POOCH PLAYOFFS 2025
POOCH PLAYOFFS 2025
Join us for the 2nd Annual
Pooch Playoffs
The only tournament where your pup can earn the coveted title of
BIGFOOT’S ULTI-MUTT CUTIE
Have your dog's portrait taken by Bigfoot Pet Photography, win exciting prizes, and support the Rosie Fund in aiding senior and hard-to-adopt dogs at KC Pet Project.
INTRODUCTING THE WINNERS OF
BIGFOOT’S 2025 POOCH PLAYOFFS
PHILLIP
bigfoot’s
ulti-mutt cutie
&
KONA
international
champion
This year’s tournament has been full of ups & downs, but in the end something magical happened…
We were faced with some impossible choices during the Final Four - a tripod dog vs a dog with one eye, a new “Rosie Dog” vs a former “Rosie Dog”. And when we reached the championship round, the choice became even harder!
I was thrilled to announce Phillip as my Champion and Ulti-Mutt Cutie, but when it came time for the Pooch Playoffs International Championship, Phillip’s human did something completely unexpected & incredibly compassionate by choosing Kona to take Phillip’s place in the international round.
You see, Kona has been waiting for SIX YEARS for a family of her own. We know that her fur-ever family is out there, and we hope that by sending Kona to the International Championship and sharing her picture with the world, her future human will see her, fall in love, and take her home where she can live happily ever after.
Life hasn’t always been kind to Kona, yet, despite her heartbreaking history of abuse and bouncing from shelter to shelter, she remains the sweetest & most gentle senior girl you’ve ever met. Currently, she is living with a foster family who cares for her deeply and gives all the love and comfort they can, but nothing can compete with the bond between a dog and their Fur-ever Family. If you would like to learn more about adopting Kona as your new BFF, you can reach out to Bigfoot, Rosie Fund, or Always & Furever.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline
February 28, 2025
Lawrence Sessions
March 1-14, 2025
Kansas City Sessions
March 15-16 & 22-23, 2025
Tournament Voting
March 27 - April 6, 2025
Closing Ceremony
Join us for a celebration at Bar K where we will hand out prizes for the Final Four pups and crown Bigfoot’s Ulti-Mutt Cutie & Pooch Playoffs Champion!
Friends, family, and pups welcome! Grab some food and a drink at the bar, meet the sponsors, and celebrate Rosie Fund!
Date: Sunday, April 13
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Bar K, 501 Berkley Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64120
HOW IT WORKS
1
Choose your entry level.
Select from three levels: Furry Friend, Loyal Supporter, or Pawsitive Patron. Each entry level includes a $25 entry fee, a donation to Rosie Fund, and unique perks like social media features, complimentary sessions, and gift certificates for custom artwork from Bigfoot Pet Photography. Help support the Rosie Fund’s mission of finding fur-ever homes for senior and hard-to-adopt dogs at KC Pet Project!
Enjoy your portrait session.
Schedule a time at either the Hatterman House (KC) or the Bigfoot Studio (Lawrence) for your professional pet portrait session. Claire will work her magic to capture your dog's unique personality in a tournament-worthy studio portrait. Every pup gets star treatment, whether they're seasoned pros or camera-shy!
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3
Watch your pup compete for the crown!
Watch the excitement unfold as your dog's portrait enters our March Madness-inspired competition! Starting March 27th, the community will vote in multiple rounds to determine who advances. Follow along on social media, rally your friends and family to vote, win fun prizes, and cheer on your pup as they compete for the title of Bigfoot's Ulti-Mutt Cutie.
ENTRY LEVELS
Furry Friend
$100 donation + $25 entry fee
As a Furry Friend you will receive…
a Wag Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors,
a limited edition Pooch Playoffs 2025 t-shirt,
a custom photo gift from Bigfoot Pet Photography,
& a chance to win AMAZING prizes!
Loyal Supporter
$150 donation + $25 entry fee
As a Loyal Supporter you will receive…
a Wag Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors,
a limited edition Pooch Playoffs 2025 t-shirt,
a custom photo gift from Bigfoot Pet Photography,
a chance to win AMAZING prizes,
a complimentary outdoor or studio portrait session,
& a $150 Gift Certificate for custom artwork from Bigfoot Pet Photography!
Pawsitive Patron
$200 donation + $25 entry fee
As a Pawsitive Patron you will receive…
a Wag Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors,
a limited edition Pooch Playoffs 2025 t-shirt,
a custom photo gift from Bigfoot Pet Photography,
a chance to win AMAZING prizes,
a complimentary outdoor or studio portrait session,
a $250 Gift Certificate for custom artwork,
a special social media post dedicated to your pup,
and an interview on the Dog Words podcast all about you and your four-legged best friend!
*Entry Levels have no direct impact on your pup’s bracket placement, session availability, or chances of winning.
HELP US WITH OUR GOAL TO RAISE
$4,000 FOR ROSIE FUND
Your support helps create life-changing opportunities for senior and hard-to-adopt dogs looking for their fur-ever family.
Here's just some of the ways Rosie Fund puts your donations to work:
provides a collar and leash in a Rosie Life Starter Kit
funds a complete Rosie Life Starter Kit
covers adoption fees for up to FOUR dogs
$30
$100
$300
Top Dog Sponsors
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Top Dog Sponsors •
Canine Collaborators
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Canine Collaborators •
Pawtners In Kind
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Pawtners In Kind •
READY TO RUMBLE?
VOTE FOR YOUR POOCH
with all your friends and family
Questions? Call or text Claire at 785-330-5660, or email claire@bigfootpetphotography.com.
Pooch Playoffs 2024 Champion
POOCH PLAYOFFS
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Once we receive your information, Claire will reach out to schedule your portrait session, answer all your questions, and complete your registration.
Use the form below to pre-register for Pooch Playoffs 2026!
*Registration is due by February 28, 2025
*Lawrence sessions are being held on
March 1 - 14, 2025
*Kansas City sessions are being held on
March 15-16 & 22-23, 2025