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Love Letter to Your Dog Contest 2026

Beagles Released to Foster Homes from Canadian Vet College

Year Three of Our “Love Letter to Your Dog” Contest

It’s that time again!

We are thrilled to announce Year Three of our Love Letters to Your Dogs Contest—a heartfelt tradition and our love letter to the dogs who have changed our lives forever.

This contest is an invitation to handwrite a love letter to your dog:

  • The dog who is curled up beside you right now, the one you are deeply in love with today
  • Or the dog who has left this world, but who still lives on in your heart

From today until February 14, we invite you to share your handwritten love letters with us.

HOW TO ENTER:

We have four simple asks:

1. Write Your Love Letter

A Handwritten letter preferably—because love looks best in your own handwriting, however an email is absolutely ok!

2. Choose your Photo

Select a photo of your dog that captures their spirit and your bond.

3. Send it to Us

Email a photo or scan of your handwritten letter along with the photo to: info@thebeaglealliance.org
We’ll be sharing your beautiful letters and photos on our social media and featuring them on our website.

4. One Extra (Important!) Ask

Please take a typed copy of your love letter and send it to Premier Doug Ford alongside our copy should you like:

Premier Ford, THANK YOU for wanting to make a difference for dogs in research in Canada. I do hope that you will consider a comprehensive adoption program for the release of dogs from research. These dogs are special and I believe that The Beagle Alliance has the expertise to ensure they transition into loving homes with the utmost of care and training.

I just entered the “LOVE LETTERS TO YOU DOG CONTEST” on The Beagle Alliance website and I wanted to share with you my letter and how much my dog means to me with you. The Beagle Alliance believes that our love for dogs can spark change for all animals in Canada and so do I.

Thank you Premier Ford for everything you are doing for the dogs.

Here is my letter:

(Your letter here)

Sincerely, (Your name here)

THE PRIZE

Two Categories:

  • Everyone 14 years+
  • Kids 13 years old and under

Two prizes offered, each will include:

  • The Beagle Alliance Toque
  • The Beagle Alliance Tee
  • Custom Mug with your Dog’s Name
  • CremeFresh natural skincare including Beagle Balm
  • Signed copy of Melanie Kaplan’s book LAB DOG

Why This Matters

At The Beagle Alliance, we believe it is our collective love for dogs that will create real change for all animals used in research across Canada.

Premier Doug Ford has the opportunity to lead this change in Ontario—and together, we can help set a powerful precedent for the rest of the country.

WITH GRATITUDE

We are so looking forward to:

  • Reading your beautiful, tender letters
  • Seeing your incredible photos
  • And experiencing—together—just how deeply this country loves its dogs

Thank you for lending your voice, your heart, and your love.
Let’s make love loud enough to change lives.

The contest begins NOW and ends at midnight on February 14th. The winner will be announced at noon on February 15th!

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PHOTO CREDIT: Artem Beliaikin