Get your camera ready, we’re searching for the cutest, fluffiest, coolest, and most photogenic pets to be in the 2027 RALendar!
How It Works
This isn’t just a photo contest—it’s a fundraising competition where every dollar makes a difference.
$1 = 1 vote for your pet
Top 12 pets win a professional photoshoot with Brittany Rose Petography
Each of the Top 12 will be featured on their own month in the 2027 RALendar
The #1 pet will land the coveted RALendar cover
All proceeds directly support RAL’s mission to provide hope, help, and homes for animals in need.
RALendar Contest 2027 will run from July 27 - September 26. Winners will be announced at Woofstock on September 26, 2026.
Interested in entering your pet? Fill out our Interest Form and we’ll let you know when registration goes live!
Make your pet a star!
Make your pet a star!
Last year we raised over $97,000 through the calendar contest!
2026 Calendar Cover Winner:
Walter The Weather Dog
This year’s calendar cover will feature Walter the Weather Dog — a beloved friend to RAL, CBS 6 viewers, and the Daniel family. Walter passed away earlier this year, but his spirit shines bright through the legacy he left behind.
Walter was no stranger to the spotlight. He appeared regularly alongside his dad Zach Daniel on WTVR CBS 6 and was a welcome guest at RAL events. Over six calendar contests, he raised more than $33,000 to help pets in need.
In year seven, Walter’s fur-brother Stanley and Zach honored him with a record-breaking campaign, raising over $24,000 in his name. Thanks to their dedication, Walter will appear on the cover of this year’s calendar, while Stanley will star in his own full-month spread inside.
Walter was more than a weather dog — he was a community treasure, a fundraiser, and a friend who made the world brighter for animals and people alike. His legacy will continue to inspire — one forecast of hope at a time. ❤️
Thank you to our Calendar Contest Sponsors
