Picture Your Pet As The Next Auburn Valley Humane Society's Calendar Star!
The Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS) is very excited to announce the 15th Annual Pet Photo Contest and Fundraiser! The AVHS Pet Photo Calendar Contest is a great way to show off your four-legged family members to loved ones worldwide and have a little fun bragging about the cuteness of your favorite pet. Plus, you're doing your part to change the lives of lost, abandoned, and homeless animals in our community.
The top 14 pet photos that receive the highest vote count will be the winners of the 2027 Calendar Contest and win a featured spot on one of the monthly pages. The photo with the most votes will be featured on the cover of the 2027 AVHS calendar and a monthly page. All winning photos will receive a complimentary 2027 calendar. Calendars will be on sale at the shelter, online, and at featured AVHS events beginning in mid-November 2026. All photo entries will be featured in the calendar as well! In the event of a tie, whichever photo reaches the highest number of votes first, wins the cover spot.
Of course, the real winners will be the shelter animals in our care. AVHS provides quality care and forever homes for thousands of homeless and lost pets annually through animal sheltering and adoptions, veterinary care, humane education, and much more. Auburn Valley Humane Society is not affiliated with any national humane or animal welfare organizations, but is supported by public donations and fundraisers like this pet photo calendar contest! Our goal is to raise $25,000 to provide the medical care (spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchipping) for the animals in our care and subsidize our spay & neuter surgeries and wellness services, human/pet services, and humane education programs.
Entering is as easy as 1-2-3-4.
- Complete the online AVHS 2027 Pet Photo Calendar Contest entry form. Entries will be accepted from 12:00 AM (Pacific Time) on Saturday, August 1, 2026 until 10:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
- Pay the entry fee of $10 and accept the terms, conditions and affidavit of eligibility and liability release for entries.
- Upload your photo to the contest site. Please ensure the photo is the highest quality possible for printing purposes.
- If you do not have access to a digital camera, and/or computer, please contact [email protected] for further assistance.
- Write a BRIEF description (75 words or less) of how your pet has improved your life…why I love my pet.
Encourage your friends, co-workers and family to vote online!
If you are a business and would like to sponsor a calendar month, please reach out to Ally at [email protected].
Prizes
The top 14 participants in the calendar contest to receive the most votes when the voting period ends will be contacted by the Auburn Valley Humane Society to claim the following prizes:
1st Place
The 1st place pet will be featured on the front cover and on a monthly page of the calendar. New this year, 1st place will receive a pair of tickets to our 2027 Whiskers & Paws Gala. They will also receive VIP Service to Santa Paws in December 2026 and a complimentary calendar.
2nd Place
Your pet will be featured on a monthly calendar page. They will receive a $50 VISA gift card, VIP Service to Santa Paws in December 2026, and a complimentary calendar.
3rd Place
Your pet will be featured on a monthly page of the calendar. They will receive a $25 VISA gift card, VIP Service to Santa Paws in December 2026, and a complimentary calendar.
The top 14 winners will receive a special gift from Auburn Valley Humane Society and a copy of the 2027 AVHS Pet Photo Contest Calendar.
Prizes are not transferable and may not be redeemed for cash.
Pet Photo Calendar Contest Resources
All links go to www.gogophotocontest.com.
Past Calendar Winners
AVHS does not receive financial support from state or federal tax dollars or national humane or animal welfare organizations. 100% of the proceeds from the Contest and the sale of the calendars will be used to provide a safe haven and quality medical and dental care for the homeless, and lost animals throughout our community during their time of need.
If you have any questions about the 2027 Pet Photo Calendar Contest or are having difficulty with the online entry process, please contact Katrina Megrath at 253-249-7849 or [email protected]