The City of Prince George and BC SPCA are launching a Pups of Prince George fundraising calendars, and are seeking photos of 12 local dogs to feature in the calendar.
The contest runs from Oct. 12 to Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. Local photographers, professional and amateur, can submit photos of their dogs for consideration. A panel of judges from the city and North Cariboo SPCA will review the entries and announce winners on Nov. 7 by email.
“We’re very excited to partner with the SPCA on this calendar,” city bylaw services manager Charlotte Peters said. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase some of our pets and hopefully some of our beautiful parks and outdoor spaces while at the same time raising some money for a great cause.”
Submissions will be judged on creativity, imagination and aesthetics. Winners will have their dog featured in the calendar, as well as receive a Prince George prize bag and gift certificate to a local pet store.
“A lot of people can’t afford to spay or neuter their pets,” North Cariboo SPCA manager Kristen Sumner said. “I’m thrilled we have this fun way to raise money for our spaying and neutering program to help out owners who can’t meet the expense.”
Submissions can be sent to pupsofpg@princegeorge.ca by 5 p.m. on Nov. 1. Photos must be taken by the person submitted the photo, and must only include the dog – no people. Photos must be submitted in full-size JPG or PNG format, with files no larger than 15 MB.
In addition to the photo, entrants must include their dog’s name, Prince George dog licence number, and your contact information.
One thousand copies of the calendar will be available for purchase for $15 each, starting in December.
“The calendar also has tips on responsible pet ownership and stresses the importance of licensing your dog here in the city,” Peters said. “I know what all of my family and friends are getting for Christmas!”
