Top Vote Getter: Leland Haaga
The Pasadena Humane’s 2025 Calendar Photo Contest has concluded, raising more than $64,000 for animals in need and selecting winning entries to be featured in the upcoming year’s calendar.
The contest, which invited pet owners to submit photos of their animals, saw widespread participation and resulted in a fundraising success for the organization.
First Place Cat: Murray
Winners were chosen across three categories – dogs, cats, and critters – with first, second, and third place selections in each, as well as three additional judges’ choice picks.
Leland Haaga, approximately 15 years old and rescued from the streets, was adopted from Pasadena Humane 11 years ago and earned the distinction of Top Vote-Getter in the contest.
In the cat category, Murray took First Place, while Tiger Lily, described as a friendly and sociable bearded dragon, secured the First Place Critters spot.
First Place Critter: Tiger Lily
Suki Bear, a former foster puppy later adopted by her foster family, claimed Second Place in the dog category, showcasing the success of the organization’s foster program.
Master Wu, adopted as a kitten from Pasadena Humane, and Bewley, a rehomed bearded dragon, rounded out the Second-Place winners in their respective categories.
Second Place Dog: Suki Bear
The contest also highlighted the stories of other adopted animals, including Jessica and Angela, sister cats raised in Pasadena Humane’s foster program before finding their forever home.
Judges’ choice selections included Goose, an energetic small dog, Machu, a cat adopted alongside his brother Picchu, and Harold Sanchez, a rescued hamster enjoying his new life.
Second Place Cat: Master Wu
Pasadena Humane emphasized that 100% of the proceeds from calendar sales will support animals in their care, further extending the impact of the contest.
Pre-orders for the 2025 wall calendar featuring the winning photos are now available at https://www.gogophotocontest.com/pasadenahumane2025calendar/purchase, with shipping expected to begin in the fall of 2024.
Second Place Critter: Bewley
Pasadena Humane promotes the calendar as a great gift for friends and family, combining support for animal welfare with a practical and attractive household item.
Winners will be notified via email, and their photos will be featured on full month spreads in the 2025 calendar.
For more information, visit https://www.gogophotocontest.com/pasadenahumane2025calendar.
