Russell County Animal Welfare League Photo Contest

1. Submit your original photo that features a non-human animal as the main subject of the image before 9:00 PM (Central Time) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
2. The Russell County Animal Welfare League celebrates photos that reflect kindness, compassion, and respect for animals. Our mission is to promote animal welfare and reduce the overpopulation of dogs and cats through spay/neuter, education and responsible care. To keep the spirit of this contest true to our mission, we reserve the right to decline any photo entry that does not reflect humane values—such as images involving hunting, breeding for profit, or harm to animals. Thank you for helping us showcase the beauty of animals and the people who care for them!
3. You can only submit one photo per entry, but can submit multiple entries. There is a $5 donation for each entry and entry fees go to the Russell County Animal Welfare League’s Operation PAWSitive Change fundraising campaign for the permanent, indoor spay/neuter clinic.
4. Voting on the best photos will be held through 9:00 PM (Central Time) on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Each vote is a $1 donation that goes to the Russell County Animal Welfare League’s Operation PAWSitive Change fundraising campaign for the permanent, indoor spay/neuter clinic.
5. You can vote for your own photo and others. There is no limit on voting.
6. Share the contest and your photos to get your friends and others to vote.
7. The 12 photos that get the most votes will be featured in the Russell County Animal Welfare League’s 2027 calendar. Those with photos featured in the calendar will receive a free full-color printed copy. Copies of the calendar are also available for purchase at $20 each.

The Russell County (KY) Animal Welfare League https://www.russellcountykyanimalwelfare.com/ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been serving the animals of Russell and surrounding counties for more than two decades. The League operates low-cost spay/neuter clinics and has provided spay/neuter and vaccination services to more than 1,000 animals in the last three years.