It is a time when recognizing the beauty in our lives has taken on even more importance than ever before.  For those of us with cherished companion animals, we need look no further than to the pets who share our home.  

"I'm Rescued and Gorgeous" celebrates the beauty that our companion animals bring to our lives.  Some have stunning good looks. Others have sparkling personalities that radiate beauty.  Still others are gorgeous in their mannerisms, the way they make us laugh, the companionship and comfort they offer us, the way they uplift us when we're feeling blue.  Every companion animal is gorgeous in her or his own unique way.

You may recognize the gorgeous dogs and cats in our banner, because they were contest winners and/or cover models for our previous contests.  On the left is Marley, happily celebrating his birthday.  Then there's handsome Tucker, with his bow tie.  Next is Blue, the beautiful pit mix.  And on the far right is adorable little Finnegan, who can steal your heart in an instant.

Now it's your pet's turn to be featured in our calendar.  Starting Tuesday, September 3, 2024, we invite you to enter your gorgeous companion animal into this year's photo contest.

The contest continues to be open for all companion animals adopted through a rescue organization or shelter or found as a stray. (Yes, that means, although we are expecting mostly dogs and cats, rescue bunnies, pigs, ferrets, etc., are welcome to enter, too!)

Entering the contest is easy.
(1) Submit a photo of your rescue pet, along with a $10 entry fee.
(2) Then, in 250-300 words, tell us the story of your cherished pet -- how she or he became part of your family, what your pet means to you, and exactly why she or he is gorgeous.  (If you need assistance with your story, our staff can help you out. Just call or email us.) 
(3) Finally- very important! - Be sure to include why everyone should vote for your pet.

Photos of the 12 companion animals who receive the most votes, along with their stories, will be featured on a full page above one of the months on the calendar. 

Please note:  It is now our policy, no matter how many entries we receive (and we hope to have a lot of them!), that ALL ENTRIES ACCEPTED INTO THE CONTEST WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE CALENDAR!

What if your pet is not a rescue? You can reserve a calendar day for his or her photo to appear on, with a caption of your choice. The cost is $10.  (See Reserve a Day to Honor Your Pet, below).

In addition to being a heartwarming tribute to your pet, your participation will be aiding the work of The Crossings Animal Society.  The net proceeds from this contest and the calendar sales that follow will help support dogs and cats in need, including Boris & Natasha's Veterinary Fund, which supplements the cost of life-sustaining veterinary care.

So, sign up your pet now, and let the voting begin! Each vote costs only $1 donation. Encourage your family, friends and colleagues to go online right away and vote for your pet!

The contest begins at 8:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and ends at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Sunday, October 20, 2024.  All contest entries must be received by 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

So don't delay -- send in the photo of your gorgeous pet and start casting your votes! We look forward to seeing those gorgeous entry pictures.

Want a guaranteed spot in the calendar? Reserve a day to honor your pet. (This opportunity is open for all pets, whether or not they are a rescue) Your pet's photo will appear on the day of your choice.

This could be your pet's birthday, adoption day, or some other day—as long as it does not conflict with one of the holidays we observe. Join the fun and make your pet the celebrity that he or she is! Each day requires a $10 fee.

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Please Consider Pre-Ordering a Calendar. This will ensure that you are guaranteed a calendar, as we order only a limited number. All pre-ordered calendars are also discounted $5 and cost $15 a calendar, plus shipping.

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