How do I enter?
Answer: You will need to have an account in order to enter the contest or to cast votes. Register for a GoGo Photo contest account or sign in to your account: Register or sign in here
Who can I contact for help?
Answer: Email us at josee@jlphotoart.ca or eventsvillagedogrescue@gmail.com. We're here to help!
How are votes counted?
Answer: Donations made in support of an animal are valued at one vote for every $1.00 donated. There may also be promotions where photos can get bonus votes.
How do I get a top spot?
Answer: Fundraise! The Pints & Paws Rescue Brew Photo Contest is a fundraising activity to support rescue efforts for Northern Dogs.
Is there a cost to enter?
Answer: Entry is $10. You will have a chance to donate when you enter (it's a great way to set an example for your friends and family), however that is optional.
How do I change my entry photo?
Answer: If you would like to change your entry photo, please email the new photo and a link to your contest entry to josee@jlphotoart.ca or eventsvillagedogrescue@gmail.com.
My pet has passed away, may I still enter him/her?
Answer: Yes, you can; however, photos should be high quality and resolution. (Generally, cell phones from 2020 onwards should take photos of sufficient quality). If you would like your photo to be reviewed prior to entering, please send it to josee@jlphotoart.ca.
In the case the winning photo depicts a pet who has passed away, the photo session with Josee Lavoie Photoart can be gifted to anyone who resides within a 150km radius of Ottawa, ON.
Do I have to live in Ottawa to enter the contest?
Answer: Participants can vote or donate from anywhere in Canada. However, due to the nature of the prizing, entries and prizes are limited to residents within 150 km of Ottawa, Ontario. Winners must pick up their Rescue Brew gift pack at the brewery (in Hammond, ON) during business hours. Winners must be willing and able to travel to the brewery for the photo session.
Can I be disqualified?
Answer: The contest affiliates (It Takes A Village Dog Rescue, Broken Stick Brewing Company and Josee Lavoie Photoart) reserve the right to disqualify an entry based on objectionable content or depiction of the animal or persons in a photo, if an appropriate replacement cannot be submitted.
When and where will winners be announced?
Answer: All winners will be posted to the homepage of this website, as well as our reveal party at the Broken Stick Brewing Company (located inside the Dandy Lion Brew Pub) in Hammond, ON on April 12th, 2025.