Eligibility
- Adoption Requirement: Only dogs adopted from Waldo’s Rescue Pen (WRP) are eligible to enter the contest.
Submission Guidelines
- Entry Fee: Each entry requires a $15 fee, which is non-refundable. The fee goes directly to WRP.
- Original Work: By submitting a photo entry, you acknowledge that your entry is your own original work.
Photo Requirements
- Limit of one pet per photo entry. People are not allowed in photos.
- Photos should be full color and not heavily filtered.
- Photos must include at least one dog who should occupy no less than 2/3 of the frame.
- Ensure the photo is sharp and in focus with a clean background.
- Outdoor photos must show dogs wearing a humane collar and ID tag.
Voting and Judging
- Contest Period: The contest opens at 8:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Saturday, June 1, 2024and ends at 9:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
- Voting Fee: Votes are $1 each. There is no limit on the number of votes one can buy. Every $1 donation counts as one vote and is non-refundable.
- Voting Process: Votes must be registered online to be counted. WRP is not responsible for user error, slow servers, or issues that may prevent votes from processing.
- Winner Selection: The top 24 entries that receive the most votes will be featured in the calendar. Winners will be monitored by GoGo Photo Contest, and their decisions are final. No votes will be counted after the contest closes. No exceptions.
Prizes and Features
- Top Entries: The top 24 dogs with the most votes will be featured in the calendar, with the highest voted dog receiving the cover photo.
- Reserve a Day: For a fixed donation of $45, participants can reserve a specific day in the calendar to feature their pet’s photo.
- If you donate $200 or more, you will be sent one complimentary 2025 calendar (one calendar per person)
By participating in the contest, you agree to these rules and guidelines. Thank you for supporting Waldo's Rescue Pen and helping us showcase the wonderful dogs who have found their forever homes through our organization!