Rules

Entries:

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.

Voting:

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.

Cover Image Selection:

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.

The Fine Print:

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.

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Plymouth Helping Hands for Animals
PO Box 214
Manomet, MA 02345
helpinghandsforpas.org