Our pets, now more than ever, give us support, love, laughter and happiness. Reach Out Rescue wants to celebrate the extraordinary moments - from wacky to wonderful - that our pets have given us during this historic time of "shelter" in place. Many of us are now enjoying our pet's company and assistance as a "work colleague." Enter our contest to commemorate your fur baby in RORR's 2024 calendar.
Enter now! It's free and all pets are welcome! The top 12 vote getters will be featured on a full page in our 2024 RORR calendar and one lucky pet will be featured on the cover!
2020 Calendar Cover
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Don't think you can get enough votes to make the top 12? Enter anyway…Four other pets will be featured on our "special" page in the calendar:
- Most unique pet
- most artistic photograph
- most unique rescue story
- funniest photo
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There is no fee to enter and all pets are welcome! Upload a photo of your pet and tell us a little about him/her. Each entry will receive a dedicated URL page to share with friends and family. Share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, email, etc. to propel your pet to the top of the pack! Get all of your family and friends to join in on the fun! But be forewarned...it's addicting!
Each vote costs $1.
Want to guarantee that your pet is included on the calendar?
For $20 you can purchase a "
Reserve a Calendar Photo Block " and your pet's photo will be included on one of the calendar months on a special photo strip.
See a sample "Reserve a Calendar Photo Block". If you purchase a "Reserve a Photo Block" you also will get a chance to win a free calendar!
Reserve a Photo Block Here »Want to pre-order your calendar(s)?
Calendars will be available in September for $15 and make wonderful and unique holiday gifts and a great way to show off your amazing pets to friends and family!
Pre-order Calendars Here »
Voting closes at 8:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
THANK YOU - Your entries and votes for an aspiring calendar girl or boy supports RORR and counts you among a caring network of people who take action to make the world a better place.
Funds from this event will be used for medical expenses of the animals we rescue. RORR is a 100% volunteer organization.RORR is a 501(c)3 organization based in Westminster, MD.
Contest Rules & Photo Tips
- There is no fee to enter. Each vote costs $1.
- All pets are welcome. You may submit photos of as many pets as you like. If you submit more than one photo of the same pet (maximum 5 per pet) that pet can only win once.
- All photos must be submitted digitally and must be high resolution.
- Files must be .JPG.
- Since the winners will be featured on a full page calendar, they should be approximately 3000x2000 pixels or larger. Most cell phones take photos that meet this requirement. If you aren't sure, download one of the below free apps and use it to check the resolution:
- See tips for taking good photos of your pet.
- Photos should be of pets only - No people. Please do not add any text to your photo.
- RORR reserves the right to reject photos that do not meet the requirements, that do not conform to our contest rules, or that we deem are inappropriate.
- Photographs must either feature pets owned by the entrant or the entrant must have permission from the pet's owner to submit their pet's image.
- Submitted photos may be shared on RORR's social media platforms and/or may be used for marketing purposes.
- Winning photos will be published on the 2024 calendar (available in September).
- We cannot accept copyrighted photos (For example, photos taken by a professional photographer.) By submitting a photo you agree that you are the copyright owner of the photo. Photos that are obviously copyrighted will be disqualified.
- Want to guarantee that your pet is included on the calendar? For $20 you can purchase a "Reserve a Calendar Photo Block " and your pet's photo will be included on one of the calendar months on a special photo strip. See a sample "Reserve a Calendar Photo Block". If you purchase a "Reserve a Photo Block" you also will get a chance to win a free calendar!
- Payment methods:
- Voting closes at 8:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, August 31, 2023
- Miscellaneous information:
- By participating in this contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless RORR and each of their officers, directors, representatives, volunteers and their families, 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.
- The contest is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
Last year we had 101 entries and 17 winners. This year we want to see even more of those adorable pets on our calendar!
Opportunities to win this year include:
One "Grand" Winner
One "grand" winner - will be featured on the cover of our RORR 2024 calendar (judge's choice)
2020 Calendar Cover
Twelve Monthly Winners
Twelve winners - will get a full page photo on the calendar - one winner for each month (top 12 vote getters)*
2020 Month Layout
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Four "Special" Category Winners
Four other pets - will be featured on our "
Special" page in the calendar:**
- Most unique pet
- Most artistic photograph
- Most unique rescue story
- Funniest photograph
2020 Calendar "Special" Category Winners
Want to guarantee that your pet is included on the calendar? For $20 you can purchase a "
Reserve a Calendar Photo Block " and your pet's photo will be included on one of the calendar months on a special photo strip.
See a sample "Reserve a Calendar Photo Block". If you purchase a "Reserve a Photo Block" you also will get a chance to win a free calendar!
* Order of placement on the calendar of the twelve monthly winner photos will be determined by RORR. Primary consideration is the seasonal background of the photos.
** Winner of the "Four other pets" will be selected by committee.