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.
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
1 To begin voting, click the orange “Place Your Vote!” button at the top-left corner of the bracket. A pop-up screen will appear.
2 In the pop-up screen, enter your name and a valid email address, then click the green “Start Voting” button.
3 Place your vote for each match within the current round.
4 After you’ve placed your votes for each match, click the green “Submit Votes” button at the bottom of the pop-up screen.
*The bracket is best viewed on a desktop. If you are on a tablet or mobile device, you will need to scroll down in the pop-up to view all of the matches.
ROUND 1: Voting will be open through the end of the day, March 28
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
Championship “Ball”
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
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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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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
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