A photo contest that turns your pet into a beer can icon
Submit your favourite photo, rally your people, and watch the votes roll in.
The top 4 entries earn a complementary professional photo session with Aubri Poon Photography and the top 3 dogs a guaranteed their very own label on a can in the limited edition Four Dogs Brewery golden ale.
Just because we like a bit of risky the 4th can will be chosen from all entrants to raise over $100 in votes... raised $315 - you get 3 tickets into the Wildcard raffle.
Additional images and products for winners available for purchase after each winner's session.
One virtual ticket per $100 raised. Winner takes the 4th beer can label.
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Each entrant gets one ticket per full $100 raised. All tickets go into one drum; the draw picks a single ticket at random, so an entrant with 10 tickets is 10x as likely to win as an entrant with 1. The spin above visually weights names by ticket count, then locks on the actual random result.
Submit your favourite photo of your dog (or pet). Follow the Contest Rules so your entry is eligible.
Send the link to friends, family, coworkers, and that one group chat that never stops buzzing.
Voting is open during the contest period. Votes are what determine the winners.
Winner reveal is August 15, 2026. I’ll be in touch with dates, locations, and next steps. Start warming up your acceptance speech.
The top 3 entrants with the most votes are guaranteed their face on a limited edition beer can. The 4th is just pure luck of the draw for anyone who raises over $100 in votes.
A professional session with Aubri Poon Photography to create your pet’s 2027 beer label image. Want more? Additional images and products are available for purchase.
Who can enter?
You got a dog?!l You could be a winner! Winners must be able to attend one of the photo session held on the predetermined date and location in Calgary the week of Aug 15, 2026.
How do I enter?
Click HERE and follow the steps.
What kind of photo should I submit?
Dogs only (no humans), no watermarks or text, one animal per entry, and please submit a clear, cute photo of your dog, because “Bigfoot sighting” energy might not get you the votes to win.
How can I check if I'm in the lead?
Photogogo is hosting the whole contest and results are shown live, so you can check the leaderboard HERE anytime during the contest.
How do voting and winners work?
Voting determines the first 3 winners. The 3 top-voted entrants will win and be featured on their own can.
There will be a Wildcard draw for the fourth can. Anyone who raises more than $100 in votes get an entry into the raffle, and every $100 gets you another entry... you raised $400 you get 4 entries you raise $289 you get 2.
Participants are encouraged to invite friends, family, and followers to purchase votes at $1 per vote, with a minimum $5 purchase.
Can I enter more than one pet?
You bet you can, but each pet has to be entered separately.
Do I have to live in Calgary?
No... BUT
As an Calgary based rescue, photographer and brewery it helps. Please note that winners must be able to attend a photo session in Calgary the week after contest close (Aug 15).
When does voting end?
August 15, 2026 9PM MST
What does it cost to enter and vote?
There is a $10 entry fee per pet and each vote is $1 with a minimum of $5 purchase.
All entry fees, vote, and a portion of beer purchases go directly to Calgary Humane Society to build provide much needed medical care for our canine buddies.
When will winners be announced?
The top 3 will be paraded around like the Kings/Queens they are August 15th and the Wild Card Winner will be drawn August 17th.
When will the cans of beer be available?
The aim is to have a release party at Four Dogs Brewing and Taproom early October 2026.
We do hope to partner with a Calgary liquor store so the cans are available at another location.
What happens after I win?
I’ll contact our four doggie winners the week August 15, and 17 respectively to schedule the calendar photo sessions and walk you through everything.
All contestants are eligible for a full session with Aubri Poon Photography for a special price of $95 and that includes one 5x7 image.
Any of the top 4 winners who are unable to make the photo sessions the week of Aug 18th will forfeit their spot on the can.
Submit your favourite photo and officially throw your dog into the running.
Last call to rally your people and lock in those votes.
The top 3 are announced and the beer label stars are crowned.
The Wild Card draw happens August 17, 2026.
August 13 - Red Deer
Aug 14 - Calgary
Additional products and images available for purchase after each session.
#CanadianBeerDay, yes it's a Wednesday but what better way to release this special ale?!
Keep your eyes peels for the launch party that will bbe held at Four Dogs Brewery and Taproom.
Same. We’re ready for the cuteness. Enter your dog, rally your people, and vote them into beer can stardom for a good cause.
Follow the link below to submit your entry and let the campaigning begin.
