Joybound People & Pets 2026 Paw-parazzi Pet Photo Contest

This tail-wagging, whisker-worthy fundraiser celebrates the dogs and cats who steal the spotlight and our hearts while raising vital funds for animals and the people who love them. Why Join the Fun? We’re aiming to raise $35,000, and your pet can help make it happen! Simply submit your pet’s most irresistible photo, then invite family and friends to cast their votes. Every photo shared and every vote cast helps provide: • Medical care for pets in need • Pet food for our food pantries • Pet family support services • Life-changing human-animal bond programs How the Contest Works — Calendar Stars! Your dog or cat could be a star featured in Joybound’s 2027 Pet Calendar! Submit your favorite pet photo and collect votes through donations. The top 10 vote-earning pets (5 dogs and 5 cats) will earn a featured month in the calendar. Every photo entrant will automatically receive one copy of Joybound's aww-worthy 2027 calendar later this year, featuring our 12 winners. If you participated in the contest by voting, don't miss out on seeing these adorable animal photos throughout 2027 and preorder your calendar now! Round 1: Fundraising and Vote Collection (February 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026) Votes are earned through donations supporting Joybound. The top 5 vote-earning entries in each category (dog and cat), that meet image requirements, automatically earn calendar features. • Each $5 donation counts as 5 votes. You can place all votes on one entry or divide them among multiple entries. • All votes for photo submissions will be tabulated and displayed online. • All donations (votes) are non-refundable. • Meet Our Next Board of Fur-rectors • Of the top 10 vote-earning pets, the highest vote-earning dog and highest vote-earning cat will receive Joybound's most prestigious honor title: Honorary Board of Fur-rector. The winning pets will: • Receive a custom portrait to be hung at Joybound for one year. • Receive a poster copy of the portrait. • Be listed on Joybound's website alongside the human members of our Board of Directors. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. Photo submissions and votes require a minimum tax-deductible donation to support the animals and programs at Joybound People & Pets. Please see our rules for complete participant guidelines and eligibility requirements. Prizes are not transferable and may not be redeemed for cash. Joybound People & Pets may, at its sole discretion, choose to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event the offered prize is unavailable. About Joybound People & Pets: Joybound People & Pets is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the human-animal bond by providing compassionate rescue and adoption programs, pet-focused vocational training, and community services that benefit both animals and their human companions. Since 1991, Joybound has facilitated more than 54,000 pet adoptions, while offering accessible veterinary services, animal training, human education, and more, resulting in a 145% increase in essential services to the community from 2023.

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