Calendar Photo Contest

Photo Submissions

1. 1. 1. Photos and voting will be accepted on the Happy’s Place – Retirement Home for Dogs website (www.happysplace.ca/calendar-photo-contest/) from June 15, 2026 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) on  until July 15, 12:00 AM (Eastern Time). 
      2. One dog per photo, per submission.
      3. Multiple dogs must be submitted as separate entries.
      4. Only photos of dogs (any age) will be accepted.
      5. Photos must feature pets owned by the photographer OR the entrant must have permission to submit the photo.

Entry Fees & Voting

1. 1. 1. Submission fee is $20
      2. Additional votes can be purchased as follows:
         • 1 vote for $1
         • 10 votes for $5
         • 20 votes for $10
         • 50 votes for $20
         • 500 votes for $100

• Please note: we are unable to provide tax receipts.

Winner Selection & Photo Sessions

1. 1. 1. The 12 entries with the highest number of votes will be selected as winners.
      2. Winners must be available to attend a pre-scheduled professional photography session with Joanne Merner – Your Dog’s Photographer.
      3. The 2027 calendar will be local brewery-themed, and photo sessions will take place in London, ON and surrounding areas (within one hour).
      4. While every effort will be made to accommodate schedules, if a winner is unable to attend, their spot will be forfeited and awarded to the next runner-up.
         

Special Circumstances

1. 1. If a pet passes away during the contest period:
      1. Entries remain eligible unless the owner requests withdrawal.
      2. If a top 12 winner has passed, their spot for the professional photo session will be forfeited and awarded to the next runner-up.
      3. In this case, Happy’s Place will reserve a Memorial Square for the deceased pet at no charge, so their memory is still honored in the calendar.

Voting Rules

1. 1. 1. Voting will close on July 15, 12:00 AM (Eastern Time). 
      2. In the event of a tie within the top 12, the entry submitted earliest will be awarded the higher placement.

Memorial Squares

1. 1. 1. Honor a beloved dog by purchasing a Memorial Square in our 2027 Calendar. These special spaces help us remember those who have touched our hearts and left paw prints that last forever.
      2. Each square includes:
         • Photo
         • Name
         • Year of birth – Year of crossing the Rainbow Bridge
      3. 76 spots available – reserved on a first-come, first-served basis purchase of $10 each. 

Rights & Usage

1. 1. By submitting an entry, you confirm that:
      • The photo is your original work.
      • You own or have permission to use all content within the image.
   2. All submitted photos become the property of Happy’s Place – Retirement Home for Dogs
   3. By entering, participants grant Happy’s Place – Retirement Home for Dogs:
      • Full rights of ownership
      • Royalty-free, unrestricted use of all submitted materials
      • Permission to reproduce, publish, and use images and related information for promotional or other purposes, with or without attribution
   4. Happy’s Place – Retirement Home for Dogs reserves the right to disqualify any submission deemed inappropriate or in violation of these rules.
   5. Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless Happy’s Place – Retirement Home for Dogs from any claims arising from submitted materials, including copyright disputes.