The photo with the most votes overall wins the ultimate honor! Your pet will be featured on the cover of our 2027 calendar and receive a full-month spread for the month of your choice. The Grand Prize winner will also receive:

• Two (2) tickets to The Bark & Boogie celebration
• A professional photo shoot with Photography by Photography by Jessica Pohl or Ashley Timms Photography

The next 11 top vote-getters will each receive a Pet of the Month feature in the 2027 calendar.

Each Pet of the Month winner will also receive:

• A professional photo shoot with Photography by Photography by Jessica Pohl or Ashley Timms Photography

Every photo entry that receives five (5) or more votes is guaranteed inclusion in the calendar on the collage pages—celebrating all the pets who made this contest special.

• All 12 winners will participate in a professional photo shoot for their featured calendar image
• Photo sessions will take place at a mutually agreed-upon location prior to July 1, 2026
• All winners will receive a complimentary 2027 calendar, mailed in Fall 2026

• Entry & Voting Period: February 1 at 8:00 a.m. – March 2 at 5:00 p.m.
• Entry fee is $10 per photo. Each entry must include your pet’s name, your contact information, location, and a short description/story. (For winning entries, this text may be used in the calendar.)
• Photos must be submitted electronically through the contest website and be clear, in color, and high resolution (300 dpi recommended; JPG/PNG; max 5MB). Hard copies are not accepted.
• Eligible entries include cats, dogs, horses, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. Photos may include more than one pet. Pets do not need to be adopted from the Potter League to enter.
• Photos must include pets only (no people or wildlife). Entrant must own the photo or have permission to submit it. Professional photos are welcome with photographer permission; photos with visible watermarks may not be submitted without authorization.
• Submitted photos must be your original work, or you must have permission to submit them. Professional photos are allowed with photographer permission. Photos with visible watermarks may not be submitted without authorization.
• The Potter League reserves the right to remove or decline any entry for any reason, including images showing profanity, unsafe situations, or animals in distress. If an entry is declined, the entrant will be notified and the entry fee will be refunded.
• Submitted photos may be shared on the Potter League’s website, social media, and promotional materials without compensation.

• $1 = 1 vote, with a $5 minimum donation per voting transaction.
• Voting opens when the first photo entry is submitted and closes on March 2 at 5:00 p.m.
• Votes may be applied at any time before voting closes.
• All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law and are non-refundable.
• An email address is required to receive a donation receipt.

• The top 12 vote-getters will be notified by the Potter League for Animals following the close of voting on March 2.
• Featured calendar images are created through a professional photo shoot for the 12 winners (submitted entry photos are not typically used for featured month images). Photo sessions will take place at the Potter League or a mutually agreed-upon location and must occur by July 1, 2026.
• If a winning pet lives outside the Potter League’s service area, we will work together to determine the best possible solution.
• In limited situations, a submitted image may be considered for publication if the photographer has granted permission and the image aligns with Potter League calendar style and design standards.

• Memorial entries are welcome. These entries may require additional review and may be subject to additional guidelines (including image quality and layout considerations). We will work with you to achieve the best possible way to honor your pet.

The entry fee is $10 per photo. During the entry process, you may also make an additional donation, which will count as votes* toward your submitted photo(s). All proceeds from contest entries and votes directly support the Potter League for Animals’ vital programs and services.

*A minimum of five (5) votes is required for guaranteed inclusion in the 2027 calendar.

You may enter as many photos as you’d like, with a $10 entry fee per photo. However, we recommend entering one strong photo and sharing that entry with friends and family to encourage voting.

• Photos of cats, dogs, horses, small mammals, reptiles, and birds are accepted
• Petsdo not need to be adopted from the Potter Leagueto be eligible
• Photos may include more than one pet
• Photos must be clear, high-quality, in color, and high resolution (300 dpi or higher recommended)
• Photos must include pets only (no people or wildlife)
• Pets must be owned by the entrant, or the entrant must have permission to submit the photo

Yes! Professional photos are welcome with permission from the photographer. Photos with visible photographer watermarks may not be submitted without written permission. Calendar images for featured pets are produced through a professional photo shoot. Use of any submitted image is at the discretion of the Potter League and must meet calendar style, quality, and design requirements.

Votes are $1 each, with a minimum donation of $5(five votes). All votes are tax-deductible You may vote for your own pet—and your friends and family may vote as many times as they wish!

Voting closes at 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Winners will be announced on the Potter League’s social media channels and contacted directly via email. You can also track standings throughout the contest by checking the leaderboard.

Please note: only the top 12 vote-getters will be featured as Pet of the Month models in the calendar.

We will mail calendars in Fall 2026.

Calendar images for the featured pets are not taken from contest submissions. All 12 winning pets are required to participate in a professional photo shoot, which ensures a consistent, high-quality calendar design.

We do our best to make photo sessions as convenient and accessible as possible; however, participation in the professional photo shoot is required to be featured in the calendar.

Absolutely. Pets who have passed may be entered and celebrated as part of the contest. Memorial entries are meaningful, and we are honored to help recognize the love shared.

Please note that the inclusion of memorial photos in the calendar is at the discretion of the Potter League and may be subject to additional guidelines. Factors such as image quality, resolution, and overall calendar design needs may affect whether a submitted photo can be used. Memorial entries may involve additional considerations, and our team will work with you to determine the most meaningful way to honor your pet.

To be featured as a Pet of the Month, participation in the professional photo shoot is required. If a winner is unable to participate, the Potter League will work with the entrant to determine next steps.

All entries that receive five or more votes are guaranteed inclusion on the calendar collage pages, which celebrate the many pets who made this contest special.

For questions about the contest, voting, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Development Team at development@potterleague.org or 401.846.0592.