Dog-Harmony Celebrates 10 Years with “Love in Focus” Calendar Contest

Dog-Harmony Celebrates 10 Years with “Love in Focus” Calendar Contest

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Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. – Dog-Harmony, a non-profit dedicated to reducing the shelter population through community education and therapy dog programs, is excited to announce its tenth anniversary this month. To celebrate, the organization is launching its “Love in Focus” calendar photo contest.

For a decade, Dog-Harmony has provided unconditional love and support to local communities by providing humane education for kinder animal treatment, deploying therapy dog teams and offering resources to keep dogs in homes. This milestone highlights the unwavering support from the community and the dedication of volunteers and staff.

The “Love in Focus” contest, running from June 15 to July 15, 2025, invites dog owners nationwide to submit a photo of their dog with a $10 donation. Each $10 donation also counts as one vote. Supporters can vote for their favorite canine contestants as many times as they want, and a free calendar is included with every single $100 donation.

The 12 entries with the most votes will receive a professional photo shoot from Wooftografie for Dog-Harmony’s exclusive 2026 calendar. All proceeds directly benefit Dog-Harmony’s mission to support humane education and wellness visits by volunteer therapy dog teams.

“Reaching this 10-year milestone is a source of immense pride,” says Nancy Bown, Founder of Dog-Harmony. “The ‘Love in Focus’ contest is a fantastic way to celebrate the joy dogs bring and is a crucial fundraiser that enables us to continue our vital work.”

Dog-Harmony is also seeking calendar sponsors; a sponsorship packet is available at Dog-Harmony.org/love-in-focus-calendar-contest.

To enter your dog or cast your vote, visit gogophotocontest.com/dog-harmony starting June 15.

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About Dog-Harmony

Founded in 2015 by professional dog trainer Nancy Bown, CPDT-KA, Dog-Harmony is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational charity committed to improving the human-dog bond through community-based programs. From classroom education and therapy dog visits to hospital and youth facility outreach, Dog-Harmony helps dogs rescue people. With a focus on empathy, understanding, and responsible pet care, our evolving programs address the most pressing needs in our community. Dog-Harmony relies entirely on donations, grants, and the dedication of volunteers to continue this life-changing work.

Dog-Harmony Presents the 10th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin

Dog-Harmony Presents the 10th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin

Press Releases

A Canine-Only Egg Hunt and Social on April 18, 2025

Miramar Beach, Fla. – Puppy parents, get ready for a tail-wagging good time! Dog-Harmony proudly presents the 10th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza, a canine-only Easter egg hunt and social event on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.

For a $20 donation in advance (or $25 on the day of the event), humans and their leashed canine companions will receive a souvenir bag to sniff out 1,000 colorful eggs filled with delicious dog treats. With two designated hunting areas for dogs over and under 35 pounds, every furry friend has a chance to join in on the fun.

Attendees will also enjoy an evening of music curated by DJ Diamond Dan, indulge in delicious appetizers from JC’s Gourmet while sipping on beer and wine, pose for pet photos courtesy of Rescue Animal Photography, participate in family-friend games to win fun prizes, and shop human treats at the silent auction.

Proceeds from Doggie EGGstravaganza support Dog-Harmony, a 501(c)3, and its mission of keeping dogs out of shelters through humane education for children and families and programs that enrich the human and animal bond.

Doggie EGGstravaganza is presented as part of the Coastal Culture Series, made possible by the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program. Dog-Harmony requests that no prong, shock, or choke collars be used on canine family members at the event.

To purchase tickets for the canine-only egg hunt in advance or learn more information about event sponsorship opportunities, visit Dog-Harmony’s website.

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About Dog-Harmony

Dog-Harmony is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Miramar Beach dedicated to helping dogs rescue people. Founded by Nancy Bown, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), in 2015, Dog-Harmony builds positive relationships between canines and humans, preventing dogs from becoming homeless in the first place. Community services include therapy dog programs and fun classes for children to learn responsible pet care, compassion, and bite prevention. Programs are made possible through grants and donations.

Vote Dec. 3rd for Dog-Harmony’s Tree at Festival of Trees at the Park on Grand Boulevard

Vote Dec. 3rd for Dog-Harmony’s Tree at Festival of Trees at the Park on Grand Boulevard

Past Event, Press Releases

Join us Tuesday, December 3rd from 4pm-6:30pm for The Festival of Trees Kick-Off where Dog-Harmony and 17 other non-profit organizations will decorate trees and compete to win cash prizes totaling $8,500, including Best of Show and People’s Choice. The People’s Choice winner will be voted on and announced along with Best of Show, Second and Third Place winners. Held on National Day of Giving, join the fun and vote for your favorite tree to win the People’s Choice Award.

Each vote is $5 and can only be cast at this event on Dec. 3rd. We hope to see at the Park on Grand Boulevard!

The trees will remain on display in Grand Park through Christmas (Dec. 3-25) for all to enjoy!

More information about the event and the Festival of Trees: https://grandboulevard.com/event/festival-of-trees-in-grand-park/

The 2024 Dog-Harmony Tree at Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees
Chillin’ for Canines: A Human Wellness Day at Ain’t Life Cool Benefiting Dog-Harmony

Chillin’ for Canines: A Human Wellness Day at Ain’t Life Cool Benefiting Dog-Harmony

Past Event, Press Releases

Ain’t Life Cool, a cryotherapy and wellness center, is hosting its second Chillin’ for Canines benefiting Dog-Harmony on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 8955 US-98, Suite 104 in Miramar Beach, FL.

100% of the proceeds from services booked at the center that day will be donated to Dog-Harmony, a 501(c)3 dedicated to enriching the lives of humans and their canine companions through community education and therapy dog programs.

Ain’t Life Cool offers holistic therapies on a walk-in basis, including cryotherapy utilizing the most advanced technology available, red light therapy, compression therapy, and Himalayan salt aromatherapy. These targeted or whole-body therapies can help reduce inflammation and swelling, promote healing, and diminish pain.

To participate in Chillin’ for Canines and support Dog-Harmony, visit Ain’t Life Cool in Miramar Beach on December 7. There, you can select from a variety of therapies available to the public on a walk-in basis to reduce pain, heal, and promote rejuvenation. Participants can also enjoy complimentary refreshments in between services.

Visit www.aintlifecool.com to learn more about its therapeutic services!

Call for Photos: My Dog Rescued Me

Call for Photos: My Dog Rescued Me

Past Event, Press Releases

Show Everyone the Dog Who Rescued You!

Dog-Harmony is calling for photos of the dogs who rescued their owners, or people who were helped by one of our Therapy Dog Teams. Now until November 24, 2024, submit a photo (.jpg, .png, or .pdf) of your dog, or dogs, to us for printing and making custom ornaments that will be displayed on our Christmas tree in Grand Boulevard’s Festival of Trees in Sandestin, December 3rd-26th.
The trees will remain outside during the event so our ornaments are made of sturdy white plastic, tied with an aqua ribbon, and your photo is sealed with clear vinyl. Please indicate in the form below if you would like to pick up your ornament after the event, in early January.
If you don’t want an ornament that has been outside, and you’d like to put it on your own tree, select the number of copies you want mailed to you before we put the original one on the tree. The copies are $10 each, to cover the cost of supplies and mailing. You will receive your mailed ornament copy during the first week of December.

Join us Tuesday, December 3rd from 4 pm to 6:30 pm for The Festival of Trees Kick-Off at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin.

Dog-Harmony and 17 other non-profit organizations will compete to win cash prizes totaling $8,500, including Best of Show and People’s Choice. 

Use the form below to submit your photo and request a copy of your customized ornament.
Family Pawtraits with Santa

Family Pawtraits with Santa

Past Event, Press Releases

Your photo is ready! Download it from Rescue Animal Photography at

https://www.rescueanimalphotography.org/pawtraits-with-santa

Look! Look, everyone! It’s Santa! Oh my gosh, it’s Santa!!!

Register today for a fun time with your pup. Your registration per dog will get you a family pawtrait with Santa – yes, the Big Guy in Red! Your ticket includes a digital holiday photo and 1 ticket for the chance drawing of a dog swag bag.

It will be a mirthful outting for eveyone with refreshments, a fun doggie social, and Dog-Harmony is selling hand painted ornaments to make your holidays even more special. Photos are taken by Rescue Animal Photography!
Join us at Salty Paws Boutique in the Destin Commons on Nov. 30th from 11am – 2pm!

We’re still taking walk-ins!

Use the form below to purchase your one of a kind ornament or a hand-crafted card.

Hand painted Ornaments to Support Dog-Harmony

We have commissioned local artisans to hand paint ornaments to celebrate the holidays and support Dog-Harmony! You may add as many ornaments as you would like to your photo ticket purchase using the form above.

The ornaments will be ready for you to select and pick up at the Pawtraits With Santa event on November 30th at Salty Paws Boutique in the Destin Commons.

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