Ten Lives Club & Buddy's Second Chance Rescue are "Searching for WNY's Finest" to appear in their 2026 Police, Firefighters, Paramedics & Rescue Animals Calendar! Last year officers and firefighters across Western New York participated by taking photos with rescue dogs and cats to raise funds to save the lives of animals.



The contest was such a success that now we are inviting paramedics to join the fun! So, to make it fair for everyone "Searching for WNY's Finest" Photo Contest has been launched to find 12 of WNY's finest officers, firefighters and paramedics to be in the calendar. The top 12 officers, firefighters or paramedics with the most votes will make it into the 2026 Police, Firefighters, Paramedics & Rescue Animal Calendar and get bragging rights!

All proceeds from the contest will benefit Buddy's Second Chance Rescue dogs and Ten Lives Club rescue cats! 

The public can enter WNY police officers or firefighters from now until 9:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Sunday, July 20, 2025. There is no cost to enter. Each vote is $1 of which will go directly to the Buddy's Second Chance Rescue and Ten Lives Club.

The top 12 officers, firefighters and paramedics with the most votes at the end of the contest will be named the calendar models and be photographed by Tailor Mayde Dog + Pet Photography. Must be available for a photoshoot on August 7. Location to be determined. Time will be before sunset. Please enter only one officer, firefighter  or paramedic at a time. Officers, firefighters and paramedics can be of any gender. If you need assistance or if your company would like to be a sponsor in the calendar, please email kimberlylarussa@tenlivesclub.com for help with your nomination.