• Calling All Student Artists—It’s Your Time to Shine!

    Winner Announced Right Here on November 15, 2026.

2026 Holiday Card Contest

RADAR is thrilled to launch our 2026 Holiday Card Contest—inviting middle and high school students to help us spread cheer while showcasing the spirit of rescue.

One lucky winner will have their design featured as our official holiday card, shared with RADAR supporters across the region—and help give more underdogs a shot at forever.

Contest Theme

"Home for the Holidays"

Design a festive card that reflects the warmth, love, and second chances R.A.D.A.R. provides to rescue dogs. Your artwork must include one adoptable RADAR dog—you can view our current recruits below.

Dog in a car seat with a view of a field outside

Submission Guidelines

  • Eligibility: Open to students in grades 6–12
  • Original artwork only – No AI-generated designs
  • Accepted mediums: Drawing, painting, or digital illustration
  • Size: Fits a 5×7" card (horizontal or vertical)
  • File type: PNG or PDF, minimum 300 dpi resolution
  • One entry per student
  • Email submissions to: roguerescuer@gmail.com with the subject line 'Holiday Card Contest Entry'. Make sure to include your full name, grade, school, and contact info

Submission Deadline: November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Prizes

1st Place:

  • Your artwork printed as RADAR's official 2026 holiday card (with artist credit).
  • $100 gift card to a local business
  • Feature in our newsletter, website, and social media
  • Exclusive RADAR merch bundle

2nd Place:

  • $50 gift card to a local business
  • RADAR T-shirt

3rd Place:

  • $25 gift card to a local business
  • RADAR hat

A Note from Team RADAR

This contest isn’t just about art—it’s about amplifying the voices of young people who care about rescue, compassion, and community. Whether your pup is wearing reindeer ears or curled up by a tree, we can’t wait to see your creativity in action.

Let’s deck the halls—and the mailboxes—with heart.

Adoptable Dogs

The Debrief: Success Stories from the Field

  • Pearl’s Fresh Start

    Pearl’s Fresh Start

    Pearl was found alone at a gas station in the middle of summer, dangerously overheated and clearly neglected. She was dirty, terrified, suffering from a severe case of mange, and no owner ever came forward. In Pearl’s case, we’re glad they...

  • Trixie’s Second Chance at Puppyhood

    Trixie’s Second Chance at Puppyhood

    Trixie’s story started in a place no puppy should ever be—confined to a rabbit cage in a basement. A concerned message on social media brought her to our attention, and we stepped in immediately. She had never felt grass beneath...

  • Louise (Little Lou): From Free Post to Forever Home

    Louise (Little Lou): From Free Post to Forever Home

    On July 12th, we found Little Lou being given away for free on Facebook—and we knew we had to act fast. She was covered in scars, terrified, limping, and bearing deep cuts… yet somehow still incredibly sweet. Despite everything she’d endured, her...

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