2026 NDLB Rescue Calendar Photo Contest Presented by Kasey Wilson Photography
Is Your Dog Destined for Stardom?
Now’s your chance to show off your pup and support a great cause at the same time. We’ve partnered with No Dog Left Behind Rescue for a meaningful (and totally adorable) fundraiser that celebrates the dogs we love—and the heroes who help them.
Submit your favorite photo of your dog and rally your friends and family to vote. The top-voted pups will earn a spot in our 2026 calendar, plus some fun prizes along the way.
Every entry and every vote helps raise money for No Dog Left Behind Rescue and the incredible work they do. So whether your dog is goofy, noble, scruffy, or sweet—let’s see them shine.
(Please review the Contest Rules below!)
About No Dog Left Behind
No Dog Left Behind is a pet rescue that is 99% volunteer-based located in Maple Grove, MN. As a non-profit rescue, we rely heavily on donations to support our organization. The amazing support from our community, fosters, veterinarians, and friends gives us the ability to save dogs who otherwise wouldn’t make it. No Dog Left Behind (NDLB) is a 501c3 Tax Exempt rescue organization.
We are comprised of three unpaid board members and many volunteers who dedicate countless hours to save the lives of our rescued dogs! We at NDLB take pride in our rescue organization and the amazing group of volunteers we have working with us!
Our Mission is to find dogs their forever family; to speak for the abused, neglected, and abandoned; to educate adopters, reduce the number of homeless, and provide proper vet care; and to save those that need saving.
FAQ
When is the Deadline to Enter?
You can enter the contest anytime between April 27th - May 30th, 2025, 9p CST, BUT... The sooner the better. This contest is based on number of votes, which will determine the final 12 winners
Can I enter more than one dog?
Yes, but each dog must have their own
submission photo. You can enter as many individual submissions as you would like.
Entry Photos featuring more than one dog will not be accepted and removed without refund.
Does my dog have to be a rescue?
Nope, all dogs are welcome!
What if my dog has to be on a leash?
No Problem!! Most the dogs I photograph are on leashes and you’d never know by looking at the photos. I will edit them out in post-processing. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
Is my dog is too hyper, crazy, or shy for this?
Nope, this is something I deal with often. Even well trained dogs get excited and easily distracted outside of their home. I’ll give you instructions for prepping your dog for the session. The location will be selected with this in mind to avoid extra distractions. We WILL get a great shot!
Do we have to be local to Minneapolis?
Yes...and no. If you wish to win a calendar contest spot, you MUST be able to attend an on-location photography session in the greater Twin Cities area. If you can't make that work, you are always welcome to donate to the Rescue in other ways.
When and where will the calendar sessions take place?
Micro photo sessions will be held on pre-determined dates in June, July & August 2025 at pre-selected locations in the greater Twin Cities area to be announced to winning entrants upon completion of the contest.
Upgraded sessions will have more flexibility in date and location.
What about the rest of my photos, will I be able to get products?
Absolutely, though there’s no obligation to purchase, almost all calendar contest winners do!
Kasey Wilson Photography makes memories into art. Together we create something you’ll be proud to put on your walls and display in your home.
What Do I Win?
The top 12 pets with the most votes at the end of the contest will each win a complimentary photo session with Kasey Wilson Photography to capture their feature image for the 2026 calendar.
The overall top vote-getter will receive the coveted cover spot—plus their own dedicated month inside the calendar.
Winners will also have the opportunity to upgrade to a full, custom photo session if they’d like to make the most of their time in front of the camera.
And don’t worry—we’ll also be running fun weekly mini-contests throughout the voting period, so every pet has a chance to win something special!