2025 Dog Calendar – Celebrating dogs & second chances
Imagine a calendar that’s not only filled with adorable local pups but also helps our community!
The Island Dogs 2025 Calendar isn’t just about cute faces – it’s about supporting the amazing dog rescues here on Vancouver Island who work hard to give every dog a fresh start.
And this isn’t just any calendar. It’s high-quality, beautifully printed, and packed with heartwarming shots of our island’s favorite canines.
Plus, when you grab a copy…
You’ll be entered into a draw for a 1-hour photo session (valued at 350 CAD)
And if you’re one of the first 5 to buy 10 calendars, you’ll score a free session automatically! Stock up for friends, family, and all the dog lovers in your life and community – they’re basically the ultimate Christmas stocking stuffers!
It’s perfect for capturing moments with your pet, family, or even just you.
Who you’re helping
With every purchase, you get to choose where your support goes! 100% of profits will be donated to one of these three incredible rescues.
This calendar is your chance to be a part of their story and make a real impact!
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The Victoria Humane Society (VHS) is a small group dedicated to finding homes for animals in need, with a team of volunteers ready to help around the clock. Since 2013, they’ve rescued thousands of animals and helped them find loving homes.
HOW YOU CAN HELP?
You can be part of this amazing mission by donating, fostering, or adopting. Together, we can turn their stories into happy ‘tails’! For more ways to help, check our website.
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Dog Bless Rescue Partners is a non-profit group based in Victoria, BC, dedicated to rescuing small and medium-sized dogs from high-risk American shelters. Since 2005, they’ve saved over 1,500 dogs, giving them a second chance at life in loving homes.
HOW YOU CAN HELP?
With your support, Dog Bless can continue rescuing dogs from euthanasia and providing them the care they need. Your support through donations, fostering, or adopting can make all the difference. Visit our website to learn more!
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From Stray to Stay is a Vancouver Island-based, volunteer-run organization dedicated to rescuing abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs and cats. Every dollar raised directly supports these animals, helping us find them safe, loving homes.
HOW YOU CAN HELP?
Your support saves lives. Donations, fostering, or spreading the word all provide vital resources for these animals’ second chance. For more details, reach out to us on Facebook.
Special perks directly from us!
As a thank you for supporting the 2025 Dog Calendar, we’re thrilled to bring you some special perks – from us and our amazing partners! (See partner perks here):
Win a Private Photo Session: Every calendar purchase enters you into a draw for a 1-hour session (worth 350 CAD). Capture the magic with your pet, family, or a personal portrait – it’s our way of saying thanks!
Guaranteed Session: Love the calendar? Buy 10, and as one of the first 5, you’ll automatically receive a 1-hour photo session – a premium booking for less!
20% Off Photography Sessions: Keep the memories going with a discount on your next session photo sessions with us.
30% Off Travel Prints: Bring a piece of our travels into your home with discounted prints.
Behind-the-Scenes Access: Enjoy sneak peeks and updates on this project and future work.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. With every calendar, you’re not only scoring these great perks but also making a meaningful difference for local dog rescues. Get your calendar today and enjoy unforgettable moments, one picture at a time!
Already bought your calendar? Don’t forget to register your purchase here to claim your perks and enter the giveaway!
Where to get your calendar
Every calendar is not only a stunning addition to your home but a way to make a lasting difference. Buy yours, spread some joy, and get in on the exclusive perks (more details about it below)!
In-Store: Stop by Paws on Cook or Cook St Vintage (both on Cook Street, Vic!) to pick up your copy (available from Nov 9th).
Order Online: Can’t make it in? No problem - order from our online Lulu.com store:
Exclusive perks & partner shout-outs!
Not only are you supporting a great cause, but you’re also scoring some fantastic bonuses thanks to our local partners:
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BabyDog & TomeyK9 Services is a team of trainers who specialize in obedience, socialization and behaviour training using positive reinforcement and rewards-based training for dogs of ALL ages.
Bonus Perks for Calendar supporters:
10% off dog group training sessions
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ReadyDog is an online dog training program that makes teaching your pup easy and fun! With step-by-step videos you can watch on any device, you’ll learn at your own pace, right at home or out on walks.
Bonus Perks for Calendar supporters:
1 month of free online training
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Say goodbye to smelly leashes and collars and hello to fresh, durable gear! SmellyDogz leashes, collars, and harnesses are stink-free, waterproof, and ultra-soft, so you can enjoy the adventure without the mess.
Bonus Perks for Calendar Supporters:
20% off SmellyDogz gear (purchased in Paws on Cook store)
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Paws on Cook is a pet shop that treats every pet like family. Rooted in the community, they offer top-quality products to support your furry friend’s health and happiness, with a focus on care and compassion.
Bonus Perks for Calendar Supporters:
10% off all items
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Cook Street Vintage is Victoria’s most dog-friendly furniture shop, specializing in restored mid-century modern pieces and housewares. They bring timeless designs back to life, with a warm welcome for your furry friends!
Bonus Perks for Calendar Supporters:
10% off non-consignment items
Wow, you made it all the way down here!
So, here’s why we really made this calendar.
Since getting Riker, our Irish Setter, we’ve seen firsthand just how much joy, love, and, let’s be honest, chaos a dog can bring into your life. It’s impossible to imagine our days without him now. But for so many dogs, a safe, loving home is still just a dream. That’s why we felt so strongly about creating this calendar – to give back to the incredible rescues who work around the clock to make that dream a reality.
Victoria Humane Society, Dog Bless Rescue Partners, and From Stray to Stay Rescue Society are out there every day, giving dogs their second chances. With each calendar sold, you’re joining us in supporting their mission.
So, thank you. Together, we’re helping make a difference for dogs across the Island, one wag and one calendar at a time.
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