Bismarck’s Top Dog Photo Contest
2025
Bismarck’s Top Dog Photo Contest is a contest that brings awareness and fundraising to a local animal rescue. This contest also gives dog parents a chance to create quality portraits of their fur babies while supporting a great cause. Some amazing local businesses come together with ADP to donate prizes, sponsor the calendars and help support the chosen rescue, Purrfect Pound Pals.
To participate, submit your favorite recent photo of your dog to bismarcktopdog@gmail.com by June 8th. Please read contest rules here before sending photo. Dog parents will be offered a complimentary portrait session, and if it’s completed before voting begins, the best photo from the session can be entered into the contest.
A popular vote will be held on Facebook from June 9th-June 22nd, where everyone can share their photo and allow their friends to vote. The top dogs from the popular vote will receive prizes from our local sponsors and the top 12 dogs from the popular vote will receive a photo session for their dog, an archival print, and will be our models for the 2026 calendar with full proceeds being donated to Purrfect Pound Pals.
Calendars can be purchased after September 1st at the following locations.
• Cardens Custom Framing
• KT Animal Supply
• Active Life Chiropractic
• Los Campeones Gym
Our chosen Non-Profit
Purrfect Pounds Pals is a nonprofit corporation organized to rescue cats from the pound who are at risk for euthanasia. The cats are provided vet care and placed in foster homes until they find their forever homes. They have also expanding our efforts to include fostering dogs as well as resources allow.
The Local Businesses Who Make it all Possible
Our calendar sponsors
These generous businesses covered the cost of the calendars, so every dollar we raise goes directly to our chosen rescue.
Hallie’s Hair Salon
Hallie’s Great Family friendly Salon. Specializes in Coloring, Extentions, and Cutting. I have been in the businesses for over 12 years and love making people look and feel great! Bonus to sitting in my chair we have Miss Janice. She makes your experience at the salon the best.
(701) 426-0871
Active Life Chiropractic
Dr. Sara Weigel Ness and Dr. Doug Ness are a husband/wife chiropractic couple who opened Active Life Chiropractic in 2008 in Bismarck, ND. In 2018 they renovated an old tire shop and created their new, beautiful downtown Bismarck location, which incorporates chiropractic care, massage therapy, and functional training all under one roof. In 2022 Active Life Chiropractic had a huge growth year and added three chiropractors to our team, Dr. Brenna Young, Dr. Michaela Erwin, and Dr. Steve Lipp. This awesome team brings over 70 years of chiropractic experience to the community! Active Life Chiropractic enjoys working with people of all ages, but they have a particular interest in caring for children and families. It is their goal to ensure that each person they come in contact with receives the very best chiropractic care available.
701-255-4241
Therapy Retreat
Bismarck-Mandan’s newest Therapy center opening June 1st in Mandan.
Let the professionals at Therapy Retreat empower you to unlock your full potential and guide you on your journey to become the best version of yourself. You will find an array of services including:
•Physical Therapy (rehab, dry-needling, shockwave therapy)
•Massage Therapy (traditional massage service, laser treatments)
•Body Contouring with Emsculpt Neo (noninvasive procedure to burn fat cells and build muscle)
•Pelvic floor strengthening with Emsella (noninvasive procedure for incontinence and sexual performance)
•Red Light Therapy Bed (improve skin conditions such as wrinkles, age spots, psoriasis, eczema, etc., improve wound healing, relieve pain, trigger blood flow, reduce inflammation)
•Infrared Sauna with Cold Plunge add-on option
Therapy Retreat aims to inspire positive change within yourself. Book an appointment today and start your path to a healthier, happier you. Your wellness awaits.
701-955-3780
Los Campeones Gym Bismarck
Whether you’re new to lifting or pushing for new PRs, we’re here to spot you every step of the way. This is where strength meets community—where limits are challenged, muscles are built, and goals are crushed. No shortcuts—just hard work, heavy weights, and real results.
701-751-0847
Your Business Here
We are still looking for a couple more local Businesses who would like to Sponsor this year’s Top Dog Calendar. Please email us for more info at contact@angeladianephotography.com
Our contest sponsors
These are the amazing businesses who generously donated prizes and gift certificates to reward our top winning dogs, adding extra excitement and heart to the Top Dog contest.
KT Animal Supply
KT animal supply started out in 1993 at our previous location south of the Amvets here in Bismarck, ND. We’ve since grown and had to move to our current location at 1606 East Main Avenue also in Bismarck. We carry all the top brands of pet food, as well as just about anything you can think of for your pet.
You will find a fun, clean, friendly atmosphere for all of your animal supply needs!
701-224-1063
Carden Custom Framing
For 30 years, Carden Custom Framing has remained the #1 establishment when it comes to preserving what matters to you.
701-224-0802
Sit-Stay-Play Pet Care LLC
Local pet sitting made easy, I come to you for visits!
Sit-Stay-Play Pet Care is here for all of your fur baby’s needs. If you need potty breaks, playtime, walks, plants watered or mail brought in, call me!
701-527-4490.
Kiss Crunchies
Contest Rules
- Include names of both owner and dog.
Names of you and your dog(s) must be included when you email your photo. -
One entry per household.
You may enter multiple dogs as a pair or group, but they must be in one photo together and able to pose together if selected as winners. - Send one photo only
Please only send one photo, if you are entering multiple dogs they must be in one photo together. -
Dogs must be friendly.
Dogs must be friendly and comfortable being around people for a safe and smooth photo session. -
Winners must schedule session by June 30th.
If you don’t book your photo session by June 30th, your spot and prizes will go to the next dog in line.
All sessions must take place by July 20th. -
Sponsor prizes will be given at session or in-studio
Prizes from our sponsors will be handed out at the session or when you come in to pickup your photo print. -
No “get likes” pages allowed.
Sharing your entry on pages or groups designed only to rack up likes will lead to disqualification.
You can share with local pages, groups, friends, and family. -
No repeat dog winners.
Dogs that have previously won cannot be entered again.
However, previous winners may enter a different dog.