Grand Dogs of 2025: Photo Contest and 2025 Calendar

November 5, 2024 – Amanda Monsma

It's that time of year!

Last year was the first time we did a photo contest and calendar. It was a HUGE success - you all loved it and we had so much fun putting it together with you.

So we are doing it again: Grand Dogs of 2025 here we go!

For those new to this corner of the internet, here is a little bit about the initiative.

For the first couple years in business, we would have a photo shoot and send out cards for the holidays. It was a way to engage with the community outside of social media and the newsletter.

But last year, I wanted to do something different that would truly bring together #granddograwpack community, celebrating all the grand dogs in our lives.

If there is something I know about our #granddograwpack is that they LOVE to share photos of their dogs. It brings a smile to our faces and we know we are not alone in that joy of seeing the wonderful pups in everyone's life.

In addition to celebrating our community, we want to give back to our community.

**One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of the calendars will be donated to Parachute for Pets.**

Parachute for Pets is an advocacy centre in Calgary that provides support for low income families and their pets.

"We are committed to serving Calgary’s most vulnerable populations, ensuring that the bond between individuals and their pets remains unbroken even during times of hardship." Excerpt from the Parachute for Pets website

Learn more about Parachute for Pets

The Process

The process is broken up into three stages. The first stage is the Photo Contest & Giveaway. The photo contest and giveaway will run October 10 - 24, 2024.

Submit your best, high quality photo(s) of your dog(s) either on Instagram or via email for a chance to enter the photo contest and two draws. More on how to submit below.

The winner of the first draw will win a $200 store credit to the Grand Dog shop. The second winner will win a Mine Pet Platter of their choosing!

TWO WAYS TO ENTER:

1. Enter on Instagram - click here to see all post details.

2. Email Photo submissions to info@granddog.ca with the subject: GRAND DOGS OF 2025

The second stage is when the Grand Dog team goes over all entries and decides on 24 photos to move to the last round.

The final stage is when you get to vote for the final 14 photos to be included in the calendar.

The calendar will include 13 months and this year we need a cover photo!

PHOTO DETAILS

🐾 Enter as many quality photos as you like. Each photo will be one (1) entry into the draws.

🐾 If chosen, the photo will be used in our calendar. Be mindful of what you are sharing and if you want it to be public (i.e. children in photo)

🐾 Your Instagram profile must be public in order for us to see your photos.

🐾 Photo submissions through Instagram need to be posted to your feed only. Pictures submitted through stories will not be accepted.

🐾 DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE IN YOUR POST #GrandDogsof2025 and @granddogessentials ! No tagging = no entry

VOTE NOW

Time to vote! Here is how you do it on this blog post:

1. Scroll through the photos below and find three (3) photos that are your favourites.

2. Each photo has a number listed on it. Identify the numbers of your three (3) favourite photos.

3. Add a comment to this blog post with the numbers of the photos you are voting for.

That's it! The fourteen photos with the most votes will be featured in our calendar for 2025.

Voting is open to all and is open November 5 - 12, 2024 ending at 11:59 pm MST on Nov 12.

We ask that you only vote once, but you are more than welcome to share this blog post link or our Instagram voting post so your friends and family can also vote.

Follow along!

As the process unfolds, we will keep you updated through this blog post, on social media and through the newsletter. Make sure you are following along to see who the draw winners are, when you will be able to vote, and finally when you can get your hands on the #granddogsof2025 calendars!

We hope to have them available at the beginning of December so you are ready for the new year and you can include them as stocking stuffers for friends and family.

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Have fun everyone!

Amanda Monsma (she/her)

info@granddog.cas

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