Smooching pups win dog calendar contest

Coming in hot with 827 votes, two dogs will grace the cover of the The Wareham Dog Park's 2026 calendar. 

The Dog Park Affiliation runs the calendar contest annually to raise funds toward maintenance of the Wareham Dog Park located at 74 Maple Springs Road. Voters had the chance to choose the furry-friend they wanted most on the cover. 

Two dogs kissing, Stella, a Bichon Frise and Rafa, a Shih tzu from Buzzards Bay, received the most votes this year. Affiliation board member Sally Morrison said that the pair are part of the Friday morning little dog group at the park.

As the contest closed, $6,328 was raised all pet photos will be included in the calendar regardless of the final standing. Morrison wrote to Wareham Week and gave thanks to those who participated. 

"Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham is grateful who all those who entered, voted & bought calendars funding next year's park daily upkeep," she said.

There are a limited number of calendars available for $25. If interested, contact Sally Morrison at sammorrison@comcast.net to place orders.