How much is the entry fee?
- The entry fee is $20 per photo.
How many photos can I enter?
- One pet per submission, multiple pets required their own entries
What are the eligibility requirements?
- Photos of cats, dogs, companion small mammals, reptiles and birds are accepted
- Your pet does NOT have to be adopted from Humane Society London & Middlesex to be eligible to enter the contest
- Photos must only contain pets (no people or wildlife)
- Photos must feature pets owned by the photographer OR the entrant must have permission to submit the photo.
Can I enter professional photos of my pet?
- Yes, but you MUST obtain permission from the photographer to enter the photo in the contest
How many votes do I need to have my pet featured on a month spread in the calendar?
- The top 12 vote-getters will each get a featured month spread in the 2025 calendar
How do I vote for a pet's photo?
- $1 = 1 vote, . You can vote for your own pet's photo(s) as many times as you'd like! (minimum vote $10)
- Vote online:
- Click on the View Entries and Vote link. Search the pet's name and click on their photo. You can then cast your vote(s) on the pet's page!
- The deadline to cast votes is afternoon 5:00PM EST June 27, 2024
- Easily share your pet's photo entry on social media by using the buttons on their page. Share with your friends and family and get them to vote!
How does the leader board work?
- The top vote-getters will be featured on the homepage of the Photo Fundraiser website throughout the contest
- The based on their position at the end of the contest, top vote-getters will each win a physical copy of the 2025 calendar and an opportunity to attend a professional photography session for your pet. Month selection will be based on final position at the end of the contest. First place gets first choice, second place, second choice and so on.
- First place will receive a $200 Ren's Pets gift card, 2nd place will also receive a Ren's gift card with the value of $100, and third place receives a $50 gift card.
How will I know I won?
- The winners will be the Top 12 entries on the leader board at 5:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, June 27, 2024. You can check the leader board to see how your pet's photo is doing in the contest. You will also receive an email of congratulations, including further details of your prizes and photography session.
Will I receive a tax receipt for voting?
- Tax receipts will be issued for all donations over $10, in order to receive your tax receipt please include your correct mailing and email address when you cast your votes. Official tax receipts will be sent once the contest is closed.
How do I purchase a HSLM 2025 Calendar?
- Calendar sales start in the Fall 2024 through the HSLM online store, at our Pet Gift locations and in the shelter.
Question not answered here? Please contact Victoria Zubick at vzubick@hslm.ca