dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

We raise funds to help pet owners in need— covering veterinary care, pet food, supplies, and other essential pet-related supplies. No pet should suffer due to financial hardship, and we’re proud to step in and offer assistance!

Our reach spans Plymouth and surrounding towns, filling a unique and vital role in our community. One of our top priorities? Easing the financial burden of unexpected veterinary expenses, ensuring beloved pets stay safe, healthy, and right where they belong— at home.

But we don’t stop there! We also operate three incredibly busy Pet Food Pantries at: American Legion Post 40, Plymouth Center for Active Living/Council on Aging, and Plymouth Family Resource Center.

We are on the ground, 365 days a year, working tirelessly to help as many animals as possible. Our team is always planning fundraisers, outreach events, and awareness campaigns to expand our impact.

Everything we do is made possible by you! We rely solely on donations—both monetary and in-kind—to continue our mission. With your support, we will keep fighting for those without a voice: the animals.

Join us in making a difference!