Photo Themes, Guidelines & How to Submit

Celebrate Our Goldens

Each year, GRRMF creates a beautiful calendar featuring the goldens who make our community so special.

Every dog showcased is either a GRRMF alum or a member of our Hearts of Gold therapy team. All proceeds from calendar sales support veterinary care for dogs in our rescue.

• Playful moments: favorite toys, action shots (running, catching, playing), goofy expressions
• Outdoor fun: beach days, vacation adventures, poolside lounging, riding in cars or golf carts
• Everyday life: resting and relaxing, messy eaters, dirty pups, time with fur siblings
• Golden faces: GRRMF doggie bandanas, seniors, golden‑hearted blends (doodles, labs, mixes), big smiles, puppy‑dog eyes

Submission Guidelines

Deadline: July 15, 2027

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Eligibility

• Photos must feature GRRMF alumni or Hearts of Gold therapy dogs only.
• Photos must have been taken in recent years.
• Photos must be previously unpublished and the original work of the entrant.

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Technical Requirements

• High-resolution digital photos required (minimum 1500kb, higher preferred).
• Send photos in their original size — do not compress or resize.
• Cell phone photos are acceptable if submitted at full resolution.
• Horizontal photos that prominently feature your dog are preferred.
• No people in the photos.
• No redeye; please do not make any adjustments to the photo to fix eye color.
• Accepted format: .jpg only.
• Photos must be previously unpublished and be the original work of the entrant.

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Usage Terms

By submitting a photo, you grant GRRMF a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to publish and use the image in any media. Submission does not guarantee inclusion in the calendar. Photos not selected may still be used on our website or in our newsletter.