Niagara Dogs 2026 Calendar Contest

Welcome to Niagara Dogs 2026 Calendar Contest. This warm-hearted photo contest is open to all dogs who call Niagara home. Celebrate your gorgeous, furry, four legged bestie by entering into the contest AND help support The Farley Foundation AND win some AMAZING PRIZES !!All proceeds from this contest and subsequent calendar sales will benefit The Farley Foundation.

The Farley Foundation, established in 2002 by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), is a registered charity dedicated to keeping pets and their families together. They provide financial assistance for non-elective veterinary care to low-income pet owners, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those on social assistance. Many families face heartbreaking decisions when they can’t afford urgent care for their beloved pets, and they step in to help.Their mission is simple: every pet deserves access to veterinary care, regardless of their owner’s financial situation. You can help them continue to provide the much needed assistance to people and their pets and win GREAT prizes while doing so!

How to Enter:

Submit a photo of your dog with a $10 donation to enter
Share your entry link with family and friends to collect votes & have your pup entered into the calendar!
Each vote is $1 ($5 minimum per transaction)

Please review the Contest Rules carefully for submission guidelines.

12 Winners:

The 12 dogs with the most votes overall will be photographed for the calendar by Two Saints Photography.

The Grand Prize Winner (the dog with the highest number of votes overall)

The Cover AND A Dog of the Month image in the Niagara Dogs 2026 Calendar
A Four Course, Fine Dining Experience ( for 4 people) along with four paired bottles of Niagara wine at the Wellington Court Restaurant in St. Catharines
One night stay for two people at The Carriage House on Kent (includes breakfast) in NOTL
$25 Big Country Raw cash AND Free XL 30 lb coupon
A Barkuterie box of dog treats from The Pampered Pup Barkery

The 2^nd Place Winner

The Dog of the Month image in the Niagara Dogs 2026 Calendar
Dinner for Two at Valley Restaurant ( Italian Fine Dining) in St. Catharines
Gift bag ( hair products) from Industry Hair & Esthetics
$25 Big Country Raw cash AND a free GNG( grab&go) 18 lb coupon
A Barkuterie box of dog treats from the Pampered Pup Barkery

The 3rd Place Winner

The Dog of the Month image in the Niagara Dogs 2026 Calendar
A personal and private seated tasting experience for 4 people at Ferox Winery in Niagara on the Lake AND two bottles of Ferox wine ( 2022 Red & 2023 White).
Basket of treats from Global Pet Foods
Two Tickets to see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Shaw Theatre in Niagara on The Lake
$25 Big Country Raw cash AND a free GNG (grab&go) 12 lb coupon
A Barkuterie box of dog treats from the Pampered Pup Bakery

The 4^th Place Winner

The Dog of the Month image in the Niagara Dogs 2026 Calendar
Private Tour And Flight of Four Beers for 10 People at Lock Street Brewing Co.
Pet bowl filled with dog goodies from Minor Brothers in NOTL
A Big Country Raw save $10 on $50 purchase and free 4lb Fare Game carton AND free BOGO carton
A bag of treats from The Pampered Pup Barkery

The 5^th- 12^th Place Winners

The Dog of the Month image in the Niagara Dogs 2026 Calendar
A gift certificate or tasting : Each participant will receive one of either a gift certificate or a complimentary tasting. Gift certificates include: Fritters on the Lake, Grape Escape, Old Winery Restaurant, Katie's Pet Art, gift cards, and tasting at Konzelmann, The Hare Wine Co., Oast House,
A Big Country Raw save $10 on $50 purchase & Free 4lb Fare Game carton AND a free BOGO carton
Bag of treats from The Pampered Pup Barkery

Weekly Mini-Contest Winners

Each week of the 5-week-long contest, the Niagara dog with the most NEW votes will win a Mini-Contest prize package . The winner will receive one of the following baskets: Basket from Bark & Fitz pet store ( $105), Pet Value ( $50) , Global Pet Foods Niagara ($50), Picards ( $50), The Irish Harp ( $100). Weekly prizes and their winners will be announced in a newsletter which will be sent to the e-mail address that you provide with your entry information.

The Weekly Mini-Competitions runs from Monday April 7th 9am EST to the following Monday at 8:59:59 PM EST, except in Week 5 when the weekly contest ends with the Calendar Contest at 8:59:59 PM EST on Monday Monday May 12 , 2025.

Reserve a Day to Honor Your Dog

Just want a guaranteed spot in the calendar? Reserve a day to honor your dog. This can be for your dog's adoption anniversary, birthday, loved one's birthday, memorial or really any special day! Your dog's photo will appear on the day of your choice. Just choose your favorite photo and then choose the day and pay! First come first served! Once a date has been reserved, it will no longer be available.

Reserve Your Day Here →

Rules

Entries:

Submit a photograph of your dog and make a $10 donation to The Farley Foundation at the contest site.
Limit of TWO dogs of the same family per photo entry. No people are allowed in entry photographs.
Entries must be living dogs to be eligible to win. In Memoriam photos are welcomed in available date squares of the calendar for a $10 donation. Date squares are reserved on a first come, first served basis.
The dog(s) entered in the competition must be living in the Niagara region. Please note that the calendar sessions will take place in the Niagara region.
All donations from entries are non-refundable.
All entry photos must be uploaded through the competition software. We no not accept printed photos. The entry photograph must be taken by you. We do not accept any copyrighted or professional photos.
The submission period starts at 9:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Monday, April 7, 2025 and ends at 9:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Any photograph that includes content that is deemed inappropriate, indecent, or obscene, as determined by Two Saints Photography, in their sole discretion, will be removed from the contest with no opportunity for a refund.
Each dog may be entered only once. Posting more than one photo of your dog does not increase the chances of winning.
The 12 winners of the Calendar Contest will be determined by the number of votes they receive. Votes are tallied by the contest software.
THE AUTOMATIC RESPONSE CONFIRMING YOUR DONATION TO THE FARLEY FOUNDATION IS YOUR TAX RECEIPT. PLEASE SAVE IT FOR YOUR RECORDS.

Voting:

The Voting Period starts at 9:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Monday, April 7, 2025 and ends at 9:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Votes can come from anywhere in the world.
One (1) vote is a $1 donation. A minimum donation is $5 (five votes).
All donations from voting are non-refundable. Voting and other donations must be made through the online contest page, which is a secured site for money transactions.
THE AUTOMATIC RESPONSE CONFIRMING YOUR DONATION TO THE FARLEY FOUNDATION IS YOUR TAX RECEIPT. PLEASE SAVE IT FOR YOUR RECORDS.
All winners will be determined by electronic vote tabulation under the supervision of GOGO Photo Contest whose decisions are final and binding.

Calendar Photo Sessions:

The 12 dogs with the most votes overall will be photographed for the calendar by Two Saints Photography. The sessions will take place from May until August 2025 at a mutually agreed location. Some travel to the photography location may be required. If you are unable to commit to a session between May-August, you forfeit your winning and the next dog will take your dog's spot in the calendar.
The photographer will choose, in their sole discretion, an image of each dog for the calendar as well as the month that the image will appear.
Calendars will be available for sale in the fall of 2025.

Weekly Mini-Contests:

Each week of the 5-week contest, the Niagara dog with the most NEW VOTES will win a Mini-Contest prize.
Prizes and the winners will be announced in a newsletter, which will be sent to the e-mail address that you provide each week.
The FOUR weekly Mini-Competitions run from Monday April 7th 9am EST to the following Tuesday at 8:59:59 am EST, except in Week 5 when the weekly contest ends with the Calendar Contest at 9:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday , May 5 2025.
In the event of a tie, a random computerized draw will be held between the highest vote-getters of the week to determine that week's winner.
In case there are no new votes for that week, a random computerized draw will be held for all eligible dogs.
Certain individual business restrictions and limitations may apply and may vary by business.Two Saints Photography & The Farley Foundation is not responsible for these restrictions and eligibility requirements as determined by each business.

The Fine Print:

By submitting a photo entry, you warrant and represent that your entry is your own original work created by you and that you own or otherwise control all the rights to your entry materials. If you submit an entry that is copyrighted by another individual, you are responsible for any legal action the copyright holder takes against you.
By participating in the contest you agree to receive e-mail from Two Saints Photography to keep you updated on the contest. You can unsubscribe any time if you do not wish to receive these e-mails.
By participating in the contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless The Farley Foundation and Two Saints Photography and each of their respective officers, directors, representatives, volunteers and 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.

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