*Contest : PT Dogs Calendar*enter NOW!*

[kittycats_delight]

Originally posted by Kfamr
As far as the price, the lowest I can go is $14.99 plus I believe they charge a $4 shipping fee.

Kay don't do that. If you only charge $14.99 then how would the shelter be getting any? I think everyone wants to help the animals not just support the website. If you really want to drop the price you have to cover the cost of the calender and shipping and make something for the shelter even if it's only $2.00 a calender.

[Ginger's Mom]

Originally posted by kittycats_delight
This way money is going to a shelter to help animals and you get to show off dogs from all your PT friends.

Originally posted by kittycats_delight
If you really want to drop the price you have to cover the cost of the calender and shipping and make something for the shelter even if it's only $2.00 a calender.

I was thinking the same thing. Part of the fun of this calendar is showing off the dogs other people (at work or friends) don't get to see. And giving some of the money to the shelter is a good idea, I don't think anyone was aware of that originally. Even if the initially mentioned price is a bit steep, you can still add $5.00 or $2.00 or whatever to the price, and have a nice donation.

[cyber-sibes]

Kay, is there a way that people could pay the lower price to the website and then make an additional donation for the calender, either thru the site or through you? I think that may keep everyone happy. I know I'd donate, too. I always do for our local shelter, I'd just spread it around.

*edit - just thought I'd explain for those who have never published, that short runs are ALWAYS substantially more costly that long runs like the professional companies do. Custom designs always cost more.
And personally, Kay, I think you do a wonderful job on all the graphics you create & use - I'm sure the calender will be nicely done!

[Giselle]

I agree with cyber-sibes. I'm not sure how check-out works for cafepress, but an idea would be that the intial price is 16$ (so 2$ per calender goes to the shelter MINIMUM). However, on the check-out page, the buyer can click for an additional donation ranging from 5$-20$ more. This way, a MINIMUM of 2$ goes to the shelter while keeping the oppurtunity to donate even more. The bottom line is, we all love animals and we'll agree with any price you choose.

[beeniesmom]

HI! I just sent you 2 pics of Beenie.
They are both really similar.
This is a really great idea!
thanks

[Cincy'sMom]

We did a calendar for our therapy dog group, and put about 4-5 pictures on each page, with a collage on the front. i thought it turned out very nice, and if you want, I can try to take and post some pictures of it so you can see it.

Whatever you decide, I will submitt a picture, and I will buy one.

[bckrazy]

ughh... I cant choose! >.< I hope we can enter more than 1 picture! I'm going out right now to get some pictures in the flowers

[Dixieland Dancer]

I like the idea too and will be trying to figure out what picture to send in. As a thought.... I have a Golden calendar I got from a local pet store and they charged $20.00 for it. I really like it a lot because it has the main picture full size and at least two little pictures on the actual calendar page. Usually one on the right top and one on the left bottom where the calendar has room according to what day of the month it starts and ends on. That would give you three dogs on each month! (I hope I explained that good enough).

I'm sure you will produce something of quality and it will be worth every penny that is charged. If someone doesn't like it.... they don't have to participate or buy one. It's always the few who ruin it for the many so don't let it bother you Kay. Just do what you think is best and if it comes from your heart... it will be fantastic!

[aly]

I'm very interested in buying a PT dog calendar! Even if my dogs don't make it in.

I don't know if my favorite pics of my dogs are large enough. I'm going to be really disappointed if I didn't save them in the bigger size But I understand that they need to be that big for good quality. I'm going to kick myself if mine aren't big enough. I'm not at home right now, but I'll check my pics on my computer when I get home on Tuesday.

Let me know if you need any help, Kay. I'm not sure what I could do, but if there is anything, just let me know!

[captain]

Kay,
I think this is a great idea. YOU always make an effort to please EVERYONE - sometimes you just can't!

I will look for a pic to submit, in anticipation.

I also like the Collage idea for the front!

[Lexi_Lover]

I'll be sending my entry in soon. But Kay, could we maybe enter 2 photos that way we at least have a fair chance, because just one is hard, but so that the same dog doesn't get choosen for 2 months. Do you get what I'm saying?

[Kfamr]

For everyone with concern about the price~
Although there were only a few kill joys, i'm going to keep the price at $14.99 - plus the $4 they charge for shipping. I was told if I want to donate to the shelter that I should give them the money that I spend at stores.

I'm going to see if there's a way I could make two seperate ones, one with extra money for the shelter, one with the $14.99 price. Hopefully that will keep everyone happy and stop them from complaining.


No, the rules say you can only enter 1 photo. There is a reason I said that, as I plan to put everyone on the calendar no matter what. There is no way a dog could be in there as 2 months this way, only if you entered 2 photos! If two photos are sent, i'll choose between the two of them as what to use.

This is something like I'll have the set-up..
http://petevents.com/~simba/calendarsetup.jpg

The #1 voted in the contest will be in the middle, the other entries will surround it.

Please everyone send in th FULL SIZED picture! Some of you are sending in smaller photos and I cannot use those. It has nothing to do with me, but the way they will print if they aren't of a large size.

[My Peanuts]

I'll buy one even if my pups don't get in.

I'd love to send the one I used to have as my sig of Harley and Sylvia in their dog bed, but now I have Morty. I can't leave him out! When I leave work I'm going to work on getting a photo of all three pups if it's not too late. This is a great idea Kay.

[RobiLee]

Hey Kay, I was wondering if the picture I gave you was the right size. I didn't check on that. I sure do hope so.

[beeniesmom]

Anyone here know how to change the size of a picture?
I have tried and tried but can't get it to 1600 x 1200 pixels.