This year’s 2027 Pets@Risk calendar contest set a new record. In year five, animal lovers raised more than $5,330 through checks, cash, coins, and PayPal donations. Since its inception, the annual contest has raised more than $21,000.
This year’s top vote-getter is Honey James, owned by Melissa Brand-Welch. Honey James has been in the calendar each year since the contest started. Along with Honey, the other 11 top dogs, who will appear in their own month in the 2027 calendar, include:
Luna, owned by Gail Elliott
Mojo, Milo, Goose, Penny, Harley & Jack, submitted by Alice Bryant
Binx, owned by Nikki Jonas
Sasha, Dixie & Skye owned by Rebeccah Williams
Penny & Copper, owned by Chelsea Duncan
Maggie, owned by Amanda Goff
Winnie, owned by Hannah Clark
Hooligan, owned by Michelle Land Harris
Willow & Fern, owned by Lily Redman
Baby Lynn, owned by Trinity Kempf
Cleo & Moose, owned by Christin Cundiff
The remaining 38 pets will be featured on the calendar cover. Those calendars will be available for purchase for $10 each later this year.
Pets@Risk is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to helping animals throughout White County. The organization helps find good homes for animals in the pound, assists those in need with spay/neuters, emergency vet services, and pet food, and advocates for responsible pet ownership. The group meets on the first Monday of each month at 6pm at the downtown Carmi studios of WROY/WRUL. Anyone with a heart for pets is welcome to attend or join.