What is the best way to keep informed about the contest?
Keep an eye on the live leaderboard here on the contest site to make sure that your favorite pets are in the running for a spot in the calendar.
Stay up to date on contest happenings by following Chaltron Photography on Facebook at at https://www.facebook.com/ChaltronPhotography/
Who can I contact for help or more information?
Send an e-mail with questions to Bonnie at bonnie@chaltronphotography.com. She'll get back to you promptly.
How are the votes counted?
Donations made in support of Homeward Bound Animal Shelter are valued at 1 vote for every $1.00 donated. The minimum donation is $5, which equals 5 votes. There may also be promotions where donors can get bonus votes. The contest platform will automatically tally votes as they come in.
How do I win or get a spot in the calendar?
Campaign to keep your pet in the top 13 of the leaderboard. Get your family and friends to vote for your pet(s) in the contest. You can also vote for your own pet! It all supports the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter. Each week of the contest, there are lots of fantastic prizes for top-voted pets. The first thirteen pets with the most votes at contest end win a spot in the calendar.
My pet has passed away. May I still enter them?
Because each calendar winner will be photographed for the calendar by Chaltron Photography, the winners have to be living pets. You can honour your pet in memoriam by Reserving a Grid Space for his/her photograph HERE.
If I win a spot in the calendar, what happens next?
Chaltron Photography will contact you soon after the contest is over to verify your acceptance of your spot in the calendar and to organize a complimentary session to photograph your winning pet for the calendar. If you would like to have more images taken or include more pets or people in your session, you can upgrade to a full photography session at a special contest rate.
Where and when will the calendars be available for purchase?
The calendars will become available for purchase online no later than 30 October 2025. Chaltron Photography will keep you informed when the calendars are ready to be ordered.
Can I be disqualified?
Chaltron Photography reserves the right to disqualify an entry based on objectionable content or depiction of the animal or persons in a photo.
When and where will winners be announced?
You'll receive the news regarding the contest to the e-mail address you provide with your entry information. Chaltron Photography will keep you posted about prizes, weekly winners and what happens after the contest.
Will I get a tax receipt?
The automatic confirmation after you have made a donation serves as your tax receipt. It includes all the details required. Please save it for your records.