Entries may be made from 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Sunday, August 31, 2025 through 7:59:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Enter your favorite photo of your foster, rescue, or adopted dog to win one of 13 coveted spots in the 2026 TTR Calendar. The top three vote-getters get priority choice of their month in the calendar.
All submissions are to be photos of foster, rescue, or adopted dogs, only. No people are permitted in the photographs. All animals must be depicted in a humane and dignified manner. Your photo may contain more than one pet, as long as one is a foster, rescue, or adopted dog. Pinch or choke collars will not be considered, nor will photos of visibly distressed animals. By submitting a photograph of your dog, you understand, agree, and consent to the use of the photograph by Tails and Trails Rescue, or its sponsors as they see fit, in accordance with the spirit of the contest, calendar, and Tails and Trails Rescue charity.
Photos must be clear, of good quality and high resolution (3650 pixels x 2740 pixels is preferred for printing purposes) and in JPEG, JPG or PNG format and must be the original work of the entrant and not be copyrighted. All entries must be in color. By submitting your photograph, you understand and consent to the publication of your dog in the 2026 TTR Calendar, which will be used for charitable purposes, including raising money for the charity and awareness for dog rescue in general.
Each entry is a $10.00 donation to Tails and Trails Rescue. You may enter as many times as you like.
When submitting your entry please include your dog’s name(s), your name and address (address will not be displayed; only city and state) and tell us something about your dog and share your rescue story with us. Please limit this to 150 words or less.
Multiple entries are encouraged!
By participating in the Contest entrants agree to release and hold harmless Tails and Trails Rescue and the contest Sponsors and each of their representatives and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claims arising out of participating 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.
Tails and Trails Rescue is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit, EIN: 47-1123595. Donations may be tax deductible.
Entries for the reserve a calendar day are the same as above except for the pet does not need to be a dog or a foster, rescue, or adopted. All pets are eligible to be represented on a calendar day! Because these pictures are small it is recommended that only one pet is in the photo.
We reserve the right to decline publication of any photograph for any reason. Should this happen, we will notify you and refund your entry fee if desired.
All photos become the property of Tails and Trails Rescue and may be used as needed at Tails and Trails Rescue’s discretion.
VOTER INFORMATION:Contest will run from 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Sunday, August 31, 2025 through 7:59:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Voting requires a minimum donation of $5 ($1/vote). When you donate to vote, you will receive a “bank” of votes to apply to entries as you wish; to one or multiple photos.
All donations are non-refundable. Entries and donations must be made via the online contest page. Tails and Trails Rescue is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit, EIN: 47-1123595. Donations may be tax deductible.
Encourage your family and friends to vote for your entries! Share the link via social media, email and word of mouth; each vote helps support Tails and Trails Rescue!