Your Pet Ought to Be in Pictures!
Imagine your pet in full color on the cover of The News-Item Pet Calendar!
Here’s How It Works:
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Submit Your Photo: Bring in or send a high-quality, sharply contrasted color photo of your pet.
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Voting: Our readers will choose the “Pet of the Year” through a quarter vote. The top 13 vote-getters will feature in our 2027 pet calendar.
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Prizes: The “Pet of the Year” will grace the cover, with 12 others appearing in months throughout the calendar.
Rules:
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Photo Submission:
- Send your photo to Kimberly Glennon, Pet Calendar, c/o The News-Item, P.O. Box 587, Shamokin, PA 17872.
- Or email to promotions@newsitem.com with subject line “Pet Calendar.”
- Photos should be in JPEG or PDF format.
- Include your pet’s name and your name.
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Information:
- Lightly PRINT your name, address, daytime phone number, and your pet’s name on the back of the photo. Ensure it’s clear and legible.
- Photos will not be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
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Deadline:
- Photo submission deadline is October 29, 2026, at NOON. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Voting Process:
- Pet photos will be published in early November with a ballot for voting. The voting deadline is November 25, 2026.
- In case of a tie, a coin toss will decide the winner. Winners will be notified by phone.
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Eligibility:
- Employees of The News-Item and their families are not eligible to win.