CAT Grand Prize - 2026 RISPCA Calendar Cover Photo
The Grand Prize will be awarded to ONE entry based on total votes received. The cat photo entry that receives the most votes at the close of the contest at 9:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 will be recognized as the 2026 RISPCA Calendar Cover Pet!
- A professional pet photography session with select images being used for the cover of the 2026 RISPCA calendar.
- The photo session will be with a professional photographer at the Rhode Island SPCA, 155 Plan Way, Warwick, RI 02889.
- Photos will be selected by the Rhode Island SPCA Marketing & Development staff from the results of this photo session.
- Winner will receive digital photos from the photo shoot and a keepsake package and one 2026 RISPCA calendar.
- Winner will have the option to purchase printed photos or products offered by the photographer.
DOG Grand Prize* - 2025 Paws in the Park AmbassaDOG
The Grand Prize will be awarded to ONE entry based on total votes received. The dog photo entry that receives the most votes at the close of the contest at 9:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 will be recognized as the 2025 Paws in the Park AmbassaDOG in all 2025 Paws in the Park print & digital marketing materials!
Marketing materials may include but not limited to: posters, brochures, social media posts, digital banners, t-shirts, signage, as well as featured on the Paws in the Park webpage at RISPCA.COM and dedicated peer-to-peer fundraising website.
As the Paws in the Park AmbassaDOG you & your pup will receive the following…
- A professional pet photography session with select images being used in all 2025 Paws in the Park marketing outlets.
- The photo session will be with a professional photographer at a location based on winner's location.
- Photos will be selected by the Rhode Island SPCA Marketing & Development staff from the results of this photo session.
- Submitted contest photo may be used in AmbassaDOG announcements and other marketing needs until professional photos are selected.
- Winner will receive digital photos from the photo shoot and a keepsake package containing printed event marketing materials and an event t-shirt.
- Winner will have the option to purchase printed photos or products offered by the photographer.
- At the Paws in the Park event on Saturday, September 13, 2025, the AmbassaDOG and owner will be called to the stage for a feature introduction and will also kick-off the walk! (Dog must be dog friendly. If the winning dog is not able to attend the event, his/her photo will be shown in large format and a bio written by the owner will be read on their behalf).
*In order to be eligible for the Grand prize, winner:
- Must be dog and human friendly
- Must be available for a photo shoot between July 9 and July 20
- Must live within the Rhode Island area
If the winner does NOT meet these requirements, the grand prize moves to the next eligible candidate.
1st, 2nd & 3rd Runner Up
After the Grand Prize Winner, the next three contestants with the most votes will receive:
- A Thank-you Runner Up feature on the Rhode Island SPCA website and social media platforms. It will include the submitted contest photos and the amount raised for the RISPCA.
- A 2026 RISPCA calendar (pick up in December 2025) and Paws in the Park t-shirt that can be picked up at the event on Saturday, September 13, 2025 or at a scheduled time at the RISPCA.