Hawaiian Humane Society unveils Pets in Paradise calendar contest
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The annual 'Pets in Paradise' calendar contest fundraiser gives Hawaii residents a chance to showcase their furry, feathered or scaly companions in the nonprofit's popular calendar, while helping raise funds for animal welfare services statewide.
'This contest is really about celebrating the special connection people have with their pets,' said Anna Neubauer, president and CEO of the Hawaiian Humane Society. 'But even more importantly, every photo entered and every vote cast directly supports animals in need — from lifesaving medical care to helping families stay together during hard times.'
Submissions are open from June 1 through June 30. Pet owners can enter by submitting high-quality, landscape-format photos of their pets in one of three categories: Dog, Cat, and Other Animals.
The entry fee is $30 per photo, and households can submit as many entries as they like.Once a photo is entered, friends and family can vote online for $1 per vote — with all proceeds going toward more than 30 Hawaiian Humane programs, including pet adoption, rescue operations, spay/neuter services and humane education.
Top vote-getters in each category will land a coveted spot in the 2026 calendar:
Top 5 Dogs
Top 5 Cats
Top 2 'Other' Animals
Even if a pet doesn't win a featured month, there's still a chance to be included in thumbnail galleries throughout the calendar.
Calendars are available for pre-order at $25 (plus $5 shipping) and will be mailed out in November.
Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news
Photo Guidelines:
Landscape format, at least 1280 pixels wide, and 1MB file size minimum
No people in the photo (pets only)
Multiple pets allowed per image
All pets must legally reside in Hawaiʻi
To enter, vote or reserve a calendar date, visit HawaiianHumane.org/PetsInParadise.
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