Your Votes Give a Second Chance...
Ten days into the calendar contest and we have so many wonderful dogs entered, and we've already had some exciting lead changes! Currently in first place is Rufus, a NGPR alum who steals hearts and brings smiles every day. And who wouldn't smile at his sweet face! In second place we have Peter Parker, a GPRS alum who came into rescue severely underweight and heartworm positive. After being nursed back to health he is now a therapy dog, visiting schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. Jenny is in third place, and had to have both hips replaced by the time she was just over a year old. She now loves to play frisbee and chase squirrels. Sunny, in fourth place, is also a NGPR alum, and he is living the good life now, playing with his toys, going for walks and living up to his name, brightening the lives around him. These dogs, and the other 120+ current entries all were given a second chance and are living the good life with loving families. See their photos
here and vote for your favorite, or enter your own dog and join the contest! Your votes and entries allow other dogs to get a second chance just like they did!
Pictured above are before and after pictures of Whistler, who came into rescue positive for ehrlichia, along with mange and severe skin infections. After 3 short months in a loving foster home, see how wonderful he looks now! He is a sweet, loving boy who is now ready for his forever home. Your voting dollars allow us to care for dogs like Whistler, saving them from high kill shelters and providing them the veterinary care they need. And it's easy and fun to do! Pick your favorite picture or favorite story and vote, and of course, vote for your own dog! With 20 days left to go this is the perfect time to get your dog in the running for the calendar cover.
Voting is easier and more social than ever. Don't forget to use the power of social media to support your dog or your favorite entry. Once you've entered, you can automatically Tweet, Pin, email or post your dog's photo on Facebook. Please share the story of your dog's rescue and how you found each other. If you're not entering, it's easy to share your favorite entry. Just click on the icons below the dog's photo. NGPR is a 501(C)(3) charity and votes are tax-deductible donations. Every vote equals $1 and the dog with the most votes becomes our calendar cover dog. You can also bank votes, which allows you to make a single donation and split the votes among multiple entries. The contest ends at midnight EDST August 31.
This is your chance to save lives and be part of the biggest Pyr calendar around. It's an amazing tribute to our rescue dogs and the ultimate of Pyr Calendars, covering 14 months, folding out to a huge 12 X 24" size, and containing over 200+ photos.
Payment of the $35 photo submission fee gets you a free calendar when they are mailed in November.
Please take a minute to browse the photos and read the stories of the remarkable dogs entered in the contest. They are living the best years of their lives now because they were rescued. And you can help us save more by entering and/or voting.
Votes now will help us save more dogs and give them the second chance they so desperately need! ❤️
The NGPR Calendar Team
*Photo Specifications: You can use a digital camera or a smartphone. Use the highest resolution setting with minimal compression. (If you do use your smartphone, make sure you use the highest quality camera settings and the image is not reduced when you send it.) You can submit photos in .jpg, .png or .tif format. Photos cannot contain filters of any kind, such as Snapchat or Instagram filters. or be edited using any type of digital software. Photos should contain animals only, no humans! As a general guide, a setting of 2048 × 1536 pixels at 300 dpi will produce a decent photo. Please provide photos in horizontal format, if possible. If you can provide larger images, such as 2400 x 1800 pixels, that would be great.
