Mokena Photographer, No-Kill Shelter Partner To Produce Pet Calendar

MOKENA, IL — A local no-kill pet shelter is partnering with a Mokena photographer to create a calendar featuring photos of a collection of area pets, but the shelter needs the help of local residents to contribute pictures of their furry friends.

NAWS announced on Tuesday that it will be working with Mokena photographer Jean Lachat on the charity calendar, which will be the first of its kind for the local shelter. The calendar will feature 12 local pets for the 2024 calendar, which will be sold for anywhere from $20 to $25.

The shelter is moving fast and is giving local residents until Nov. 15 to submit photos of their dog or cat for consideration for use in the calendar. Residents will be asked to sponsor the month their pet is featured in the calendar, which will be sold to raise more money for NAWS.

One hundred percent of the proceeds of the $450 sponsorship cost will go to support the mission of the shelter. In exchange, local residents, businesses, and families will receive:

• An exclusive pet session with Jean Lachat Photography (a value of $285)
• A portrait of your pet from the session showcased
• The opportunity to purchase artwork from the exclusive photo session
• Your pet’s name, birthday, and gotcha date
• Complimentary personalized pet ornament (a value of $140)
• Copy of calendar signed by photographer Jean Lachat (estimated value $25)
• The first three sponsors to sign up will receive a bonus calendar
• Your business’ logo on your month (additional $100 for this increased marketing exposure)
• The option to purchase calendars at special volume pricing to gift to your own family members, friends, and clients (at least a 10 percent discount)
• The option to sponsor the back page of the calendar with your logo/pet (only two sponsorships are available for $450 additional)
• To be included in the contest to find the calendar cover model

Organizers hope to schedule pet photo sessions as soon as November 15 and need to be completed by May 15. Interested residents should email Jean Lachat at jean@jeanlachatphotography.com.