You met our first-place winners a couple of weeks ago; now it’s time to celebrate the rest of our 2026 Woofs, Hooves, and Whiskers Calendar Contest stars! Nine of the twelve victors were chosen by you, our amazing voters, as the top three pets in each category. The remaining three were hand-selected by our incredible panel of judges: Bruce Holley of Kirby Subaru of Ventura, Bret Bradigan of Ojai Quarterly, and Jessica McCrea of Hey Bingo. Thank you all for lending your expertise!

Every entry is a star in our eyes! Meet all of our 2026 calendar cuties below and get ready for a year full of furry faces and heartwarming moments!

First Place Winners: Wrigley, Tabitha, and Oliver Bird

Second Place Winners: Dalai & Stewie, Romeo, and Tundra

Third Place Winners: Willie, Pino, and Levi

Judges' Choice: Woof Bader Ginsburg, Forest, and Donkey, Dot, & Bucky 

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the fun and submitted their pets for this year’s calendar contest! You’re all winners in our eyes. As a reminder, all entrants will receive a 2026 HSVC Calendar. Those who pre-purchased a calendar can expect theirs to arrive in the Fall of 2025. Want to snag a few extra copies for friends and family? Click the button below to order additional calendars for $15 (plus $5 for shipping) each!

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