HOW TO VOTE

Pooch Playoffs is a fun, bracket-style dog portrait contest where local pups compete for the title of Pooch Playoffs Champion!

This year’s Pooch Playoffs also helped raise $1,650 for The Baldwin Fund, making every adorable portrait part of something even more meaningful. Thank you to everyone who participated, supported and helped make this fundraiser such a success.

Voting begins May 20th and continues for four days, ending on May 23rd. Each day, dogs will go head-to-head in bracket-style matchups, and the winners will advance to the next round.

Please vote every day.

There will be 4 days of voting, and we need you to come back and vote each day.

Voting closes at midnight each day, so be sure to cast your votes before the day ends.

Important voting instructions.

When you vote, please vote for every bracket matchup, not just the dog you came to support.

If you only vote for one dog and do not complete all of the matchups, your vote may not count.

So even if you’re here to support a specific pup, make sure you click through and vote in each bracket of dogs before submitting.

Please keep voting fair.

Pooch Playoffs is a charitable event created to celebrate local dogs and support The Baldwin Fund. To keep the contest fair and meaningful for everyone, please use a valid email address when voting.

Fake emails, duplicate voting attempts or suspicious voting activity may result in votes being removed. In cases of a large number of fake emails or suspicious entries connected to a dog, that dog may be disqualified from the contest.

Thank you for helping us keep this event fun, honest and focused on the heart of Pooch Playoffs: celebrating dogs while supporting a wonderful cause.

Voting Dates.

Day 1: May 20th.
Day 2: May 21st.
Day 3: May 22nd.
Final Day: May 23rd.

Come back each day to see who advances and to vote again!

Vote here!

Thank you to all who participated in our local Pooch Playoffs competition!

Thank you!

These pawesome sponsors have helped to make Pooch Playoffs possible this year! So let's send some love back! Follow them on social media and make sure to check them out!

RBC Wealth Management
We’re so grateful to RBC Wealth Management for sponsoring Pooch Playoffs this year. RBC Wealth Management helps individuals, families and businesses plan for their financial future with personalized guidance around investments, retirement planning, wealth management and long-term financial goals. Their support helps us celebrate our four-legged family members while giving back in a meaningful way. Thank you for being part of this community effort and helping us make an impact together.

Check out the Syracuse branch of RBC Wealth Management here!

Seneca Savings
A big thank you to Seneca Savings for supporting Pooch Playoffs and helping us raise funds for a cause close to our hearts. Their commitment to our local community makes them a wonderful partner for this event, and we’re grateful for their generosity in helping make this fundraiser possible.

Check out Seneca Savings!

Inner Peace Yoga
Thank you to Inner Peace Yoga for joining us as a Pooch Playoffs sponsor. We love partnering with local businesses that bring positivity, wellness and connection to our community. Their support helps make this event even more special as we celebrate beloved pets and raise money for a great cause.

Check out Inner Peace Yoga!

About our charity: The Baldwin Fund

The Baldwin Fund is a Central New York nonprofit dedicated to the fight against breast cancer through visionary research.

Founded by Carol M. Baldwin, it champions groundbreaking scientific inquiry by supporting talented researchers as they explore the underlying causes of the disease, pioneer new prevention approaches, enhance early detection, and create more effective therapies.

By investing in bold ideas and fostering collaboration, The Baldwin Fund accelerates discoveries that improve patient lives and builds a stronger foundation for world-class cancer research in the region — with the ultimate vision of earning National Cancer Institute designation.

Community events like its annual gala bring people together to fuel this important mission.

Learn more at thebaldwinfund.org!

Testimonials

"I cannot express how impressed I am with Kim. She photographed one of my dogs - she was so hospitable, kind, prepared and patient with my dog as she got comfortable. Her photos are amazing and I had trouble picking just one (I ended up picking more because I loved so many). She brought out a sample of a metal print which I didn’t think I’d like but I fell in love with the vibrancy it conveys. I can’t wait to see my print! And I’ve already scheduled another pet to get photographed since I loved it so much.
I imagine it’s difficult to photograph pets and really capture their personalities. I am so thrilled with what Kim was able to capture and the memory of my dog that I’ll have forever."

Katherine

"Working with Kim will be a repeat experience! It’s not your standard photoshoot. It’s a complete personalized experience and she creates art, not just a portrait. Her eye for photography and the style of prints she offers are not only unique but absolutely stunning. She's also a joy to work with and has changed my standard for working with any photographer in the future!"

Audra

"I was very nervous imagining all the ways a photo shoot for a rambunctious pit bull puppy could go wrong (what if the pup knocked over lights? Tinkle on the floor? Won’t sit and stay?)

Kim put me completely at ease and was so wonderful with my fur baby. The whole experience was highly professional, including going over potential dietary restrictions and allergies to treats; the studio space is modern and clean; turn around time was faster than expected, and best of all it was a fun bonding experience. Two paws up!"