Absolutely, but there is a limit of one pet per photo entry. Each pet must be entered into the contest individually. People are not allowed in photos, only your pet. Photos that do not follow the rules will be removed and will not be eligible to win with no opportunity for a refund.

All breeds from all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to enter. Submit your favorite photo of your pets and ask your family and friends to vote for them!

The winners of the photo contest will be determined by the top 13 entrants that get the most votes. The top winner will win the coveted cover photo for the 2025 calendar! 2nd - 13th place winners will have their pet featured as a pet of the month. The top 13 vote getters will have their pet professionally photographed by Amanda Lewis Photography for the 2025 calendar. All winners will have the opportunity to upgrade to a full session and/or purchase products following their session if desired.

Additionally, one pet each week who receives the highest number of new votes for a particular week will win a mini-contest prize from one of the participating weekly mini-contest prize-sponsoring businesses.

Honor your pet or celebrate a gotcha-day or birthday by reserving an empty grid space (before or after the numbered squares) for their photo. Choose a favorite photo, a month, and pay. Each month has a limited number of squares in each grid and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Complimentary calendar contest mini sessions will be held on pre-determined dates in April & May 2024 at a pre-determined outdoor location. Upgraded calendar contest sessions will be held at select locations throughout the Grand Traverse area between April and July 2024. Exact details will be provided to winners upon completion of the calendar contest.

All proceeds from contest entries and votes along with subsequent calendar sales directly support Cherryland Humane Society with rescuing and re-homing animals in Traverse City and the surrounding areas.

Absolutely, and while there is no obligation, many calendar contest winners choose to!

Amanda Lewis Photography specializes in beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork to celebrate the bond between pets and their people.

Calendars are not included with the session but may be purchased when they become available online in late 2024. All calendar sale proceeds are donated to Cherryland Humane Society.