The BC SPCA is accepting submissions for its 2023 animal calendar.
Entering is easy, and the public will decide the winners.
Participants are invited to upload their pet鈥檚 photo and story to the Calendar Contest website and then invite friends and family to donate in support. The 13 animals (12 months and one cover) with the most votes at midnight on Feb. 14, 2022, will win a spot in the 2023 BC SPCA calendar.
The Calendar Contest, presented by Hill鈥檚 Pet Nutrition, offers a great way to celebrate all the pets of B.C.
鈥淧ets can be affectionate, loyal, funny and so much more. For many people they鈥檙e family,鈥� said Tess Repenning, senior manager of digital giving for the BC SPCA. 鈥淓ach one is unique and we can鈥檛 wait to get to know all the special pets out there. Sharing your pet鈥檚 photos in our annual Calendar Contest is the perfect way to shine a light on your furry friend while raising urgently needed funds for homeless, abused and injured animals.鈥�
This year鈥檚 contest also brings back a popular new category from presenting sponsor Hill鈥檚 Pet Nutrition. Even if you don鈥檛 make the top 13, those who get 25 votes or more have a chance to be selected for the Hill鈥檚 Honourable Mention spot in the calendar. Hill鈥檚 will also be giving 25 bonus votes to anyone signing up with a donation of $25 or more on the contest鈥檚 Feb. 1 and 2 launch days 鈥� a great incentive to register early and start sharing your perfect pet pic with family and friends.
Hill鈥檚 generously provides all the food for the cats and dogs in BC SPCA care and is excited to return as the sponsor for the Calendar Contest fundraiser. 鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to support this fun, community-building fundraiser and make an impact for animals in need. We can鈥檛 wait to see all the wonderful photos and look forward to crowning one lucky pet as the Hill鈥檚 Honourable Mention,鈥� says Frances Cheslo, engagement specialist, Hill鈥檚 Pet Nutrition Canada. 鈥淲e look forward to seeing animal-lovers come together to celebrate the special animals in their lives.鈥�
To register and learn more visit spca.bc.ca/calendar or contact the BC SPCA at events@spca.bc.ca or Generosity Services at 1-855-622-7722.
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