Potter League's 10th Annual P.S. I Love You Pet Calendar Photo Contest (Potter League for Animals)

The Potter League for Animals is accepting entries for its 10th annual P.S. I Love You Pet Calendar Photo Contest, a fundraiser that invites pet owners across Rhode Island to submit photos of their companions for a chance to be featured in the organization’s 2027 calendar.

The contest is open through March 2 at 5 p.m. Entries cost $10 per photo, and votes are $1 each, with proceeds supporting the Potter League’s shelter, veterinary care, adoption, training and community support programs. The organization said it aims to raise $40,000 through the contest.

Owners can submit photos of dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles and other pets, along with a description of what makes their companion special. Top vote earners will be featured as the calendar cover or a pet of the month and will receive a professional photo shoot. Every pet receiving five or more votes will appear on the calendar’s collage pages.

Entries and voting are available at gogophotocontest.com/potterleague.

The Potter League for Animals, established in 1929, is based in Middletown and operates a spay-and-neuter clinic in Warwick. For more information, visit potterleague.org or call (401) 846-0592.

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